In Chinese Medicine, there are twelve primary meridians that relate to the main organs of the body and it is these that are typically used in standard acupuncture to treat general illnesses and disorders.
Underlying these more superficial energy channels are what are called the Pre-Natal Meridians. They are also known as the Extra or Extraordinary Meridians. Although known in Chinese Medicine for hundred of years they are not commonly used in Western Acupuncture treatments. They are traditionally recognised as working at a much deeper level and represent a profound way to heal our bodies and minds.
The eight Extra Meridians (8EMs), are energy channels that form at the moment of conception; immediately after the fertilisation of the egg that we once were. They represent the first eight cellular divisions of our fertilised egg, before our cells began to differentiate. By treating here it is as if we are treating our very blueprint for how we can be in the world in the purest sense. They represent our very deepest selves; the blueprint of who we originally were 'designed' to be.
For those working on their spiritual practice, the Extra Meridians are interspersed with the chakra treatments. They work on similar energies but prepare our system to ground and make use of the more rarified energy of the chakra patterns. In this way the energy and insights from the chakra treatments is embodied and incorporated into our selves.
The 8 extra meridians are well known in Chinese Medicine but generally little used in acupuncture practice in the West. They represent a very deep level of our being and can transform our health and self perceptions in profound ways. They marry beautifully with the chakra patterns, helping to ground and integrate the chakra energies into our changing physical and psychological states.
Underlying these more superficial energy channels are what are called the Pre-Natal Meridians. They are also known as the Extra or Extraordinary Meridians. Although known in Chinese Medicine for hundred of years they are not commonly used in Western Acupuncture treatments. They are traditionally recognised as working at a much deeper level and represent a profound way to heal our bodies and minds.
What are the Extra Meridians?
For Healing Trauma and Grounding the System.
The Extra Meridians are where true transformation takes place. They are wonderful for healing and resolving deeper traumas and old patterns, strengthening the entire system and rebalancing us when life has pushed us away from our true shape.For those working on their spiritual practice, the Extra Meridians are interspersed with the chakra treatments. They work on similar energies but prepare our system to ground and make use of the more rarified energy of the chakra patterns. In this way the energy and insights from the chakra treatments is embodied and incorporated into our selves.
Extra Meridian Treatments.
When working with trauma or past patterns, it can be useful to work mostly with these Extra Meridians for a period of some weeks until the relevant energies, blocks or issues are resolved enough to progress further. Typically we would use one or two chakra patterns or other treatments relevant to our situation as well. As always, I am happy to answer any questions you might have so please let me know if you would like to know more.The 8 extra meridians are well known in Chinese Medicine but generally little used in acupuncture practice in the West. They represent a very deep level of our being and can transform our health and self perceptions in profound ways. They marry beautifully with the chakra patterns, helping to ground and integrate the chakra energies into our changing physical and psychological states.