Traditionally, the Chinese tell us there are five elements that make up the universe and everything in it. In order to be healthy in body and mind, these elements are constantly interacting, balancing and re-balancing. There are twelve major meridians or ‘pathways’ in the body that qi or ‘life energy’ runs through. These meridians are all connected to the five elements, making them key to our overall wellbeing by aiding the smooth, unobstructed flow of qi and helping us bring