The rising energies of Spring outside call us to align with our creative impulses inside. The air is thick with potential – of who we want to be and the things we want to birth this year. As nature springs to life, we are reminded that annual cycles continue with the movement of Ki helping to birth the new, regardless of what is happening in the world.
When in balance, Wood energy is able to flow easily through the Liver and Gall Bladder energy meridians. We are able to release anger and do so constructively, and express difficult feelings.
This year, Wood energy may feel a little different given the restrictions to our movement with ongoing lockdowns which could manifest as feelings of frustration and anger. To get your Wood energy flowing, use the acupressure point below to stimulate energetic movement in your Liver channel.
Here are my top four suggestions for aligning with Wood energy.
- Use Acupressure point Liver 3, the Great Thoroughfare
Working this point helps release pain and frustration, and promotes circulation of Ki and for improved vision and clarity. It’s a fantastic point for clearing the head and eyes to improve your vision and help you see the way forward in your life. The video explains how to locate it on your foot.
Directions to work any acupressure point
Press gently with relaxed and open awareness; maintain a broad chest so you can inhale and exhale with ease; press as you exhale and repeat as many times as feels necessary. You can work the point on one or both sides of the body.
- Express yourself!
Liver energy (a Wood Organ paired with Gall Bladder) loves to be able to flow freely so that it can enjoy a full perspective, helping us to plan for the future and express ourselves. Singing, dancing, writingm painting – any form of self expression is good right now!
Want to get in touch with your inner creative or feel stuck about expressing yourself? This excellent six week online course – “A Wave in the Heart: Poetic Connections” helped me overcome a huge creative block. After week five, something finally shifted and the words started to trickle out. Thank you Amara and Vishwam!
- Foods to support Liver health
In Chinese Medicine, the Liver is responsible for de-toxing the Blood, and enables the storage and release of nutrients. It loves pungent foods including: mint, spring onions, ginger, horseradish, chamomile and black pepper. Eating green foods will also help decongest your liver, promote the movement of Ki and bring your body into harmony with the season. (Thank you 8 Branches Chinese Medicine.)
- Book a Guided Self-Shiatsu Session
A guided Shiatsu session (in person or online) is an opportunity to be supported by Shiatsu practices such as stretches and acupressure points. You can learn valuable practices to use in your own time to support your self-care. This is the most effective way for you to align with the creative opportunities presented y spring’s Wood energy. See here for information and to book.
