Hello, everyone! I’m Master Bai Yin. We’ve now entered the third day of our Sanfu (Three Hottest Days) group practice. How is everyone feeling?
While it’s a pity if you missed the live energy resonance of our group sessions, what’s even more important is understanding the correct concepts. Today, I’ll be sharing something that can’t be learned elsewhere—exclusive insights from Bai Yin Qigong. Even if you’re practicing at home, once you understand the principles, your summer Sanfu practice will be twice as effective.
In the past two days, we’ve talked about how to nourish the heart and expel dampness and cold during Sanfu. Today, we’re diving into an even deeper and more personally relevant topic—emotional regulation.
Irritability in Summer? The Root Might Be Your Liver
Have you noticed how people seem to get more irritable in summer, just like the rising temperatures? Little things can set us off, leading to frustration or even anger. We often blame this on the hot weather—but from a Qigong health perspective, the real cause runs deeper, involving our internal organs.
As we mentioned yesterday, summer belongs to the element of Fire, which corresponds to the Heart. When heart fire is excessive, people naturally become agitated. But another major player is the Liver.
In the Five Elements theory, the Liver belongs to Wood, which has a natural tendency to “generate Fire.” The Liver governs the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. When you’re under stress, overthinking, or holding in anger, the Liver’s regulatory function becomes impaired. This is what we call “Liver Qi stagnation.”
Stagnant liver qi is like smoldering fire. It can cause pain along the sides of the body, a heavy chest, and even intensify heart fire, making emotional outbursts more frequent and intense. That’s why, in summer, it’s not enough to clear heart fire—we must also soothe the Liver and regulate Qi. This is a deep insight I’ve gained from 37 years of teaching, and it’s helped countless students overcome emotional imbalances.
“Deer Form” from the EnerQi Dayan Five Elements: A Key to Releasing Tension
So, how do we deal with the modern epidemic of Liver Qi stagnation?
The answer lies in the EnerQi Dayan Five Elements Technique—specifically, today we’ll focus on the “Deer Form.”
The deer, in the Five Elements, represents Wood and corresponds directly to the Liver. Observe the deer’s posture—graceful, fluid, and relaxed, with a particularly agile neck and body.
The movements in “Deer Form” are designed to stretch and twist the sides of the body, exactly along the path of the liver and gallbladder meridians. When practicing, focus on initiating movement from the waist, guiding the entire spine and torso in a lateral stretch. In your mind, imagine yourself as a sika deer, running freely through a forest, completely unrestrained.
This practice gently massages the liver area, helping to unblock stagnant Liver Qi. Once the Liver is soothed and flowing, it no longer feeds the fire of emotional unrest. Instead, it helps restore the normal flow of Qi throughout the body—bringing emotional calm with it.
Why Can Qigong Regulate Emotions? The Secret of Mind-Body Unity
This is another core idea of Bai Yin Qigong: we are never just practising the body. Every physical knot you loosen also releases an emotional one.
- Stiff shoulders? You may be carrying too much responsibility.
- Tight chest? Perhaps you’re holding in unspoken grievances.
- Digestive issues? Could be unresolved anxiety.
Practices like the EnerQi Dayan Five Elements, through physical release, also liberate the mind. When you stretch the sides of your body in “Deer Form,” you may find that your inner frustration and agitation simply melt away. That’s the beauty of mind-body unity.
Use Sanfu to Cultivate a Peaceful, Joyful Life
If you don’t take the time to manage your emotions during Sanfu, allowing irritation and anger to burn unchecked, it could damage your heart meridian—leading to insomnia, palpitations, high blood pressure, and severe Qi depletion. After summer, you may feel completely drained.
On the other hand, if you use the EnerQi Dayan Five Elements Technique to soothe the Liver and regulate Qi, you’ll notice:
- Emotional mastery returns – You’re no longer easily provoked. You become more grounded and resilient.
- The body’s channels open up – Qi flows smoothly. Breathing becomes deeper. Aches and tightness fade.
- Life feels lighter and more joyful – Freed from emotional burdens, your perspective shifts. Joy and ease become your norm.
Our Sanfu online group practice these past few days is not just about building a healthy body—it’s about cultivating a calm, resilient heart. With the support of Heaven (timing), Earth (methods), and Humanity (mindset), your self-care results will be deep and lasting.
Now, let’s begin today’s “EnerQi Dayan Five Elements” practice with a calm and joyful heart.
