
Elemental Nature
Nature’s elements have been used as a model to make sense of the world for thousands of years, throughout history and across the globe. They not only represent the raw materials necessary for life on Earth, but they are also used as symbolic representations of different dimensions of life, and are universal, enduring, and deeply ingrained in the human psyche.
Our Elemental Nature approach draws on the ancient Celtic understanding of Earth, Air, Fire and Water along with the transcendent, unifying force of Aether to help people understand themselves, others, and the world around them.
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Nature's Elements Through Time and Cultures to learn more about the enduring power of Earth. Air, Fire, Water, and Aether.


Working with Elemental Nature helps individuals, teams and organisations to be more effective by transforming the way they relate to others, make plans and decisions, solve problems, and generate positive change in the world around them.
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Elemental Nature helps people to understand themselves, others, and the world around them
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Elemental Nature enables people to recognise and reflect on their own way of being, and how to work with all the elements together in order to be more effective
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We help people to harmonise the elements, embrace their diversity, and harness their power in order to get the best from themselves and others
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The elemental approach applies to all aspects of life - both at work and outside - to help people to be more effective in their chosen cause or purpose
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Enables people to be more aligned with Nature, more holistic, and more regenerative in their activities.
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Helps individuals, teams and organisations to improve their culture, values, and strategy, and enables them to look at issues, solve problems, and make decisions in a holistic and comprehensive way .
“The ancient wisdom of the elements is a powerful framework for personal and organisational development.
It is a way to harness the power of our natural abilities, build on strengths and enable everyone in the team to reach their potential. Using the elements as a way to understand myself and the organisation has deepened my understanding of good leadership and given me a powerful tool for the future.”
Angie Burke, Trust Manager, The Resurgence Trust

Saltbox staff and associates are Accredited Elemental Nature Facilitators.
We share the language of the elements and use them in our work with clients and in every aspect of our work and home lives. We are all inspired by the power of Nature's elements to make a difference to individuals, teams, organisations, communities, and the planet as a whole.
To learn more about how working with Nature's Elements can help transform your life and workplace, join one of our workshops or courses below.
An Elemental Introduction
2-hour online workshop

Discover the five elements and how they exist in the universe and in us.
Discover your own Elemental Nature and what that means for you, those around you, and the world at large
An Elemental Journey
4 x 2-hour online workshops

Delve deeper into the elements and
Becoming an Elemental Leader
Combining online workshops with in-person training

Discover the five elements and how they exist in the universe and in us.
Discover your own Elemental Nature and what that means for you, those around you, and the world at large
Elemental Guide Accreditation
2 online workshops + 2-days in-person training

Discover the five elements and how they exist in the universe and in us.
Discover your own Elemental Nature and what that means for you, those around you, and the world at large
