The Wood Element
In TCM, the Yin aspect of the wood element is associated with the Liver and the Yang aspect is associated with the Gall Bladder. One's Liver is a large triangular shaped organ which sits in the right side of the body cavity behind the right ribs. It's so large that it actually spans someway across into the left side of the body. The Gall Bladder sits upon and extends from the liver.
For more information on the Liver, see Chris Shelton's book; 'QiGong for Self-Refinement'.
Liver Activity
The Liver is most active between 1am and 3am.
Gall Bladder Activity
The Gall Bladder is most active between 11pm and 1am.
Liver Cleansing
In the above video, Chris Shelton shows how to practice Liver cleansing.
Attributes for Practice
Color
Visualize a green cloud around your liver.
Negative Emotions
Anger, rage, hatred, resentment, frustration.
Positive Virtues
Creativity, kindness, flexibility.
Healing Sound
Shuuu!/Shiii
Taste
Sour.
Sensory Organ
Eyes.
Tongue Placement
Straight up.
Which of the 5 senses?
Sight.
What is it responsible for?
Nerves, tendons.
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 Wood element Qigong (cleansing and balancing the liver and the gall bladder), if it's known to you; face east.