Yin Yoga & the Earth Element: The Center Within

S 6 | Ep.1 Yin Yoga & the Earth Element: The Center WithinIn this episode, I go into the earth element—how it’s viewed in Chinese medicine and Taoism, why it’s different from what you might have learned in your teacher training, and how you can thoughtfully bring this wisdom into your yoga practice. I also share one of my favourite earth-themed readings at the end!What’s Inside:The difference between “Chinese medicine” and “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (TCM)Why the earth element is more than just a season—it’s the centerThe OG (nomadic) view vs. the five-phase theoryEarth’s qualities, archetype, and correspondencesThe role of the spleen, stomach, and “Yi” (intention/thought)How to use (or not use) this knowledge in your classesA beautiful First Nations reading for earth-themed classesTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction & welcome02:00 – What is the earth element in Chinese medicine?05:45 – The OG (nomadic) view: earth as the center09:01 – Earth’s qualities, archetype & correspondences10:41 – Spleen, “Yi,” and mental clarity18:03 – Stomach, digestion, and earth archetype21:55 – How to use this in your classes25:33 – My favourite earth-themed reading27:56 – Closing thoughts & next stepsWant to support my work? Leave me a tip.See all episodes at a glanceYoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the PageTo Join my Yin Yoga Classes on ZoomTo subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library:Anatomy for Yoga with Paul GrilleyHang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga@YinYogaPodcastSee all episodes at a glance