MERIDIANS AND EMOTIONS
MERIDIANS
Lets talk about what are the meridians:
The 12 major meridians are composed of 5 Yin meridians: Heart, Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys, Liver; 5 Yang meridians: Small intestines, Stomach, Large intestine, Urinary bladder, Gallbladder; the Pericardium meridian, and the San Jiao meridian.
yin and yang are connected like a full or rivers in your body
Yin yoga is not just another way to stretch the body and improve physical health. Yin yoga is a subtle energetic practice that works with the energy of chi and the flow of energy through the meridians to help release blockages and improve the functioning of the entire mind-body-spirit system.
Relative to their position in the body these meridians can be considered yin meridians, compared to another six that begin or end in the hands, which can be considered yang meridians. Being yin meridians, these lower ones are more strongly affected during a Yin Yoga practice than the higher yang meridians.
MERIDIANS AND EMOTIONS
On a emotional level, yin yoga helps to release not only physical but mental blockages. This might be through finding moments of stillness, working into an area of the body where we are gripping or resisting through fear or bringing more mindfulness into our everyday living. The practice of yin yoga is one of deep surrender.
Hre are 5 ways to explore ‘Release’…
1. Release Tension in the body ~ Find ways to release tension in the body, either through gentle movement, stretches, massage, alternative therapies or our favourite…yin, yin and more YIN! Whilst your yang mind might resist it, your body will thank you for it.
2. Release stress in the mind ~ Often our road blocks physically come from something we’re holding on to mentally or emotionally. Exploring breath, mindfulness and meditation are amazing ways to release the monkey mind to find peace, calm & clarity.
3. Release expectation ~ One of the biggest traps that prevents us from living our life’s purpose is to be living someone else’s. To be constantly trying to live up to someone else’s expectations or expectations we have built for ourselves based on how we think we should be doing things can just bring us emotional stress. Live authentically by doing what’s right for you.
4. Release fear ~ Perhaps you need to release the fear that is holding you back from taking the step that moves you forward. On the mat, off the mat – explore opening your heart, trust in yourself and release your fears.
5. Release your hold and learn to let go ~ Whether it’s tension, expectation, fear or something from the past, learn to let go. “Breathe through it and release anything that does not serve you.”Yoga can offer amazing ways to help you find release ~ through movement, meditation, breath, mindfulness, community and connection.
Bibliography recommended to yin yoga
“Bernie Clark’s The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga is one of the best yoga resources now available.”
— Paul Grilley, author of Yin Yoga: Outline of a Quiet Practice
Yin Yoga is a practice much needed in today's difficult, divisive times. It offers us a way to leave behind our ideas of how we should be, and return to our true selves, where all lasting healing takes place. Bernie Clark has written a wonderfully detailed account of the history, philosophy, and practice of Yin Yoga. I recommend it not only for those interested in Yin Yoga, but for all yoga practitioners.
— Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit
The 12 Major Meridians listed
- Lung Meridian. The lung meridian controls how energy is consumed and impacts the respiratory system.
- Large Intestine Meridian. ...
- Stomach Meridian. ...
- Heart Meridian. ...
- Small Intestine Meridian. ...
- Bladder Meridian. ...
- Kidney Meridian. ...
- Pericardium Meridian.
meridians and emotions
