Our life-force, our vital energy
Qi, pronounced chee, in China. Ki, in Japan. Pranna, India.
The nature of Qi is to be constantly in motion. The aim is to assist the natural flow of Qi towards health again.
Free flowing via meridians, Qi permeates the whole body, on every level. Ming Shen: Radiant Spirit.
Living in harmony
Classical Chinese medicine is an ancient Eastern approach to well-being with a recorded history of over 3000 years.
Health was traditionally defined as the harmonious relationship between earth, heaven and human being.
In order to be well, there needs to be a balance between our body, our environment and our spirituality.
Balancing our elements
It is helpful to understand which elements we resonate with more, so we can create a healthy balance that is fluid and adaptable to change.
Heart and small intestine. Heart and small intestine. Pericardium and the Eastern concept of Sanjiao: balance of our triple heaters.
Fire
Earth
Spleen and stomach.
Metal
Lung and large intestine.
Water
Kidney and urinary bladder.
Wood
Liver and gall bladder.
True essence/Jing in the body is like the sap in wood.
Yuan Huang, 16th Century CE