Day 4 Yang Sheng

Take a look at the organ clock below and check in with yourself — what does it look like for you during this time? What activities are you doing?

In Five Element Theory, the Metal element can become rigid or stuck. The Large Intestine, as the yang organ of Metal, invites us to let go — not to cling or hold on, but to surrender to the moment. As humans, we often hold onto the past or try to grasp the future. Learning to release physically and emotionally helps us relax into the present and move with the flow.

You can strengthen and tonify the Large Intestine meridian in Autumn, or anytime there is imbalance such as constipation, dry stools, skin issues, emotional stagnation, or defensiveness.

Large Intestine energy peaks between 5am–7am, which is when the large intestine meridian is on duty. This is the time for:
△ waking up
△ bowel movement
△ mental clearing
△ movement

Chinese doctors often ask, “How is your bowel movement?” because it reveals so much about your health. Cold and raw foods can create interior cold, leading to diarrhea or loose stools. Greasy or spicy foods can create damp heat, resulting in foul, urgent, or burning stools.

How to nourish Large Intestine Qi: Sip warm liquids, as they are easier to digest. Eat warm, easy‑to‑digest foods. Begin your morning with a warm glass of water (with lemon and ginger) to activate digestion. Because morning is the freshest time of day, it’s ideal for meditation to bring clarity and support emotional release.

If you have a tendancy to collect, acculumate and hold on to things including thoughts and emotions that can have an affect in accumulation of heat, dryness, and leads to constipation and have difficulty with bowel movement. This Qigong practice have an emphasis on purging to get rid of waste and any unwanted, unhelpful and negative energies. You will feel lighter, brighter and clearer in your mind and body once you release the toxic waste.