Energy Medicine: Five Element Strategies for Enhancing Human and Canine Health - Course 4
The Earth Element
In this course we will explore the Earth element. Its' focus is on Acupuncture Energetics vis-à-vis the Five Elements including: the Stomach and Spleen Meridians, acupoints, and strategies for enhancing human and canine health.
Course Overview
As long as 3500 years ago, legend has it an elephant (one of the largest, most "earthy" animals on the planet) was treated with acupuncture for a condition similar to bloat. Elephants are sacred in many societies; in Western society, our four legged dogs and cats might be considered our sacred animals.
Course 4 of this five part series focuses on the Earth Element and the Stomach and Spleen meridians: key organs of digestion.
"Earth is special among all the elements; she is the source of all of them, the centre from which they arise. Each of the elements is in constant relationship with her, coming to life and dying within her realm. Earth is both womb and tomb.”
In this course we make contact with Spleen 1 and Stomach 45 on the toes, (Earth) Liver 1, on the great toe, Gall bladder 44 on the 4th toe, (Wood) and Bladder 67 on the baby toe (Water). Dogs make contact on all fours with all the acupoints on the hands and feet.
Shiatsu, a form of Japanese massage, and often called "needleless acupuncture," is rooted in traditional Chinese Medicine, and based on the flow of "Qi" or life force that follows pathways of energy called Meridians. When blocked we may experience pain, discomfort; and/or comprised movement.
Objectives
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Learn how the Five Element paradigm in Chinese medicine and Earth Element, provides a way to evaluate and balance energy in both humans and dogs. Students will learn and focus on the the Spleen and Stomach channels.
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Students will develop a more holistic way of seeing the connection between nature, the environment and the five elements of water, wood, fire, earth, and metal for balancing Qi and human and canine health. Course 4 focuses on the Earth element.
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Students will gain an understanding or their own bodies through the lens of Chinese Medicine and the Five elements. This course will focus the student on the stomach and spleen channels. along with strategies to help humans and dogs be balanced.
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The stomach may very well be one the most important functions in our body minds. According to the Nei Ching "all force of life all the flavours go towards the stomach where they are digested." Many digestive issues are related to Earth imbalances.
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The Hara is often considered to be our second brain. It is where our "gut reactions" lie. Students will learn how to touch the Hara and draw their attention to the areas that correspond to the Earth Element and Stomach and Spleen.
Outline
0 hrs - 30 min
From 7:00- 11:00 am most people begin their days with a morning meal, calling upon the primary organs of digestion: the stomach, spleen and pancreas. Diabetes is considered the archetypal disease of the spleen/pancreas vis a vis the Earth Element.
30 min - 1 hrs
The Spleen and Stomach, and its' human and canine meridian pathways of energy, may, when balanced, bring us into greater harmony with Earth, and Mother nature. Using Influencial points like Ming Men/ Du 4, Sp 6, 10 and 12 may help facilitate healing
1 hrs - 1.5 hrs
The importance of support, in the form of family, a safe home, as well as dogs, grounding and love, are all key components of a healthy Earth Element. A grounding meditation and visualization exercise, called the Microcosmic Orbit is included.
1.5 hrs - 2 hrs
The Hara, where we house our gut reactions, along with touch, is the focus of much of course 4. Touching the human and canine Hara, on or off the body, helps to heal the whole person and our dog companions. A map of the Hara areas is included.
Reviews
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Darcy G. (United States of America)
Helpful information, especially for beginners, to be able to treat dogs and humans. Lots of varied information.
Reviews
Helpful information, especially for beginners, to be able to treat dogs and humans. Lots of varied information.
Darcy G. (United States of America)
Teacher
Gina Gilbert
My career in Energetic Medicine spans 3 decades. With the belief that the body/mind/spirit has the wisdom to heal itself, I am never happier than when I am teaching and offering hands-on therapy to people and/ or their animal friends, including Acupuncture, Acupressure and Movement therapy.
Disclaimers
Please read these important disclaimers before purchasing:
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CEUs:
Approved By: Standard Certificate (2), NCCAOM (2)
Pending: Florida, California [Upon Request]*
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 2 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
