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.

• In Winter time life is consolidating. The colder, shorter days push us to seek time indoors for the warmth, rest and regeneration.
• The Water element represents the power of water in its effortless flow (eg rivers/seas) which eventually becomes still (eg ice/ponds/pools)
• Yoga for kidneys (improve motivation and sexual energy) and bladder to support your spine (increase self confidence) – reduce backache, headaches and hormonal imbalances.

COOKING TIPS:

Use good quality sea salts, slower and longer cooking styles that help develop mineral content.
Include more water, beans, miso, all root vegetables and seaweeds.