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Meridian Stretching
has its origin in the Japanese Shiatsu art, which developed over the last 100
years in Japan.
Meridians are energy channels in our body, through which the life energy
(Ki or Chi) flows. An unhindered flow of this - finally universal - life energy
in our body finds its expression in our mental and physical well-being.
Handicaps in this flow arise if we block this universal life energy.
These handicaps are expression of our individual personality. The majority of
us have handicaps to a normal extent. Diseases are expression of extreme stagnations
of this life energy flow. They usually manifest themselves in the already
existing personal "handicap pattern".
I still remember very well my first encounter with Meridian Stretching.
My first thought was: somebody packed together exactly those Yoga exercises,
which are difficult for me - and sells it now as Meridian Stretching.
Anyway, it was the beginning of a small love story. It was very strange
to realize at that point of time, that I had no problems any more with these
unloved exercises . I'm still puzzled not knowing what caused this
change.
I do know that what we are and
how we are manifests in our body. It
expresses in which exercises go easy and what is difficult for us. My own
experience with Meridian Stretching showed me clearly: this is also part of the
permanent change - part of the river of the life.
The goal of Meridian Stretching is to stimulate the flow of the Meridian
Energy in our body. Each of the exercises works on a specifique Meridian and stimulates
thereby certain functions in our body. Without a doubt, these exercises can be
used for treatment purposes. However, my goal is to teach these
techniques, in order to promote well-being and relaxation. Thus we
automatically promote health as well.
About these exercises
These exercises are not sport. Certain mobility is not necessary and
each sporty ambition would be counter productive. Respect your current
situation with each exercise. Make a point to approach your mobility border but
never exceed it. If you practice regularly, you will note your borders shift
over time. The effect of the exercises is obtained by the approximation to the
border; where this border lies is completely inconsequential.
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