The Meridian Movement Meditation

What are Meridians?

Meridians are energy pathways which carry Qi or Life Force Energy through the body.

The energy pathways run in very specific lines throughout the body in a specific direction and time of day. The meridians assist the Life Force Energy to feed and nurture our organs and other parts of the body including the chakra system.

There are 14 major meridians which follow the Yin and Yang principle and correspond to one of the five elements.
When the energy is flowing freely, it assists the body, mind and spirit in maintaining health, vitality and well being. Though, this natural flow can become imbalanced through different circumstances, ranging from trauma, your environment and/or mental/emotional patterns and may become blocked, stagnant, deficient or excessive which, may in turn cause dis-ease or pain within the body.

The meridians have been used for centuries in the Eastern Cultures to diagnose and prevent diseases through practices such as Acupuncture, Tai Chi and most recently seen in Western Culture with the practice of Kinesiology and Touch for Health.

Apart from the above mentioned practices there are many other different ways in which you can work with the meridians to assist in maintaining the natural energy flow and well being, though knowledge of the meridians and their flow are necessary for some of these examples.

• Rubbing certain acupressure points along the meridian which correspond to certain organs and imbalances.

• Creative visualisation – sitting in a quiet environment and visualising the energy flowing through each meridian in correct flow and sequence.

• Meridian massage – an energetic healing practitioner with knowledge of the meridian system can send energy to certain meridians to assist the flow or provide a complete ‘above the body’ energy massage following the correct flow and sequence of the meridians. This is great for shift workers and jet lag!

• Using Flower and Meridian essences.

• Meridian Movement Meditation – practicing the meridian movement meditation can be done on a daily basis at home with little or no knowledge of each meridian flow.

What is the Meridian Movement Meditation?

The Meridian Movement Meditation is a great way to stimulate energy flow and shift blockages in the meridians with no or little knowledge about the specific pathways. It is a sequence of movements and breathing which, when done first thing in the morning, helps to kick start your energy for the day and assists in maintaining focus and clarity.

Using your breath is one of the main practices you will need to focus on and once you remember the sequence, you will notice that your movements will follow your breath, making the meditation fluid and peaceful.

The Meridian Movement Meditation may be a great practice to consider for any feelings of stagnation, such as depression, stuck health issues or lack of motivation; as it is active and helps you become more aware of being in the present.

Some people with excessive ‘mental chatter’ find it difficult to ‘sit’ and meditate due to overstimulated mental processes and therefore an active based approach to meditation may take the person out of their head and back into their bodies, which also assists in grounding the person.

It may assist in balancing your mental and emotional patterns and helps to shift self created barriers and obstacles.

The Meridian Meditation also may help with alleviating physical stagnation such as muscle stiffness, pain or discomfort.

Meridian Movement Meditation Considerations

•  3 cycles, at least, are to be performed in the one meditation session to feel the benefits.

•  Do not perform this meditation before going to bed as it is very stimulating and may keep you awake.

•  If you have low blood pressure, feel dizzy or can not stand or bend whilst doing this meditation you are able to perform this sitting on a chair.

•  Do not perform this meditation if you are pregnant.

•  Always be mindful of your own physical limitations; make sure you take into consideration any doctors recommendations and your own health concerns.

•  Always practice this meditation with slightly bent knees.

The Sequence

Switch on and Set up

1. Tap the Stomach points below the eyes.
2. Tap your K27’s, the dip below the corners of your collar bones.
3. Tap your Thymus on your chest area.
4. Tap on your Spleen points, on your sides below your bra strap and under the breast inline with the nipple.

Meridian Movement Meditation.

1. Starting Position. Have your feet aligned with your hips and place your hands over your thighs, palms towards your body. During the meditation the hands move just above your body; not touching or resting on the body. When you have all the movements correct, allow the movement to flow freely.
2. Heart Position. As you inhale bring both your hands up to your Heart
3. Outreach Position. Straighten one arm out to the side. With your other hand follow thelength of your arm to your hand, as you exhale. Keeping your body upright and swivelling your hips to the reach.
4. Return Outreach. As you inhale move your hand over thetop and to the back of your outreached hand and follow the back of your arm to your shoulder. Then fluidly move both your hands into the Heart position. Repeat the ‘Outreach Positions’ with your other arm and hand; ending at the ‘Heart Position’.
5. Heart Position. As you exhale bring both your hands back down to the ‘Starting Position’.
6. Head Position. As you inhale bring both your hands up the front of your torso to the top of your head.
7. Back Sweep. As you exhale sweep both your hands to the back of your head to your  houlders then quickly move your arms to the back of your ribs and sweep down your back and both your legs to your feet. If you feel this is too much to do in one exhale, stop the ‘Back Sweep’ at your waist and rest here at your inhale. When you are ready to exhale again, continue the sweep to your feet.
8. Front Sweep. As you inhale bring both your hands around the front of your feet and sweep up both your legs and torso to the ‘Heart Position’.
9. End of one cycle. As you exhale bring both your hands back down to the ‘Starting Position’ by resting both hands on the tops of your thighs. From this position you may continue with the next cycle.
10. 3 x cycles = one Meridian Movement Meditation. It’s recommended that you do at least 3 cycles to complete this meditation, though doing more cycles will benefit the most.

Finish and Centre

1. Tap the Stomach points below the eyes.
2. Tap your K27’s, the dip below the corners of your collar bones.
3. Tap your Thymus on your chest area.
4. Tap on your Spleen points, on your sides below your bra strap and under the breast inline with the nipple.
5. Trace your Governing vessel up your back, from the base of your spine, right up to your spine, over your head and to the top lip.
6. Trace your Conception Vessel up the front of your body, from your crotch  up to your bottom lip. You can do this x 3.
7. Place two fingers in your navel and two on your brow and pull-up. Take some deep breaths here.
8. Give thanks.

Below are two Meridian Movement Meditation videos.

The first one is a “How To” and takes you through the meditation step by step.

And the second video has been created for you to follow once you have remembered the sequence and wish to follow someone during your daily practice. This is a 5 cycle practice.

Meridian Movement Meditation How To –

Meridian Movement Meditation Follow –

 

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