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.
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Late Summer Meridians
This yin yoga sequence for the late summer emphasizes poses that target the quadriceps and the front body. This sequence also targets the Spleen and Stomach meridians in Chinese medicine. Meridians are considered channels where Qi or the basic life force of the body flows.
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Autumn Meridians
Lung & Large Intestine are the organs of the metal element and the Autumn season. Together these organs form a protective layer against pathogenic factors that often enter through the respiratory and digestive systems.
