Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water - the Five Elements of Daoist Qi Gong
Week 2 - The Five Daoist Breaths
Dan Brierley · 56 minutes · recorded June 10, 2026
A brisk run through the five Daoist morning breaths, standing sequences pairing breath with movement for earth, wood, fire, metal and water, each tied to its organs. Dan then leads the earth to water form: the lion plays with the ball, the tree growing from a seed for wood, the crane for fire, the tiger for metal and the lake for water, closing with hands resting on the belly and a kidney and leg massage.
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