Explanation 

The meridians are a concept of Ancient Chinese Medicine, and can be thought of as the energy network of the body. 

• The 8 Extraordinary Meridians are located symmetrically on both sides of the body (left and right), with the exception of the governing and conception meridians.
• Together with the 12 Main Meridians, the 8 Extraordinary Meridians form a complex web of connections and Qi or life force energy circulation in the body, helping to create strength and balance, both energetically and physically. 
• These 8 meridians form first in utero, and represent the deepest energetic structure of the body. 
• Each of the 8 Extraordinary Meridians fulfills various functions in the body, including:
  • Acting as deep reservoirs of Qi and blood for the 12 Main Meridians, replenishing them and absorbing their excess energy as needed.
  • Circulating Jing Qi (prenatal “essence” energy received at conception and stored within the Kidneys).
  • Protecting from negative energy by circulating Guardian Qi or “Wei Qi” over the trunk of the body. 
  • Regulating life cycle changes. 
• A meridian may become imbalanced, usually when the energy flow is weakened or blocked by an associated imbalance.

The Yang Heel Meridian flows from the outside of the heel, runs upward along the outside of the leg and torso, then runs back around the rear of the shoulder, up along the side of the neck, then the mouth, up to the eye and around the inside of the skull. 

• Responsible for:
  • Storage of Yang Energy
  • Balance of Yin and Yang
  • Ascent of fluids
  • Descent of energy
  • Balance of sleep
• Yin-Yang Counterpart:
  • Yin Heel Meridian (Yin Qiao Mai)
• Paired with:
  • Governing Meridian (Du Mai)
• Other Associations:
  • Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot
  • Pineal Gland
  • Pituitary Gland
• Symptoms of Imbalance:
  • Visual disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Trouble walking
  • Lower limb trouble
  • Epilepsy with seizures
  • State of resistance 

Decoding 

Ask: Is the imbalanced meridian on the left side of the body? 

• If yes, move to Association. 
• If no, it is on the right. Move to Association. 

Association 

Ask: Is there an associated imbalance that needs to be decoded?

• If no (unlikely), move to Intention.
• If yes, return to the home page, decode and address any associated imbalance(s), then return here and repeat the above question. 

Intention 

Swipe three times with a magnet or your hand on any length of the governing meridian, while holding the intention to balance the energy flow of the meridian.