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WINTER
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Five Element Theory, winter is associated with the water element
SEASON/ ORGAN
- The water element season lasts from December 21st, the first day of winter, to March 20th 2025, the Spring Equinox.
- The kidneys (Yin) and bladder (Yang) are the organs associated with the element of water.
CLIMATE
- Cold is the climatic condition associated with water.
- Dark blue and black are the colors associated with water.
Winter Dao yin uses a set of exercises that are part of the practice of Dao Yin, a type of Qigong that involves breathing, stretching, twisting, and massaging to direct the flow of Qi.
Winter Dao yin exercises are designed to prevent dis-harmony in the body that can occur during seasonal changes.
Daoist wisdom holds that emotions are stored in the body's tissues and organs, and that winter is a season to reflect inward and cultivate awareness.
Working with the kidneys during winter can help transform fear into trust and tranquility, and can lead to a sense of self-confidence.
EMOTIONS
- Fear and motivation are the emotions associated with water.
- Willpower is the spirit associated with water.
SENSES
- Salty is the taste associated with water.
- Ears are the senses associated with water.
- Waters characteristic is associated with humility, fluidity, soft strength, and creativity.
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