1. Lung Tonic
The first class in the cycle focuses on Lungs and Large intestine and the element or ‘quality’ of Metal. Known as the tender organs we can experience both the imbalance of long held grief and the attribute of gratitude. Balancing our lungs clears and harmonizes our Lung Qi (energy), mobilizes any long-standing sadness and increases our bodies immunity and creates a calm confidence, with truthfulness and integrity. Think of the trees in Autumn shedding old dead leaves to allow new fresh growth come springtime, with trust and ease.
Enjoy anytime of year or when this description fits the need, and particularly helpful for ‘bolstering’ and ‘letting go’ in Autumn.
2. Kidney Tonic
The second class in the cycle focuses on Kidneys and Urinary Bladder and the element or ‘quality’ of Water. Known as the mansions of fire and water, we can experience both Fear as an imbalance and Wisdom as an attribute. Balancing our Kidney Qi purifies the ‘waters’ of our bodies and can help with creativity and fertility. It can also help in down regulating the high ‘rev’ we might feel at very busy or stressed times in our lives. Kidney practices have an anchoring quality to them that can allow us to feel restored and energized (whatever the balance brings). Think of the tree again drawing its sap deep into the trunk and descending to the roots for hibernation and deep rest. A Tonic for restoration, stress relief and slowing down.
Great at any time of year and when conditions need, and particularly helpful in Winter.