The Five Elements Of Chinese Medicine - by Helen Hansen

COURSE

The Five Elements Of Chinese Medicine

With Helen Hansen

Understanding the yin and yang qualities of organs, meridians, emotions and behaviour patterns of the individual elements (phases) assists one with a heightened awareness of the mind-body connection and one's personal physiology. It also broadens an understanding and compassion for others. Likewise, our connection to nature and her wonderful ways will deepen over time as we become more and more familiar and comfortable with this archetypal language that is the code of the body and the mind.


Meet your Teacher

Helen Hansen is a kinesiologist in daily practice with meridian therapy, 5 element theory and yin-yang principles. Helen's extensive experience in teaching the 5 elements has resulted in this introductory course here on Insight Timer.

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6 Days

2.0k students

4.8 stars

11 min / day

Grounded

English


Lesson 1

Introducing The 5 Phases

In this lesson we look at where and how the phases of water, wood, fire, earth and metal appear in our daily life. We also discuss the relationship between the various phases and we touch on the yin-yang quality of each.

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Lesson 2

The Water Phase

In this lesson we deep dive into the start of a cycle with the water phase. This phase is yin of nature. We look at related climate, body organs, meridians, emotions and symptoms. Various supporting remedies for a challenged water phase are shared.

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Lesson 3

The Wood Phase

In this lesson we see the the seedling growing and exploring in the wood phase. This phase is yang of nature. We look at related climate, body organs, meridians, emotions and symptoms. Various supporting remedies for a challenged wood phase are shared.

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Lesson 4

The Fire Phase

In this lesson we explore the characteristics of the fire phase which is the climax of a cycle. This phase is yang of nature. We look at related climate, body organs, meridians, emotions and symptoms. Various supporting remedies for a challenged fire phase are shared.

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Lesson 5

The Earth Phase

The earth phase is the time of late summer, of harvest season. This phase is yang of nature. We look at related climate, body organs, meridians, emotions and symptoms. Various supporting remedies for a challenged earth phase are shared.

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Lesson 6

The Metal Phase

The metal phase brings the cycle of the 5 elements to a close . This phase is yin of nature. We look at related climate, body organs, meridians, emotions and symptoms. Various supporting remedies for a challenged metal phase are shared.

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Recent Reviews

Sylvie

September 29, 2025

Really interesting course

Gina

August 18, 2025

I really enjoyed this course Helen. I have been interested in the 5 “Phases” for years. So cool to hear it all from you. I felt like a sponge sitting on every word. Thank you for such a clear and rich presentation. I value your wisdom. 🙏🫶💫

Tracy

August 16, 2025

A very informative and insightful course. I definitely recommend it.

Donna

August 10, 2025

Thank you.

Paula

July 24, 2025

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Beth

July 23, 2025

Lots of useful information shared in this course - thank you 🙏

Nancy

May 19, 2025

Nice basic introduction. I look forward to participating in the other courses mentioned. Thank you.

Michele

March 3, 2025

Great job 👏

Lori

February 22, 2025

This course was phenomenal. I love hearing your wisdom & experience, Helen. This course was very clear & the information & tools will be useful for me in my daily life. Much gratitude!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

February 10, 2025

The language the teacher was speaking was not very clear and the pronunciation I understood some of it I would have to listen again and maybe go to the teacher page to see if I could understand more of what's being taught thank you

Alex

February 10, 2025

Great course and very informative. Thanks 🙏

Denise

January 12, 2025

Learned so much from the course and how to nurture the organs. Thank you!

Katy

January 10, 2025

I’ve found the concept and connections make much sense & I intend to listen to yr teaching again & that you deeply 🙏🏻💚

Mon

December 16, 2024

Very interesting and I can relate to some of the teaching in my family health. Thank you very much.

Alexandra

December 15, 2024

Very informative class, I loved it. Thank you !

Alana

December 2, 2024

Very informative course, thank you 🙏

Melissa

December 1, 2024

Really informative love how simple yet thorough the explanations were of each element. Lot's of information in an easily digestible format. Thank you so much Helen for sharing and making this information available to all of us! I really look forward to taking more of your courses and learning how to take better care of myself!

Alesha

November 19, 2024

A very helpful introduction to meridians. Helen’s LIVE and other courses are great too!

Elizabeth

September 26, 2024

Very informative, with great recommendations. Cannot wait to try this with my Tai chi practice

Taher

September 19, 2024

Never heard before, truly eye opening

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