Meridian Stretching: Wood Element(full version): Liver & Gall Bladder Meridians

Описание: To stretch the Liver and Gall Bladder Meridians, sit on the the ground with your legs straight and extended out to either side. Try to spread them as far apart as you can comfortably relax into. Some people can spread their legs into a full split and others just are much less flexible. It doesn't matter how wide you can get you legs, what is important is to try to keep your knees straight and the back of your legs on the ground.

Next clasp your fingers and extend your arms up over your head turning your palms upward. Keep facing forward as you side-bend over reaching toward one foot, do not turn toward your foot, keep your body facing as much forward as is comfortable. Co-ordinate bending into this position with your exhalation, then, upon reaching the full extent of your comfortable range, take a deep, quiet breath in. Feel the lines of tension form on the inside of one leg and the outside of the other, up the side of the torso and across the top arm. This is the Liver and Gall Bladder Meridians.

If this position is too challenging to bend into, try starting with the regression shown in the beginner clip. Simply keep one leg bent and the other straight out and bend over the outstretched leg, repeat on the other side.

Take three deep breaths in this position focusing on maintaining a comfortable position without straining into the stretch. Focusing on the sensation of the lines of tension that grows with inhalation is one way to actually experience the Meridians for yourself, and exhalation should elicit a deep feeling of relaxation.