10 hour immersion

Elemental Yoga
exploring TCM’s 5-element theory in practice.

10 houRs CEU+Katonah Bankable hours

december 3-6, 2026

In this 10-hour immersion, we will explore the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a lens for informing asana and pranayama practice. We are part of nature, and as nature moves through the seasons, we have a unique opportunity to engage with each season through the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.

Each session will include an overview of the elements, their associated seasons, organs, emotions, qualities, and common imbalances, along with how these themes can be explored through the Katonah Yoga practice. We’ll also have time for a full practice each session, as well as space to reflect, share, and discuss.

This immersion is designed for both practitioners and teachers. Students can expect to deepen their understanding of the Five Elements and how their qualities can be embodied through practice. Teachers will also leave with fresh inspiration for sequencing classes in harmony with the seasons.

the immersion

The curriculum

What is covered
in this immersion

  • How the 5 elements can inform life both on and off the mat, using the seasons as a map for connecting life and practice with the cycles of Great Nature

  • Focused asana and pranayama practice through the lens of Katonah yoga, hands on adjustments, and prop work.

  • Introduction to Taoist theory of yin+yang

  • 5-element theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine, covering the generating (sheng) cycle and control (ke) cycle, as well as the elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water and their corresponding seasons, characteristics, organs, emotions, portals, functions and more.

SCHEDULE:

Dec. 3 | 2-5pm - Introduction and Wood Element

Dec. 4 | 2-5pm - Fire and Earth Element

Dec. 5 | 1-3pm - Metal Element

Dec. 6 | 9-11am - Water Element

investment

$200usd if you register before November 1.
$250usd after November 1

Diagram illustrating the five elements: fire, earth, metal, water, and wood, with their names in English and Chinese, showing cycle of creation and controlling cycles.
Yoga studio with purple mats, green towels, and wooden yoga blocks arranged on the floor near a wall with shelves containing rolled towels and fitness equipment, bright natural light from a window.

About the school

Flying Heart Yoga was founded by Willis Johnston in 2022. It is a space of collective joy and communal well-being. We believe in accessible and powerful techniques and practices that, when employed, lead to a more joyful, peaceful life—and we love sharing the practice with others.

We are a space that honors the yoga tradition while also being open to different ways of doing things. We host a wide range of classes, workshops, events, and trainings in our space, and strive to create an open-source type of environment to support the expanse and growth of our community.