Background

Polarity Therapy was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone (1890-1981), a chiropractor, osteopath and naturopath. His genius lay in his ability to see the essential principles unifying diverse approaches to healing. Stone traveled the world to discover different healing modalities. He took the best of Ayurvedic and Chinese traditions and integrated them with quantum physics to develop a cohesive bodywork-based system known as Polarity. He believed that there are five elements in all things.

	ETHER: Container of all elements. The joints are associated with this.
	AIR: The shoulders, kidneys, and ankles are associated with this element. It relates to speed, movement, and the nervous system.
	FIRE: The forehead, eyes, solar plexus, and thighs are associated with this element. It relates to enthusiasm, anger, and shaking movement.
	WATER: The breasts, pelvis, and feet are associated with this element. It relates to emotion, connecting, and letting go of things.
	EARTH: The neck, colon, and knees are associated with this element. It relates to courage, strength, and fear.

To see a PDF chart of the five elements with more information, click here...

For a PDF copy of an old class schedule with some information about polarity, click here...

Polarity Therapy itself is comprised of four basic pillars or components. These are:

• BODYWORK - brings about awareness, aligns the body with the spirit, and releases physical tension.


• VERBAL COMMUNICATION - increases awareness of the source of tension and fosters positive mental attitudes.


• EXCERCISE - Yoga-type movements to continue the work.


• NUTRITION - proper diet.

For more information Polarity Therapy, please go to the International Polarity Education Alliance's Web site.