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The Natural Bodyclock - Introduction to Next Lesson

We can tune into the natural rhythm of day and night, our bodyclock. Chinese medicine is built on regulating body and mind according to what phase or time we are in, like attending to the large intestine and lungs in morning hours. Qigong can act as a large tool-box with exercises that will regulate these inner body systems also called the metal element. The tuning into your body clock builds energy and nourishes tissues and other body systems.

Key Takeaway

This morning practice aligns your body with nature’s rhythm. In Chinese medicine, the lungs and large intestine work together — one releases what’s no longer needed, the other takes in fresh energy. Through gentle movement and breath, you clear stagnation, support digestion, and invite a calm, clean start to the day.

Transcript

Good morning. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite morning exercises — and one of my favorite spots to practice. In Chinese medicine, the body is seen as wisely following the natural rhythm of day and night. You may have heard that waking up around three in the morning can relate to the liver or stored emotions. This idea reflects how each organ takes turns performing its function, whether it’s building, repairing, or generating energy — some during sleep, others during wakefulness. The daily energy cycle begins around three in the morning with the lungs and large intestine. This is why, in the early morning, it’s ideal to release what the body no longer needs and then take in something new. The large intestine governs elimination, while the lungs bring in fresh energy and breath. They are closely connected — like siblings sharing the same energy channel. When you support your lungs through breathing exercises, you also help the large intestine and digestion. Similarly, regular elimination supports the lung system and the quality of your breath. As the morning continues, the digestive organs — the stomach and spleen — awaken, ready to receive and distribute nourishment throughout the body. So this morning exercise works in harmony with that natural rhythm: first clearing, then receiving — exhaling what’s old, inhaling what’s new. Let’s begin.

Reflection

After your morning practice, notice: How does your breath feel — lighter, deeper, or calmer? Do you sense more space or clarity in your body and mind? What helps you release and receive more easily each morning?

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