Clearing the meridians is an important concept in traditional Chinese health preservation, especially crucial for young people pursuing health. So, how to effectively clear the meridians? Here are some practical meridian health methods, including four sets of meridian exercises and techniques that can be done at home daily.
### Meridian Exercise Practice
Abdominal exercise focuses on diaphragmatic breathing, with the abdomen rising when inhaling and contracting when exhaling, can be done through nose or mouth, three times a day, 5 to 20 minutes each time. In addition, tapping the lower abdomen is also a good method, lightly tapping in a clockwise direction, accompanied by squatting, once in the morning and evening, helpful in burning abdominal fat.
Squat exercise maintaining an upright upper body, arms extended forward, slowly squat and stand up, done morning and evening to enhance lower body strength and promote overall blood circulation.
Hand grab exercise imitating cat pawing, baby grabbing, eagle clawing movements, strengthens the six meridians of the hands, promotes heart and brain function, once in the morning and evening, beneficial for shoulder and elbow joints.
Jumping exercise jumping with both feet while raising both hands and shouting “clear,” simple yet effective in promoting smooth flow of Qi and blood, performed morning and evening daily.
### Home Meridian Clearing Methods
Warming method raising body temperature through moderate exercise, helping dispel cold and dampness in the body, making the body channels more unobstructed.
Gently rub the auricle gently rub the auricle with the middle fingers to promote kidney Qi circulation, enhance constitution.
Back beating moderate back beating can activate Qi and blood circulation, relax body and mind, once or twice daily, around 20 minutes each time.
Five-word breathing adjust breathing through specific pronunciations (xu, he, xi, chui, hu) corresponding to regulating the internal organs, best practiced in the morning.
Lotus sitting posture this posture helps stretch the muscles of the legs, abdomen, chest, and neck, promoting meridian flow.
Head brushing often combing the scalp with fingers or a wooden comb can stimulate acupuncture points on the head, promote blood circulation.
In conclusion, these methods are simple and easy to incorporate into daily life, effectively promoting physical health, maintaining smooth meridians, and adding points to overall health.
