REN1 Huiyin

Huiyin · 会阴 · Meeting of Yin

Meridian

Anterior midline vessel (Conception Vessel)

Location

In the perineal region, on the midline: in men, midway between the root of the scrotum and the anus; in women, midway between the posterior commissure of the labia majora and the anus.

What it helps with

The pelvic floor area: heaviness and a feeling of weakness low in the pelvis after long sitting. In self-help it mainly serves as a landmark for gentle breathing work with the pelvic floor muscles.

How to work on it

Direct pressure is not used in self-help. Use the point as a landmark: sitting or lying, on the out-breath gently draw the perineum in and up, hold 2-3 seconds and fully release; 5-8 repetitions, 1-2 sets a day.

Caution

Intimate area: direct pressure is not suitable for self-help — work only with breathing and a soft muscle contraction. Do not use during pregnancy. Skip the exercise with inflammation, haemorrhoids, fissures or recent surgery in this area.

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