Zen Shiatsu IV Flashcards
(234 cards)
1
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Lung Source Point
A
Lung 9
2
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Great Abyss
A
Lung 9
3
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In the carpal (wrist) joint, radial to the radial artery
A
Lung 9
4
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Drains fluids and phlegm from the head and upper body. Helps the upper burner become spacious, unburdened, inspired and connected to the essential unchanging essence of all things.
A
Lung 9
5
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Large Intestine Source Point
A
Large Intestine 4
6
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Joining of the Valleys
A
Large Intestine 4
7
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On the dorsal side of the hand, in the depression, between the two heads of the first dorsal interrosseous muscle, level with the midpoint of the second metacarpal
A
Large Intestine 4
8
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Mobilizes & Harmonizes qi (movement) of all kinds, especially receiving & letting go and ascending/descending. Empowers the absorption of valuable minerals & experience. Empowers the surrendering of mundane waste and old stories.
A
Large Intestine 4
9
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Stomach Source Point
A
Stomach 42
10
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Rushing Yang
A
Stomach 42
11
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In the depression, at the joint of 3 bones: the cuneiform and the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals
A
Stomach 42
12
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Regulates the upward surging of Yang in the body, either warming the joints and empowering digestion if Yang is weak, or bringing the body and spirit back to earth if Yang is rising too forcefully.
A
Stomach 42
13
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Spleen Source Point
A
Spleen 3
14
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Supreme White
A
Spleen 3
15
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Inferior and proximal to the 1st metatarsal bone head.
A
Spleen 3
16
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Reinforces integrity of the center and spine, absorption of excess fluid, an unburdened strong body and a clear head. Empowers us to experience ourselves whole, complete, self-reliant and fulfilled.
A
Spleen 3
17
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Heart Source Point
A
Heart 7
18
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In the carpal (wrist) joint, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon
A
Heart 7
19
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Allows the mind to smoothly relax into our true spirit: always complete, undisturbed by life, calm and 100% aware of self and environment. Establishes a healthy simultaneous awareness of personal self and universal self without confusion or overwhelm.
A
Heart 7
20
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Small Intestine Source Point
A
Small Intestine 4
21
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Wrist Bone
A
Small Intestine 4
22
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Resolves interactions between core self and outside world, especially at the regions of wrist, neck, ears, tongue and intestines. Allows one to communicate and listen clearly, and receive input into the intestines with ease.
A
Small Intestine 4
23
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In the depression at the meeting point of three bones: triquetral, pisiform and the base of the 5th metacarpal.
A
Small Intestine 4
24
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Bladder Source Point
A
Bladder 64
25
Capital Bone
Bladder 64
26
Anterior to the 5th metatarsal bone base tuberosity, inferior to the bone neck.
Bladder 64
27
Kidney Source Point
Kidney 3
27
Invigorates the back of the body, mobilizes reserves, calms the spirit and clears the brain and head. Allows the mind move away from a focus on fear and anxiety and towards wise action.
Bladder 64
28
Great Mountain Stream
Kidney 3
29
In the gap halfway between the medial malleolus peak and the achilles tendon, level with the peak.
Kidney 3
30
Mobilizes deep reserves and brings forth faith in the unknown. Provides a centering influence, channeling our resources from a still and wise place and strengthening the low back and knees.
Kidney 3
31
Pericardium Source Point
Pericardium 7
32
Great Mound
Pericardium 7
33
In the wrist joint, between the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons.
Pericardium 7
34
Empowers a clear mind, settled emotions and appropriate warm intimacy, thereby also calming the stomach and appetites. Empowers us to be nurtured by intimate relationships and revive if we have been buried by life’s sorrows.
Pericardium 7
35
Triple Heater Source Point
Triple Heater 4
36
Yang Pond
Triple Heater 4
37
On the wrist joint, ulnar to the extensor digitorum tendon.
Triple Heater 4
38
Supplies a clear stream of Yang to warm our hands and extend our hearts into the world in a balanced way. Promotes balanced circulation between arm/wrist/hand and regulates our way of making connection. Empowers new connections or helps diminish obsession with connections.
Triple Heater 4
39
Gallbladder Source Point
Gallbadder 40
40
Wilderness Mound
Gallbladder 40
41
Level with the lateral malleolus inferior border and vertically inferior to the malleolus anterior border.
Gallbladder 40
42
Promotes smooth movement in all tissues and organs and in life generally. Supports balanced postural tone, resolves movement restrictions. Empowers a clear perspective that helps us avoid pinning our suffering on objects of blame, including ourselves.
Gallbladder 40
43
Liver Source Point
Liver 3
44
Supreme Rushing
Liver 3
45
Between the 1st and 2nd metatarsals, proximal to the bone heads.
Liver 3
46
Empowers and encourages smooth flow and movement in our tissues and organs, resolving spasms and irregular muscle firing of all kinds. Resolves tensions that might otherwise impede digestion. Allows for a patient enjoyment of process as we implement our visions and life plans.
Liver 3
47
Lung Connecting Point
Lung 7
48
Broken Sequence
Lung 7
49
Proximal to radial styloid process, between abductor pollicis longus and brachioradialis
Lung 7
50
Opens a clear channel of circulation through the interior and exterior aspects of the channel: arm/neck/head/nose. Clears stagnation, balances receiving and letting go and allows for the discharge of feelings of loss and longing dating from childhood.
Lung 7
51
Large Intestine Connecting Point
Large Intestine 6
52
Side Passage
Large Intestine 6
53
On a line connecting LI 5 to LI 11, 3 cun proximal to LI 5
Large Intestine 6
54
Opens clear circulation and moistens dryness through the respiratory pathways and intestines, resolving stagnation in either. Resolves loss-related feelings of being “burned by life”.
Large Intestine 6
55
Stomach Connecting Point
Stomach 40
56
Abundant Splendor
Stomach 40
57
2 fingerwidths lateral to the sharp crest of the tibia, level with the midpoint between the knee joint and the lateral malleolus peak.
Stomach 40
58
Empowers an abundant, strong, unburdened feeling in the muscles and whole body. Powerfully resolves Phlegm, benefitting many health issues involving sticky/substantial accumulations. It therefore supports longevity in older clients.
Stomach 40
59
Spleen Connecting Point
Spleen 4
60
Ancestor and Descendant
Spleen 4
61
Inferior to 1st metatarsal bone, distal to the bone base
Spleen 4
62
Strengthens our center and resolves dampness in the middle burner.
Empowers awareness of our true sources of nourishment and connects
the wisdom of the past and our hopes for the future.
Spleen 4
63
Heart Connecting Point
Heart 5
64
1 cun proximal to the carpal crease, radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon
Heart 5
65
Empowers intuition as a guiding force. Vents heat and phlegm and repressed desires that agitate the mental process, allows for authentic communication and ability to recognize the heart’s truth.
Heart 5
66
Small Intestine Connecting Point
Small Intestine 7
67
On the line connecting SI 5 (at wrist crease) to SI 8, 5 cun proximal to SI 5
Small Intestine 7
68
Support Uprightness
Small Intestine 7
69
Penetrating Inside
Heart 5
70
Empowers communication, empowers the tongue and limbs to convey the heart’s intention into the world. Frees up movement of the fingers, elbows, shoulders and neck. Clears bitter emotional heat.
Small Intestine 7
71
Bladder Connecting Point
Bladder 58
72
Fly and Scatter
Bladder 58
73
1 cun distal and 1 cun lateral to BL 57.
Bladder 58
74
Balances the nervous system, dispersing excessive urgency and restoring a healthy sense of the limits of our own resources. Disperses excessive Yang in the upper body and supports the lower body.
Bladder 58
75
Kidney Connecting Point
Kidney 4
76
1/2 cun inferior and posterior to Kidney 3
Kidney 4
77
Accesses our reserves and alerts us to our original purpose. Disperses fear, strengthens back, and disperses excesses in the urinary system, such as dampness and heat.
Kidney 4
78
Pericardium Connecting Point
Pericardium 6
79
Inner Frontier Gate
Pericardium 6
80
2 cun proximal to the carpal groove (wrist crease)
Pericardium 6
81
Allows us to be warm, receptive and appropriately present in relationships. Vents the pain associated with past relationships so we can be fully present to the reality of new ones. Harmonizes digestion, relieves tension and opens the chest, neck and shoulders.
Pericardium 6
82
Triple Heater Connecting Point
Triple Heater 5
83
Outer Frontier Gate
Triple Heater 5
84
2 cun proximal to the wrist joint, between extensor digitorum and the radius
Triple Heater 5
85
Regulates our external boundary and helps us make healthy contact while defending from pathogenic influences. Vents two kinds of excess: immune system heat and compulsive needs for contact and intimacy.
Triple Heater 5
86
Gallbladder Connecting Point
Gallbladder 37
87
Bright and Clear
Gallbladder 37
88
5 cun proximal to the lateral malleolus peak, anterior to the fibula
Gallbladder 37
89
Empowers a balanced vision of the external context of life and literally nourishes the eyes. Conducts fire downward, relieving red eyes, digestive heat, resentments and one-sided symptomology.
Gallbladder 37
90
Liver Connecting Point
Liver 5
91
Insect Drain
Liver 5
92
On the medial aspect of the leg, 5 cun proximal to the medial malleolus peak, posterior to the tibia
Liver 5
93
Drains and renews the liver organ tissue, clears heat and toxicity in the liver organ itself. Drains genital damp-heat. Refreshes blood. Also clears resentments, internal pressure and frustration.
Liver 5
94
Leg Three Mile
Stomach 36
95
Level w/ Tibial Tuberosity inferior border, 1 fingerbreadth lateral to the tibia crest.
Stomach 36
96
Strongly empowers endurance, nourished/strong limbs and the integrity of the center. As such it resolves dampness and burden, activates digestion and empowers us to identify our needs.
Stomach 36
97
Three Yin Junction
Spleen 6
98
3 cun superior to medial malleolus peak, posterior to tibia
Spleen 6
99
Creates a nourishing bath of moving Blood in the body. By moving blood, heat resolves, dampness is transformed, the mind relaxes and the reproductive organs function normally.
Spleen 6
100
Central Servant
Bladder 40
101
In the center of the popliteal crease
Bladder 40
102
Strengthens and supports the knees and low back. Provides the inner stability needed to control anxiety and fear, staying focused in the face of our fears. Clears heat and cools blood.
Bladder 40
103
Pond of Wind
Gallbladder 20
104
Inferior to the occipital bone, in the depression between the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius.
Gallbladder 20
105
Provides a flexible relaxed head and neck and makes the thoughts like a still pond. Clears External Wind (congested lymph), heat and tension at the occiput. Clears frustrated thinking from the brain. Expels Internal Wind (dizziness) from the head.
Gallbladder 20
106
Well in the Shoulder
Gallbladder 21
107
In the trapezius split, midway between C7 spinous process and the acromion peak.
Gallbladder 21
108
Empowers perspective and emotional flexibility, keeping neck and shoulders relaxed so they can turn freely. Empowers a broad perspective not limited by judgmental attitudes or belligerence.
Gallbladder 21
109
Jumping Circle
Gallbladder 30
110
When the thigh is bent at a right angle, 1/3 of the distance between the greater
trochanter and the sacral hiatus.
Gallbladder 30
111
Creates a free-flowing hip and sacroiliac joint. Empowers flexibility and increased energy (tonifies Qi) in our movement through life. Improves blood flow to the lower burner organs (tonifies Blood)
Gallbladder 30
112
Origin Pass
Conception Vessel 4
113
3 Cun inferior to the umbilicus center
Conception Vessel 4
114
One of the most important tonic points, activates blood flow and movement in the Kidneys, thereby strengthening Blood, Yin and Source Qi. The whole body feels bathed in restorative vital essence.
Conception Vessel 4
115
Primoridial Child
Conception Vessel 17
116
On the sternum midline, level with the 4th intercostal space medial end.
Conception Vessel 17
117
Opens the chest and heart, leading to deep breathing and appropriate warm intimacy. Resolves trauma and betrayal of trust from childhood, helping us to be present to the reality of the present.
Conception Vessel 17
118
Hundred Meetings
Governing Vessel 20
119
Midway, on the straight line that connects the two ear auricles’ posterior borders.
Governing Vessel 20
120
Aligns us with the polestar of universal energy. Aligns us with heaven’s will while quelling the aggressive internal yang energies that can cloud the mind and perception.
Governing Vessel 20
121
Shoulder Blade Yu
Small Intestine 10
122
When the arm lies straight alongside the body, vertically superior to the armpit crease posterior end, inferior to the scapular spine.
Small Intestine 10
123
Excellent point for resolving immobility of the shoulder. Tenderness or pain here can indicate food sensitivities or the presence of intestinal Fire.
Small Intestine 10
124
Slight shortness of breath with exertion, slight cough, weak voice, spontaneous daytime sweating, dislike of speaking,
bright-pale complexion, propensity to catch cold, tiredness, dislike of cold
Lung Qi Deficiency
125
shortness of breath, weak voice
Lung Qi Deficiency
126
Poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, desire to lie down, pale complexion, weak limbs, loose
stools, tendency to obesity if dampness is present
Spleen Qi Deficiency
127
poor appetite, tiredness, loose stools
Spleen Qi Deficiency
128
Spleen Qi Deficiency Points to Treat
Sp 3, Sp 6
129
Lung Qi Deficiency Points to Treat
Lu 7, Lu 9
130
Poor appetite, slight abdominal distension after eating, tiredness, weak limbs, dull-pale, slightly yellow complexion, thin
body, scanty periods, insomnia
Spleen Blood Deficiency
131
tiredness, slight abdominal distension, scanty periods, thin body, pale tongue
Spleen Blood Deficiency
132
Spleen Blood Deficiency Points to Treat
Sp 3, Sp 6
133
Palpitations, shortness of breath on exertion, pale face, spontaneous sweating, tiredness, slight depression
Heart Qi Deficiency
134
Palpitations, tiredness
Heart Qi Deficiency
135
Heart QI Deficiency Points to Treat
HT 5, PC 6
136
Palpitations, dizziness, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, poor memory, anxiety, pale lips, dull-pale complexion
Heart Blood Deficiency
137
palpitation, insomnia, poor memory, pale tongue
Heart Blood Deficiency
138
Heart Blood Deficiency Points to Treat
HT 7, PC 6
139
Feeling of distension of hypochondrium, chest, epigastrum or abdomen, sighing. Melancholy, depression, moodiness,
fluctuation of mental state, ‘feeling wound-up’, feeling of a lump in throat. Irregular periods, distension of breasts before
periods, premenstrual tension and irritability
Liver Qi Stagnation
140
Feelings of distension, depression, moodiness
Liver Qi Stagnation
141
Liver Qi Stagnation Points to Treat
LV 3, PC 6
142
Hypochondrial or epigastric distension, hiccup, sighing, nausea, vomiting, belching, ‘churning feeling in stomach’,
irritability, breast distension
Wood Interrupting Earth
143
Belching, irritability, wiry pulse
Wood Interrupting Earth
144
Wood Interrupting Earth Points
LV 3, PC 6
145
Headache on temples, eyes or lateral head, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, insomnia,
irritability, feeling worked-up, propensity to outbursts of anger, stiff neck
Liver Yang Rising
146
Headache, irritability
Liver Yang Rising
147
Liver Yang Rising Points
LV 3, PC 6
148
Dizziness, numbness or tingling of limbs, insomnia, blurred vision, ‘floaters’ in eyes, diminished night vision, scanty menstruation, dull-pale complexion, pale lips, slightly purple lips, muscular weakness, cramps, brittle nails, dry hair and skin, depression, feeling of aimlessness. Pale nails.
Liver Blood Deficiency
149
Blurred vision, scanty periods, dull-pale complexion
Liver Blood Deficiency
150
Liver Blood Deficiency Points to Treat
SP 6, ST 36
151
Lower Backache, dizziness, tinnitus, cold and weak knees, sensation of cold in lower back, feeling of cold, tiredness, abundant clear urination, urination at night, edema of legs, loose stools, impotence, decreased libido
Kidney Yang Deficiency
152
backache, feeling of cold, abundant clear urination
Kidney Yang Deficiency
153
Kidney Yang Deficiency Points to Treat
CV 4, KI 3
154
Dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, poor memory, hardness of hearing, night sweating that wakes one up w/ drenching clothes, dry mouth and throat at night, lower backache, ache in bones, nocturnal emissions, constipation, dark scanty urine, infertility, slight anxiety
Kidney Yin Deficiency
155
Backache, night sweating
Kidney Yin Deficiency
156
Kidney Yin Deficiency Points to Treat
CV 4, KI 3
157
Shortness of breath on exertion, rapid and weak breathing, difficulty in inhaling, chronic cough and/or asthma, spontaneous sweating, cold limbs, swelling of face, thin body, clear urination during asthma attack, lower backache, dizziness, tinnitus.
Kidneys Failing to Receive Lung Qi
158
shortness of breath on exertion, lower backache, clear urination
Kidneys Failing to Receive Lung Qi
159
Kidneys Failing to Recieve Lung Qi
CV 4, KI 3
160
In children: poor bone development, late closure of fontanelle, deafness, mental dullness or retardation
Kidney Essence Deficiency
161
In adults: softening of bones, weakness of knees and legs, poor memory, loose teeth, falling hair or premature greying of hair, weakness of sexual activity, lower backache, infertility, sterility, dizziness, tinnitus, absentmindedness.
Kidney Essence Deficiency
162
weak knees, falling hair, weak sexual activity or infertility
Kidney Essence Deficiency
163
Kidney Essence Deficiency Points to Treat
CV 4, KI 3
164
Uncomfortable feeling in epigastrium, lack of appetite, lack of taste sensation, loose stools, tiredness especially in the morning, weak limbs
Stomach Qi Deficiency
165
tiredness in morning, uncomfortable feeling in epigastrium
Stomach Qi Deficiency
166
Stomach Qi Deficieny Points to Treat
St 36, BL 21
167
Dizziness, blurred vision, floaters, nervousness, timidity, propensity to being easily startled, lack of courage and initiative, indecision, sighing, waking up early in the morning unable to fall asleep, restless dreams
Gallbladder Deficient
168
Gallbladder Deficient
Timidity, lack of initiative, indecision
169
Gallbladder Deficient
GB 40, BL 18
170
Lung Bo Point
LU 1
171
Pericardium Bo Point
CV 17
172
Liver Bo Point
LV 14
173
Heart Bo Point
CV 14
174
Gallbladder Bo Point
GB 24
175
Stomach Bo Point
CV 12
176
Kidney Bo Point
GB 25
177
Spleen Bo Point
LV 13
178
Large Intestine Bo Point
ST 25
179
Triple Heater Bo Point
CV 5
180
Small Intestine Bo Point
CV 4
181
Bladder Bo Point
CV 3
182
Lung Yu Point
T3 to T4
183
Pericardium Yu Point
T4 to T5
184
Heart Yu Point
T5 to T6
185
Liver Yu Point
T9 to T10
186
Gallbladder Yu Point
T10 to T11
187
Spleen Yu Point
T11 to T12
188
Stomach Yu Point
T12 to L1
189
Triple Heater Yu Point
L1 to L2
190
Kidney Yu Point
L2 to L3
191
Large Intestine Yu Point
L4 to L5
192
Small Intestine Yu Point
S1
193
Bladder Yu Point
S2
194
Lung Healthy Functions
Deep and Full Breathing
Invigorate the Qi of the Upper Burner / Chest
Healthy Lungs: Stimulate clearing of phlegm, inflammation or other issues in the anatomic lung
Healthy Exterior: Nourish the skin, sweat appropriately
Strong immunity and ability to handle environmental irritants
Aerobic capacity, able to exert self and feel the healthy rush from good exertion
Establish and acknowledge a sense of self-worth
Connect to one’s own inner sense of what is truly valuable
Inspiration in the spiritual sense - having inspiration and inspiring others
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which could include: in the arm, chest (interior and
exterior), any of the muscles of respiration, or the Masunaga extension in the chest, sacrum, leg and foot
Digestion & Elimination: Through breathing, build Qi and Yang to have enough digestive muscle movement & warmth.
Through diaphragm movement, massage and relax the digestive and eliminatory organs
Breathing: Empower all the healthy chest/inspiration functions listed above
Sleep: Invigorate the chest & heart, relieve depression and give the body a pleasant buzz.
Menstruation: Relax muscles through deep breathing, circulate Blood & massage the liver organ through deep breathing
General Metal Healthy Functions
Find the value in what truly is happening, rather than in what our mind wishes was happening
Empowers clearly articulated rules and systems (rooted in self-esteem) for the purpose of maintaining boundaries
195
Lung Kyo
Fatigue, especially in upper body (Lung circulates Ki and is underperforming)
Frequent colds/flu (Lung provides Wei Ki and is underperforming)
Tendency to feel overwhelmed by new things (difficulty taking in new energy)
Unenthusiastic or negative attitude (reluctance in taking in new energy)
Melancholy personality or actively grieving
Lacks an internal sense of self-esteem
Can’t find the value in their experience or situation
Feels they have lost something essential that can never be regained
Physical pain or tension in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which could include: in the arm, chest,
any of the muscles of respiration, or the Masunaga extension in the chest, sacrum, leg and foot
196
Lung Jitsu
Nasal and chest congestion (a full condition of phlegm/damp in the Lung)
Asthma (lungs working hard, Kidneys failing to anchor)
Coughing pain in chest (full condition of lungs)
Defensiveness/selfishness (working hard to take in ki promotes a feeling of scarcity)
Constantly pursuing that which they value, yet feel unfulfilled
Feel that they can’t be internally satisfied until they acquire some valuable goal they have set for themselves
Physical pain or tension in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which could include: in the arm, chest,
any of the muscles of respiration, or the Masunaga extension in the chest, sacrum, leg and foot
197
Large Intestine Healthy Functions
Smooth intestinal movement
Empower discharge, finish a discharge process through upper respiratory system, skin or bowel
Be willing to let out thoughts and communication, even if it reveals that you’re not perfect
Invigorate the abdomen
Invigorate the low back (especially around LI back diagnostic areas)
Have a balanced relationship with perfectionism
Identify and connect to what is truly valuable in the external world
Be willing to let go of people/situations/behaviors/things
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which could include: anterior arm, anterior shoulder,
inner joint space of shoulder, anterior neck muscles (SCM/scalenes), jaw/teeth/sinuses/face, the actual large
intestines and masunaga extension: side of torso, back of leg, foot
Digestion/Elimination: By empowering elimination, prevent stuck food or muscle tension in Gi tract
Breathing: Clear the upper airways and sinuses
Sleep: Clear the airways, sinuses and eliminatory pathways for restful sleep
Menstruation: Give healthy flow to the abdomen, help relax abdominal/intestinal tension so that uterine movement is
unobstructed
General Metal Healthy Functions
Find the value in what truly is happening, rather than in what our mind wishes was happening
Empowers clearly articulated rules and systems (rooted in self-esteem) for the purpose of maintaining boundaries
198
Large Intestine Kyo
Loose stools w/ dull pain in abdomen and cold limbs (cold in large intestines from Spleen Yang deficiency)
Constipation/dry stools (lack of fluids from general yin/blood deficiency)
“I want to leave, but...” syndrome. (reluctance to leave the unwanted life structures)
Alienation, dissatisfaction, lack of friends to commiserate with.
Unable to find the value in the world around them
Does not feel valued externally (I’m worthless and external situations prove it)
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which could include: anterior arm,
anterior shoulder, inner joint space of shoulder, anterior neck muscles (SCM/scalenes), jaw/teeth/sinuses/face, the
actual large intestines, and masunaga extension: side of torso, back of leg, foot
199
Large Intestine Jitsu
Burning anus w/ dry constipation or damp diarrhea. (heat condition in intestines, either dry or damp) (damp-heat)
Swelling or pain in the low abdomen (a full state of dampness in the large intestine)
Remorse and related depression
Perfectionism
Worry which cannot be released
Always struggling to be valued by others, quick to note if others seem to undervalue them, quick to cut relations
Always able to identify and dwell on the fatal flaw in another person, or in themselves
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which could include: anterior arm,
anterior shoulder, inner joint space of shoulder, anterior neck muscles (SCM/scalenes), jaw/teeth/sinuses/face, the
actual large intestines, and masunaga extension: side of torso, back of leg, foot
200
Stomach Healthy Functions
Balanced appetite: not too much, not too little
Empowers regular eating habits, regular meal times, adequate chewing
Harmonious downward movement of digestive energy
Empowers acceptance
Able to connect to sources of nourishment in external environment
Able to embrace life with the enthusiasm of eating a delicious meal
Able to ask for and give help in a balanced way
Empowers muscle endurance in whole body, posture and muscle tone in the front of the body
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: face, jaw, anterior neck, chest, breast,
abdominal muscles, actual stomach organ, esophagus, anterior yang leg muscles, front of ankle, top of foot, and
Masunaga extension in neck/arms/hands.
Digestion/Elimination: Activate healthy downward movement of the GI tract muscles from mouth to anus
Breathing: Empower downward movement in the chest in cases of asthma. Empower a healthy position of the stomach
organ so as not to interfere with diaphragm movement
Sleep: Empower the ability to connect to nourishment and closing inwardly at the end of the day
Menstruation: Empower harmonious timing of cycles, including the menstrual cycle
The following are general Earth healthy functions
Harmonious digestion
Ample strength and endurance to the four limbs
Able to live a life of integrity: words, actions and choices all line up with what is truly nourishing
Healthy balance between nurturing self and nurturing others. Healthy responses to needs of self and others.
201
Stomach Kyo
Nausea, fatigue in AM during stomach time, lack of appetite (Stomach Ki Deficiency)
Vomiting of clear fluid, cold limbs (Stomach Ki Deficiency with Cold)
Lack of appetite, dull pain in epigastrum, heat signs (Stomach Yin Deficiency)
Apathetic disposition
Not connected to or not pursuing what truly nourishes them in external environment
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: face, jaw, anterior
neck, chest, breast, abdominal muscles, actual stomach organ, esophagus, anterior yang leg muscles, front of ankle,
top of foot, and Masunaga extension in neck/arms/hands.
202
Stomach Jitsu
Stagnant food in the stomach (fullness of stomach, bad breath, lack of appetite)
Stomach Heat (thirst for cold drinks, hunger, burning pain in stomach)
Rebellious Stomach Ki (hiccuping, belching, vomiting, acid reflux)
Stiffness of Stomach channel
Overthinker, overuses the brain
Somewhat manic disposition
Perhaps very achievement or acquisition-oriented
Tends to put on a strong face and assist others to avoid seeming needy
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: face, jaw, anterior
neck, chest, breast, abdominal muscles, actual stomach organ, esophagus, anterior yang leg muscles, front of ankle,
top of foot, and Masunaga extension in neck/arms/hands.
203
Spleen Healthy Functions
Promotes healthy digestive secretions: adequate digestive enzymes, adequate insulin production
Empowers production of Blood: build uterine lining, build physical mass and bulk, gain healthy weight
Empowers transformation of fluids
Activates absorptive capacity of GI tract
Promotes awareness of what is truly nourishing for self (ability to answer question “what nourishes you”?)
Allows for actual absorption of spiritual nourishment. When you get what is nourishing in life, can you actually take it in
and feel nourished by it rather than feel it is “never enough”?
Develops internal sense of “center”, a sense that everything is ok even in its imperfection
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: arches of feet, leg pathway, abdomen,
breast tissue, rib spaces, spleen organ, pancreas organ
Digestion/Elimination: Provides adequate warmth to transform stomach contents and adequate warmth to absorb water in
the intestines and prevent loose stools
Breathing: Provide a healthy flow of energy to the abdominal center, empowering deep breathing.
Sleep: Empower the ability to connect to nourishment and closing inwardly at the end of the day
Menstruation: Empower harmonious timing of cycles, including the menstrual cycle
The following are general Earth healthy functions
Harmonious digestion
Ample strength and endurance to the four limbs
Able to live a life of integrity: words, actions and choices all line up with what is truly nourishing
Healthy balance between nurturing self and nurturing others. Healthy responses to needs of self and others.
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Spleen Kyo
Poor digestion, Spleen Qi Deficiency (loose/watery stools, undigested food bits)
Heavy, tired limbs (Spleen sends energy to the four limbs)
Cold hands and feet (Spleen Qi Deficiency)
Foggy thinking/poor concentration (Dampness impairing the spleen function)
Lack of saliva / lack of taste (lack of digestive secretions)
Worry (repetitive mental thinking and ruminating about something without productive resolution)
Craves sympathy/understanding (tends not to have internal source of self-nourishment)
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: arches of feet, leg
pathway, abdomen, breast tissue, rib spaces, spleen organ, pancreas organ
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Spleen Jitsu
Overthinking/Worrier (repetitive mental thinking and ruminating about something)
Obsessive/Compulsive
Stiff/tight flesh and muscles
Dampness obstructing organ function (phlegmy lungs, mucousy intestines, bloated abdomen)
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: arches of feet, leg
pathway, abdomen, breast tissue, rib spaces, spleen organ, pancreas organ
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Heart Healthy Functions
Calm Abiding, not anxious or overwhelmed by emotion (how calm and content are they despite the tribulations of life?)
Restful Sleep
Ability to identify that which gives them joy
Healthy electrical functioning of the heart organ
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through armpit, arm, palm, finger, heart organ
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: tongue root, chest, posterior leg, heel
Digestion/Elimination: Provides Yang through circulation, supporting Spleen functions of adequate warmth to transform
stomach contents and adequate warmth to absorb water in the intestines and prevent loose stools
Breathing: Balances the emotions and provides “calm abiding”, which relieves tense breathing patterns
Sleep: Provides “calm abiding” which provides restful sleep
Menstruation: Assists Liver with the circulation of Blood
- general fire element healthy functions -
Ability to be 100% present in the moment and with other people
Ability to experience intimacy and be ok with vulnerability
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Heart Kyo
Social anxiety, sweats when nervous, especially in Ht 1
Speech difficulties, difficulty finding words or getting out ideas (speech is a power of the heart)
Poor circulation
Palpitations (Heart Qi, Yin or Yang deficiency)
Electrical problems of heart such as atrial fibrillation, heart block.
Nervous, quiet laughter
Not aware of what gives them joy, under-emotional
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: armpit, arm, palm,
finger, tongue root, chest, posterior leg, heel, heart organ
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Heart Jitsu
Excessive, inappropriate laughter
Palpitations
Electrical problems of heart such as atrial fibrillation, heart block.
Nervousness/restlessness
Fully-red face and tongue (heat signs)
Tendency to sweat easily and everywhere
Emotional “live wire”, easily overwhelmed by their own emotions
Over-invested in seeking bliss, “following heart”
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external), which include: armpit, arm, palm,
finger, tongue root, chest, posterior leg, heel, heart organ
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Small Intestine Healthy Functions
Being able to listen and communicate in intimate conversation a way that satisfies the heart spirit.
Truly hear what is said, truly communicate what you mean
Ability to process and integrate emotional experience (rather than being overwhelmed by or repressing emotion)
Ability to integrate experience and frame it in a positive manner
Healthy intestinal assimilation
Healthy ear function / clear out ear inflammation
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through palm, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm,
shoulder/neck, especially levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid, face, small intestine organ
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: back, sacrum, inner thigh, distal aspect of heel
Digestion/Elimination: Duplicates the Spleen functions of adequate warmth to transform stomach contents and adequate
warmth to absorb water in the intestines and prevent loose stools. The Spleen functions take place largely in the SI & can
be influenced through either meridian.
Breathing: Balances the emotions and provides “calm abiding”, which relieves tense breathing patterns. Relieves
digestive upset which can also benefit breathing.
Sleep: Like the Heart, Provides “calm abiding” which provides restful sleep
Menstruation: Invigorates the low abdomen and assists Liver with the circulation of Blood
- general fire element healthy functions -
Ability to be 100% present in the moment and with other people. Ability to experience intimacy and be ok with vulnerability
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Small Intestine Kyo
Abdominal pain / desire for hot drinks (cold in Small Intestines developed from Spleen Yang deficiency)
Borborygmi (gurgling in the abdomen)
Shoulder Pain (channel obstruction)
Poor circulation in hips (small intestine governs pelvic circulation)
Diarrhea (looks like Spleen Qi deficiency; Small Intestine shares some of Spleen’s role in Zen Shiatsu)
Lack of mental clarity, lack of clarity in communication, no words
Lack of perseverance. Early promise, lack of follow-through (Small Intestine is paired with Bladder in Tai Yang division)
Does not hear what is communicated. Does not communicate clearly.
Pain or lack of movement through palm, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm, shoulder/neck, especially levator scapula,
sternocleidomastoid, face, small intestine organ
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extensions: back, sacrum, inner thigh, distal aspect of heel
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Small Intestine Jitsu
Abdominal swelling / twisting pain in abdomen
Borborygmi and flatulence
Abdominal pains with signs of heat
Deafness / ear infections (heat affecting Small Intestine channel)
Very jitsu small intestine meridian feel, especially SI 9-12 on shoulder
Possible emotional repression (Sifting out of “unacceptable” feelings)
Food sensitivities, digestive sensitivity in small intestine
Overly fine-tuned communication radar in intimate conversation. Sensitive to tiny social cues, always trying to figure out
what someone “means” by what they are saying, suspicious of intimate communication due to past wounds.
Pain or lack of movement through palm, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm, shoulder/neck, especially levator scapula,
sternocleidomastoid, face, small intestine organ
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extensions: back, sacrum, inner thigh, distal aspect of heel
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Bladder Healthy Functions
Healthy Nervous System Functioning in General
Ability to Relax Without Collapsing
Promote Health of Reproductive and Urinary Organs
Appropriate Sense of Motivation, Urgency, Wise Risk-Taking
Healthy Neck/Low Back Alignment
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through eye, face, head, neck, back, sacrum, leg, foot,
bladder organ
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: shoulders, arms, palms
Digestion/Elimination: Relaxes the nervous system & activates parasympathetic nervous system state, during which GI
muscle movement and enzyme secretion increases.
Breathing: Relaxes the nervous system to provide deep, relaxed breathing and release chronic tension
Sleep: Relaxes the nervous system to improve quality of sleep
Menstruation: Relaxes the nervous system and thereby allows for smoother coordination of involuntary muscles
- the following are general Water Element healthy functions -
Promote Restful Sleep and Space to Relax
Acknowledge and Respond Wisely to Fears, Maintain Faith in the Unknown
Healthy, Relaxed, Supple Back/Hamstring/Calf Muscles
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Bladder Kyo
Fatigue
Frequent, pale, copious urination (Bladder fails to transform fluids due to Kidney-Yang deficiency)
Incontinence (Bladder fails to control fluids, usually developed from Kidney-Yang deficiency)
Cold and achy lower back
Low motivation, tendency to sleep a lot
Collapses/shuts down in the face of fear/anxiety
Pain or lack of movement through eye, face, head, neck, back, sacrum, leg, foot, bladder organ
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extensions: shoulders, arms, palms
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Bladder Jitsu
Frequent, urgent urination (Dampness or physical blockage obstructing flow of fluids in Bladder)
- physical blockage can be caused by prostate enlargement, or uterine imbalances
Burning urination / blood in urine (Urinary tract infection / Heat in Bladder)
Tightness in Bladder channel, particularly in legs
Urgent personality, sets lots of self-imposed deadlines
Paralyzing anxiety or fear, lots of front-of-mind fearful anxiety
Pain or lack of movement through eye, face, head, neck, back, sacrum, leg, foot, bladder organ
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extensions: shoulders, arms, palms
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Kidney Healthy Functions
Healthy functioning of the endocrine glands (hormonal secretions from the adrenals and thyroid in particular)
Awareness of their own power and the resources available to them
Cultivating the wise use of resources, neither overdoing or overcautious
Willpower
A deep reserve of energy to infuse the whole body
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through: plantar fascia, calf/hamstring/back, low
abdomen, rib spaces, kidney organs and ureters
Invigorate the Masunaga extensions through: back, neck, subclavicular area, arms, palms
Digestion/Elimination: Provides fundamental Yang, supporting the Spleen functions of adequate warmth to transform
stomach contents and adequate warmth to absorb water in the intestines and prevent loose stools.
Breathing: Kidney “anchors” the Qi of Heaven, allowing qi from the air to fully penetrate the whole body.
Sleep: Stimulates the body’s deepest impulses to rest, repair and regenerate
Menstruation: Supports deep relaxation and builds the Blood and Yin.
- the following are general Water Element healthy functions -
Healthy, Relaxed, Supple Back/Hamstring/Calf Muscles
Promote Restful Sleep and Space to Relax
Acknowledge and Respond Wisely to Fears, Maintain Faith in the Unknown
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Kidney Kyo
Fatigue (Kidneys are root of Yang)
Excessive urination (Kidneys giving up on recycling water)
Lower back ache (Kidneys warm and support the lower heater)
Weak sexual vitality (Kidney-yang supports sexual function)
Brittle/soft bones (Kidney supports the bone strength)
Thirst, dry mouth and throat (Kidney-Yin deficiency)
Anxiety/restlessness/insomnia (Empty heat from Kidney-Yin deficiency)
Redness of the skin at KI 27 and throat (Empty-heat sign)
Longstanding stress/fear
Feels powerless in the face of fear/anxiety
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways through: plantar fascia, calf/hamstring/back, low abdomen,
rib spaces, kidney organs and ureters
Pain or lack of movement in the Masunaga extensions: back, neck, subclavicular area, arms, palms
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Kidney Jitsu
Thirst / dark urine / blood in urine (heat in Kidneys, usually result of Kidney-yin deficiency)
Inflamed throat (Masunaga Kidney extension in throat)
Hyperthyroidism or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (inflammation of thyroid, thyroid is connected to Kidney Yang)
Kidney stones
Ringing in ears
Back stiffness
Overactive sex drive
Impatience / Workaholic
Obsession with leaving behind a legacy, either financial or artistic, etc.
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways through: plantar fascia, calf/hamstring/back, low abdomen,
rib spaces, kidney organs and ureters
Pain or lack of movement in the Masunaga extensions: back, neck, subclavicular area, arms, palms
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Pericardium Healthy Functions
Healthy flexibility to move between opening and closing emotional heart center as needed
Healthy functioning of heart muscle, health of chest circulation and freeflow of cardiac arteries
Benefit the health of all blood vessels
Regulation of blood pressure
Willingness to be intimate even though it is potentially painful
Restful sleep
Intimacy with self: coming into core of self, knowing who they are at their core, knowing and trusting self
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through chest, arm, elbow, palm, finger, cardiac muscle,
entire internal chest cavity
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: midline of torso, neck, sacrum, inner thigh,
lower leg, center of sole of foot
Digestion/Elimination: Provides Yang through circulation, supporting Spleen functions of adequate warmth to transform
stomach contents and adequate warmth to absorb water in the intestines and prevent loose stools
Breathing: Balances the emotions and provides “calm abiding”, which relieves tense breathing patterns
Sleep: Provides “calm abiding” which provides restful sleep
Menstruation: Assists Liver with the circulation of Blood
General Fire Element Healthy Functions
Ability to be 100% present in the moment and with other people
Ability to experience intimacy and be ok with vulnerability
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Pericardium Kyo
Palpitations, breathless on exertion
Poor circulation, chilly extremities, low blood pressure
Fluctuating blood pressure (high sometimes, low sometimes)
Sometimes connected to other blood pressure conditions
Anxiety of an emotional nature
Tends towards shallow breathing, rolled-in chest
Emotions unavailable
Avoids intimacy because it is seen as potentially painful and not safe
Pain or lack of movement through chest, arm, elbow, palm, finger, cardiac muscle, entire internal chest cavity
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extensions: midline of torso, neck, sacrum, inner thigh, lower leg, center of sole of foot
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Pericardium Jitsu
Anxiety of an emotional nature
Palpitations
Fluctuating blood pressure (high sometimes, low sometimes)
Sometimes connected to other blood pressure conditions
Damaged and/or obstructed coronary arteries
Oppressive feeling in chest
In the midst of interpersonal crisis
Too open to feelings of others, takes on the feelings of others, an emotional “live-wire”
Jumps too quickly into intimacy
Pain or lack of movement through chest, arm, elbow, palm, finger, cardiac muscle, entire internal chest cavity
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extensions: midline of torso, neck, sacrum, inner thigh, lower leg, center of sole of foot
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Triple Heater Healthy Functions
Healthy ability to protect oneself
Ability to perform superficial social movements, make basic connection, small talk, scrutinize safety of closer contact
Healthy peripheral blood circulation to extremities
Healthy lymphatic circulation, reduce lymphatic swelling
Healthy immune response
Invigorate meridian flow through: hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, triceps, shoulder, ear drainage, lymph nodes behind jaw,
space between bones of skull, temples, entire fascial network as a unique organ
Invigorate meridian flow through Masunaga extension: torso, flanks, leg, foot
Digestion/Elimination: Governs all the connective tissue and proper spacing of all tissues from each other. As such, it
shares the Gallbladder function of relaxing and coordinating the muscles, including GI tract muscles.
Breathing: Benefits the diaphragm, which divides upper and middle burners
Sleep: Settles anxiety and Provides “calm abiding” which provides restful sleep
Menstruation: Relaxes the muscles and benefits emotions (which benefits menstrual symptoms), regulates heat.
- general fire element healthy functions -
Ability to be 100% present in the moment and with other people
Ability to experience intimacy and be ok with vulnerability
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Triple Heater Kyo
Feelings of cold (TH failing to distribute source ki)
Susceptibility to colds and flu (TH governs lymphatic system and immunity with support from LU)
Poor peripheral circulation, especially coupled with fluid retention
Feels emotionally vulnerable, unprepared for life challenges, unable to adapt
No external boundaries socially, easy prey
Pain or lack of movement through: hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, triceps, shoulder, ear drainage, lymph nodes behind jaw,
space between bones of skull, temples, entire fascial network as a unique organ
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extension: torso, flanks, leg, foot
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Triple Heater Jitsu
TH Jitsu is often pronounced during the onset of illness as the immune system responds.
Earache / lateral headache / sore throat (inflamed condition of TH meridian, early onset of illness)
Swollen glands
Tightness/tension in shoulders/arms/neck on TH meridian
Fullness in any of the three burners: respiratory heaviness (upper burner), digestive heaviness (middle burner),
constipation/fullness in low hara (lower burner)
Defensive, cautious. Or, overly invested in superficial level of social interaction, lots of friends but not close friends.
Pain or lack of movement through: hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, triceps, shoulder, ear drainage, lymph nodes behind jaw,
space between bones of skull, temples, entire fascial network as a unique organ
Pain or lack of movement through Masunaga extension: torso, flanks, leg, foot
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Gallbladder Healthy Functions
Be willing to make judgements and decisions
Know that there are ultimately no wrong decisions, although we still have to use personal judgement
Have a perspective big enough to not be harshly judgmental of others
Facilitate freedom of the body and mind (not constrained, a feeling of fun)
Facilitate ability to digest fats
Give a feeling of physical balance and coordination: hand/eye coordination, balance, brain communicating to muscles
Resolve muscular tension by relaxing all muscles in body
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through eye socket, temples, head, neck, shoulder,
“wing space” under scapula, side of torso, lateral/lower hara, TFL, piriformis muscle, IT band, peroneals, ankle, foot,
gallbladder organ, all muscles of body
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: across scapula, tricep, forearm extensors,
palm, fingers
Digestion/Elimination: Relaxes and coordinates the muscles, relieves tension patterns to free the GI tract movement
Breathing: Relaxes and coordinates all muscles, including shoulders and all the muscles of breathing
Sleep: Relaxes the muscles to provide deeper sleep
Menstruation: Relaxes the muscles to support Liver in smooth muscle coordination in the uterus
The following are Wood General Functions
Relax the muscles
Acknowledge and respond wisely to feelings of anger, maintain the biggest/highest possible perspective
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Gallbladder Kyo
Dizziness / Poor Vision (part of Liver Blood deficiency pattern)
Poor digestion of fats (reduced capacity of anatomic Gallbladder’s bile secretion)
Weak, tired legs in Gallbladder meridian
Timidity and fear of decisions
No moral compass, unwilling to make judgement
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through eye socket, temples, head,
neck, shoulder, “wing space” under scapula, side of torso, lateral/lower hara, TFL, piriformis muscle, IT band,
peroneals, ankle, foot, gallbladder organ, all muscles of body
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: across scapula, tricep,
forearm extensors, palm, fingers
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Gallbladder Jitsu
Pain and swelling under ribcage (Liver-Qi Stagnation)
Poor digestion of fats / yellow complexion (dampness obstructing Gallbladder)
Gallstones
Bitter taste in mouth (heat sign)
Generally stiff muscles, especially in Gallbladder meridian (Gallbladder controls muscles/sinews)
Impatient, irritable, frustrated, makes snap decisions to relieve pressure
Judgmental, very rigid sense of right/wrong
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through eye socket, temples, head,
neck, shoulder, “wing space” under scapula, side of torso, lateral/lower hara, TFL, piriformis muscle, IT band,
peroneals, ankle, foot, gallbladder organ, all muscles of body
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: across scapula, tricep,
forearm extensors, palm, fingers
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Liver Healthy Functions
Holding a big perspective
Having a vision of the future one wants to create
Being able to trust one’s inner moral compass (know what’s right for you personally)
Know which principles are core principles not to be compromised, which are things that can be compromised
Be able to smoothly assert oneself as needed, give others space as needed.
Facilitate detoxification & neutralization of stress hormones
Maintain health of tissues nourished by Liver organ network - eyes, liver organ, tendons
Maintain strong venous blood flow through Greater Saphenous Vein (follows Liver pathway exactly in leg)
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through big toe, foot, ankle, inner leg, genitals, entire
abdominal cavity, liver organ, rib spaces
Invigorate the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: between ribs, through biceps, elbow, forearm
flexors, hand
Digestion/Elimination: Relaxes and nourishes the muscles, relieves tension patterns to free the GI tract movement
Breathing: Relaxes and nourishes all muscles, including all the muscles of breathing.
Sleep: Relaxes muscles, neutralizes stress hormones to provide good-quality sleep
Menstruation: Relaxes the muscles to support smooth muscle coordination in the uterus, keeps Blood of a good rich
quality unlikely to clot or stagnate, neutralizes excessive hormones to minimize PMS symptoms
The following are Wood General Functions
Relax the muscles
Acknowledge and respond wisely to feelings of anger, maintain the biggest/highest possible perspective
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Liver Kyo
Fatigue/dizziness/dull pale complexion (Liver Blood Deficiency)
Cracked Nails (Liver Blood Deficiency - nails are indicator)
Infertility (Usually as Kidney-Yin failing to nourish Liver-Blood which nourishes uterus)
Weak eyes, ‘floaters’ in eyes (Liver-Blood Deficiency, failure to nourish eyes)
Depression (Liver stagnation affects the emotions)
Weak joints / stiff muscles (Liver-Blood failing to nourish muscles)
Lack of determination, inconsistent fluctuating energy (Liver grants vision and smooth energy)
Not in touch with an inner voice that could help develop an inner vision
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through big toe, foot, ankle, inner leg,
genitals, entire abdominal cavity, liver organ, rib spaces
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: between ribs, through biceps,
elbow, forearm
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Liver Jitsu
Pain in between ribs that comes and goes (Liver-Qi Stagnation)
Headaches (Liver-Ki Stagnation or Liver-Yang rising if combined with red face)
Chronic stiffness (Liver-Ki Stagnation affecting sinews and muscles)
Skin eruptions / Hemorrhoids (Heat in Blood imparted by Liver)
Inflammatory diseases of reproductive system and genitals (Liver channel connects to genitals)
Frustrated / impatient / impulsive
Repressed anger / explodes
Constantly planning, obsessed with planning
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways (internal and external) through big toe, foot, ankle, inner leg,
genitals, entire abdominal cavity, liver organ, rib spaces
Pain or lack of movement in the physical meridian pathways through Masunaga extensions: between ribs, through biceps,
elbow, forearm
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Distinct Features of the Masunaga Meridian System
- Does not have its own acupoints
- More reflective of psychological states
- Flow of meridians is from the center out
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Distinct Features of the Classical Meridian System
- Drawn as connection between acupoints
- More reflective of physical imbalance
- Yin goes up; yang goes down
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Masunaga's Shiatsu Contributions
- Introduction of Mother/Messenger Technique
- Emphasis on stationary, perpendicular penetration
- Hara and Back Assessment Areas
- Extended Meridian System
- Use of kyo/jitsu patterns as an assessment and treatment model
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