What is the meridian theory?

What is the meridian theory?

In traditional Chinese medicine, meridians are channels that form a network in the body, through which qi (vital energy) flows. Blocked qi causes pain or illness. The flow of qi is restored by using pressure, needles, suction, or heat at hundreds of specific points along the meridians.

What are the 12 meridians?

The Twelve Major Meridians

• Tai Yang- Greater yang. Most external. Posterior position.
• Yang Ming-Brightness yang. Anterior position.
• Shao Yang-Lesser yang. Posterior position.
• Tai Yin-Greater yin. Anterior position.
• Shao Yin-Lesser yin. Posterior position.
• Jue Yin-Absolute yin. Most internal.

What is a meridian point?

The simplest definition is that a meridian is an energetic highway in the human body. Meridians allow for the flow of energy, known as Qi (pronounced “chee”), to circulate throughout the body. Meridians exist in corresponding pairs and each meridian has multiple acupuncture points along the pathway.

Why do meridians get blocked?

Meridian blockage can be caused externally by excessive cold, wind, dampness, dryness, fire (heat) or injury. It also can be caused by emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, stress or depression, as well as an organ deficiency or malfunction.

How many meridians are there?

There are 360 degrees of longitude and the longitude line of 0 degrees is known as the Prime Meridian and it divides the world into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere.

What are chakras and meridians?

Chakras and Meridian points are energy centers in our bodies. They make up the Energetic Anatomy together with the Biofield / Aura. Our physical body is dependent on the energetic body for health and wellbeing.

How do I heal my meridians?

The meridians can be stimulated or “awakened” and assisted to create uninterrupted flow by natural techniques such as massage, finger pressure or tapping. The technique used is a light, firm and gentle pressure on certain points which are held for up to four minutes or until a response is felt.

Where are the meridians on the arm?

The meridian runs on the inside of the arm over the thumb to its terminal point on the exterior of the thumb (In the EAV model this point represents the lymphatic system, which is not in accordance with the meridians as laid down in TCM!). Symptoms

Which Meridian is the meridian of Joy?

Small intestine is the meridian of joy Negative emotions: Affirmative emotions:  Sadness I am full of joy  Grief Life is great  Suffering BLADDER MERIDIAN (B) YANG: The bladder meridian connects 67 points.

What does the bladder meridian mean?

The bladder meridian connects 67 points. B represents the entire pelvic area including prostate, uterus, testicles and ovaries and therefore also the sexuality. The vital energy or life-force Qi (Chi) develops to a large extent in B. Psychologically: Resisting change, basic negative attitude.

How many meridians are in the third intercostal space?

Its eleven points begin in the third intercostal space. The meridian runs on the inside of the arm over the thumb to its terminal point on the exterior of the thumb (In the EAV model this point represents the lymphatic system, which is not in accordance with the meridians as laid down in TCM!). Symptoms