The Five Elements
An exploration of the Taoism's Five Element System, in particular as it applies to acupuncture and qigong practice.
The Five Element System
An introduction to the Five Element System used in Chinese Medicine, Qigong and other Taoist practices.
An introduction to the Five Element System used in Chinese Medicine, Qigong and other Taoist practices.
The Five Shen
The Five Shen - Shen, Zhi, Yi, Hun and Po - are the spirits, or aspects of consciousness, associated with the five yin organs of Chinese Medicine and qigong practice.
The Five Shen - Shen, Zhi, Yi, Hun and Po - are the spirits, or aspects of consciousness, associated with the five yin organs of Chinese Medicine and qigong practice.
A Clash of Paradigms?
It's important to remember that the Taoist Five Elements - also known as the Five Phases or Five Transformations or Five Orbs or the Five Agents Of Change - refer to something quite different from the elements of the Periodic Table of Elements ... or do they?
It's important to remember that the Taoist Five Elements - also known as the Five Phases or Five Transformations or Five Orbs or the Five Agents Of Change - refer to something quite different from the elements of the Periodic Table of Elements ... or do they?