If you’ve ever heard of acupuncture, then you may understand that there are certain points on the body that correspond to different organs. There are actually A LOT of points, and when certain points are connected, they form a meridian: an energy pathway for the particular organ with which it corresponds. Think of it like a power line. And, what
happens when the power line is down? That’s right, no energy!, So, by using our fingers to “trace” these meridian lines or energy pathways, we can make sure that the power lines are up, and our organs have the energy they need to help us be healthy.
Following are the meridian pathways and how to “trace” them:
To trace the Stomach meridian: Start with one finger below the center of each eye, follow an imaginary line down the body, and end at the lateral (outside) edge of the second toe.
To trace the Spleen meridian: Start with one finger on the medial (inside) edge of each big toe, follow an imaginary line up the body, and end at the outside of the ribs, directly below the chest.
To trace the Heart meridian: Start with a finger in the armpit and follow an imaginary line down the arm, ending at the medial (inside) edge of the little finger. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
To trace the Small Intestine meridian: Start with a finger on the lateral (outside) edge of the little finger and follow an imaginary line up the arm, ending directly in front of the ear. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
To trace the Bladder meridian: Start with one finger on the inside corner of each eye, follow an imaginary line up over the head, down the back of the body, under the foot, and ending at the lateral (outside) edge of the little toe.
To trace the Kidney meridian: Start with one finger on the bottom of the center of the ball of each foot and follow an imaginary line up over the foot and up the body, ending in the hollows below each clavicle (collar bone).
To trace the Circulation/Sex meridian: Start with one finger on the outside of the nipple and follow an imaginary line across and down the arm, ending at the medial (inside) edge of the middle finger. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
To trace the Triple Warmer (thyroid, pancreas, and adrenals) meridian: Start with one finger on the lateral (outside) edge of the ring finger and follow an imaginary line up the arm, ending at the outside edge of the eyebrow. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
To trace the Gallbladder meridian: Start with one finger at the outside corner of each eye, follow an imaginary line up over the head, down the body, underneath the foot, and coming up to end at the lateral (outside) edge of the fourth toe.
To trace the Liver meridian: Start with one finger on the lateral (outside) edge of each big toe and follow an imaginary line up the body, ending at the front of the lower rib cage.
To trace the Lung meridian: Start with one finger on the front side of the shoulder where you might wear your suspenders; follow an imaginary line down the arm and end at the medial (inside) edge of the thumb. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
To trace the Large Intestine meridian: Start with one finger on the medial (inside) edge of the
index finger and follow an imaginary line up the arm and end at the side of the nose. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
To trace the Governing meridian: Start with one finger on the tailbone in back and follow an imaginary line up the back, up over the head, and ending at the center of the top of the lip.
To trace the Central meridian: Start with one finger on the top of the pubic bone in front and follow an imaginary line up the body, ending at the center of the bottom lip.
Each meridian has a partner; that is why they are grouped in pairs above. It is best to trace each meridian three times each at least once per day. Upon beginning this exercise, watch for signs of increased energy, body cleansing, and other changes in health. For more specific information on your meridians, consult one of the naturopaths at herbs etc.
