Mantras for fertility with Chinese medicine
- Dr. Sarah Bentolila, DAIM,L.Ac

- Aug 14
- 3 min read
This Fertility Meditation Map is designed as a daily 5–10 minute ritual moving through the Chinese Medicine template of five key systems. This tool combines a short mantra, a visualization, and breath work to create both physical and creative fertility.
5 elements theory
In Chinese Medicine, the Five Elements, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, are like the five great movements of life. They’re not just physical substances, but living patterns, each with its own flavor, rhythm, and season.
Wood is spring’s upward surge, the energy of vision and growth, pushing through limitations like a sprout through soil.
Fire is summer’s warmth and connection, the spark of joy that reaches outward to share and connect.
Earth is late summer’s steady hum, nourishing and centering us, reminding us to digest not only food but also life’s experiences.
Metal is autumn’s crisp release, the refinement of what is essential, and the grace of letting go.
Water is winter’s deep stillness, the mystery of potential, conserving energy until it’s time to flow again.
These elements aren’t rigid boxes—they dance within us, influencing our health, emotions, and sense of purpose. When they’re in harmony, life feels fluid and resilient; when out of balance, they signal where care and attention are needed.
Meditation map

Preparation:
Sit or lie comfortably, hands resting on your lower belly.
Close your eyes and take three slow, deep breaths.
Imagine yourself as the meeting place of Heaven and Earth, open to receive and rooted to nourish.
1. Heart: Leading with Love
Breath: Inhale through the nose, hold for 3 seconds and exhale through the mouth.
Mantra: “My heart is open, my life is ready to receive.”
Visualization: See a warm, pink-gold light in your chest. With each breath, let it grow and radiate outwards, sending a signal of safety and welcome.
2. Lungs: Making Space
Breath: Slow and long inhale expanding the front, sides and back of your chest 360 degrees, like a balloon in 3 dimensions. Exhale with a gentle sigh.
Mantra: “I release what was; I welcome what is becoming.”
Visualization: Imagine a fresh breeze sweeping through your chest, clearing away old grief or heaviness, leaving open space for new beginnings.
3. Kidneys: The Wellspring of Creation
Breath: Inhale into the lower belly, aiming to not move your chest but rather to breathe into the soles of your feet. Feel your womb expand; exhale slowly and soften.
Mantra: “I am rooted in strength; I am a vessel for new life.”
Visualization: See a clear, underground spring at the base of your spine. Each inhale fills your lower belly with warm, vibrant water, nourishing your deepest reserves.
4. Liver: Clearing the Path
Breath: Inhale softly, exhale with a whooshing sound (“shhhh”) to release tension, making sure you release your jaws.
Mantra: “My energy flows freely toward my dreams.”
Visualization: Picture a river flowing smoothly through your torso, carrying away all frustration and blockages, leaving an open channel for life to move.
5. Spleen: Building the Soil
Breath: Gentle, even breaths; No pause at the top or bottom, just a smooth and circular breath. You can count 3 in and 3 out, or whichever count feels most natural to you. do not force, draw, drag or pressure your breath, only make it as smooth as possible.
Mantra: “I nourish myself and all that I create.”
Visualization: See rich, fertile soil in your belly. Imagine planting a seed there and watching it sprout, knowing it has everything it needs to grow strong.
Closing:
Rest your hands over your lower belly.
Whisper softly: “It is safe to grow here.”
Open your eyes when ready, carrying the feeling of readiness into your day.



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