Five Element Theory

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CURRENT SEASON

Spring = Wood

COOKING TIPS:

Light and faster cooking methods such as steamed, quick stir fry and salads.
Leafy bitter greens (eg rocket and bok choy), lemons, vinegars, citrus, green apples etc.

Sotai Therapies adopts the incredible meridian-based healing arts of Japan and China along with the Five Element theory – Elements relating to the seasons and then corresponding to the relevant organs.

• The weather is hotter and life is at its peak – we connect to our environment and each other (socialise and party!)
• Yoga to build the power of the small intestines (digestive strength) and cultivate the joy, courage and creativity of the heart (also supporting you through sadness in your heart).
• (Related energy/organs are heart protector/pericardium and triple heater.)

COOKING TIPS:

Roasting, steaming and quicker and lighter cooking styles that incorporate raw and sprouted foods. Dandelion, alfalfa, lettuce and leafy greens, walnuts and corn