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).
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Meridian Yin And Yang
The 12 standard meridians, also called Principal Meridians, are divided into Yin and Yang groups. The Yin meridians of the arm are the Lung, Heart, and Pericardium. The Yang meridians of the arm are the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Triple Burner. The Yin Meridians of the leg are the Sple...
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Summer Meridians- Pericardium & Tripl...
The pericardium takes care of protecting the heart and the triple warmer balances various forms of energy (qi), including the harmony of hormonal function. Together these four meridians are in charge of the processing, storage, and distribution of vital energy and therefore the maintenance of life.
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Summer Meridians- Heart & Small Intes...
For the Fire element, the season is Summer and the organ systems are the Heart and Small Intestine.