Stretch of the six meridian lines

Joints and stretching · 7.5 min · level: medium

Six gentle positions — one for each pair of meridians. Hold and breathe, do not bounce.

What it gives

• Flexibility along the meridian lines
• Spotting “blocked” directions
• A calm end to the day

Steps

1. Lungs and Large Intestine75 s

   Standing, thumbs hooked behind your back: on the inhale open the chest, on the exhale bend forward, the arms rising up behind the back.

2. Stomach and Spleen75 s

   Sitting on your heels (or in a lunge), gently lean back with support on your palms, stretching the front of the thighs and the belly.

3. Heart and Small Intestine75 s

   Seated, feet together, knees out to the sides (“butterfly”). A light forward bend with a straight back, elbows gently pressing on the shins.

4. Bladder and Kidney75 s

   Seated, legs extended forward: bend toward the legs with a long spine, the whole back line stretches.

5. Pericardium and Triple Burner75 s

   Sitting cross-legged, arms crossed and embracing the knees with the opposite palms: bend forward, rounding the upper back.

6. Liver and Gallbladder75 s

   Seated, legs wide: a sideways bend toward one leg, the arm reaching overhead, opening the side line. Alternate to both sides.

Caution

Stretch to a light tension, not to pain. If you have back problems, reduce the bends.