MERIDIAN YOGA

Abstract

Meridians, are the channels through which the various organs and tissue system in the body coordinate and communicate. The fascia might be the physical substrate referred to as meridian system in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the fascia network may be the anatomical basis for the acupoints and meridians in the human body. This supports the ideas of the anatomical basis of meridian which is the fascia network, connective tissue and fat tissue are the histological composition of meridians. The internal branches of the Qi channels travel deep within the chest and abdominal cavities, connecting with various organ systems and tissues. The opening, closing, turning, and twisting movements of Daoist Meridian Yoga, accompanied by active use of the diaphragm and deep abdominal breathing, stimulate and provide a gentle massaging action upon the internal organs and tissues of the body. The muscle groups associated with the energy pathway. As indicated, the exercises engage and act upon both the primary and secondary muscle groups connected with the energy meridians. The main vital points associated with the energy pathway Vital energy points are located along the external course of the Qi channels along the limbs, trunk, and head.