What's in a Name?

'Clayton' is a family name derived from Old English, essentially meaning 'clay settlement'. Before immmigrating to the new world, the name was representative of numerous regions within England. To us, this name represents the Earth. It represents stability and being rooted to the diversity of western cultures. 'Vayu'(वायु) comes from the opposite side of the world. It is an East Indian name which is similar to the life breath 'prana' in yoga, or the energy 'chi' in 'Tai Chi.' In India, Vayu is the god of the wind and the deity of all life. The name represents purification, movement and vitality. As a couple, our mission in life is founded on discovering and achieving balance between our roles, abilities, aspirations, and worlds. Vayu is a name which represents both sides of this equation. Already the name 'Clayton Vayu' has begun to inspire us with strength and conviction in what is certain to be an adventurous process of adoption.