5 Seasons

In Chinese Medicine, there are 5 seasons, which correspond to 5 elements, meridians, and organ pairs.

You may choose to adapt your yoga practice to the season, the amount of sunlight, the outside temperature, and/or the organ pairs/ meridians.

You may already notice that your energy shifts throughout the year. Tuning into this awareness can help you find balance.

Water Element/ Winter

The Water Element corresponds to the Winter Season and the Kidney & Bladder meridians. It's the most Yin of the elements, inviting in a sense of quiet and introspection. The emotion is fear.

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Wood Element/ Spring

The Wood Element corresponds to the Spring Season and the Liver & Gallbladder meridians. This season and element invites in new growth and awakening. The emotion is anger.

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Fire Element/ Summer

The Fire Element corresponds to the Summer Season and the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and Triple Burner meridians. It's the most Yang of the elements, inviting in connection, expansion, and alchemy. The emotion is joy.

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Earth Element/ Late Summer

The Earth Element corresponds to the late Summer/ early Autumn Season and the Stomach & Spleen meridians. It helps to create stability and grounding during times of transition. It's about nurturing and self care. The emotion is worry.

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Metal Element/ Autumn

The Metal Element corresponds to the Autumn Season and the Lungs & Large Intestine meridians. It's taking in and letting go, knowing our own value. The emotion is grief.

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TCM 5 Element Theory

If you're interested in a brief overview of 5 Element theory and how the Elements support and balance each other, see more here