5 elements and the seasons
The 5 elements and the seasons
Every element belongs to a season
To begin here is an overview of the 5 elements and its season.
- Metal - fall/autumn
- Water - winter
- Wood - spring
- Fire - summer
Where does the earth element belong to ?
The earth element is the central element and belongs to all seasons.
Qigong practice per season ?
There are Qigong styles or forms that are based on the 5 elements theory that do focus on the element of the season as part of the practice. So I would say try it and experience it ..
Qigong practice schedule with the seasons.
Metal element
Practice Lung/Large Intestines excercises during the months of July, August, September
Water element
Practice kidneys/bladder excercises during the months of October, November, December
Wood element
Practice liver/gallbladder excercises during the months of January, February, March
Fire element
Practice heart/small intestines excercises during the months of April, May, June
Earth element
Practice the stomach/pancreas all year :-) Some reference material points out to do earth element especially in the last 18 days of the season
Haole,
Peter