BIO- ENERGY CHANNELS

Energy Channels

Channels/Meridians or Nadis:- Lines drawn more or less vertically on the body surface connecting acupuncture points having similar therapeutic properties.

The 14 major channels (nadis) are considered most important in our body. These major channels are distribured over the entire human body, which allow vital energy(prana) to flow. These channels, having great therapeutic value are found close to skin, connecting with major organ internally and externally with tissues where the the pressure points are located. These pressure points have low resistance.

By needling, heating or massaging the pressure points ( marmas or vital points) , a therapeutic effects can be achieved not only in local area but also in organs which are related to these channels.

These channels carry vital energy (Prana) in one form or another as it moves around the body. The channels are also vehicles for the three humors, VATA, PITTA AND KAPHA. When a channels's energy flow is impaired, this can cause a similar blockage in the flow of the body fluids like blood , lymph etc.

The channels carrying Vital energy (Prana) cannot normally be seen, since they carry invisible energy, much like electricity. 

The 14 important channels are:-

1) Governer channel

2) Conception channel

3) Lung channel

4) Large intestine channel

5) Stomach channel

6) Spleen channel

7) Heart channel

8) Small intestine channel

9) Urinary Bladder channel

10) Kidney channel

11) Pericardium Channel

12) Sanjiao channel

13) Gall Bladder channel

14) Liver channel

The Governer and Conception channels do not relate to a specific organ but have a relared effects on an area.

The Conception channel controls childbirth and the reproductive system. The 12 major organ channels can be divided into two types:- 1) Those which are related to solid organs(like- The heart ) . 2) Those which are related to the hollow organs (like -The large intestine). 

The solid organ channels are always located along the inside of the limbs, while the hollow organ channels are always located along the outside or external aspect of the limbs.