2. Five elements started the ancient
Chinese monks had a fascinating
way of observing the seasons in the
year and understanding the impact
it had on humanity. The Taoist then
produced a theory through
contemplation and divided it into
five periods.
3. Theory was originated from ancient
Chinese calendar. It led to five energies
that were assigned to different years,
months and days.
These elements are:
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
4. What is Five Element Theory?
? The Five Element Theory, also known as Wu Xing in Chinese, is a
fundamental concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and
philosophy. It is a holistic framework that describes the dynamic
interrelationships and patterns found in nature, the human/animal
body, and the universe. The theory categorizes phenomena into
five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
? The Five Element theory massage is a unique modality that uses
touch, listening and coaching skills in diagnosing and treating the
physical ailments and also observing and treating the patterns
that create them.
? The five elements can be used in treating many common
ailments like coughs, fatigue, menstruation pains, stress,
headaches, depression, indecision, frustrations and joint pain.
5. ? In China, this observation of the season and
elements was also applied to our bodies and used
as a way to heal illness and understand health.
This tradition views the world as being made up
of Five elements.
? These five elements (also known as the Five
Phases) are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.
Each element has many associated qualities. Each
element also has a season, color, taste and
Yin/Yang Organ Meridian pair that reflect some of
those qualities.
6. ? It is a conceptual framework used to understand
the relationships between various natural
phenomena, including the body, emotions,
seasons, and the environment. The theory
provides insights into how these elements interact
and influence each other.
? Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water¡ªare not
merely physical substances but represent
fundamental energetic qualities or principles. Each
element is associated with specific attributes, such
as a season, color, taste, emotion, organ system,
and bodily function.
7. WOOD- SPRING
? Spring get associated with time of birth and
new beginning. Wood, is are presentation
of growing, like plants, trees, and the
human body.
? It pays attention to you joints, limbs and
the spine.
? As wood provides the earth with strength,
so does it to the flexibility of our ligaments
and tendons.
8. FIRE - SUMMER
? Fire indicates warmth, dynamic and
transformative movement.
? Summer (season) brings fire duce to the sun¡¯s
heat.
? The fire sparks the body systems to function
effectively. It gets cooking-within and without.
? Summertime is characterize by joy, activity,
warmth, growth, and communication.
? Expanding consciousness represents fire, and
sun is the heat that is within us.
9. EARTH ¨C LATE SUMMER
? Earth is associated with late afternoon and
with a decrease in activity.
? A time that we start to think and
contemplate.
? Two organs controlled by the earth element
is the stomach and spleen.
10. METAL - AUTUMN
? Autumn season brings the harvest. It has short days,
and it ushers in winter.
? The metal element indicates it is the process of
refinement and it yields results.
? A perfect time to relax to enjoy the late
afternoons.
? It represent the networks that left when the leaves
are shed ¨C revealing the beauty.
? The lungs take new air as the large intestines let go
of the old.
? It represents the intake and eliminations done by
our bodily organs.
11. WATER - WIINTER
? Winter is cold. It is the season when we
want to brace ourselves by the fireplace.
? It is the ideal time for rest, reflection, and
restoration.
? It indicates the circulation of blood, tears,
and perspiration, which shows the fluid
movement within us.
13. The Control Cycle balances the Creation Cycle by inhibiting
or suppressing the energy of the elements connected by
lines to make a five pointed star.
METAL controls WOOD by cutting it
WOOD controls Earth by holding it in place with roots.
EARTH controls WATER by containing and absorbing it
WATER controls FIRE by extinguishing it.
FIRE controls METAL be melting it.