03/09/2026
🌍 The Earth Element in TCM
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Earth element represents nourishment, grounding, stability and feeling supported. It is the energy that helps us feel safe, cared for and connected — not only to the world around us, but also to ourselves.
Earth is connected with the Spleen and Stomach organs and meridians, which are important for digestion and transforming the food we eat into energy and nourishment. Earth is associated with late summer, as well as the final two weeks of each season — those natural times of transition when we are encouraged to pause, digest and rebalance.
When our Earth element feels in balance, we may feel more grounded and centred, nourished and supported. There can be a sense of stability, belonging and feeling at home within ourselves. 🌾
When our Earth element feels depleted or out of balance, we may notice more worry or overthinking, digestive discomfort, tiredness or simply a feeling of being a little unsteady or disconnected.
Join me on the mat for Earth element inspired practices over the next coming weeks. 🌾
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