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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