Smooth Flow of Qi: Clearing Channel Blocks

Energetics of Flow: Addressing Blocks to the Flow of Energy Series

CEUs: 1.5 NCCAOM/California APPROVED

FOR PRACTITIONERS and SELF-CULTIVATORS

The 12 Primary Channels form an unbroken circuit of energy flowing throughout your body, beginning with the Lungs and ending with the Liver’s Gate of Hope. Each day when your spirit chooses to hope for a new dawn and draw another breath at Lung 1, you embark on this journey anew. This energy flow is paramount for optimal health. However, it can be easily disrupted by blockages in the meridian network caused by injuries, stress, emotional upset, or the entry of Xie qi (not true qi) from our external surroundings.

In Chinese Medicine, maintaining a smooth flow of qi in the meridians is widely recognized as a fundamental objective. When qi becomes stagnant or encounters obstacles to flow, the body’s optimal functioning is hindered, potentially leading to a general sense of discomfort that may be undiagnosable at first, but will eventually lead to various identifiable health issues.

Qi blocks may on the surface seem harmless enough, however, they often result in unusual physical symptoms and some type of emotional upset. We have given each of these types of blocks a humorous nickname that clients can associate with and recognize if they ever return.

Here’s an example: When someone has what we call “chest oppression,” they often feel like a cinder block is sitting on the chest. This symptoms often comes with a sense of deep frustration or anger. We’ve nicknamed this block, the “Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em” block after the old toy commercial of the same name. Once this block is cleared, patients often take a deep breath and feel their chests open up. Their emotional states often improve quickly. Other simple signs of the restoration of qi flow, like the color of their countenance and the brightness in their eyes improves as well.

Once you discover the effectiveness of these simple treatments, you may find that a big percentage of simple complaints of dis-ease in a person are more easily remedied.

Clearing Channel blocks involves first assessing the pulses and then the signs and symptoms. Then treatment focuses on using entry and exit points to direct the qi flow through the channels.

While these approaches are not commonly taught in TCM or CCM schools, many practitioners have embraced them with remarkable results. In our discussion, we will delve into the energetic principles behind needling methods and explore non-needle energetic methods that can be applied both at home and with clients who prefer non-needle approaches.

Although this class is primarily designed for acupuncturists, practitioners from various other disciplines and even those without prior practice experience can also gain valuable insights from the non-needle energetic methods we will be covering.

Consider taking this class because it offers significant benefits for your practice:

New Methods: You’ll learn new treatment protocols that can make a big difference in your healing approach.
Deeper Understanding of Channel Energetics: Adding to the basic curriculum taught in most TCM acupuncture schools, this class goes into a more mystical approach to understanding energetics and channel flow that every practitioner should know.
Innovative Approaches: The class focuses on non-needle methods like energetic acupressure, which can be useful in cases involving children or clients who fear needles.
Practice Enhancement: Implementing these treatments can expand the conditions you can treat effectively, boosting client satisfaction and the overall effectiveness of your practice.
Expert Instruction: With over 20 years of experience in esoteric and Alchemical Chinese Medicine, Leta Herman will share her practical insights to improve your skills directly.

Who should take this class?

Practitioners interested in a channel energetics approach to healing (acupuncturists, acupressurists, medical qigong and other energywork practitioners)
Practitioners who are focused on the psycho-emotional aspects of treatment
Practitioners and students who would like to expand their treatment toolbox for difficult patient cases
Anyone who has an intense curiosity about energetic healing
Practitioners who are looking for alternative methods for treating mysterious illness that doesn’t fit into conventional Western medical viewpoint or TCM principles

Leta Herman (CI-AOBTA) is an Alchemical Healer, Chinese Medicine teacher, Podcast host of the Inspired Action Podcast, as well as author of Through the Mystery Gate, The Energy of Love, Connecting Your Circle, and The BIG “Little” Gua Sha Book. She is the founder of the Alchemy Healing Center, a very active Chinese Medicine clinic in Northampton, MA dedicated to helping clients find their true potential through Alchemical transformation. She is the driving force behind the new Alchemy Learning Center (AlchemyLearningCenter.com), offering online classes and live events related to The Five Elements, The Nine Palaces, and Alchemy.

She has immersed herself in the philosophies of Daoism, Alchemical Healing, and Chinese Medicine for over twenty years. She is a long-time student of Master Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist priest and Chinese Medicine master. She is also a graduate of Eliot Cowan’s Plant Spirit Medicine studies program and has studied intensively with well-known teachers and former students of J.R. Worsley, who brought Five Element Acupuncture to England in the 1960s.

This course is APPROVED by the NCCAOM (Provider #170389) for 1.5 hours of continuing education.

This course is APPROVED by the California Acupuncture Board (Provider #1735) for 1.5 hours of continuing education.

You must attend courses in ‘real-time’ to receive an NCCAM or CA certificate.

Refund Policy:

As is the industry standard, we do not offer refunds on our digital products, no exceptions. Since this is a live event, if you wish a refund before the event, send us an email.