The Five Element Theory is based on the idea that different forces combine in nature to create harmony and balance. The five elements are Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. In Chinese medicine, the Five Element Theory is an approach to understand imbalances within the body. When elements become unbalanced, symptoms and diseases start to develop.
This is another Elemental Reset developed in the BodyIntuitive modality which combines the wisdom of Chinese medicine with the knowledge of Western physiology. It is particularly beneficial during the spring months when we become ready to actively move outdoors after our quieter Yin activities of winter.
Mentally focusing on detoxing and moving our energy (Qi), this reset helps us to clear our vision (physically and psychically) so that we can plan and make decisions. It also helps release stuck emotions, particularly anger, irritation, frustration, and impatience.
Breathing deeply with mental focus on detoxification, we begin by holding our liver and gall bladder (on the right side under our ribs) and then our eyes for clarity of vision and decisions.
Then we tap on three acupoints, repeating the sequence three times:
Stomach 36 (left side) – to produce and circulate Qi and Blood
Liver 8 (right side) – to nourish blood and balance Yin & Yang in the body
Gall Bladder 40 (left side) – for super detoxification of mind and body. Gets us back on
track when we’ve lost our direction and don’t know which way to turn
Then with the Emotional Sweep of our head,we inhale from right to left as we bring up any frustration or anger. We exhale and release as we exhale from left to right. Repeat three times or as often as necessary until the intensity of emotion is greatly reduced.
Finally, to integrate all of the above and broadcast the message of detoxification of toxins and emotions and circulation of qi throughout the body, we ACTIVATE by:
- tapping on the acuzones on the head (entire area of a swimming cap, front, sides, & back)
- the heart area – from the midline on the chest out to the lungs,
- and the gut – above and below the navel and out into the abdomen.
This reset can be repeated daily to address:
- Aches and pains
- Detox
- Female hormones: irregular cycles, hot flashes, PMS
- Anger, irritability, impatience
- Vision problems
- Indecisiveness