Yin/Yang Imbalances: Ren Mai/Du Mai and H/W Blocks

Description

CEUs: 1.5 NCCAOM or California Acupuncture Board

Yin and Yang in the body form an intricate partnership of energetic influence. Yin descends, brings substance, and generates fluids. Yang ascends, brings vitality, and protects the exterior. This partnership is in constant flux, one feeding into the other, as represented by the central meridians, the Ren Mai and Du Mai (also known as the Conception Vessel (CV) and the Governing Vessel (GV). These vessels are responsible for feeding the 12 primary vessels their energy.

On a rare occasion, these vessels can become obstructed and the flow of Yin and Yang energy in the body becomes blocked. The flow of energy through the Ren Mai and Du Mai is paramount for optimal health, and any such obstruction usually results in utter exhaustion.

Treating a Ren Mai/Du Mai block helps the body restore its yin/yang balance and optimal health. These treatments are fairly simple to learn and utilize in the treatment room. Once you discover the effectiveness of these simple treatments, you may find that simple complaints of exhaustion in otherwise healthy people are more easily remedied.

Balancing the Ren Mai and Du Mai involves first assessing through pulse analysis as well as evaluating the signs and symptoms. Then treatment focuses on using the points on the Ren and Du Mai to rebalance the body.

In addition, we sometimes encounter on a rare occasion a much more serious imbalance in body similar to Ren Mai and Du Mai blocks. This was traditional taught as a Husband/Wife imbalance in the Five Element Chinese Medicine tradition. While these are quite rare, the symptoms are quite similar to the Ren Mai/Du Mai block, so we will discuss the differences and how to treatment both.

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:

1. New Methods: You’ll learn new treatment protocols that can make a big difference in your healing approach.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Practice Enhancement: Implementing these treatments can expand the conditions you can treat effectively, boosting client satisfaction and the overall effectiveness of your practice.
5. 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 incorporating simple yet powerful approaches into their practice (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 emotional healing