The 5 Seasons
Here at QOLNow we follow the methodology of the 5 Seasons to help guide our practices over time. By focusing on certain aspects of our bodies with each season we strengthen all parts of ourselves over the course of the year.
Learn more about our methodology from our blog posts below!
Winter: Water Season
Finally, we head into Winter, the time of Water Energy, when we rest, look inward, condense, and contain our energy to endure until Spring. Here we focus on our kidneys which control the water in our body and relate to the circulation of bodily fluids like blood....
Spring: Wood Season
During Spring we build our Wood Energy, focusing on strengthening our liver in order to flush toxins from our body. As we are exiting Winter, a period of stillness and energy conservation, we must put an emphasis on stretching out our ligaments to improve our...
Late Summer: Earth Season
In Late Summer we focus on our Earth Energy, stabilizing our passionate fire energy and preparing us for the coming Autumn when traditionally farmers would be reaping their harvest. Earth is sometimes viewed as a transitional phase in TCM, not only occurring at the...
Fall: Metal Season
Autumn: Metal Season As we enter Autumn, the time of Metal Energy, we refine our Earth energy in preparation of Winter. Now we make sure that we are making the best use of our energies while also doing away with any impurities. Metal is associated with purification...
5 Seasons: Overview
If you have already taken one of Kurt’s Tai Chi lessons you have likely heard him relate the movements he is teaching to the 5 Seasons. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the 5 seasons: Wood (Spring), Fire (Early Summer), Earth (Late Summer), Metal (Autumn), and...
5 Seasons: Interrelationships
As Winter comes to an end and the cold snow gives way to vibrant, budding flowers the cycle of the 5 Seasons begins again with Wood energy. However building up certain energies need not and should not be contained to only their season. The 5 Seasons constantly...
5 Seasons: Overview
If you have already taken one of Kurt’s Tai Chi lessons you have likely heard him relate the movements he is teaching to the 5 Seasons. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the 5 seasons: Wood (Spring), Fire (Early Summer), Earth (Late Summer), Metal (Autumn), and...
Spring: Wood Season
During Spring we build our Wood Energy, focusing on strengthening our liver in order to flush toxins from our body. As we are exiting Winter, a period of stillness and energy conservation, we must put an emphasis on stretching out our ligaments to improve our...
Early Summer: Fire Season
Transitioning into Early Summer we focus on maximizing our wealth of new, clean energy that was built up in the Spring. Fire Energy in TCM corresponds to the small intestines, which breaks down food into usable components and introduces them into the bloodstream to be...
Late Summer: Earth Season
In Late Summer we focus on our Earth Energy, stabilizing our passionate fire energy and preparing us for the coming Autumn when traditionally farmers would be reaping their harvest. Earth is sometimes viewed as a transitional phase in TCM, not only occurring at the...
Fall: Metal Season
Autumn: Metal Season As we enter Autumn, the time of Metal Energy, we refine our Earth energy in preparation of Winter. Now we make sure that we are making the best use of our energies while also doing away with any impurities. Metal is associated with purification...
Winter: Water Season
Finally, we head into Winter, the time of Water Energy, when we rest, look inward, condense, and contain our energy to endure until Spring. Here we focus on our kidneys which control the water in our body and relate to the circulation of bodily fluids like blood. The...
5 Seasons: Interrelationships
As Winter comes to an end and the cold snow gives way to vibrant, budding flowers the cycle of the 5 Seasons begins again with Wood energy. However building up certain energies need not and should not be contained to only their season. The 5 Seasons constantly...