Introduction to Meridian Theory and Yin Yoga
Using the Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Meridian Theory as a foundation, you’ll learn how Yin Yoga poses can stimulate meridians and balance Chi flow, and in doing so, initiate profound energetic, physical, emotional and mental shifts.
The Meridians - Yin Yoga
Each of the ten major organs has its associated meridian, and the meridian may be yin or yang, depending upon the zang or fu nature of the organ it pertains to. Additionally, the pericardium and the San Jiao also have their associated meridians, which, along with the others, make up twelve major meridians, known as a group as Jing Mai .
The Relationship Between Yin Yoga and the Meridians
2020年5月20日 · In Chinese medicine, the channels in our body responsible for moving our life force energy are called meridians. Here’s a look at how yin yoga targets each of the 12 meridians.
The Meridian System & Yin Yoga | An Introduction - yogajala
2022年11月25日 · Yin Yoga is a practice that places a significant emphasis on theories from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It incorporates long, held asanas with an understanding of something called the meridian system. In this article, we will be covering: What Yin Yoga Is; What The Meridian System Is ; How The Meridian System Is Related To Yin Yoga
The Lower Body Meridians - Yin Yoga
The Six Lower Body Meridians that begin or end in the lower body are most attractive to Yin Yoga practitioners. These lines are the most affected by the Yin asanas. They are the Liver, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Urinary Bladder, Spleen, and Stomach meridians.
The Upper Body Meridians - Yin Yoga
The six upper body meridians are the Heart, Small Intestine, large intestine, Lung, Pericardium, and San Jiao. The three branches of the Heart Meridian begin in the heart. One branch flows downward through the diaphragm to meet the small intestines. Another rises alongside the throat and ends in the lower eye.
Yin Yoga Meridians
Unlike more dynamic practices, Yin Yoga emphasizes longer-held poses, allowing for a meditative focus on the meridian system—a concept rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The meridians are pathways through which vital energy, or Qi, flows.
Yin Yoga Sequence: Meridian Yoga - 5 Elements of Yoga
Meridians ( or Qi in Yin Yang Style) are the channels through which energy flows. The yin yoga sequence works on the movements of energy through different channels. Each yoga pose of the sequence focuses on one of the five-elements ( i.e. water, wood, fire, metal, and earth).
After completing Level 1 Teacher Training with My Health Yoga you will have some understanding of the 12 main meridians as understood by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and their application in Asana practice.
What are the meridians? A definitive guide for Yoga teachers
In this 9 minute read, we answer what are the meridians? We look at our body’s energy, how this energy moves and what happens when it doesn’t. Finally, we look at how to weave this knowledge into your Yin yoga classes.