lifestyle coaching
Lifestyle, daily habits influence our quality of life as well as have a direct impact on our health. Part of each session includes exploring ways to improve your choices so that you can optimize your daily experience and maximize your health. I like to encourage the person’s own voice, their inner guidance to lead this conversation as this internal wisdom is within all of us. I am there as a sounding board and may contribute practical suggestions on nutrition and diet, exercise, sleep routine and anything pertinent to each individual.
Drawing from 5 Element Theory in TCM we can find much wisdom on daily living by connecting to the natural rhythms of our beautiful world. The principle of the Five Elements, also known as Wu Xing is foundational to understanding the balance and harmony within the human body and the natural world. Here’s a brief overview:
Wood 木 (Mù)
Wood represents growth, flexibility, and creativity. It is associated with the liver and gallbladder organs. When balanced, the wood element promotes vision, planning, and decision-making. When imbalanced, it can lead to frustration, anger, or stagnation of energy.
Fire 火 (Huǒ)
Fire symbolizes warmth, energy, and passion. It is linked with the heart, small intestine, pericardium, and triple heater organs. In balance, fire fosters joy, communication, and intimacy. When imbalanced, it can manifest as anxiety, insomnia, or nervous excitement.
Earth 土 (Tǔ)
Earth represents stability, nurturing, and digestion. It is associated with the spleen and stomach organs. When balanced, earth provides grounding, support, and nourishment. Imbalance may lead to worry, overthinking, or digestive issues.
Metal 金 (Jīn)
Metal signifies clarity, precision, and strength. It is linked with the lung and large intestine organs. Balanced metal promotes organization, discernment, and resilience. When imbalanced, it can result in grief, rigidity, or respiratory issues.
Water 水 (Shuǐ)
Water symbolizes fluidity, adaptability, and wisdom. It is associated with the kidney and bladder organs. Balanced water fosters courage, willpower, and intuition. Imbalance may lead to fear, insecurity, or urinary issues
In TCM, the Five Elements are not viewed as separate entities but rather interconnected forces that influence each other dynamically. Health is seen as a state of harmonious interaction among these elements, while illness arises from disruptions or imbalances in their flow.
Drawing from this historic theory we can extrapolate many choices on how we live according to the seasons today. Choices regarding diet, activity, as well as pro tips on how to live healthfully throughout the year are always part of our sessions together.
