CYCLES OF HEALTH

THE WAY OF THE 5 ELEMENTS

Embrace nature and the cycles of life and health through the lens of the Chinese medical 5 Elements. As we learn to perceive life and health through this lens we sense the dynamic movement of harmony and balance all around us and within us.

By learning the qualities and temperaments of the 5 Chinese elements, we enhance our own connection with mind, body and spirit and become attuned to the nuances of nature and life as we continually cycle through seasons and states. A state of deeper listening and understanding is the path to personal empowerment and the understanding of maintaining true health and vitality. It is to accept the changes and the cycles and live accordingly. As vital and alive beings of this earth we shift and change through each day, week, month, season and year, it is to be in true health to be able to change and merge with the cycles around us to express different archetypes of our being and nourish each one with fullness.

In this workshop we will touch on the basics of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood, the 5 key elements of Chinese medicine. Through discussion and different practises we unravel misconceptions around health and wellness and find the truth of living in healthy and happy harmony. Explore the organs, emotions, foods, flavours and energies of movement that support and imbalance each element, to become tools for remedy when imbalance occurs.

As we meet each element within us, we begin to see our strengths and our weaknesses, where we become comfortable and complacent in habitual being and what helps us to grow, evolve and thrive.

Everyone is welcome to this space, and no prior Chinese medical knowledge or experience is necessary.

Lunch, snacks and teas will be provided for the workshop.

I ask you to bring:

an open mind

yoga mat

something comfortable to sit on (really make yourself comfortable!)

wear comfortable clothing

a journal and a pen

blanket/scarf/pillow for laying down

an offering for the alter (elemental item/crystal/anything you’d like) these items will be imbued with the energy of the group and processes to take back home with you

your favourite cup

if you do like to move and keep your hands busy you are welcome to bring a craft to do during talking sessions

DATE: 19TH November 2025
TIME: 10am-4pm
EXCHANGE: $88

THE FACILITATOR

SALLY TAYLOR
Sally has been delving into the worlds of Eastern philosophy and medicine for over 15 years and is passionate about sharing its wisdom with her community in order to help empower them in their own natural health care. She has continued to connect with the traditions of the East through Yoga Teacher Training and ZenThai Shiatsu training, which she now teaches on the Sunshine Coast.
With her combinations of modalities, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, ZenThai shiatsu and Yoga, Sally has become intuitively attuned to the energetic realm and creates a womb of heartfelt presence during her treatments allowing a deeper embodiment of healing to her clients. Connecting people to their inner self, Sally’s passion is to inspire people to be empowered in their health in everyday life. Linking her love of nature with the every day mundane, Sally tries to find meaning in every moment creating routines that align with the seasons and cycles of nature.