Yin Yoga Podcast19 Sep 2025

Yin Yoga & the Earth Element: The Center Within

S 6 | Ep.1

Yin Yoga & the Earth Element: The Center Within

In this episode, I go into the earth element—how it’s viewed in Chinese medicine and Taoism, why it’s different from what you might have learned in your teacher training, and how you can thoughtfully bring this wisdom into your yoga practice. I also share one of my favourite earth-themed readings at the end!

What’s Inside:

The difference between “Chinese medicine” and “Traditional Chinese Medicine” (TCM)
Why the earth element is more than just a season—it’s the center
The OG (nomadic) view vs. the five-phase theory
Earth’s qualities, archetype, and correspondences
The role of the spleen, stomach, and “Yi” (intention/thought)
How to use (or not use) this knowledge in your classes
A beautiful First Nations reading for earth-themed classes

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & welcome
02:00 – What is the earth element in Chinese medicine?
05:45 – The OG (nomadic) view: earth as the center
09:01 – Earth’s qualities, archetype & correspondences
10:41 – Spleen, “Yi,” and mental clarity
18:03 – Stomach, digestion, and earth archetype
21:55 – How to use this in your classes
25:33 – My favourite earth-themed reading
27:56 – Closing thoughts & next steps

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