The concept vessel together with the Governing Vessel the so-called "small celestial circuit" or microcosmic circuit. Since conception vessel is seen as the mother of all yin meridians.
No organs in the classical sense are assigned to these two special meridians. These two are the first meridians, which are already formed in the womb. From them arise the remaining 12 Meridians.
In TCM, the 5 elements are assigned properties and also the meridians and organs.
The conception vessel meridian in detail
Course of the conception vessel meridian
The conception vessel originates from the uterus or, in men, deep in the abdomen and comes to the surface in the area of the perineum. Once there, the meridian runs upward toward the pubic bone. From here, the meridian goes up along the midline of the body to the acupuncture point CV 17 in the middle of the sternum. Then further over the neck to the lips, which he circles, to then settle in the acupuncture point Ma 01 with the Stomach meridian to meet.
Disturbances in the conception vessel meridian
- Incontinence
- Problems with conception
- Problems with bladder or uterus
Key points of the meridian
- Perineum
- Lower abdomen
- Sternum
Harmony in the conception vessel meridian
- Good kidney essence
- Yin and blood in harmony
- Balanced mind
Meridian yoga for balance of the conception vessel energy
In the following I would like to introduce you to ways in which you yourself can increase your energy and vitality. One way to do this is to balance the meridian energy. You can achieve this with the exercises of Meridian Yoga in a very simple way. The exercises bring you into a state of deep calm and relaxation.
Meridian Yoga
Backbend for the conception vessel meridian
With this meridian yoga exercise for the conception vessel meridian, the whole course is specifically addressed, from the edge of the pubic bone up to the area of the larynx. This gives you the opportunity to feel where you are blocked.
Meridian Yoga
Fish for the conception vessel meridian
The exercise fish helps you to activate the conception vessel in the lying position. By supporting the upper body on the elbows you can reach the meridian very well.
Wolfgang's Pro Tip
Combine the two movement systems Meridian Yoga and Qi Gong and increase their effect. In the morning, when the body is still a bit stiff, you can start the day with 15 minutes of Qi Gong and get the energy you need. In the evening, you can let go of the day with 15 minutes of meridian yoga and regain your composure.
Qi Gong for balance of the conception vessel energy
Another very elegant and effective way to increase your personal energy comes from TCM. Qi Gong is a millennia-old art of movement, which is one of the 5 pillars of the Chinese medicine forms. The exercises are easy to learn and here I show you my favorite exercise for balancing the conception vessel energy.
Qi Gong Exercise
Spinal Breathing
This qigong exercise balances your energy system by specifically balancing the conception vessel meridian, on the front of the body, and the handlebar vessel on the back of the body.
Even more information about meridians and your health condition
You want to know more about your current state of health? Then take a few minutes to fill out our TCM questionnaire. This will give you information about which functional circuits of your body you can strengthen from the point of view of TCM.
Do you want to know more about the Meridians and learn the backgrounds to it? Then take a look at our meridian overview. Here you will get to know all the meridians of the body in more detail.
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All meridians in the overview
The meridians are a central concept in TCM, which we encounter again and again in acupressure as well as in Qi Gong. Knowledge of these pathways can greatly support your health.
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