
Explore the five elements as the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine, learn self-care practices through movement and breathing, and understand how elements shape behavior, emotions, and wellbeing.
Understand health as a balance between yin and yang, two opposing yet co-operating energies that drive homeostasis and energy flow, with seeds of yang and yin sustaining cycles.
Explore how the five elements map to seasons and yang energy, with wood awakening in spring, water in winter, fire in summer, metal in autumn, and earth at the center.
explore the five elements approach to health, linking wood, fire, metal, water, and earth to internal organs, emotions, tissues, and senses, guided by yin and yang and organ systems.
Explore how the natural and human environments reveal five elements imbalances, guiding balance between yin and yang across seasons and climate, with cues like colors and flavors to restore health.
Explore five element associations with the human body and voice, showing how fire imbalance can manifest as loud or moaning tones and reflect lifestyle choices.
Explore the five elements healing framework, using the creative cycle where each element energizes the next, and the controlling cycle that keeps balance among wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
Arise when energy concentrates on one element among the five, stress causes headaches, sleep issues, and digestive problems, and balance is achieved through acupressure, acupuncture, herbs, qigong, movement, and yoga.
Discover how external climates and emotions trigger five-element imbalances that affect liver, heart, kidney, spleen, and lung, with acupressure and qigong contrasting acupuncture in treating disease.
Explore how the body clock and five element system govern energy across 12 organ systems within a 24-hour cycle, and how travel and daylight saving disrupt this rhythm.
Discover how the 12 meridians circulate energy and blood through the body, linking organs to extremities. Learn how imbalances and emotions disrupt flow and how brushing restores circulation.
Breathe with the metal element to ground in the present moment, circulate energy in the body, and acknowledge sadness while balancing melancholy and critical thinking.
Learn how the lung organ system governs breathing, body fluids, skin protection, and immune defense within the five elements framework, and how imbalances influence edema and skin conditions.
Explore how the five spirits of Chinese medicine relate to the lung organ system and emotional well-being. Understand how mental elements like sadness influence focus, willpower, and balance.
Identify metal element symptoms such as lung-brain energy, dryness of skin, constipation of the large intestine, agitation, and diarrhea, and explore how grieving and obsessive-compulsive behavior affect digestion.
Discover the lung meridian and five elements healing through bilateral channel techniques and energy-brushing from chest to thumb. Breathing drives energy circulation and a brief qigong movement reinforces self-care.
Practice the qigong metal exercise by coordinating side chest opening, upward hand movement, and long inhalation to regulate the lungs and breathing within five elements healing.
Explore a qigong meditation sequence and metal exercise to cleanse the body, balance yin and yang, and calm the mind for restful sleep.
Thank you; we resume shortly and review today's material and the exercise portion tomorrow, inviting more questions as we deepen your five elements healing journey.
2025 Update | AI + Role Play Optimized
This course (METAL) is part 1 of a 5-part foundational Five Element Chinese Medicine course series
The Metal Element Energy Healing course is your introduction to the profound wisdom of Five Element Chinese Medicine — a timeless system that teaches you how energy (Qi) flows through the body and how you can restore harmony naturally.
The Metal Element embodies clarity, strength, and release. It governs your lungs, skin, and immune system, helping you breathe deeply, let go of emotional weight, and reconnect with your inner peace.
Through a blend of acupressure, Qigong, breathwork, and meditation, this course guides you to:
Release emotional heaviness and grief
Strengthen your breathing and lung function
Enhance focus, structure, and calm awareness
Cultivate resilience and confidence through energy healing
Each lesson combines theory and practice — helping you not only understand the Five Elements but also feel their healing effects. You’ll gain powerful tools to clear stagnant energy, open your breath, and improve your emotional and physical wellbeing.
Developed with insights from mind-body health education, this training bridges ancient wisdom and modern wellness, empowering you to create balance and vitality in your everyday life.
What You’ll Learn
The Five Elements system in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the role of the Metal Element in physical and emotional balance
How Qi (energy) moves through the body and how to harmonize it for better health
Acupressure points that support lung and immune function, relieve tension, and release emotional heaviness
Qigong sequences that improve energy flow, focus, and inner strength
Breathwork and meditation techniques that calm the mind and increase vitality
How to identify and correct energy imbalances affecting mood, fatigue, or stress
Simple, daily self-healing routines for long-term health and emotional clarity
Who This Course Is For
Anyone seeking natural healing methods to restore energy, calm, and balance
Students of Chinese Medicine, Qigong, or acupressure who want a deeper energetic foundation
Wellness practitioners, coaches, or healers integrating energy medicine into their work
Individuals feeling stuck, emotionally heavy, or disconnected from their body’s natural rhythm
Beginners who want to learn practical, easy-to-follow self-healing techniques
REAL QUESTIONS. REAL ANSWERS (built for Google AI Overviews)
What is the Metal Element in Chinese Medicine?
The Metal Element represents clarity, strength, and the power of letting go. It governs the lungs and large intestine — helping regulate breath, boundaries, and emotional release.
How does Metal Element energy affect emotions?
When balanced, Metal energy brings confidence and clear thinking. When weak, it can cause sadness, rigidity, or difficulty releasing attachments. Energy healing restores harmony and emotional flow.
How can acupressure and Qigong help heal the Metal Element?
Acupressure activates meridians connected to the lungs and immune system, while Qigong enhances Qi flow and emotional release — promoting strength, clarity, and deep calm.
What are the benefits of Metal Element healing?
Practicing Metal Element techniques can improve breathing, boost immunity, ease stress, and clear emotional heaviness — restoring both physical and emotional energy.
Do I need experience with Chinese Medicine or Qigong?
No prior experience is needed. The course is beginner-friendly, fully guided, and suitable for all ages and wellness levels.
Course Features
6 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 36m of content
Easy-to-follow Chinese Medicine theory for both beginners and professionals
Guided acupressure, Qigong, and breathwork practices for emotional and physical balance
Interactive, experiential learning that connects body, mind, and energy
Unlimited lifetime access and free updates
Instructor support within 24 hours
30-day money-back guarantee
In Part 1, we specifically focus on the Metal Element and Lung energy — exploring how breath, clarity, and release shape your emotional and physical wellbeing.
About the Instructor
Luca Moschini is the founder and instructor of AcupressureThatWorks, an online education platform offering self-care and healing training based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 20 years of experience practicing and teaching Chinese Medicine, Luca has taught self-care techniques at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, and served as faculty at Five Branches University of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Jose, CA.
Medical Disclaimer
The information in this course is for educational purposes only and not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness practice.
AcupressureThatWorks makes no representation regarding the accuracy or efficacy of any methods or materials discussed and assumes no liability for your use of this information.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you’ve learned in this course.