空 Kū, read as Kuu, in Japanese means sky and heaven. It is the space that surrounds us, and it is also within us.
It translates as ether, the fifth and most sacred of the elements, and in Sanskrit means open space.
In osteopathy creating space within bodily structures is paramount to allowing the inner flow of energy, blood and other fluids to run to every cell. This improves healing, regeneration and detoxification.
In yoga, a calm space is created to practice and re-discover one's sense of bodily space and breathing, in order to recharge.
Meditation allows the mind to declutter from daily continuous thoughts, and helps us find stillness and space for new ideas, and for creativity.
Finding daily space to increase awareness of physical, mental and spiritual states allows us to understand processes and improve our well-being.
In Finnish mythology Kuu is the goddess of the moon, the feminine aspect of the sky, in contrast to the masculine sun. The feminine side is intuitive and nurturing, and we use this energy to create space, stillness, rejuvenation and strength.