Five Elements Wisdom Academy

Experience calm,
discover balance.

Where your journey to tranquility begins. Reconnect with yourself through the ancient traditions of Yoga, Chinese Medicine and Daoist Shamanism.

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150h Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine

When
Mar 15 — Apr 2, 2027
Where
Koh Phangan, TH
Duration
18 days · 150h
Training · 2026

200h Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

When
Jun · Jul · Oct · Dec, 2026
Where
Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Duration
200 hours
Retreat · Spring 2027

Rebel Yoga Retreats

When
May 1 — 8, 2027
Where
Paraty, Brazil
Duration
7 days
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“The Five Elemental energies of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water encompass all the myriad phenomena of Nature.”

— The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine
Upcoming Courses & Retreats

Choose your journey

From immersive teacher trainings to restorative retreats — each held in a place of natural power, guided by practitioners with decades of experience.

Power of the Elements

Five energies, five seasons of the self

In today's hectic world, we are becoming increasingly disconnected from ourselves, our true state of being, and the natural world around us. The Five Elements are a map back.

Our Mission

To train you as an authentic, skillful and ethical Yoga practitioner of 5 Elements Wisdom Medicine.

Don't miss the Early Bird price

100h & 50h Yoga Teacher Training
Chinese Medicine & Yin Yoga

Level 1 & Level 2 · Koh Phangan, Thailand · Early Bird until Dec. 1, 2026

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Testimonials

Words from our students

It has heightened my connection to yoga, to nature and ultimately to my sense of self. I came as a teacher and left as a student again.

Deirdre Madden
Yoga Teacher · Ireland

These teachers are incredibly knowledgeable, funny, engaging, open and available to our many questions. If you are considering doing a training with Tobias, Marcela and Nienke, you're in for a real treat.

Francie Fisherman
Yoga Teacher · Canada

Marcela exudes light, happiness and good vibes. She teaches with so much passion and genuine love for yoga, with great strength and clarity. She brings laughter and grace to her teaching style.

Tonya McGaulay
Student · Canada
Our Core Values

What we stand for

Tobias in a waterfall — honoring nature
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Honor Nature

The Earth is our home. Our body is our vehicle through life. By honoring our natural surroundings — seeing how we are rooted in the earth and dependent on nature for our survival — we celebrate our connection and manifestation within the physical realm.

Meditation by the ocean at sunset
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Honor Spirit

Everything is energy. Earth is spinning and speeding through space, taking us along on a journey through the universe. By honoring our spirit nature — the void that is neither empty nor full — we bow to the light that fuels us with life.

A community of practitioners gathered together
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Honor All Living Beings

‘In Lakesh’ — you are another me. The old Inca saying inspires us to see and honor the interconnectedness of all beings. The web of life, holding us in an infinite embrace, builds upon the interdependence of all beings.

Tobias Tang Ornebjerg, founder of Five Elements Wisdom Academy

“If we can decipher the meaning of the Elements within us, we get the tools to live in harmony with ourselves and the Nature that surrounds us.”

— Tobias Tang, Founder

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