It has the highest density among all the five elements and manifest itself in all body mass. Thus the muscles, bones, skin, teeth etc represents earth element in the body. An excess of earth in our body causes obesity in other hand its deficiency causes emaciation.

Fire provides the energy required for all activities in our body. It controls our body temperature as well as metabolic rate. It is related to the digestive system in our body.

Air controls all voluntary as well as involuntary body movements. It is related to our respiratory system. It is responsible for the transport of Pranavayu ie respiratory air.

In the human body it manifests itself in the form of various cavities and pores.It is the most subtle of all the five elements.

• Earth – Mudbaths, Mud Packs.
• Water – Hydrotherapy Methods like Sprays, Immersions, Baths etc.
• Air – Breathing Exercises, Pranayama, Outdoor Barefoot Walking.
• Fire – Sunbath.
• Space –Fasting Therapy.