08/01/2024
The Water Element and its two meridians, bladder & kidney.
Tuning into our inner selves is what the water element is all about.
Water is very mysterious and can take many forms. It is a symbol of the unconscious, of our emotions, our dreams, of that which we do not understand. Water is essential to life. The Water element is all about life force, energy and flow.
When the Water element is balanced, one moves smoothly through life with strength, courage, and willpower. There's a sense of flow, ease, and alignment to one's purpose or destiny.
The purpose of the kidneys is to cleanse and filter our blood, to create urine, to regulate blood pressure, and also to store energy - in Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are knowns as energy reservoirs.
The Emotion associated with the Water Element is Fear, Anxiety or Awe. When we consider how close the adrenal glands are to the kidneys, the connection with fear makes sense. The adrenals trigger the flight or fight instinct when we are under stress. The production of adrenaline and cortisol is constantly kicked into gear. This can deplete our kidney energy - we feel lack of courage, procrastination, and we might get stuck in a cycle of fear.
Fear can be an intense and debilitating emotion, preventing us from living our lives fully. Allowing ourselves to slow down is a crucial step in addressing the adrenaline rushes of everyday life. Rest, relax, take the pressure off.
How can a combination of Remedial Massage and Kinesiology help?
Your body can relax, your nervous system gets a chance to settle & enter rest-&-restore mode.
It is all about restoring the vital flow of energy and balancing our magical mind-body-system for optimal functioning - to welcome more Joy and Awe in our lifes!
