Acupoint: Yuan Jian ,Ren 17, the Anahata chakra, and Heart and spirit.
Ren 17 is on the center of the chest, on the Ren channel, and it is considered a "Gathering point" of the Pericardium channel.
In Esoteric Acupuncture, the Pericardium channel is seen as a direct pathway to the Anahata (Heart) Chakra, and Ren 17 is the key point to activate the Anahata Chakra.
Another name for this point is "The Sea of Qi" and one of it's functions is to "open the chest"...think "open the heart to being receptive to your inner voice".... when you listen without fear you can hear your hearts calling.
Do you have a broken heart or emotional wound that won't heal? Is there someone (including yourself) you'd like to forgive? Are you on a path of spiritual growth? Would you like to rise to a higher level of compassion and non-judgment for others? It might be helpful to clear and balance your Heart Chakra.
This point is usually tender in people who are feeling down, depressed, or sad, or stressed, and can be used as a diagnostic tool. As the "Sea of Qi, it regulates the Qi, and as the Heart Chakra it It governs our ability to heal. Treating Ren 17 is invigorating, boosts the Qi circulation, and raises the spirit.
Ultimately we all hope for the ability to love deeply, a sense of emotional fulfillment, while maintaining healthy personal boundaries.A fearless open heart!
Anna Bäck L.Ac, 310-602-9518
