Heavenly Streams · Meridian Theory in Nei Gong (Daoist Nei Gong) by Mitchell, Damo -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Copyright Contents Foreword by Rob Aspell Acknowledgements Disclaimer Preface Introduction to the Heavenly Streams Chapter 1 The Dao of Understanding

The Dao of Understanding Inner Study The Human Energy System The Three Treasures The Rubbish of Daoism Tuning the Mind Re-attaining Inner Balance

Chapter 2 The Five Lights

Understanding Heaven and Earth Heaven Energy Earth Energy The Five Spiritual Lights The Movement of the Five Elements The Physical Manifestations of the Five Elements The Balance of the Five Elemental Energies Wu Xing Qi Gong: Balancing the Five Lights Preparing for Wu Xing Qi Gong Practice Concluding the Wu Xing Qi Gong

Chapter 3 Heavenly Streams

The Meridian System The Acquired Meridians

Chapter 4 The Movements of Heaven

The Six External Pathogenic Factors, Fluctuations of Heaven and Earth Energetic Change across the Seasons External Invasions The Six Divisions Experiential Study

Chapter 5 Entering the Stream

Breath, Yi and Qi Regulating the Breath The Nature of Meridian Points Connecting with the Lung Meridian The Arm Meridians The Leg Meridians Continuing this Practice

Chapter 6 Further Exploration

The Energetic Connection Meridian Qi Flow Quality Individuality of Experience Studying the Meridians Exploring the Three Heaters Exploring External Manifestations

Chapter 7 The Earthly Fruit

Spiritual Attributes of the Organs Energetic Functions of the Human Body Physical Manifestations The Zang and the Fu The Yin (Zang) Organs The Yang (Fu) Organs The Extra Fu Organs Interaction of the Zang Fu Organs: One System

Chapter 8 Disruption of Heaven and Earth

Zang Fu Disturbances Yang (Fu) Organs Internal Causes of Disease: Food and Poor Lifestyle Emotional Imbalances Leading to Internal Imbalance Further Study

Chapter 9 The Celestial Pillar

The Vertebral Spaces The Spinal Curves Assessing the Health of the Celestial Pillar Physical Injuries

Chapter 10 Building a Picture

Your Self-Analysis Putting it all Together A Case Example Conclusion Initiating Change Activating the Points Selecting the Points A Practice Session

Chapter 11 Meridian Points

Useful Points on the Heart Meridian Useful Points on the Small Intestine Meridian Useful Points on the Pericardium Meridian Useful Points on the Triple Heater Meridian Useful Points on the Spleen Meridian Useful Points on the Stomach Meridian Useful Points on the Lung Meridian Useful Points on the Large Intestine Meridian Useful Points on the Kidney Meridian Useful Points on the Bladder Meridian Useful Points on the Liver Meridian Useful Points on the Gall Bladder Meridian Useful Points on the Governing Meridian Useful Points on the Conception Meridian Extra Points Hands and Feet Treatment of Points on the Back Suggested Points for Common Internal States

Chapter 12 Conclusion and Going Further

The Breakdown of Reality Inner Vision The Wuji of the Chong Mai In Conclusion

Glossary of Pinyin Terms Recommended Reading About The Author