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5 Elements Theory & The Meridian System
Spokane WA Sunday April 24, 2016
8:00am-5:30pm
Tianne Curtiss LMP, CR MA00013133/RF60394405
Tenino Massage & Reflexology P.O. Box 294/148 Howard Street
Tenino, WA 98589 360-264-5754
Disease Progression: Symptoms are signs of imbalance Most Health issues begin at the level of energy
TCM HEALING MODALITIES: Acupuncture Acupressure Herbal therapy Food for healing Qigong Five Element Psychology
Ancient yet modern Healing System.
TCM Empowers everyone with a way to unite body,mind and spirit. The foundation for lasting authentic health.
TCM teaches us how to live a balanced life of wellness and harmony.
One of the oldest healing systems on the planet in continuos practice for thousands of years. How can something so old, work in our life in these days?
Every principle, theory and healing practice reflects and harmonizes with the relationships that exist within
natural law. 4KEY PRINCIPLES:
Our body is an integrated whole. We are completly connected to nature We are born with a natural self-healing ability Prevention is the best cure
Yin/Yang:
Encompasses everything in the universe Integral to Chinese culture for thousands of years Opposite yet Complementary Energies Balance and Harmony
How does this apply to my life? At the MACRO level- the largest scale imaginable - All things are always balancing and rebalancing into perfect
harmony.
How do we apply this awareness?
Step back look at where our life is not working Change the root cause "As above, so Below"
Yin and Yang Qualities Yin-Shady Side of Hill/ Yang- Sunny Side of Hill
YANG YIN
Qi, Ki, Chi (Pronounced chee)
Everything is Energy Qi has Power and Intelligence Qi promotes Change and Healing
Five Elements
A universal theory woven into Chinese Culture The foundation of disciplines such as Feng Shui, the Martial arts and the I Ching ( a book about the dynamic balance of
opposites, and the processes of unfolding events and change) A Comprehensive template reflecting Natural law
Five master groups or patterns in nature Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
Theory of Connection and Interaction-Speaks of how all things are connected The relationship of Generation and Control GENERATION- means a relationship that nurtures and promotes growth, mother/child CONTROL- means a relationship that acts as a restraining energy or force, making sure that things don't grow too fast
or too slow, too strong or too weak The Five Element Theory is an incredibly detailed master blue print that diagrams how nature interacts with the body
and how different dimensions of our being impact each other.
Every Action, Thought, Emotion impacts our Being and Health
The Five Major Organ Systems and The Five Elements Each organ system corresponds to one of the Five Elements - Liver/Gallbladder, Affected most by excess stress or emotions ANGER. WOOD - Heart/Pericardium/Small Intestine/Triple Warmer, Cardiovascular health isn't just about physical fitness- it is
also about deep SELF-LOVE FIRE - Stomach/Spleen, chronic stress, worry, anxiety. EARTH - Lung,/Large Intestine sadness and grieving - "letting go" physical and emotional baggage METAL - Kidney/Bladder, "reserves generator" of energy in the body, FEAR red flag that water element is low on Qi
WATER
THE MERIDIAN CONNECTION
Connecting EVERYTHING, a road map of invisible energy pathways connecting to each other and everything in
our body Now add mind, emotions and spirit. 12 Major Meridians carry energy, blood and information. Meridians receive and relay healing stimulation. By
using food, herbs, acupressure, qigong, acupuncture, the meridians can be stimulated restoring balance.