The Water Element
In TCM, the Yin aspect of the water element is associated with the Kidneys while the Yang aspect is associated with the Urinary Bladder. The kidneys sit either side of the spine in the middle of one's back behind the ribs. The left kidney is slightly higher than the right because the right kidney is pushed down slightly owing to the 'largeness' of the liver.
For more information on the Water Element, the kidneys and urinary bladder, see Chris Shelton's book; 'QiGong for Self-Refinement'.
Kidney Activity
The Kidneys are most active between 5pm and 7pm.
Urinary Bladder Activity
The Urinary Bladder is most active between 3pm and 5pm.
Kidney Cleansing
In the above video, Chris Shelton shows us how to cleanse our kidneys.
Attributes for Practice
Color
Visualize blue/dark cloud around your kidney region.
Negative Emotions
Fear, fright, shock, trauma.
Positive Virtues
Will Power, Wisdom, Intuitiveness, Gentleness.
Healing Sound
Fuuu!
Taste
Salt.
Sensory Organ
Ear.
Tongue Placement
Rolled back on soft palette.
Which of the 5 senses?
Hearing.
What is it responsible for?
Bones, bone marrow.
Optimal Direction
To optimize the effectiveness of Qigong cleansing practices, each element in the 5 element Qigong lineage has a compass direction one should face when practicing it.
When one is practicing Water element Qigong (cleansing and balancing the kidneys and the urinary bladder), if it's known to you; face north.