Join BJ and Kylie on November 14th, 6-8pm, for the first part of a year-long, five-part series exploring the Chinese Five Elements through discussion, qigong, acupressure, and meditation.

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The theory of the five phases (wǔ xíng 五行) states that the natural world is composed of fire (huǒ 火), earth (tŭ 土), metal (jīn 金), water (shuǐ 水), and wood (mù 木), each symbolizing five inherent states of the natural world. Changes in nature, human physiological functions, and pathological changes are all explained through the constant motion and interaction of these phases. They inform the physiological and pathological functioning of the body, guide diagnosis and treatment of disease, thereby making them a fundamental aspect of Chinese medical theory. These phases represent the five fundamental resonances of qì within the universe. Things with the same resonance will be related to each of the five phases. For example, the fire phase co-resonates with the heart and small intestine organs, the emotion of joy, the colour red, the summer season, the tongue as the sensory organ, and so on. They are all manifestations of the same energy, the same resonance, the same frequency. These phases are in a constant state of change, and mutually depend upon each other. For example, fire burns to ash which gives rise to the earth phase, but fire is controlled by the water phase so it does not burn excessively which would result in a pathological presentation in body and mind. 

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We begin with the Water element (shuǐ xíng 水行) as we move into the most yīn time of the year, a season of deep rest and gestation. Winter invites us to withdraw from the external world and turn toward inner stillness, preparing for the yáng expansion of spring. Together we’ll explore how the elements correspond to the natural world, our physical bodies, and the spiritual aspects and archetypes presenting in our lives.

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What the evening includes:

• Tea service.

• A discussion of the Five Elements, then a deeper dive into Water: its nature in our lives and the natural world, its organ systems and body tissues, its psycho-emotional aspects and gifts, and how to support it through diet and lifestyle.

• A qigong class that harnesses the spirit of Water.

• A guided meditation with acupressure to contemplate and embody the Water element.

• A take-home tea blend and essential oil blend.

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Details:

• Saturday, November 14th

• 6:00 - 8:00pm

• $45 early bird until October 31st, $50 thereafter

• Limited to 15 participants

• Located at Rising Earth Collective in Summerland at 13227 Victoria Road North

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In 2027, the series continues with Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. 

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BJ will follow up this series in December with a Qigong and Book Club night, discussion the book Wintering by Katherine May with a qigong class. More details to come!