INTRODUCTION TO CHANNEL THEORY | Acupuncture Channels and Points

This is an introduction to the channels (or meridians) for acupuncture students. If you were taking and acupuncture series in a school, this is what the first lecture might look like.

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⏱ CONTENTS - TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:33 History (Where did the channels come from?)
4:38 Meaning of the Term Jing-Luo
8:17 Naming the Channels
15:38 Order of Qi Flow/Circadian Flow
18:53 Cheat Sheet
21:32 Channel Orientation
22:45 General Channel Functions

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Disclaimer: This video is intended as an educational resource for students of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any school or licensing board. The information presented here should not be used to self-diagnose or treat any medical condition and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare practitioner.

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