by Kurt Klinzing | Sep 28, 2025
8 Brocades. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the 5 seasons: Wood (Spring), Fire (Early Summer), Earth (Late Summer), Metal (Autumn), and Water (Winter), represent different phases of change...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel): It is an interior vessel that links all the Yang meridians. It is associated with musculoskeletal functions, coordination, and the integration of physical movements. Yin and Yang Linking Vessels regulate the flow of Qi in the yan...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel): It is an interior vessel that links all the Yin meridians. It is associated with emotional well-being, mental stability, and the integration of emotions. Yin and Yang Linking Vessels regulate the flow of Qi in the yan and yang...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel): It connects the inner edge of the foot and runs up the inner leg, influencing emotional and psychological aspects, as well as the regulation of Yin energy. The Yin and Yang Heel vessels regulate the lower body. 8 Vessels 01: 7 Stars...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel): It connects the outer edge of the foot and runs up the back of the leg, influencing balance and the ability to take action. The Yin and Yang Heel vessels regulate the lower body. 8 Vessels 01: 7 Stars Press the Earth 8 Vessels 07:...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Dai Mai (Belt Vessel): It encircles the waist like a belt and regulates the movement of Qi between the upper and lower parts of the body.It binds up all the meridians. It is often associated with musculoskeletal disorders. 8 Vessels 04: Twist like a Rope Previous...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Chong Mai (Thrusting Vessel): It is an interior vessel that is considered the origin of all the meridians. It influences blood circulation, nourishment, and reproductive functions. Meeting all the twelve main meridians. It is termed the “Sea of the Twelve...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Du Mai (Governing Vessel): It runs along the midline of the back of the body and is associated with the central nervous system and the regulation of Yang energy. It is called the ‘Sea of Yang Meridians’ and can be used to increase the Yang energy of the...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel): It runs along the midline of the front of the body and is associated with reproductive and hormonal functions. 8 Vessels 03: Standing in Bah Previous...
by Kurt Klinzing | Jul 15, 2023
Next In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the concept of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, also known as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians or the Eight Extraordinary Channels, is an advanced aspect of the meridian system. These vessels are considered to be...
