Class 5: Pericardium/Triple Heater

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Class 5: Pericardium/Triple Heater PC Extension in the Torso From the PC diagnostic area in the hara, the meridian moves

From CV 17, the extensions branch out through the fourth intercostal space to connect with PC1, lateral to the nipple.

Begin by treating the PC diagnostic area directly.

1 Class 5: Pericardium/Triple Heater PC Extension in the Torso From the PC diagnostic area in the hara, the meridian moves straight up the midline to CV17. From CV 17, the extensions branch out through the fourth intercostal space to connect with PC1, lateral to the nipple. Also from CV17, the meridian branches out into two bilateral channels that travel along the sternum and up into the neck. Begin by treating the PC diagnostic area directly. Hold one hand on top of the other and lean in a constant weight while the receiver takes 3-5 deep breaths in and out. Keep your mother hand in the PC diagnostic area while the mother hand treats up the midline, along the PC extension, to CV 17. Transition to be above your receiverʼs head

Alternate method for treating PC in supine position From overhead, try treating PC in

There should be a feeling of stretching and elongating the whole meridian between your

The Heart Protector - Use the edge of both hands to treat the PC extension in the

Sustain continuous contact and take about three deep breaths in and out.

2 Alternate method for treating PC in supine position From overhead, try treating PC in the arm while keeping a mother hand at CV 17 (PC Bo point). There should be a feeling of stretching and elongating the whole meridian between your two hands, from the sternum to the arm. The Heart Protector - Use the edge of both hands to treat the PC extension in the sternum. Your hands should span the area from CV 17 up to the top of the sternum. Sustain continuous contact and take about three deep breaths in and out. PC in the neck - The PC meridian extension in the neck is in the same place as the KI extension: lateral to the trachea, medial to the SCM muscle, in the soft tissue over the carotid artery.

In the thigh, it is found on the anterior edge of the thick adductor longus tendon in the leg, and continues in a straight line from there to the knee.

3 Treating the PC neck extension. Lift the head to allow the thumb to penetrate... Set the head down and extend the neck up into your touch. PC Extension in the Leg PC LV PC extension in the leg extends out from the center. In the thigh, it is found on the anterior edge of the thick adductor longus tendon in the leg, and continues in a straight line from there to the knee. By contrast, liver is found in the posterior edge of adductor longus, and the anterior edge of gracilis in the thigh. In the lower leg, PC begins as just anterior to Liver in the calf, and draws a straight line to the very center of the sole of the foot.

Using the thumb in the center of the sole of the foot.

To work Triple Heater in the leg, find the position that

4 1 2 Treating PC in the leg. Mother hand stays at the PC diagnostic area in the hara. Work from the center out. 1. Palming down the thigh; starting from the anterior edge of adductor longus. 2. Using the thumb to treat down the calf 3 3. Using the thumb in the center of the sole of the foot. 1 2 Finding Triple Heater Working Position. To work Triple Heater in the leg, find the position that is in between the Stomach and Gallbladder working positions. 1. Stomach: Leg straight 2. Gallbladder: Foot level with opposite knee 3. Triple Heater: Foot level with opposite calf 3

Preparing to work Triple Heater in the Leg As a giver, this will look like GB

their opposite calf (instead of the knee).

TH Extension in Thigh TH in the leg is between GB and ST.

5 Preparing to work Triple Heater in the Leg As a giver, this will look like GB supine working position, except that your receiverʼs foot will be level with their opposite calf (instead of the knee). Use your knee to hold your receiverʼs leg in a twisting stretch. TH Extension in Thigh TH in the leg is between GB and ST. TH GB It is predominantly found on the anterior edge of the IT band, whereas GB is found in the middle of the IT band. Treating down the TH meridian in the thigh.

TH Extension in Lower Leg / Foot TH in the lower leg is again found between ST and GB. Feel for a pronounced groove between the anterior and lateral muscle groups.

6 TH Extension in Lower Leg / Foot TH in the lower leg is again found between ST and GB. Feel for a pronounced groove between the anterior and lateral muscle groups. In the foot, it passes between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals to end on the lateral edge of the 3rd toe. (THird toe = TH). Switch your mother knee to their upper leg to hold the leg in place. Treating TH in the lower leg and foot

Shao Yang Stretch for TH & GB Upper and Lower Body Use your knee to hold the

One hand holds just proximal to the wrist, one hand holds just proximal to the elbow.

body. Practitionerʼs Eye View: how to hold the arm during Shao Yang Stretch.

7 Shao Yang Stretch for TH & GB Upper and Lower Body Use your knee to hold the receiverʼs leg in the GB/TH twist position. Reach across to pick up the opposite arm. One hand holds just proximal to the wrist, one hand holds just proximal to the elbow. Lean back with your upper body as you project your knee across to twist their lower body. Practitionerʼs Eye View: how to hold the arm during Shao Yang Stretch. Note that the hand at the elbow gives a slight lateral tug to help keep the receiverʼs shoulder open.

S t r e t c h i n g E x e r c i s e s

S t r e t c h i n g E x e r c i s e s Stretches for side of neck: 1. Sit or stand with arms hanging loosely at sides 2. Turn head to one side, then the other 3. Hold for 5 seconds, each side 4. Repeat 1 to 3 times Stretches For the side of