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Mudras & The 5 Elements

Mudras

Five-Day Elemental Awareness & Reflection Practice

Day 1 – 🌊 Water Element 

Organs: Kidneys & Bladder
Emotion: Fear → Courage

 

Instructions:

  • Choose a water mudra from the presentation above.

  • Do your written 7 Bodies Check In before your meditation.

  • Do you your water meditation above.

  • Do your written second 7 Bodies Check In after your meditation.

  • Move slowly and mindfully through your morning.

  • Consciously drink water and feel it nourish your body.

  • Invite stillness and introspection throughout the day.

  • Protect your energy by saying no when needed.

  • Tune into your lower back and rest when tired.

After your meditation Morning Journal Prompt:

  • What mudra did you use and what was your experience in using it?

  • What am I afraid of or avoiding?

  • What does courage mean to me today?

Evening Journal Prompt:

  • Where did I notice fear or hesitation in my day?

  • Did I meet anything with greater trust or inner strength?

  • What did I learn about my energy?

Day 2 – 🪵 Wood Element

Organs: Liver & Gallbladder
Emotion: Frustration → Clarity

Instructions:

  • Wake and stretch the side body to create space.

  • Set a clear intention for how you want to move through the day.

  • Do your written 7 Bodies Check In before your meditation.

  • Do you your wood meditation above.

  • Do your written second 7 Bodies Check In after your meditation.

  • Take action on something you've been putting off.

  • Watch for reactive frustration—pause and choose clarity.

  • Step outside and observe growth in nature.

After your meditation Morning Journal Prompt:

  • What mudra did you use and what was your experience in using it?

  • Where in life do I feel stuck or stagnant?

  • What would forward momentum look like today?

  • How am I holding onto tension or resentment?

Evening Journal Prompt:

  • Did I experience frustration or assertiveness today?

  • How did I respond to challenges or conflict?

  • What helped me shift from reaction to direction?

Day 3 – 🔥 Fire Element

Organs: Heart & Small Intestine
Emotion: Anxiety → Joy

Instructions:

  • Begin your day by placing a hand on your heart.

  • Smile at yourself in the mirror.

  • Do your written 7 Bodies Check In before your meditation.

  • Do you your fire meditation above.

  • Do your written second 7 Bodies Check In after your meditation.

  • Focus on warmth in your interactions with others.

  • Engage in something creative or playful.

  • Say something kind to yourself and someone else.

After your meditation Morning Journal Prompt:

  • What mudra did you use and what was your experience in using it?

  • How connected do I feel to myself this morning?

  • What brings me joy?

  • What emotional tone do I want to carry today?

Evening Journal Prompt:

  • Where did joy, laughter, or love show up?

  • Did I feel connected or disconnected?

  • How did I support my emotional heart today?

Day 4 – 🌏 Earth Element

Organs: Spleen & Stomach
Emotion: Worry → Trust & Nourishment

 

Instructions:

  • Do your written 7 Bodies Check In before your meditation.

  • Do you your earth meditation above.

  • Do your written second 7 Bodies Check In after your meditation.

  • Eat a warm, grounding breakfast and chew slowly.

  • Focus on simplicity and steadiness in your actions.

  • Tend to your home or surroundings with care.

  • Be mindful of overthinking—ground through touch or breath.

  • Offer support to someone without overextending yourself.

After your medtation Morning Journal Prompt:

  • What mudra did you use and what was your experience in using it?

  • What is weighing on my mind right now?

  • How can I nourish myself today?

  • Where do I feel rooted—or not?

Evening Journal Prompt:

  • Did I notice overthinking or mental fatigue?

  • How did I nurture myself or others?

  • What helped me feel more present and supported?

Day 5 – 🤘 Metal Element

Organs: Lungs & Large Intestine
Emotion: Grief → Clarity & Letting Go

Instructions:

  • Breathe deeply into your lungs with intention.

  • Reflect on what you're ready to release.

  • Do your written 7 Bodies Check In before your meditation.

  • Do you your metal meditation above.

  • Do your written second 7 Bodies Check In after your meditation.

  • Create space—declutter your room or inbox.

  • Allow feelings of grief or nostalgia to rise without judgment.

  • Practice being with stillness and breath.

After your meditation Morning Journal Prompt:

  • What mudra did you use and what was your experience in using it?

  • What am I holding onto that no longer serves me?

  • What would it feel like to let go?

  • How does my breath feel today?

Evening Journal Prompt:

  • Did I notice anything I was ready to release?

  • How did I experience clarity, space, or emotion?

  • What insight arose from stillness or simplicity?

Here is a printable PDF containing all the above meditation scripts. 
Feel free to print them and use them as your own!​​

EARTHHali Love
00:00 / 04:19
METAL Hali Love
00:00 / 02:47
WATER Hali Love
00:00 / 01:56
WOODHali Love
00:00 / 03:59
FIREHali Love
00:00 / 03:59
practice

Element Sequences

Sequences

Elemental Emotional Mapping

TEACHING VERBIAGE

🌊 Water Element – Fear, Willpower, Trust

 

"In stillness, feel what lies beneath the surface—trust in your ability to hold yourself through the unknown."

"Let the breath flow like a river through fear, carving strength into the banks of your body."

"Sink into the ground and know you are supported—fear is simply the edge of growth waiting to be softened by presence."

"This moment asks you to surrender, not to give up, but to give in—to the quiet courage of your own depth."

 

Organs: Kidneys & Bladder

"Breathe into your lower back—the home of your kidneys—and feel into your reserves of strength, even when fear is present."

"The bladder meridian flows along the spine—allow it to drain what no longer serves you, releasing tension from fear stored in the body."

"Your kidneys are keepers of deep vitality. In stillness, listen to their whisper: you are resilient beyond the surface of fear."

"Each inhale nourishes your will; each exhale releases what drains you. Trust your capacity to move forward through uncertainty."​​

 
🪵 Wood Element – Anger, Vision, Growth

"Let your breath widen like spring branches, creating space where frustration once lived."

"This pose is a container for your fire—breathe through it, and let growth move you forward."

"Anger is not the enemy—it’s the seed pushing against the soil. Feel it, soften around it, and grow."

"In stillness, connect to your vision. See what you are becoming—not what you are reacting to."

Organs: Liver & Gallbladder

"The liver stores emotion like a mirror—feel where anger hides, not to push it away, but to see it with clarity."

"The gallbladder governs decision and direction—stretch into your side body and create space for right action to arise."

"Let the energy rise through your torso like sap in spring, fueled by your liver's desire to grow, to express, to expand."

"Your frustration has roots. As you twist and unwind, imagine the gallbladder letting go of rigidity so you can move with grace.

 
🔥 Fire Element – Joy, Overexcitement, Connection

"In this breath, let joy rise like flame—unforced, wild, and warm."

"Let the chest open not just in shape, but in spirit—this is the seat of connection."

"Linger in the pause between inhales and exhales—where joy lives quietly, waiting to be remembered."

"Allow your heart to soften and expand, as if welcoming the world back in."

Organs: Heart & Small Intestine (also Pericardium & Triple Burner)
 

Feel your heart—not just its beat, but its presence. Let it be wide enough to hold both joy and sorrow."

"The small intestine helps discern what to keep and what to let go—can you trust your inner fire to guide this wisdom?"

"Open your chest and imagine your heart light radiating outward, inviting warmth and connection to rise with your breath."

"If your fire feels scattered or burned out, draw it back in. The pericardium protects the heart—let your boundaries soothe your nervous system."

🌏 Earth Element – Worry, Compassion, Stability

"Let yourself be held—by the floor, by your breath, by the moment."

"Ground down to rise up—worry has no roots when you are fully present."

"Feel the weight of your body as a gift, not a burden. Let gravity remind you where home is."

"Inhale compassion. Exhale the need to fix. This is enough."

Organs: Spleen & Stomach

"The spleen governs nourishment and stability—press down into the earth and feel yourself supported from the inside out."

"The stomach digests more than food—it processes thought, emotion, and experience. Let your breath help metabolize the moment."

"Notice if your mind is spinning. Can you drop into your belly and let the earth element remind you: you are enough as you are?"

"Compassion lives in the center of your being—breathe into the space around your navel and soften any tightness created by worry."

🤘 Metal Element – Grief, Letting Go, Inspiration

"As you exhale, let go of what you cannot carry—grief transforms when met with breath."

"Create space in your lungs to remember the preciousness of now."

"This posture holds your sorrow without judgment. You don’t need to release it—just let it move."

"What is no longer needed will fall away like autumn leaves—trust the clarity that comes in letting go."

Let me know if you'd like these tailored to specific poses, seasons, or organs.

Organs: Lungs & Large Intestine
 

"The lungs hold our ability to receive life—breathe in what is sacred, exhale what is spent."

"The large intestine teaches us to release what we no longer need—practice surrender, not as loss, but as renewal."

"Grief can constrict the chest; soften your shoulders and let the lungs expand gently into that tenderness."

"Just as the trees let go of their leaves, allow the metal element to show you that releasing is a form of wisdom, not weakness."

Emo Mapping

Powerful Teaching Techniques

CREATED & STUDIED BY HALI LOVE SINCE 2007

These 7 techniques have been refined and tested since 2007 to help teachers lead yoga classes that are dynamic, empowering, creative, safe, and deeply connected. They are grounded in neuroscience, communication, and energetic awareness to support your growth as an exceptional teacher. Thousands of teachers have used these techniques to create inspired classes and foster meaningful, healing relationships with their students.

1. CONNECT

Connection is the foundation of impactful teaching. Before connecting with others, you must first connect with yourself. This is why our program begins with inner work and personal development. Teaching becomes powerful when it arises from authentic self-connection.

To connect with students:

  • Introduce yourself and share the style and duration of the class.

  • Invite students to listen to their bodies and communicate if something doesn’t feel right.

  • Make eye contact before giving verbal instruction.

  • Use "your" rather than "the" when referring to body parts.

  • Use the first posture to ground students in the present.

  • Offer simple pranayama to center and regulate.

  • Invite students to set an intention for class.

  • Keep instructions concise and clear, minimizing filler words.

2. CALL, SEE, PAUSE, CUE

This teaching model aligns with how the brain processes information, creating clarity and spaciousness:

  • CALL the pose by name (e.g., "Half Pigeon").

  • PAUSE to let students arrive in the posture.

  • SEE your students and assess their needs. * If you see someone struggling or lost, you can cue them.

  • CUE only what is needed to enhance safety, alignment, or depth.

This structured yet fluid sequence helps students feel seen, safe, and supported.

3. ALIGNMENT

After calling the pose, your first priority is Critical Alignment: the essential cues that protect joints and support anatomical integrity. Once these are addressed:

  • Offer cues to deepen the posture.

  • Or choose Silence & Space, giving students freedom to explore the shape from within.

Knowing when to speak and when to step back is a mark of an advanced teacher.

4. SIMPLE AUTHENTIC LANGUAGE

Speak like yourself. Whether teaching asana, meditation, or Yoga Nidra, let your voice be grounded, honest, and clear. Avoid a “yoga voice” (unnatural softness, singsong, or spiritual affectation).

  • Use language that is direct yet warm.

  • Say what you mean in the simplest way possible.

  • Let your authenticity be your authority.

5. SILENCE & SPACE

Silence is a powerful teaching tool. When used skillfully, it allows students to feel, sense, process, and deepen. Silence does not mean absence; it is an active holding of space with presence.

  • Hold silence after cues.

  • Use breath or intention to stay connected.

  • Resist the urge to over-instruct or fill every moment.

6. THE 7 BODIES

With connection, clarity, and space established, you can begin to weave in the energetic framework of the 7 Bodies. This multi-dimensional awareness allows you to:

  • Teach beyond the physical body.

  • Invite subtle energetic and emotional awareness.

  • Support deeper transformation and integration.

Through the language and practices taught in this training, you will learn to integrate this model naturally and effectively.

7. BREATH

Breath is essential but must be cued with precision. Rather than simply saying "breathe," provide intentional guidance.

  • Introduce breath awareness or pranayama during the Connect phase.

  • Revisit it during asana to maintain presence and energetic regulation.

  • Avoid rigid or over-scripted breath cues.

  • Encourage specific qualities like "smooth," "long," or "even" breaths.

Let breath become an anchor for both you and your students.

By integrating these 7 techniques into your teaching, you will cultivate classes that are intelligent, embodied, and empowering. You’ll not only elevate your students’ experience but also deepen your own capacity to hold space, guide transformation, and foster authentic human connection.

PTTs

Yin Yoga Chart

A TEACHING TOOL TO TAKE TO CLASS

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Hali Love’s Yin Yoga Chart: A Supportive Guide for Easeful Teaching

This beautifully designed Yin Yoga chart by Hali Love is a practical and inspiring tool created to bring clarity, confidence, and ease to your teaching. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned practitioner, this chart offers a clear visual reference for sequencing, pose benefits, target areas, and energetic alignment—all rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga philosophy.

Thoughtfully crafted to support intuitive teaching, the chart simplifies class planning and empowers you to create balanced, intentional practices that meet your students where they are. With guidance on meridian lines, anatomical focus, and emotional/energetic themes, it’s more than just a visual—it's a portal to more embodied, insightful, and heart-led Yin Yoga teaching.

Perfect for your studio wall or personal practice space, Hali’s chart serves as both a reference and a reminder: that simplicity, presence, and intentionality are the most powerful tools you carry as a teacher.

Yin Yoga Chart

Yin Yoga Class Teaching Assignment

​Teach 1 x 60-Minute Yin Yoga Class Themed on the 5 Elements

As part of your Yin Yoga & Traditional Chinese Medicine Teacher Training, you are required to teach one 60-minute Yin Yoga class for each of the Five Elements (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal). This is a vital integration piece that allows you to embody the theory, energetics, and techniques you've learned—bringing them to life through your own unique voice and teaching presence.

 
Class Requirements:
  • One Class Per Element: You will create and teach five individual Yin Yoga classes, each centered around one of the Five Elements. Let the qualities, organs, meridian lines and emotions of each element guide the theme, intention, and sequencing of your class. Please insert adequate Silence and Space - this can be a challenge for Yin Yoga classes.

  • Teach to a Live Student:Each class must be taught to at least one real, live human student (no cats or stuffed animals, please—we've seen it all!). This helps you practice verbal cueing, energetic awareness, and real-time responsiveness. You must be visible in the video alongside your student, ideally from a front or side angle that shows your teaching presence and the student’s experience.

  • Include a Meditation at an appropriate part of your class. (Minimum 1 Minute): This can simply be one of the scripts from this training, or you can create your own.

  • Begin each class with a brief introduction of you, the class and the Yin Tattvas.

  • Incude a Pranayama Practice (1–2 Minutes): Include a short breathwork technique to support the intention of the class and the energetics of the chosen element. This should be taught and set up clearly and practiced by your student.

  • Themed Class with Intention: Each class must be clearly themed to reflect the associated Element. Your theme should be present throughout your class—from the words you choose and the quality of your voice to the sequencing, pose selection, and energetic emphasis. Let your passion and understanding of the Element shine through.

  • 10-Minute Savasana (Required): Each class must include a full 10-minute savasana. This is a crucial component of Yin Yoga that allows for deep integration, healing, and nervous system reset. You may choose to hold silence, use soft music, or speak a closing reflection or meditation during this time.

What We're Looking For:
  • Embodied teaching that reflects your understanding of Yin Yoga and the 5 Elements.

  • Clear, confident cueing that balances anatomical awareness with energetic intention.

  • Presence, compassion, and connection with your student(s).

  • Thoughtful sequencing that aligns with the meridian lines and organs associated with each element.

  • The ability to hold space—through your words, silence, and breath.

  • This is your opportunity to step into the seat of the teacher with confidence and authenticity. We’re not looking for perfection—we’re looking for presence, intention, and a genuine embodiment of what you've learned.

  • Let your classes be a reflection of your heart, your studies, and your unique energetic expression.

How it Works:

 

Two Options to Submit Your Yin Yoga Class

You have two ways to complete your live teaching requirement. Choose the path that works best for your schedule and comfort level:

 
Option 1: Schedule a Live Zoom Class with Us

Prefer to teach live and receive immediate feedback?
You can schedule a live Zoom class with one of our experienced master teachers and studio students. This option can fast-track your certification, as you'll receive real-time feedback right after your class.

To schedule your live Zoom class, simply click the link below to submit your request. We'll coordinate a time that works for you and our team.

 

 
Option 2: Submit Your Pre-Recorded Video

If you'd rather teach your class with your own student(s), you’re welcome to record your session based on the guidelines provided above. Once completed, please submit your video via WeTransfer to our team for review.

 
Feedback & Next Steps
  • If you're submitting a video, please wait for your official feedback before submitting another video.

  • Feedback may take up to 72 hours depending on the number of participants and our current review schedule.

  • We appreciate your patience and your dedication to the learning process.

 

No matter which route you choose, we're here to support your growth and help you step confidently into the seat of the Yin Yoga teacher.

You've got this!

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