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In their treatment discriptions, wellness hotels often use technical terms, which are hard to understand for potential guests. We have therefore collected and defined the most relevant terms in our small wellness ABC. A tip: Our wellness dictionary also supports word requests. You don't need to know the exact wording.
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Meridians
What is meant by meridians?
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, life energy (qi) flows in lines, known as meridians, which are comparable to chakras in ayurvedic theory. This energy is supplied through nutrition, breath and from the Earth’s bio-magnetic field. The person’s health depends on a free energy flow in the human body. If there is a blockage to the energy flow, the person will become ill.
Meridians and acupuncture - How are they connected?
Following this concept, there are twelve main meridians each corresponding to an organ. Most of the seven hundred or so acupuncture points are located on these meridians, which can be treated through applying pressure with the fingers or with the use of needles. By stimulating the acupuncture points the energy flow balances out.
Each of the main meridians has its own direction of flow. Yin meridians go from the toes to the core and from the core to the fingers, Yang meridians run from the fingers to the face and from the face to the toes. According to TCM theory, the main meridians create a circle, whereby there is a constant flow of energy throughout the body.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the existence of the meridian system hasn’t been scientifically proven.
Related topics: Acupressure Acupuncture Ayurveda Bioresonance Therapy Chakras Chi Yang Garshan massage Applied kinesiology Moxibustion Qi Reiki
