The Ren Meridian (Flow route):

The Ren Meridian controls all the Yin Meridians of the body; therefore it is called the "Sea of Yin" Meridian. It is also related to the reproductive and sexual functions.

The Ren Meridian arises from Dantian and emerges from the perineum (Huiyin, R. 1). It runs back to curve around the external genitals and reaches the mons pubis. Ascending along the mid-line of the abdomen, thorax and nucha (nаре of the neck), it reaches the Chengjiang point (R. 24) below the lower lip. Then it curves around the lips and reaches Yinjiao (D. 28). Merging with the Du Meridian, it branches and ascends along the cheeks to the Chengqi points (S. 1) below the eyes, where the Qi enters the brain.

Indications:

Моvе the Qi to the hypogastrium (lower abdomen) and massage that part to relieve problems of the genito-urinary system, such as hernia, leucorrhea, abdominal mass, irregular menstruation, seminal emission, premature ejaculation, and impotence.

Моvе the Qi to the epigastrium (upper abdomen) and massage that part for treating enteropathy (intestinal disorders) and gastropathy (stomach disorders).

Моvе the Qi to the thorax and massage that part for treating problems of the heart, lungs and upper esophagus.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the respiration and moving the Qi along the meridian. Massage Shenque (R. 8), Zhongwan (R. 12), Tanzhong (R. 17), Chengjiang (R. 24) and Chengqi (8. 1) sequentially. There are altogether 24 points distributed оn the mid-line of the thorax and abdomen. Remember the starting Huiyin point and the ending Chengjiang point, besides the five points mentioned above. Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite аll the points silently while moving the Qi.

Location оf the important points:

1. Huiyin: At the center of the perineum. It lies between the anus and the scrotum in males and between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females.

З. Zhongji: Оn the anterior mid-line, 4 сun below the umbilicus and 1 сun above the upper border of the symphysis pubis.

4. Guаnуuаn: Оn the mid-line of the abdomen, 3 сun below the umbilicus.

6. Qihai: Оn the mid-line of the abdomen and 1.5 сun below the umbilicus.

8. Shenque: In the center of the umbilicus.

12. Zhongwan: Оn the mid-ljne of the abdomen, 4 сun above the umbilicus.

17. Tanzhong: Оn the mid-line of the sternum, bеtwееn the nipples, lеvеl with the fourth intercostal space.

22. Tiantu: At the center of the suprasternal fossa.

24. Chengjiang: In the depression at the center of the mentolabial groove.

Instructions for Ren Meridian.

1. From Dantian, inhale and raise hands slightly; exhale, drop hands and bend knees slightly, visualize Qi to Huiyin.

2. Inhale, straighten knees for moving Qi to Shenque, press it and lift Kidney-Qi 3 times while breathing normally

3. To Zhongwan, press it 3 times.

4. To Tanzhong, Rub transversely it 3 times.

5. Merging with the Du Meridian by massaging lips 3 times.

6. Massage Chengqi 3 times

7.8.9. End with holding and pouring Qi to Dantian, concentrate on Dantian.

The Du Meridian (Flow route):

The Du Meridian controls all the Уang Meridians of the body; therefore it is called the "Sea of Yang" Meridian.

The Du Meridian starts from Dantian and emerges from the perineum (Huiyin, R. 1). It runs back to curve around the anus and reaches the Changqiang point (D. 1). Ascending along the mid-line of the back, it enters the kidneys at the Mingmen point (D. 4). Passing through Dazhui (D. 14) and the nаре of the neck, it reaches Fengfu (D. 16) where it enters the brain. Re-emerging, it ascends to the vertex and descends through the forehead to the tip of the nose. From the philtrum (Renzhong, D. 26), it curves around the lips and reaches Yinjiao (D. 28) where it links with the Ren Meridian.

Indications:

Sexual disorder, such as impotence, premature ejaculation, seminal emission, irregular menstruation, hemorrhoids, functional dissorder of the vegetative nerves, neurosis, insоmniа, forgetfulness; dizziness, blurring of vision.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the respiration and moving the Qi along the meridian. At the Mingmen point lift the kidney Qi and strenuously contract the muscles around the genitals and anus while clenching the teeth, thereby consolidating the vital energy of the kidneys. The mind should follow the Qi along the meridian. There are altogether 28 points. Remember the starting Changqiang point and the ending Yinjiao point, as well as Mingmen, Dazhui, Fengfu, Baihui and Renzhong. Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite аll the points silently while moving the Qi.

Location of the important points:

1. Changqiang: Midway between the tip of the соссух and the anus. Locate the point in а prone position.

2. Yaoshu: In the hiatus of the sacrum.

3. Yaoyangguan: Below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

4. Mingmen: Below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

9. Zhiyang: Below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula.

12. Shenzhu: Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.

14. Dazhui: Between the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra and the first thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the shoulder.

15. Уаmеn: At the mid-point of the neck's nаре, 0.5 сun below Fengfu, in the depression 0.5 сun behind the hairline.

16. Fengfu: Directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between the trapezius muscles of both sides.

20. Baihui: Оn the mid-point of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles.

26. Renzhong: Below the nose, а little above the mid-point of the philtrum.

28. Yinjiao: Between the upper lip and the upper gum, in the frenum of the upper lip.

Instructions for Du Meridian.

1. From Dantian, inhale and raise hands slightly; exhale, drop hands and bend knees slightly, visualize Qi to Huiyin.

2. Inhale, straighten knees for moving Qi to Changqiang, Mingmen and entering Kidney, lift Kidney-Qi 3 times

3. Inhale, move Qi to the highest of the back; exhale, drop arms; inhale, raise arms over head with visualising Qi upward along the back.

4. Exhale and drop arm to touch Taodao and Dazhui (D. 14).

5. Inhale and reaches Fengfu, Yamen. Massage Fengfu and Yamen 6 times, visualise Qi entering brain.

6. Inhale, move to the vertex, press Baihui 6 times.

7. Reaches Yinjiao, massage lips 6 times for linking Du and Ren Meridian

8.9.10. End with holding and pouring Qi into Dantian

11. Lift Kidney-Qi 3 time

12. Inhale, lift the heels

13. Exhale, drop the heels, maintain concentration on Dantian

14. Return to original posture; concentrate on Dantian for awhile then relax whole body.

The Liver Meridian of the Foot-Juеуin Flow route:

The Liver Meridian of the Foot-Juеуin starts from the side of the tip of the big toe (Dadun, Liv. 1). Running upward along the dorsum of the foot, passing through Zhongfeng (Liv. 4) 1 сun from the center of the ankle, it ascends to the medial side of the knee. It further runs upward along the medial aspect of the thigh to the pubic hair region, where it curves around the external genitals and then goes uр to the lower abdomen until it reaches Qimen (Liv. 14) By passing Zhangmen (Liv. 13). From Zhangmen it branches into the abdomen. Then it runs upward, curves around the stomach to enter the liver, its pertaining otgan, and connects with the gall bladder. From there it continues to ascend, passing through the diaphragm and branching out into the costal and hypochondrial regions. Then it ascends along the throat to the nasopharynx and opens into the eyes. Running further upward, it enters the brain, goes through the ears and emerges from the forehead to meet the Du Meridian at the vertex.

The branch which arises from the "еуе system" runs downward into the cheek and curves around the inner surface of the lips. The Qi spreads,on the sides of the tongue.

The other branch arising from the liver passes through the diaphragm, flows into the lungs and goes downward to the middle jiao, where it links with the Lung Meridian of the Hand-Taiyin.

Indications:

Headache, dizziness, blurring of vision, sore throat, distention and fullness in the chest and hypochondrial region. Pain in the lower abdomen, fatigue and hypertension.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the respiration and balancing. The meridian goes from the foot to the chest. There are altogether 14 points. Remember the starting point Dadun and the ending point Qimen, as well as Taichong (Liv. 3) and Zhangmen (Liv. 13).

Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember аll the points.

Locations оf the important points:

1. Dadun: Оn the side of the dorsum of the terminal phalanx of the big toe, between the lateral corner of the nail and interphalangeal joint.

2. Xingjian: Between the first and second toes, near the margin of the web.

3. Taichong: In the depression distal to the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones.

7. Xiguan: Behind and below the medial condylus of the tibia, оn the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle, 1 сun behind Yinlinquan (Sp. 9).

8. Ququan: Оn the medial side of the knee joint. When the knee is flexed, the point is above the medial end of the transverse popliteal crease, behind the medial condylus of the tibia, оn the front border of the insertion of m. semimembranosus and m. semitendinosus.

12. Jimai: Below and to the side of the pubic spine, 2.5 сun from the Ren Meridian, at the inguinal groove beside and below Qichong (S. 30).

13. Zhangmen: То the side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh floating rib.

14. Qimen: Оn the mammillary line, two ribs below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space.

Instructions for Liver Meridian

1.2.3.4. Turn body left for moving Qi of the left upward Qimen, then move Qi for the right. Twice for each side. When Qi moved to pubic region, step backward the raised leg. (similar to moving Qi of Spleen Meridian)

5. Exhale, turn body right, raise arms and drop to moving bilateral Qi into liver.

6.7.8. Inhale, move Qi upward. To genitals, exhale and go around. Inhale, move to Qimen, enter liver, gall-bladder.

9.10.11. Massage eyeballs 6 times, then rub lips 6 times, press Baihui 6 times.

12.13.14.15. Hold Qi, lift and drop arms for moving bilateral Qi again. Inhale when going around genitals. Exhale when move to upper abdomen.

16. Inhale, upward to lung; exhale, downward to middle jiao.

17. Concentrate Dantian, lift Kidney-Qi. Lift heels.

The Gall Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуаng (Flow route):

The Gall Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуаng starts from the outer canthus (Tongziliao, G.l), goes obliquely to Tinghui, ascends to the corner of the forehead (Touwei, S. 8), then descends around the back of the ear to Wangu (G. 12). From there, returning to the forehead, it reaches Yangbai (G. 14). It then descends to Fengchi (G. 20). There two branches emerge. The internal one enters the ear By passing Yifeng (SJ. 17). Then it comes out and meets Tongziliao. Descending to the cheek and back to а point below the еуе, it goes downward along the neck to the supraclavicular fossa, where it meets the superficial branch. From there the internal branch further descends into the chest, passes through the diaphragm to connect with the liver, and enters its pertaining organ, the gall bladder. From there it runs downward to the edge of the pubic hair, where it goes transversely into the hip region (Huantiao, G. 30). The superficial branch goes downward from Fengchi to Tianrong (SI. 17). Then it goes back to meet the Dazhui point. From Dazhui, passing Jianjing, it reaches the supraclavicular fossa. It runs downward from the supraclavicular fossa, passes the front of the axilla along the lateral aspect of the chest and through the free ends of the floating ribs to the hip region, where it finally joins the internal branch. Descending along the mid-line of the lateral aspect of the leg, passing Zulinqi (G. 41), it reaches the side of the tip of the fourth toe.

А branch from Zulinqi runs to the hairy region of the big toe, where it links with the Liver Meridian of the Foot-Juеуin.

Indications:

Sensation of fullness of the chest and hypochondria region, bitter taste in mouth, асhе оn one side of the head, frequent sighing and moodiness, pain in the side of the leg, numb feet, spontaneous sweating and chronic cholecystitis.

Requirements:

Ве clearly aware of the important points and the route оn the head. The Gall Bladder Meridian goes from the head to the foot. While moving the Qi along the meridian, concentrate оn regulating thе mind, the respiration and the strength of the actions. breathe in and оut slowly and deeply.

Three keypoints:

1. The three turnings оn the head should bе known.

2. The two branches emerge at Fengchi and join together at Huantiao.

3. А branch emerges at Zulinqi, and it meets the Liver Meridian. There are altogether 44 points. Remember the starting point Tongziliao and the ending point Zuqiaoyin, in additio to Tinghuj (G. 2), Wangu (G. 12), Yangbai (G. 14), Fengchi (G. 20) and Zulinqi (G. 41). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite аll the points silently while moving the Qi.

Location оf the important points:

1. Tongziliao: Beside the outer canthus, in the depression оn the lateral side of the orbit.

2. Tinghui: In front of the intertragic notch, directly below Tinggong, at the posterior border of the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth ореn.

12. Wangu: In the depression behind and below the mastoid process.

14. Yangbai: Оn the forehead, 1 сun above the midpoint of the eyebrow.

20. Fengchi: In the posterior aspect of the neck, below the occipital bоnе, in the depression between the upper portion оf sternocleidomastoideus muscle and the trapezius.

21. Jianjing: Midway between Dazhui and the acromion, аt the highest point of the shoulder.

24. Riyue: Inferior to the nipple, between the cartilage of the seventh and eighth ribs.

25. Jingmen: Оn the side of the abdomen, оn the lower border of the free end of the twelfth rib.

29. Juliao: Midway between the anterosuperior iliac spine and the great trochanter.

30. Huantiao: At the junction of the middle and lateral third of the distance between the great trochanter and the hiatus of the sacrum.

34. Yanglingquan: In the depression in front of and below the head of the fibula.

37. Guangming: Five сun directly above the tip of the external malleolus, оn the anterior border of the fibula.

39. Xuanzhong: Three сun above the tip of the external malleolus, оn the posterior border of the fibula.

41. Zulinqi: In the depression distal to the junction of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones, оn the side of the foots of extensor digiti minimi tendon.

44. Zuqiaoyin: Оn the side of the fourth toe, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

Instructions for Gall Bladder Meridian.

1. Massage Tongziliao 6 times.

2. Massage Tinghui, Touwei, Wangu 6 times.

3. Massage Yangbai 6 times.

4. Massage Fengchi 6 times.

5. Massage temporal bone 6 times.

6. From Yifeng, return to Tongziliao, go around the cheeks to points below eyes; exhale, downward Qi to gall-bladder and connect to liver.

7. Downward to the groin while exhaling.

8. Inhale, go transversely to Huantiao (Hoan khieu).

9.10. To Huantiao, Hold Qi, massage temporal bone 3 times.

11.12. Meet and rotate Dazhui 12 circles while breathing normally.

13. Move Qi to axillae. Turn right foot 45 and left foot 90 to the left, while inhaling stretch arms out to the back.

14. Exhale, move Qi of left to Zuqiaoyin.

15. Inhale, straighten body, lift arms over head. Exhale, drop arms and massage temporal bones 3 times. Inhale, move Qi to axillas, stretch arms out to the back.

16. Take the right foot a step forward, bend over, exhale and move Qi of right to Zuqiaoyin.

17. Inhale, straighten body, lift arms over head, turn body right. Exhale, massage temporal bones 3 times.

18. Inhale, move to axillas, stretch arm out to the back, turn the left foot 45, right foot 90 to the right.

19. Move Qi of right, then left. (follows the order of all process: L-R-R-L)

20. Turn body left, lift arms, massage temporal bones 3 times.

21. Inhale, move to axillae. Exhale, move bilateral Qi to Zulinqi and ending at Dadun.

The Sanjiao Meridian of the Наnd-Shаоуаng (Flow route):

The Sanjiao Meridian of the Наnd-Shаоуаng starts at the tip of the side of the ring finger (Guanchong) (SJ. 1) and runs upward along the side of the ring finger and the dorsal aspect of the wrist. It passes through the olecranon and along the mid-line of the lateral aspect of the upper arm until it reaches the shoulder region and meets with the Dazhui point (о. 14). Winding over to the supraclavicular fossa, it spreads through the chest, where two branches emerge. The internal branch connects with the pericardium and descends through the diaphragm down to the abdomеn and joins its pertaining parts, the upper, middle and lower jiao. The Qi саn then go downward to Weiyang (В. 39). The superficial branch starts at the chest. Running upward, it emerges from the supraclavicular fossa. From there it ascends the neck and runs along the posterior border of the ear. At Yifeng it enters the ear and goes to the еуе. Then it circles upward and returns to the ear, where it emerges in front. Passing through Ermen (SJ. 21) and Erheliao (SJ. 22), it reaches the lateral end of the eyebrow Sizhukong (SJ. 23). From there, it descends to the outer canthus Tongziliao (G. 1) to link with the Gall Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуаng.

Indications:

Mild deafness, tinnitus, impaired hearing, unilateral headache, еуе pain, pain in the shoulders and arms.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the respiration. While exhaling, move the Qi from the starting point to the elbow. While inhaling, move the Qi from the elbow to Dazhui. The meridian goes from the hand to the head. Remember the starting Guanchong point and the ending Sizhukong point, as well as Waiguan (8J. 5), Jianliao (8J. 14), Yifeng (8J. 17), Ermen (8J. 21) and Erheliao (8J. 22). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite all the points.

Locations оf the important points:

1. Guanchong: Оn the side of the ring finger, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

2. Yemen: Proximal to the margin of the web between the ring and small fingers.

4. Yangchi: At the junction of the ulna and carpal bones, in the depression beside the extensor digitorum communis tendon.

5. Waiguan: Two сun above Yangchi, between the radius and ulna.

10. Tianjing: When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression about 1 сun above the olecranon.

14. Jianliao: Behind and below the acromion, in the depression about 1 сun behind to Jianyu.

17. Yifeng: Behind the lobule of the ear, in the depression between the mandible and mastoid process.

21. Ermen: In the depression in front of the supratragic notch and slightly superior to the condyloid process of the mandible. The point is located with the mouth ореn.

22. Erheliao: In front of and above Ermen, level with the root of the auricle, оn the posterior border of the hairline of the temple, where the superficial temporal artery passes.

23. Sizhukong: In the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow.

Instructions for Sanjiao Meridian

1. Turn body right 90 degrees, take a step backward with the left leg, touch the left Guanchong.

2. Turn body and right foot 135 and left foot 90 degrees to the left; exhale, move Qi to elbow; inhale, move Qi to Dazhui. Turn left foot 45 degree to the left, touch the right Guanchong, step forward with right foot.

3. Stretch arms out forward. Turn body and right foot 45 degrees to the right for moving Qi of the right to Dazhui. Again, turn body and right foot 45 degrees to the right, step forward with left foot, then move Qi of the right. Move Qi 2 times each side. (follows the order: L-R-R-L).

4. Exhale, turn right 90. Inhale, raise arms over head, bring fingers together; exhale, drop hands to touch Dazhui.

5. Nod and raise head 6 times. Turn trunk left and right 6 times. Turn head to each side 6 times.

6. To Quepen, rotate arms 3 times. Be aware of how meridian branches.

7. Exhale, go downward to lower jiao, inhale and hold the breath.

8. Exhale, downward to Weiyang

9.10.11. Hold and pour Qi to Quepen, upward to Yifeng.

12. Massage Yifeng 6 times, visualize Qi entering ears, linking eyes.

13. Massage Ermen (SJ. 21) and Erheliao (SJ. 22) 6 times for each.

14. Massage Sizhukong (SJ. 23) 6 times. Ending at Tongziliao (G. 1)

The Pericardium Meridian of the Наnd-Juеуin (Flow route):

The Pericardium Meridian of the Наnd-Juеуin starts from the chest. Beginning there, it enters the pericardium sac surrounding the heart, its pertaining organ. Then it descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen connecting successively with the upper, middle and lower jiao. Then as it returns to the pericardium, it runs alongside the esophagus. The meridian goes uр until it links with the eyes and enters the brain. The superficial meridian arises from the chest and run inside the chest emerging from the rib region at the Tiai1chi point (Р. 1), 1 сun to the side of the nipple and ascending to the axilla. Running downward along the mid-line of the medial aspect of the arm, it reaches the tip of the middle finger (Zhongchong, ~. 9)

А branch arises from the palm at Laogong (Р.8) and runs along the ring finger to its tip to Iink with the Sanjiao Meridian of the Наnd-Shаоуаng.

Indications:

Cardiac pain, palpitation, irritability, insomnia, distension of the chest and the hypochondria region, feverish sensation in the palms, neurasthenia and dream-disturbed sleep.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the heart, the respiration, the Qi and the strength. The mind follows the Qi as it is moved along the meridian. Combine the Qi and the strength.

The meridian goes from the chest to the hand along the mid-line оf the medial aspect of the arm. Remember the starting point Tianchi and the ending point Zhongchong, besides Neiguan (Р. 6) and Laogong (Р. 8). Bе very clear about the two following key points:

1. The meridian ascends from the pericardium to link with the eyes and enter the brain.

2. А branch emerges at Laogong and goes along the medial side of the ring finger. There are altogether ninе points. Those who are acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite all these points while moving the Qi along the meridian.

Location of the important points:

1. Tianchi: Оnе сun lateral to the nipple, in the fourth intercostal space.

з. Quze: Оn the transverse cubital crease, at the ulnar side of the biceps brachii tendon.

6. Neiquan; Two сun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons.

7. Daling: In the depression in the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radia1is tendons.

8. Laogong: When the hand is placed with the раlm upward, the point is between the second and third metacarpal bones, proximal to the metcarpophalangeal joint, оn the radial side of the third metacarpal bоnе.

9. Zhongchong: In the center of the tip of the middle finger.

Instructions for Pericardium Meridian

1. Starts from the chest, inhale, raise hands slightly.

2.3. Exhale, down hands to lower jiao; Inhale, raise hands to pericardium, through esophagus to link eyes and enter brain.

4. Massage eyeballs 6 times.

5.6. Hold and pour Qi into pericardium. Move to Tianchi and rotate arms 3 times.

7. Inhale, stretch arms to the side with the middle fingers extended, the mind runs along the routes to Zhongchong.

8.9. Turn body right for moving Qi of the left 2 times (similar to moving Qi of Heart Meridian). Then, move Qi of the right 2 times.

10. Inhale, raise arms over the head, then drop to chest for moving Qi from Laogong to Guanchong.

The Kidney Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуin (Flow route):

The Kidney Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуin starts from the interior aspect of the small toe and runs obliquely to the sole (Yongquan, К. 1). Emerging from the lower part of the protruding part of the navicular bone in the pelvic area, it goes around the medial ankle. Then it ascends along the posterior border of the medical aspect of the leg to Huiyin (R. 1) By passing Yingu (К. 10). Winding around the genitals, it goes upward along а line 0.5 сun away from the mid-line of the body to Youmen (К. 21). Then it proceeds upward along а line now 2 сun away from the mid-line to Shufu (К. 27). The internal branch emerging from Huiyin goes back to wind around the anus. Passing Changqiang (D. 1), it goes further upward along the vertebral column. At the Mingmen point (D. 4), it enters the kidneys and connects with the urinary bladder. From the kidneys, ascending along the lateral abdomen, it passes the diaphragm and enters the lungs, runs along the throat and terminates at the root of the tongue. The Qi opens into the ears and spreads over the root of the tongue. А branch springs form each lung, joins the heart and flows into the chest to link with the Pericardium Meridian of the Наnd-Juеуin.

Indications:

Abnormal rise in vital energy, asthma, sore throat, palpitations, irritability, visual failure, deafness and tinnitus, pain and fullness in the chest and hypochondrial region, feverish sensation in the soles of the feet, lumbago, and sexual disorders, such as impotence, premature ejaculation and prostatitis.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn moving the Qi along the route and оn controlling the center of gravity in order to keep balance. The meridian goes from the foot to the chest.

Keypoints:

1. As it ascends, the meridian circles the medial ankle.

2. То reach the Huiyin point, the meridian winds around the genitals before it ascends to the abdomen.

3. Proceeding from the Huiyin point, the internal branch winds around the anus before it goes upward along the vertebral column.

4. At Mingmen (D, 4), it enters the kidneys and connects with the urinary bladder.

5. The Qi opens into the ears and spreads over the root of the tongue.

There are altogether 27 points. Remember the starting point Уongquan and the ending point Shufu, as well as Taixi (К. 3), Zhaohai (К. 6) and Zhubin (К. 9). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember all the points.

Location оf the important points:

1. Yungquan: In the depression appearing оn the sole when the foot is in plantar flесtiоn, approximately at the junction of the front and middle thirds of the sole.

3. Taixi: In the depression between the medial malleolus and tendo calcaneus, level with the tip of the medial malleolus.

6. Zhaohai: Оnе сun below the medial malleolus.

9. Zhubin: Оn the line drawn from Taixi to Yingu, at the lower end of the gastrocnemius muscle, about 5 cun above Taixi.

10. Yingu: Оn the medial side of the popliteal fossa, lеvеl with Weizhong, between the tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles when the knee is flexed.

11. Henggu: Five cun below the umbilicus, оn the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun to the side of Qugu (R. 2).

21. Youmen: Six cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun to the side of Juque (R. 14).

27. Shufu: In the depression оn the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun to the side of the Ren Meridian.

Instructions for Kidney Meridian

1. Slowly straighten body from bending position, turn right foot 45, left foot 90 to the left. Raise left arm and leg, stretch right arm to left foot (concentrate on left Yongquan). Inhale, move Qi upward, the hand should circle the medial ankle.

2. Move Qi of the left, to Huiyin, take the raised left foot a step backward, continue moving Qi upward to Shufu by passing Youmen.

3. Continue moving Qi of the right. Repeat for each side.

4.5.6. Turn to the right, inhale while raising the arms; exhale, bend over and touch the feet; inhale, move bilateral Qi to Huiyin. Exhale, up to ChangQiang, reach Mingmen, enter kidney. Lift Kidney-Qi 3 times.

7. Connect urinary bladder, lift Kidney-Qi 3 times.

8.9. Inhale, pass through diaphragm, lungs, throat, root of tongue, open into ear. Massage the tragi 6 times.

10. Rub lips 6 times.

11.12. Again, moving bilateral Qi to Huiyin, up and backward to ChangQiang, reach Mingmen, enter kidney, lift Kidney-Qi 3 times, connect urinary bladder, lift Kidney-Qi 3 times, upward to lung, link heart, flow into chest for transfering to Pericardium Meridian.

The Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Taiyang (Flow route):

The Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Taiyang starts from the inner canthus (Jingming В. 1). Ascending to the forehead and passing the medial end of the eyebrow (Zanzhu, В. 2), it joints the Du Meridian at the vertex (top of the head). Proceeding downward, it reaches the Tianzhu point (В. 10). From there, the meridian branches into two. The internal оле meets Dazhui (D. 14). The two branches (оnе is 2.5 сun and the other is 3 сun away from the vertebral соluтn) сun downward alongside the vertebral column. At the kidney region, оле branch enters the body cavity to connect with the .kidneys аnа join its pertaining organ. Descending from the kidney region, this branch meets the other branch in the popliteal fossa (behind the knees) (Weizhong, В. 40). Continuing downward along the posterior border of the lateral aspect of the tibia, the meridian reaches the lateral side of the tip of the little toe (Zhiyin, В. 67). From Zhiyin, the end point, it goes to the bottom of the foot, where it links with the Kidney Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуin.

Indications:

As the meridian goes from the head to the foot, and the internal organs (Zang-fu organs) have -their Shu points in the back region, this is the most important meridian for regulating the functions of the viscera. Points оn the meridian асе also used to treat pain in .the head, neck, lumbar, and sacral region of the back and the joints in the lower limbs. The meridian has the particular function of invigorating the kidneys, strengthening Yang, and regulating the function of the urinary bladder. It is also effective in the treatment of impotence, premature ejaculation, hemorrhoids and hypogonadia.

Requirements:

While practicing, concentrate оn massaging the points оn the head. Contract the muscles of the anus and genitals and clench the teeth while lifting the kidney Qi.

Ве clearly aware of the route of the meridian: two branches emerge at Tianzhu (В. 10) where the internal one goes to meet Dazhui (D. 14); then the two branches meet together in the popliteal fossa (behind the knees). Remember the starting point and the ending points (Jingming and Zhiyin), in addition to Zanzhu (В. 2) , Tianzhu (В. 10), Shenshu (В. 23). Weizhong (В. 40), and Zhishi (В. 52). Уоu should know the Shu points in the back region. Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember all the points and go through them silently while moving the Qi.

Location оf the important points:

1. Jingming: Just 0.1 сun above the inner canthus.

2. Zanzhu: Оn the medial extremity of the eyebrow, or оn the supra-orbital notch.

10. Tianzhu: About 1.3 сun to the side of Уащеn (D. 15), behind the back hairline, оn the side of the trapezius muscle.

23. Shenzhu: About 1.5 сun to the side of the lower border of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

40. Weizhong: Mid-point of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa.

60. Kunlun: In the depression between the external malleolus and tendo calcaneus.

67. Zhiyin: Оn the lateral side of the small toe, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

Instructions for Bladder Meridian

1.2.3.4. Massage Jingming, Zanzhu, Baihui, Tianzhu and the path on the skull from Zanzhu to Tianzhu 6 times. Rotate Dazhui 12 circles.

5.6. Inhale, stretch arms out wide with palms faced down, exhale and gradually bend over and turn palms face up, put hands on the back. Inhale, straighten body and move Qi downward on the back.

7. Reach Shenshu, lifting the Kidney-Qi 3 times

8. Move to urinary bladder, lifting the Kidney-Qi 3 times

9. Return to Kidneys, exhale and move downward to Zhiyin by passing Weizhong.

10.11.12. Hold Qi and massage the path on the skull from Zanzhu to Tianzhu 6 times, rotate Dazhui 12 circles. Inhale, stretch arms out wide with palms faced down, exhale and gradually bend over and turn palms face up, put hands on the back. Inhale, straigten body and move Qi downward on the back. Reach Shenshu, lifting the Kidney-Qi 3 times. Move to urinary bladder, lifting the Kidney-Qi 3 times. Return to Kidneys, exhale and move downward to ending at Zhiyin.

The Small Intestine Meridian of the Hand-Taiyang (Flow route):

The small Intestine Meridian of the Hand-Taiyang originates from the outer side of the tip of the little finger (Shaoze, SI. 1). From there it ascends along the posterior border of the lateral aspect of the arm to the shoulder joint. Circling around the scapula or shoulder blade, it meets the Dazhui point. There the meridian ii forks into а shallow and а deep branch. The deep оnе descends to the lung to connect with the heart. Passing through the diaphragm, it enters the small intestine. The Qi goes to Xiajuxu (S. 39), The shallow one ascends to the neck from the supraclavicular fossa and beyond to the cheek (Quanliao, SI. 18). At the outer canthi and Tinggong (SI. 19), it enters the ear. А branch emerges at Quanliao and runs upward to the inner canthi (Jingming, В. 1) where it links with the Urinary Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Таiуаng.

Indications:

Pain in the lateral aspects of the arms, sore throat, chronic diarrhea, mild disorders of cervical vertebrae, blurring of vision, and pain in the neck and the scapular region.

Requirements:

While practicing, concentrate оn regulating the respiration and the force of the actions. While the hands move the Qi to Jianzhen point (SI. 9), straighten and bend the weight-bearing leg following аn "М" route.

The meridian flows from the hand to the head. There are altogether 19 points. Remember the starting point Shaoze and the ending point Tinggong, as well as Yanglao (SI. 6), and Jianzhen (SI. 9) and Quanliao (SI. 18). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember all the points.

Location оf the important points:

1. Shaoze: Оn the ulnar side of the little finger, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

6. Уanglao: Dorsal to the head of the ulnа. When the раlm faces the chest, the point is in the bоnу cleft оn the radial side of the styloid process of the ulnа.

8. Xiaohai: Between the olecranon of the ulnа and the medial epicondylus of the humerus.

9. Jianzhen: Behind and below the shoulder joint, when the arm is adducted, the point is 1 сun above the posterior end of the axillary fold.

10. Naoshu: When the arm is adducted, the point is directly above Jianzhen, in the depression below and to the side of the scapular spine.

11. Tianzhong: In the infrascapular fossa, at the junction of the upper and middle third of the distance between the lower border of the scapular spine and the inferior angle of the scapula.

17. Tianrong: Behind the angle of the mandible, in the depression оn the front edge of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle.

18. Quanliao: Directly below the outer canthus, in the depression оn the lower border of Zygoma.

19. Tinggong: Between the tragus and the mandibular joint, where а depression is formed when the mouth is slightly ореn.

Instructions for Small Intestine Meridian

1. Turn body right 90 degrees, take a step backward with the left leg, stretch arms for touching the left Shaoze. Breathe normally.

2. Turn body and right foot 135 and left foot 90 degrees to the left; exhale, move Qi to elbow; inhale, move Qi to Dazhui. When to Jianzhen, making an M in the air with right leg.

3.4.5. Exhale, turn left foot 45 degree to the left, touch the right Shangyang, step forward with right foot. Stretch arms out forward, while inhaling, turn body and right foot 45 degrees to the right for moving Qi of the right. When to Jianzhen, making an M in the air with the left leg. Move Qi 2 times for each side.

6.7. Exhale, turn right 90; inhale, raise arms from the back and bring fingers together; exhale, drops hand to touch Dazhui.

8. Do the neck exercises. Nod and raise head 6 times. Turn trunk left and right 6 times. Turn head to each side 6 times.

9. To Quepen, rotate arms 3 times. Be aware of how meridian branches. First move the Qi in the internal one.

10. Exhale, drop hands to heart. While inhaling, have the mind connect with heart

11. Exhale, move to small intestine. Pause, concentrate on it while inhaling.

12. Exhale, move to Xiajuxu.

13.14. Hold and pour Qi to Quepen

15. Ascend to Quanliao, Tinggong; Massage Tinggong 6 times. Reach hand to Jingming for transfering to Bladder Meridian

The Heart Meridian of the Наnd-Shаоуin (Flow route):

The Heart Meridian of the Наnd-Shаоуin starts from the heart. Passing through the diaphragm it connects with the small intestine. After going back to the "heart system" (i.e. the vessels connecting the heart with the other Zang-fu organs), it runs alongside the esophagus linking with the eyes, enters the brain and goes through the ears. It opens onto and spreads over the tip of the tongue. From the "heart system" it goes upward to the right lung. Then it extends laterally and emerges from the axilla (Jiquan Н. 1). From there it goes along the posterior border of the medial aspect of the upper arm. Passing through Shaohai (Н. 3) and Shengmen (Н. 7), it reaches the medial tip of the small finger (Shaochong Н. 9), where it links with the Small Intestine Meridian of the Hand-Taiyang.

Indications:

This meridian is used primarily to treat disorders of the nervous system and the cardiovascular system, such as arrhythmia, tachycardia, bradycardia, mild stenocardia, sore throat, insomnia, pain in the chest and hypochondrial region, feverish sensation in the palms, deficiency of circulation to the heart, dream-disturbed sleep and pain along the posterior border of the medial aspect of the arms.

Requirements:

While practicing, concentrate оn regulating the mind, the respiration and the physical strength. Regulating the mind means making the mind quiet and relaxed; regulating the respiration means paying attention to the rhythm of the respiration; regulating the physical strength means moving gently. The meridian goes from the chest to the hand. The Qi in the meridian should link with the eyes and ореn onto the tongue. There are altogether nine points. Remember the starting and ending points (Jiquan Н.l and Shaochong Н.9), as wel1 as Shaohai (Н. 3) and Shengmen (Н. 7). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember all the points.

Location оf the iтportant points:

1. Jiquan: In the center of the axilla, оn the medial side of the axil1ary artery.

З. Shaohai: When the elbow is flexed, the point is at the medial end of the transverse cubital crease in the depression in front of the medial epicondylus of the humerus.

7. Shengmen: Оn the transverse crease of the wrist, in the articular region between the pisiform Bоnе and the ulna, in the depression оn the radial side of the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.

9. Shaochong: Оn the radial side of the little finger, about 0.1 сun behind the comer of the nail.

Instructions for Heart Meridian

1. Start from the heart, inhale and raise hands slightly; Exhale and drop hands to small intestine.

2. Inhale, upward to eyes. Masage the eyes 6 times.

3.4. Rub lips 6 times; then hold Qi and pouring it into heart.

5. Move hands to axillae, rotate arms 3 times. Breathe normally.

6. Inhale deeply, stretch arms to the sides with the little finger extended.

7. Turn body right, the left leg steps one to the left, bend the right arm and touch on the left Jiquan in the axilla. Exhale, move Qi to Shaochong while turn body left.

8. Bring right foot together with the left one. Repeat (7) for move Qi of the left.

9. Turn trunk left for moving Qi along the right meridian 2 times.

10.11. Raise the arms and downwarding to middle jiao, move Qi from Shaochong to Shaoze.

The Spleen Meridian of the Foot-Taiyin (Flow route):

The Spleen Meridian of the Foot-Taiyin starts at the tip of the big toe (Yinbai Sp. 1). It runs along the medial aspect of the foot at the junction of the darker and lighter skin and ascends in front of the medial ankle uр the leg. There it follows the posterior aspect of the tibia, crosses and goes in front of the Liver Meridian of the Foot-Juеуin. It goes to Yinlingquan (Sp. 9). Passing through the anterior medial aspect of the knee and thigh, it enters the abdomen. At Chongmen (Sp. 12) , it becomes two branches. The superficial оnе аsсеnds along the route to Dabao (Sp. 21). The internal оnе enters the spleen, organ, its pertaining organ, and connects with the stomach. From there is ascends, traversing the diaphragm, passing through the chest and running alongside the esophagus. It opens into the mouth, links with the ears and spreads over the tongue. The branch from the stomach goes upward through the diaphragm, and flows into the heart, where it links with the Heart Meridian of the Наnd-Shаоуin.

Indications:

Sluggishness, anorexia, vomiting, abdominal distension, loose stools, chronic gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, anemia, and pain and soreness along the meridian.

Requirements:

While practicing, concentrate оn regulating the respiration and mastering Bаlаnсе. Beginners should bе аЫе to control the center of gravity after practice. This саn strengthen the Bаlаnсе center of the cerebellum.

For аll the Foot Yin meridians, first mоvе the Qi along the superficial branch and then along the internal оnе.

The Spleen Meridian goes from the foot to the chest. At Chongmen (Sp. 12) and the stomach, two branches emerge. There are 21 points in аll. Remember the starting point Yinbai and the ending point Dabao (Sp. 21), as well as Sanyinjiao (Sp. 6), Yinlingquan (Sp. 9). Chongmen (Sp. 12) and Zhourong (Sp. 20). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite аll the points silently while moving the Qi.

Location оf the important points:

1. Yinbai: Оn the medial side of the big toe, about 0.1 сun posterior to the corner of the nail.

6. Sanyinjiao: Three сun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, оn the posterior border of the tibia, оn the line drawn from the medial malleolus to Yinlingquan (Sp. 9).

9. Yinlingquan: Оn the lower border of the medial condylus of the tibia, in the depression between the posterior border of the tibia. and the gastrocnemius muscle.

12. Chongmen: Above the lateral end of the inguinal groove, оn the lateral side of the femoral artery, at the lеуеl of the upper border of symphysis pubis, 3.5 сun lateral to Qugu (R. 2).

20. Zhourong: Оnе rib above Xiongxiang (Sp. 19), directly below Zhongfu (L. 1) and Уunmеn (L. 2), in the second intercostal space, 6 сun lateral to the Ren Meridian.

11. Dabao: Оn the mid-axillary line, 6 сun below the axilla, midway between the axilla and the free end of the eleventh rib.

Instruction for spleen meridian

1. Slowly straighten body from bending position, turn right foot 45, left foot 90 to the left. Raise left arm and leg, stretch right arm to left Yinbai.

2.3. Inhale, move Qi over knees, take the left foot a step backward, move right hand to Chongmen, pause, up to Zhourong, turn slightly to the left for ending at Dabao. Exhale and restore body to the original position.

4.5. Moving Qi of the right and take a step backward with right foot. Move Qi twice for each side.

6. Exhale, move arms down and back, turn body right; inhale raise arms from postero-lateral position.

7. Exhale deeply, bend forward and drop hand to Yinbai for moving up the bilateral Qi. Inhale, move Qi upward with body straightened slowly.

8. At Chongmen, pause and exhale to moving Qi into abdomen.

9. Enter spleen and stomach while breathe naturally

10.11. Inhale, upward and open into the mouth. Rub the lips 6 times.

12. Hold Qi, move bilateral Qi again.

13. Flow into heart. Ending here for transfering Qi to Heart Meridian

The Stomach Meridian of the Foot-Уangming (Flow rоutе):

The Stomach Meridian of the Foot-Уangming starts from the lateral side of the nose, goes through the ear and spreads across the tongue. It ascends along the bridge of the nose and enters the inner canthus, where it meets Jingming (В. 1) and connects with the еуе. Then it goes downward to Chengqi (S. 1), Sibai (S. 2) and Chengjiang (R. 24). It runs postero-laterally across the lower portion of the cheek at Daying (S. 5) and Jiache (S. 6). Ascending from the front of the ear, it reaches Touwei (S. 8). Descending from Daying to Qishe (S. 11) By passing Renying (S. 9), it move posteriorly and meets Dazhui (D. 14). Turning forward, it enters the supraclavicular fossa, where the meridian separates into two branches. The internal branch runs downward from the supraclavicular fossa. lt passes through the diaphragm, enters the stomach, its corresponding organ, and connects with the spleen. The meridian descends and enters Qichong (S. 30). The superficial branch runs downward, passing through the nipple. It descengs by the umbilicus and enters Qichong. The two branches meet at Qichong. Descending along the anterior side of the upper leg, it "reaches the knee. From there, it continues downward along the anterior line of the lateral aspect of the tibia to Chongyang (S. 42). From there, it reaches the lateral side of the tip of the second toe (Lidui S. 45). At Zusanli (S. 36) а branch emerges, and terminates at the lаtеrаl side of the middle toe. From Chongyang another branch emerges and terrninates at the medial side of the tip of the big tое (Yinbai Sp. 1) where it links with the Spleen Meridian of the Foot-Таiyin.

lndications:

Frontal headache, sore throat, abdominal distension, anorexia, diarrhea, pain in the lower back and knees, borborygmus, chronic gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, chronic colitis, anemia and hypertension.

Requirements:

When massaging the [асе, уоu should [ееl slight soreness and distension. Before massaging the [асе, аррlу cream to keep it soft ,and smooth and to make massaging more comfortable. Concentrate оn regulating the respiration. When shaking Dazhui (D. 14), close the eyes and shake slowly. Those who have hypertension or cervical vertebrae problems should shake Dazhui more slowly. The Stomach Meridian goes from the head to the foot. Remember the sources of the three branches (supraclavicular fossa, Zusanli and Chongyang), the starting point Chengqi, the ending point Lidui, Qichong and Chongyang. Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should remember аll the points, and recite them silently while practicing.

Location of the important points:

1. Chengqi: Between the еуеbаll and the midpoint of the infra-orbital ridge.

2. Sibai: Below Chengqi, in the depression at the infra-orbital foramen.

5. Daying: Behind 'the angle of the mandible, оn the back edge of the masseter muscle, in the groove-like depression appearing when the cheek is bulged.

6. Jiache: One finger's breadth anterior and superior to the lower angle of the mandible where the masseter muscle attaches when the teeth асе clenched.

8. Touwei: 0.5 сun behind the front hairline at the соrnеr of the forehead.

9. Renying: Level with the tip of Adam's аррlе, just оn the course of the соmmоn carotid artery, оn the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle.

11. Qishe: At the superior border of the sternal extremity of the clavicle, between the sternal head and clavicular head of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle.

30. Qichong: Five сun below the umbilicus, 2 сun lateral to Qugu (R. 2), superior to the inguinal groove, оn the medial side of the femoral artery.

36. Zusanli: Three сun below Dubi.

37. Shangjuxu: Three сun below Zusanli.

39. Xiajuxu: Six сun below Zusanli.

42. Chongyang: Distal to Jiexi, at the highest point of the dorsum of the foot.

45. Lidui: Оn the lateral side of the second toe, about 0.1 сun behind the соrnеr of nail.

Instructions for Stomach Meridian

1. Massage Yingxiang 6 times.

2. Massage Jingming 6 times.

3. Massage Chengqi 6 times.

4. Reach Touwei, then massage face 6 times.

5.6. Descend to Qishe, backward to Dazhui, rotate Dazhui 12 circles.

7. Rotate arms 6 times at Quepen.

8. Exhale, passes through the diaphragm, enters the stomach, pause, connect spleen.

9. Down to Qichong; inhale while moving the hands apart to the sides.

10.11. Bend and hold Qi.

12. Massage face 3 times

13. Exhale, downward to Qichong, two branches meet, draw 3 circles to mix Qi while breathe normally.

14. Raise shoulders and heels a little while inhaling deeply. Exhale, reach Lidui.

15. Repeat (10.11.12.13) Bend and hold Qi, massage face 3 times, mix Qi.

16.17. Reach Zusanli, pause little and end at the lateral side of the the third toes while exhaling full.

18. Repeat (10.11.12.13) Bend and hold Qi, massage face 3 times, mix Qi.

19. Exhale, down to Chongyang.

20. End at Yinbai.

The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Уangming (Flow route):

The Large Intestine Meridian of Hand-Уangming starts from the medial side of the tip of the index finger (Shangyang LI. 1.). Running upward along the radial side of the index finger and passing through Hegu (LI. 4), it goes upward along the lateral anterior aspect of the arm to the highest point of the shoulder Jianyu (LI. 15). From Jianyu it ascends to meet Dazhui (D. 14) then reaches the supraclavicular fossa. Two branches emerge. The internal оnе goes into the chest and connects with lung. Passing through the diaphragm, it enters the large intestine. The Qi from the large intestine terminates in Shangjuxu (S. 37). The superficial branch from the supraclavicular fossa runs upward to the neck, passes through the cheek and enters the gums of the lower teeth. Then it curves around the upper lip and crosses the opposite meridian at the philtrum. From there, the left meridian goes to the right and the right meridian to the left; the meridians go to both sides оf the nose (Yingxiang LI. 20), where the Large Intestine Meridian links with the Stomach Meridian of the Foot-Уangming. The Qi at Yingxiang goes through the nose, spreads over the tongue and passes through the ears.

lndications:

Nasal obstruction, epistaxis, sore throat, runny nose, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, pain in the shoulder and arm.

Requirements:

Concentrate оn regulating the respiration. While exhaling, move the Qi from the starting point to the elbow; while inhaling move the Qi from the elbow to Dazhui. The meridian goes from the hand to the head. There are altogether 20 points. Remember the starting point Shangyang and the ending point Yingxiang, besides Hegu, Quchi (LI. 11) and Jianyu (LI. 15). Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite all the points silently while moving the Qi along the meridian.

Location оf the important points:

1. Shangyang: Оn the radial side of the index finger, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

4. Hegu: Between the first and second metacarpal bones, approximately at the center of the second metacarpal bоnе оn the radial side.

11. Quchi: When the elbow is flexed, the point is in the depression at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease.

15. Jianyu: Behind and below the acromion, in the middle of the upper portion of deltoid muscle.

20. Yingxiang: In the naso-labial groove, at the center of the outer side of the nostrils.

Instructions for Large Intestine Meridian

1. Turn body right 90 degrees, take a step backward with the left leg, touch the left Shangyang.

2. Turn body and right foot 135 and left foot 90 degrees to the left; exhale, move Qi to elbow; inhale, move Qi to Dazhui.

3. Exhale, turn left foot 45 degree to the left, bend arms and touch the right Shangyang.

4. Continue exhale, turn trunk left slightly, step forward with right foot, stretch arms out forward.

5. Turn body and right foot 45 degrees to the right for moving Qi of the right. Move Qi 2 times for each side.

6. Exhale, turn right 90; inhale, raise arms from the back and bring the fingers together.

7. Exhale, touch Dazhui.

8.9.10.11.12. Do the neck exercises. Nod and raise head 6 times. Turn trunk left and right. Turn head to each side 6 times. Breathe normally.

13.14. To Quepen, rotate arms 3 times. Be aware of how meridian branches. First move the Qi in the internal one.

15.16. Exhale, drop to chest. While inhaling, have the mind concentrate on lung.

17. Exhale, move to large intestine.

18. Pause, raise body slightly, concentrate on it while inhaling. Exhale and move to Shangjuxu.

19.20.21. Hold and pour Qi to Quepen.

22.23. Runs upward, the left hand meets the right Yingxiang, the right hand meets the left Yingxiang.

24. Massage Yingxiang 6 times.

The Lung Meridian of the Hand-Taiyin (Flow route):

The Lung Meridian of the Hand-Taiyin originates from the middle jiao and runs downward to connect with the large intestine. Winding back, it goes along the upper orifice of the stomach, passes through the diaphragm, and enters the lung, its pertaining organ. From the portion of the lung that connects with the throat, it passes the nasal passages, spreads to the tongue, and then runs through the ears. Again from this same portion of the lung, the meridian proceeds transversely and descends along the anterior line of the medial aspect of the upper limb to the radial side of the tip of the thumb. The first point of this meridian is Zhongfu(L. 1); Shaoshang (L. 11) is the terminal point. The branch proximal to the wrist emerges from point Lieque (L. 7) and runs directly to the radial side of the tip of the index finger (Shangyang LI. 1) where it links with the Large Intestine Meridian of the Hand-Уangming.

Indications:

Fullness and pain in the chest, cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the shoulders and back, pain in the radial side of the forearm, irritability, hot palms (feverish sensation in the palms), abnormal rise in vital energy

Special indications:

Those who have bronchitis (not chronic) and often catch cold.

Requireтents: Concentrate оn regulating the mind and respiration and moving the Qi along the meridians. Deep, 10ng breaths should bе taken. Remember Zhongfu (L. 1), Yunmen, (L. 2), Chize (L. 5), and Shaoshang (L. 11). The meridian goes from the chest to the head; Acupuncturists and Qigong masters should recite аll the points along the meridian while moving the Qi along the meridian.

Location оf the iтportant points:

(Note: А Chinese сun is 3.3 millimeters, or slightly longer than an inch).

1. Zhongfu: Below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 1 сun directly below Уunmеn (L. 2).

2. Уunmеn: In the depression below the acromial extremity of the clavicle, 6 сun to the side of the Ren Meridian.

5. Сhizе: Оn the crease in the elbow, оn the radial side of the biceps brachii tendon.

7. Lieque: Above the styloid process of the radius, 1.5 сun above the transverse crease of the wrist. When the index fingers and thumbs of both hands are crossed, with the index finger of оnе hand placed оn the styloid process of the radius of the other, the point is in the depression right under the tip of the index finger.

11. Shaoshang: Оn the radial side of the thumb, about 0.1 сun behind the corner of the nail.

Instructions for Lung Meridian

1. Start from the middle jiao, inhale and raise hands slightly with palms faced up.

2. Exhale and drop hands to large intestine.

3. Inhale and raise hands to stomatch.

4. Enter Lung while inhalation.

5. Rotate arms 3 times.

6. Bend over gradually while exhaling for connecting throat, opening into nose, spreading tongue, going through ear.

7. Exhale and bend the knees, stretch the arms out to the sides.

8. Inhale, straighten body, hold Qi.

9. Exhale, pour Qi to Zhongfu, Yunmen;

10. Inhale, stretch arms out to the sides, extend thumbs.

11.12. Turn body right, press the left Zhongfu, the left leg steps one to the left;

13. Exhale, move Qi while turn body left.

14. To Shaoshang, bring right foot to the left; Turn body right for moving Qi of the left again.

15. Move Qi of the right similarly.

16. Inhale, raise arms over head

17. Exhale, move Qi down to front of lungs. Crisscrosing hands between the thumbs and index fingers.

18. Go from Lieque to Shangyang (do the left first, then right).