Meridians

The meridians are the energy channels of our body. This is where energy or chi circulates. The two primary meridians of the body are the governing vessel and the conception vessel. The governing vessel flows up the spine (the spine governs our movements). The conception vessel flows down the chest bisecting the belly button (we were attached by our navel at conception until birth). These two meridians connect at the base of the spine and are connected by sealing mula bhanda. On the other end they are connected at the roof of the mouth and by pressing the tongue flat into the space behind the teeth. By connecting these meridians we stimulate energy to move and flow within us opening blocked areas and imbibing us with greater power.

There are 7200 nadis and just as many meridians in the body. Aside from the primary meridians (governing and conception) there are the 12 organ meridians. These meridians circulate the energy between our organs and help regulate our physical bodies functioning. Once chi / kundalini has been awakened and the microcosmic orbit has been practiced further exploration into the meridians is possible.

The microcosmic circulation is a solid basic practice to start with to begin to increase your chi kung skills and abilities.

1. The circulation is begun by first exhaling all of the air in your lungs

2. Next seal the root lock and inhale, focusing on drawing energy up your spinal column

3. As your reach the crown of your head press your tongue onto the roof of your mouth

4. Allow the energy to sink thru your palate and tongue as you exhale

feeling the energy flow down the front of your torso

5. Sense the energy connect at your root as it continues its circulation

6. Keep the tongue pressed on the palate and the root lock sealed as you keep breathing.

7. Inhale as the energy rises, Exhale as the energy sinks

8. Continue practice of this art until it becomes second nature

A more advanced practice for those familiar with chi kung and the microcosmic circulation is to connect with the earth meridians also known as ley lines. There are often ley lines that follow streams and major waterways. Find a local water way and familiarize yourself with it until it is etched into your head. Sit by this water way and practice this one time then in the future you can just visualize the spot and still tap the natural chi from that spot even if you are distant.

1. sit facing downstream

2. exhale and allow your energy to sink into the earth

3. feel the water coursing by you as you inhale and draw up the energy from the earth

4. as the energy reaches the top of your head use your eye muscles to pull slightly down on your outer eye edges just at the transitioning point from inhale to exhale

5. exhale allowing the energy to sink back down to your root

6. continue circulating the energy

7. now each time as you inhale draw energy from the water up your spine adding it to your own circulating energies