3 WOOD YIN: Spring Clean for the Liver

3 WOOD YIN: Spring Clean for the Liver

We focus on the Yin aspect of the Wood Element, with deep cleansing NeiGong practice for the liver. It also helps to transform irritation and anger. This way we create space for optimal inner growth for the Spring Season.


00:00 Seated: Introduction

I introduce the anatomy of the liver and galbladder, and read Verse 10 from Tao Te Ting as an invitation into our practice.


00:09 Seated Breathing & Activation

Qi Activation abdomen, liver, and armpit-hip

Healing sound posture, movement and shhhh sound

Circling sparrows

Lotus by the heart


00:22 Standing

Horns to hoofs

Roots and branches

Bird landing on a branch

Forward bend, raising the bubbling springs, side bend

Wringing the towel

Embracing the tree wide legged, knee bend optional


00:40 Flowing

Opening the flow

Repulsing the monkey (first preparation)

Enhancing Liver Qi (Ohm, ahhh, hunnn)

Liver stretch flow


01:00 Re-Greening Meditation


01:15 Connecting

Move with the Seasons

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Workshop Videos

  • 1 WATER YIN: Deep Yin Mystery
  • 2 WATER YANG: Oiling the Joints
  • 3 WOOD YIN: Spring Clean for the Liver
  • 4 WOOD YANG: Transforming the Dragon
  • 5 FIRE YIN: Inner Smile7
  • 6 FIRE YANG: Full Yang Expression & Wizard5
  • 7 EARTH YIN: Grounding an Active Mind5
  • 8 EARTH YANG: Balancing Body, Heart, Mind1
  • 9 METAL YIN: Alchemy of Breathing
  • 10 METAL YANG: Arrow of Intention

Additional Materials

  • The 5 Elements: A Brief Introduction
  • 5 Elements Chart (Organs, Systems of Influence, Sounds and Colours)
  • Quiz: Which Element are you?
  • About Breathing
  • Safety Guidelines for Trying New Moves
  • Moving with Chronic Pain and Physical Discomfort