ST11 Qishe

Qishe · 气舍 · Abode of Qi

Meridian

Stomach meridian

Location

In the anterior region of the neck, superior to the sternal end of the clavicle, in the depression between the sternal and clavicular heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

What it helps with

Stiffness at the front of the neck, hoarseness, a constricted feeling in the throat, shallow breathing.

How to work on it

Very gentle contact with tiny circles for 15-20 seconds, one side at a time, breathing calmly.

Caution

Area of the large neck vessels and the lung apex: superficial contact only, do not press deep and do not work both sides at the same time.