Eight Exceptional Vessels Qigong (aka Extraordinary Meridians) Course Spring 2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this course has been postponed until further notice.
The online version of this course can be found here: The Eight Exceptional Vessels Qigong Course
Course Feedback for the Exceptional Vessels Qigong
- “I’m really happy with what I gained from the course; an appreciation for the intention and focus of qi gong with regards energy and the points, correct movements, and the confidence to continue practice at home. The website resources are brilliant as a follow up. Thank you very much Des.”
- “……….thank you so much for Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and I loved your way of teaching. I feel confident and keen to continue practicing what I’ve learned – which was exactly what I was hoping to gain, so much appreciation to you!”
- “I didn’t realise until several days later that the reason I think I enjoyed this workshop more than the course is because the stance doesn’t change. It allowed me to stop thinking about what was next and where my feet needed to be so I could just focus on the qigong.”
- “…………. It helped me to appreciate it more as an energetic practice with intention and focus on energy flow, as opposed to simply awareness on physical movement.”
As well as using the Yi, eyes and breath to guide the Qi, these exercises also make use of the Master Points and the Coupled Points to activate the Qi in the vessels.
Eight Exceptional Vessels Qigong
- The quality of the Qi in the Exceptional Vessels is tangibly different to that of the Qi flowing along the meridians.
- Only two of the Exceptional Vessels have their own, discrete, acupuncture points.
- All eight connect to the twelve meridians at Master and Coupled Points.
- Although the Exceptional Vessels do not have direct connections to the organs their intersections with the main meridians (Master Points) provides indirect access.
- The Exceptional Vessels are akin to reserve batteries as they provide a reservoir for Qi and blood.
This workshop includes three exercises:
The Eight Exceptional Vessels – exercise 1
Sequence:
- Du Mai – Governing Vessel
- Ren Mai – Conception Vessel
- Yin Qiao Mai – Bridge Yin Vessel
- Yang Qiao Mai – Bridge Yang Vessel
- Chong Mai – Thrusting Vessel
- Dai Mai – Belt Vessel
- Yang Wei Mai – Yang Linking Vessel
- Yin Wei Mai – Yin Linking Vessel
The Eight Exceptional Vessels – exercise 2
Sequence:
- Du Mai – Governing Vessel
- Ren Mai – Conception Vessel
- Yin Qiao Mai – Bridge Yin Vessel
- Yang Qiao Mai – Bridge Yang Vessel
- Chong Mai – Thrusting Vessel
- Dai Mai – Belt Vessel
- Yang Wei Mai – Yang Linking Vessel
- Yin Wei Mai – Yin Linking Vessel
Change the Sinews
Sequence:
- Chong Mai & Yin Wei Mai
- Yin Qiao Mai & Ren Mai
- Dai Mai & Yang Wei Mai
- Yang Qiao Mai & Du Mai
Workshop details:
- Location – Pro Holistic, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire – location map
- Dates – Spring 2021 (dates to be confirmed)
- Time – 10:00 – 16:00
- Cost – £70.00
- Details – Focusing on correct posture, and experiencing the different qualities of Qi flow in the Exceptional Vessels.
- Instructor – Des Lawton
- Guidelines – Can be viewed here
- Further information – ‘Phone Des on 01355266011 or use the form on the Contact Us
A deposit of £20.00 is required, with the balance to be paid on or before
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Questions asked by students about the Extraordinary Meridians Qigong exercises
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