What are meridians?
Meridians are pathways on and in the body through which the vital energy qi (氣[link]) flows. In traditional Chinese medicine pain and disease is regarded as a consequence of blocked meridians and disharmonic qi flow. Meridians are not bound to the physical body, they continue in the periphery of a person or an animal and also link it to a universal source of qi.
Qigong practice is a method to enhance the flow of qi in the meridians and helps balancing it throughout the body. Acupunture and acupressure (Tui na massage, 推拏) are techniques to regulate the qi flow at specific points on the meridians. Qigong masters do this with the power of their mind. They will correct your qi flow while you practice and help you when a blockage is at a painful or difficult site.
