Master So's visual aids
The 12 Qigong concentration points.
1. Perineum
The halfway point between anus and testicle or vagina, the perineum is considered the point where all nerves end. Concentration on the perineum governs sexual essence.
2. Coccyx (tail bone):
The coccyx, or tailbone is considered the starting point of Qi (Chi or energy) when it travels up through the Tu-Mo, or Governing channel.
3. L2 - L3, Ming-Men (lower back):
The Ming-Men is the point between lumbar vertebrae L2 and L3. Concentration on the Ming-Men stimulates the kidneys and aids with lower back pain relief.
4. T-11 (between shoulder blades):
Concentration on T-ll, or the eleventh thoracic vertebrae, stimulates the pancreas. This stimulation is said to aid in control of diabetes and sugar and sodium level imbalances and bring relief to allergy sufferers.
5. T7 - 10: (between kidneys)
Concentration on T-7 through T10 stimulates the adrenal gland. This assists in controlling cholesterol.
6. C-7 (seventh cervical vertebrae):
Concentrating on the seventh cervical vertebrae is said to relieve shoulder pain.
7. C1 (first cervical vertebrae):
Concentrating on a point slightly higher than the first cervical vertebrae is said to bring relief from headache, shoulder and neck pain.
8. Crown of head:
The mid- point on the top of head is also known as the gate of heavenly energy. Concentration on this point stimulates the pineal gland and cerebral activities and is said to lower the blood pressure.
9. Thyroid:
Meditation on this point stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands, both of which determine how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones
10. Middle Dan-Tien (between the nipples):
Concentration on this area near the thymus gland stimulates the heart and lungs. Since these organs carry blood to the arteries, stimulation of the Middle Dan-Tien is said to enhance the immune system.
11. Navel (belly):
Concentration on the Umbilicus stimulates the small and large intestines and is said to enhance digestive function.
12. Lower Dan-Tien (below the navel):
All Tai Chi activity emanates from this golf-ball sized cavity located four finger-widths below the navel and one third of the way from front to back. The point where the "Jing," or essence, resides it is referred to as "The Golden Elixir," the primary meditation center. Concentration on this point stimulates the kidneys, pumps energy and generates peace of mind.
Other concentrations points
Other concentrations points
Dan-Tien--Upper Dan-Tien (between the eyebrows):
The mid-point between the eyebrows, the Upper Dan-Tien, or Ming-Tang, is the strongest point for spiritual concentration, governing passion, intelligence and love.
Lao gung (palm at base of middle finger):
Concentration on this very sensitive mid-point of the palm produces purified energy used for transmitting or receiving healing energy. This purified energy is said to stimulate the heart and, indirectly, the kidneys.
Functional channel (front channel):
Also known as Len-Mo it is the front channel, an acupuncture meridian which starts at the perineum and extends through the center of the body via the stomach and Middle-Dan Tien and ends at the lower mouth. When you meditate, your mental focus stimulates the flow of energy, or "warm current," through the body's two main acupuncture channels, the Governing ("Tu-mo") and Functioning ("Len-mo.")
Governing channel (back channel):
Len-Mo (front channel):
The Front or Functional channel acupuncture meridian starts at the perineum and extends through the center of the body via the stomach and middle-dan tien, ending at the lower mouth.
Ming-Tang (between eye brows):
Another name for Upper Dan-Tien.
Tai-Mo (behind navel):
Oval shaped acupuncture meridian which starts at the navel and extends through the kidney area, looping back around to the navel.
