Palm Healing Using Yu and Sei Points. In this exercise we stimulate the beginning (Yu) and

ending (Sei) points of one meridian in order to accelerate and strengthen the energy flow,

a. The receiver and giver sit in the Seiza or

other position, breathing peacefully and naturally at the same speed (giver follows receiver's speed). The receiver's hands may be in the lap, or in the Unifying Position.

The giver sits to the side.

b. Selecting one meridian, the giver touches one thumb spiral to the Sei point at the end of the finger or toe, and the thumb and index finger spirals of the other hand to the

two Yu points on the back for the same meridian. Allow energy to flow two to three minutes, chanting if desired.

c. Remove the hands and relax.

Bo (Gathering) Points. Energy which has entered the meridian at the Yu points and circulated through the internal organs, then exits at the Bo points on the front of the body. Energy gathers there and then streams out along the meridians of the arms or legs.

The Bo points, like the Yu points, are in pairs on the right and left sides of the torso and are located as shown in the accompanying illustration.

6. Palm Healing Using Bo-points and Yu-points Together. The Bo-points and Yu-points are in a com-plementary relationship—back versus front, entering versus exiting and gathering. Using them together in healing helps to strengthen the energy flow back and front through the organs.

a. The receiver and giver sit in the Seiza or other posture, breathing in synchronization peacefully and naturally. The receiver may place the hands in the lap, or in the Unifying Position.

b. The giver places one thumb spiral on the front

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Steve uses one thumb and index finger on the two Lung Yu points, while touching the Lung Sei point with the other hand.

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One hand on the Stomach Bo point, using index finger, and the other touching the Stomach Yu points in back

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Bo point, and the thumb and index spirals of the other hand on the corre-sponding Yu points. (If possible, reach both Bo points in front with the thumb and index finger of one hand.)

c. Giver and receiver breathe nsturally, chanting if desired, allowing energy to flow two to three minutes.

d. Try several sets of Yu and Bo points.

e. Remove the hands, finalize, and relax.

Gen (Balancing) Points. Located near the wrists and ankles, the Gen points act as the midpoint of each meridian, not in terms of inches, but in terms of the number of sections of the arm or leg. Due to their location, the Gen points function as a balancing location, like the fulcrum of a seesaw. Their locations are shown in the accompanying illustration.

One frequently used Gen point is called Go-Koku, on the Large Intestine Merid-ian. Located on the hand in the depressed area between the thumb and index finger,

a. The receiver may sit or lie down com- 16 7b.

fortably and the giver sits at the side.

Both breathe naturally and may chant if desired. Eyes may be closed or lightly open.

b. The giver places the stronger hand on the selected organ, and the thumb spiral of the other hand gently holds the Gen point cor-responding to that organ. Hold two to three minutes or as desired, breathing peacefully or chanting.

c. Repeat on the other side.

d. Try several other organs and their Gen points.

e. Remove the hands, finalize, and relax.

Go (Meeting) Points. Located near the elbows and knees, the Go points are known as "Meeting of Energy." Their function is to activate the energy as it pro-gresses through the meridian. The energy is encouraged along in a smooth,

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This example shows palm healing for the liver and its Gen point near the ankle.

Kidney

Spleen/Pancreas

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ing manner as though joining energies of all parts of the meridian. The Go point locations are shown in the accompany-ing illustration.

One well-known Go point is called San-Ri. This is on the Stomach Meridian, located on the outside of the leg, about three-fingers width down from the knee on the bony ridge.

(See drawing.) It is traditionally said that stimulation of this point helps preserve health and longevity. When long trips were accomplished primarily by walking, travelers made sure to stimulate San-Ri before setting out on an important journey.

This point is also used traditionally for stomach disorders and for digestive and respiratory organs in general.

San-Ri

Palm Healing for the Internal Organs Using the Go-Points.

Using the Go points in palm healing has the effect 17 8b. of accelerating or urging the flow of energy through

the meridian in a subtle but powerful manner. This helps to draw stagnated energy out of the related organs and draw in a flow of fresh energy.

a. The receiver may lie down or sit comfortably and the giver sits at the side. Both breathe naturally and peacefully, eyes closed or gently open.

b. The giver places one hand on the organ need-ing care, and touches the thumb spiral of the other hand to the Go point that corresponds.

Generally, it is more effective to use the oppo-site side of the body from the elbow or knee area you are touching. Breathe together, chanting if desired, allowing energy to flow two to three minutes or more.

c. Try several other organs and their correspond-ing Go points.

Remove the hands, finalize, and relax.

One hand on the back of the lung, the other on the Lung Go point near the elbow

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Additional Uses of Points in Palm Healing. In addition to the exercises in Chapter 7, there are many ways to use pouits in palm healing. The Yu, Bo, Sei, Gen, and Go points may be used alone, in combination with organs, with other points, and in combination with complementary organs. By studying Oriental medicine theory in more detail, we can learn other important points and their uses, and incorporate these in palm healing practice. The exercises in this chapter show some of the primary uses of points in palm healing; please experiment, study, and discover more.

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