So What do they do?

Ether

Ether is the first one of the great elements. This element is often referred to as “space” or “emptiness”. Because ether is empty space, it is known as the element that other fill. The ear and the mouth are associated with this element. However, all empty spaces in our body are connected with the ether element.

Air

Air represents oxygen, breath, motion, and lightness. This element is present in the respiratory system and nerves. It is also the second of the five elements since air has a close relationship with ether.

Fire

Fire is the third of the great elements. It’s related to ether because it provides the space to burn. It’s also related to air because it provides the fire’s fuel. Fire is closely associated with the eyes and the body’s heat. Fire is also associated with thoughts, emotions, and obsessions.

Water

Water is the fourth great element. It’s associated with fire, ether, and air. Water is the protector of the body. The tongue is associated with water element. Water is expressed in the body in five distinct ways: saliva, stomach, the nerves, the joints, and the respiratory system. It’s also associated with blood.

Earth

Earth is the last of all the elements because it evolves from the last four. It also contains these elements within it. This element is heavily associated with our sense of smell, bones, nails, and teeth.