What are Meridians?
The meridian system is a key concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but ancient understandings of the energetic body are shared by many countries in Southeast Asia. It is believed that energy—also called the life force, prana, or qi (chi)—flows throughout the body in the same way that blood does. When this energy becomes blocked, adverse symptoms and disease may occur.
The goal is to optimize the circulation and balance of the body energies through massage along the meridian lines. This practice is believed to prevent and cure disease, regulate metabolism, and support cellular health.
Meridians are channels that direct the flow of energy through specific pathways of the body, much like the circulatory system holds and transports blood. Every meridian corresponds with a particular organ but encompasses the larger functions of that organ as well as other organs around them. For example, the kidney meridian is responsible for urinary health but is also believed to carry sexual energy and affect reproductive processes as well. The Meridian System connects all major organ systems. Each meridian plays a specific and crucial role in the health of the entire body.
The meridian system is a key concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but ancient understandings of the energetic body are shared by many countries in Southeast Asia. It is believed that energy—also called the life force, prana, or qi (chi)—flows throughout the body in the same way that blood does. When this energy becomes blocked, adverse symptoms and disease may occur.
The goal is to optimize the circulation and balance of the body energies through massage along the meridian lines. This practice is believed to prevent and cure disease, regulate metabolism, and support cellular health.
Meridians are channels that direct the flow of energy through specific pathways of the body, much like the circulatory system holds and transports blood. Every meridian corresponds with a particular organ but encompasses the larger functions of that organ as well as other organs around them. For example, the kidney meridian is responsible for urinary health but is also believed to carry sexual energy and affect reproductive processes as well. The Meridian System connects all major organ systems. Each meridian plays a specific and crucial role in the health of the entire body.
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The 12 Major Meridians of the Body
Lung Large intestine Stomach Spleen Heart Small intestine Bladder Kidney Pericardium Triple Warmer Gallbladder Liver |
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References:
The Remedy Grove - A guide to the 12 major Meridians of the Body
Cincinnati Yoga School - 5 Elements
The Remedy Grove - A guide to the 12 major Meridians of the Body
Cincinnati Yoga School - 5 Elements
