How to perform meridian stretching

Traditional Chinese medicine views the human body in a slightly different way than we are used to. Chinese doctors believe that the human body is not just a biological, but also an energy system. This means that all physiological processes are connected with the energy shell.



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Eastern sages believe that disturbances in energy flows cause diseases of organs and the body as a whole. On the human body there are many biologically active points that are responsible for the work of individual organs and systems. It was also noticed that these points are connected to each other in chains – meridians.

When the flow of energy in the meridian is disturbed, the organs associated with it suffer. If the currents are disturbed in several meridians at once, the whole body suffers. To recover, you need to adjust the flow of energy in the body. And today's edition. "Site" He'll tell you how to do it.



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This set of exercises was created in order to restore the efficiency of energy flows in the body. Complete gymnastics complex It's called meridian stretching. Daily exercise will allow you to restore the balance of energy in the body and adjust the work of all organs and systems.

In addition, it will help to maintain the energy shell normal. Gradually, balance will be established in all meridians, organs will feel better, and various small sores will disappear. Soon you will feel your body filled with strength and energy. This will only require 6 exercises!





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1. Lung and bowel meridian
   Stand up straight, legs shoulder wide, socks turned outward. Put your hands behind your back. Hold your thumbs together and spread the rest as wide as possible. Lift your head up, take a deep breath. When you exhale, lean forward with your back straight. Do not bend your hands at the elbows and stretch them up over your head as much as possible. Hold in this position, breathe slowly and steadily, filling your body with qi energy. Imagine her flowing through your body. Wait as long as you can.
   
   Then breathe out, let go of the flow of qi, allowing the body to relax. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times.
   
   
   
   
   
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2. Meridian of the stomach and spleen
   Get on your knees. The back of the feet is in contact with the floor, the back is straight. Put them in your hand, put them behind you. Take a deep breath and lean back slowly. Bend, moving the hips forward and up, the head is thrown back. At the maximum point, linger for a while and breathe deeply. Relax and return to the starting position, repeat 2-3 times. If you want to complicate the exercise, try to lean on the floor or lie down completely, stretching your arms above your head. The main thing is to be comfortable.
   
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3. Meridian of the heart and small intestine
   Sit on the floor, bend your legs, put your feet together and pull it up to your groin. Straighten your back, put your hands on your feet. Take a deep breath, lean forward as you exhale, keeping your back straight. Hold in this position for a couple of breaths, then return to the starting position. Say it again a few times. 177394
   
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4. Kidney and bladder meridian
   Also sitting on the floor, stretch your legs forward, your toes point towards you, your heels forward. Raise your hands up above your head with your palms outwards, looking at the ceiling. Lean forward as you exhale. Without bending your legs, reach your fingers. Breathe, feel the tension, relax the neck so that the head freely leans towards the legs. Then relax, exhale and return to the starting position. Repeat 2-3 times.
   
   
   
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5. The Three Heaters and the Pericardial Meridian
   Continuing to sit on the floor, cross your legs in front of you: left leg in front of right. Put the right hand on the left knee, the left on the right. Relax your neck, lean your head to your chest, take a deep breath. Pull your head down and feel the tension in your back. Exhale, relax and repeat two or three more times. 520681.
   
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6. Gallbladder and liver meridian
   Sitting on the floor, spread your legs wide and straighten them in front of you, feet up, back straight. Hands up, fingers closed. Take a deep breath, exhale make two bends to the right foot, touching the toes with your hands. After the second tilt, linger and breathe in this position. Go back to the starting position, lean to the other leg, repeat the same thing. You should feel the tension along the lateral surface of the leg to which you lean. Repeat 2-3 times in each direction.
   
   
   
   
   
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In this video, you can see the technique of each exercise.

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That's definitely it. gymnastics! After it, you feel an extraordinary surge of strength and energy, even breathing easier. The main thing is to do the exercises slowly and in a relaxed state. Don’t strain, it’s important to enjoy the process and feel the body heal itself. Take care of yourself and your health!

If you want to learn more about meridians, read our material about the connection of internal organs and their energy flows.

We also talked about what three exercises will help improve your health in a matter of minutes.

We also wrote about a special biologically active point on the body, which helps to get rid of stress and tension.

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