finding acupuncture points
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Finding active acupuncture points
In the practice of acupuncture, one of
the most important things that we must do is the correct locations of the
points.
If our practice is based in regulation and balance of Qi, what can be more important than finding
properly the place where the Qi is?
穴Xué
俞Shu
“These articulations (points)
are where spirit Qi moves,
exit and enters. They are
not (the same as) skin, flesh, sinews and
bones.”Ling shu 1
言節者神氣之所遊行出入也非皮肉筋骨也
Maps of standardlocations of
acupuncturepoints indicates that the points are in a small but non specific areas.
If you palpate this areas looking for movements of Qi, you are more close to find an authentic acupuncture point.
Acupuncture point chart
Acupuncture point chart
This cone of flowing Qi is the first target of our search.
Acupuncture point chart
This cone of flowing Qi is the first target of our search.
Here, the flow is stronger and easier to detect withfingertip.
Stillness
Movement of mind and Qi
Listening
The importance of precision
If we compare an acupuncture needle with
an antenna…
And human body with TV…
If we do it in this manner…
The wind will blow the clouds away