Today’s practice introduces the six healing sounds and the metal flow and posture associated with the Five Elements. My cats and some songbirds kept me company during the practice!
Set 1: Mobilizing
Tray of Teacups
Move the Body Like a River
Spinal Twist
Elephant Swings Its Trunk
Set 2: 6 Healing Sounds/Five Elements
Immortal Pushes the Stone
Buddha Holds Up the Earth
Lower Embrace the Tree
Set 3: Consolidating
Pulling Down the Sky
Bamboo in the Wind
Filmed in January 2026 in my backyard, East Austin, TX.
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