Finding active acupuncture points

In the practice of acupuncture, one of

the most important things that we must do is the correct locations of the

points.

If our practice is based in regulation and balance of Qi, what can be more important than finding

properly the place where the Qi is?

穴Xué

俞Shu

“These articulations (points)

are where spirit Qi moves,

exit and enters. They are

not (the same as) skin, flesh, sinews and

bones.”Ling shu 1

言節者神氣之所遊行出入也非皮肉筋骨也

Maps of standardlocations of

acupuncturepoints indicates that the points are in a small but non specific areas.

If you palpate this areas looking for movements of Qi, you are more close to find an authentic acupuncture point.

Acupuncture point chart

Acupuncture point chart

This cone of flowing Qi is the first target of our search.

Acupuncture point chart

This cone of flowing Qi is the first target of our search.

Here, the flow is stronger and easier to detect withfingertip.

Stillness

Movement of mind and Qi

Listening

The importance of precision

If we compare an acupuncture needle with

an antenna…

And human body with TV…

If we do it in this manner…

The wind will blow the clouds away