Something stirs in May. The trees are pushing skyward, green is taking over, and there’s an unmistakable charge in the air. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this energy has a name: the Wood Element — and all month long, we’re going to work with it. The archetype for the Wood Element is the Warrior or the Pioneer. It’s imbued with the energy that we all need right now to be resilient and flexible, like a tree!

I’m inviting you to join me for Energy Medicine Yoga classes in May rooted in Wood Element teachings. Whether Wood is your primary element, just making a loud appearance in your life right now, or you’d like to embrace a little more of this energy, these practices will meet you exactly where you are.

So, what does Wood look like in a person?

You probably know someone who walks into a room and immediately starts moving things forward. They’re purposeful, fast on their feet, and not particularly interested in small talk. They don’t wander — they aim. That’s Wood energy.

Wood types move with intention. They speak with authority. They set the pace. And yes — they like to be in control (can you blame them?). The shadow side? Frustration when the world won’t cooperate. Impatience when things move too slowly or someone or something gets in their way.

But here’s the beautiful part: Wood energy carries deep compassion. These are the people who will stand up for someone who can’t stand up for themselves. Strength and kindness, together.

This Month’s Class Themes:

🌿 May 6 — Moving into Clarity and Action 🌿 May 13 — Leading and Inspiring 🌿 May 20 — Being Kind and Strong 🌿 May 27 — Cultivating Patience and Forgiveness

We meet live every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Can’t make it? No problem — recordings go out to everyone registered.

👉 Sign up for the full month or drop into individual classes: tasting-mindfulness.square.site

Curious about your own elements?

We all carry all five elements, but most of us have a primary and a secondary that shape how we move through the world. A quiz is a great starting point for figuring out yours — though the full picture goes much deeper, touching on physical, emotional, and mental patterns unique to each element. Take a look here.

And if you’d like to explore Energy Medicine on a more personal level, I work with individual clients as a fully certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. Just reach out — I’d love to connect.

The Wood warrior in you is ready. Let’s meet it.