Pressure Point Theories 

This series of articles is a unique venture for The Dragon's List as each article will build on the previous
one. When we decided to do a series on pressure points we eventually concluded that there would be no
concise way to break the article up into stand-alone articles, so here it goes. 
Before beginng, here are some reminders pertaining to pressure point work. 
1.) Pressure point applications should only be attempted under the direct supervision of a proper
instructor. 
2.) Always practice with respect for your partner, using extreme caution and restraint. 
3.) Limit practice to 15 minutes per week to avoid overworking points. 

Before you can understand the theories and practice pressure point applications you must
learn the location of the major points. In this article we will describe the locations, however we are
in the process of publishing pictures of each meridian on our web site, so check back soon. In this
series of articles we will briefly discuss the theories of attacking pressure points, give a general
description of the accupuncture meridians along with the 
corresponding organ, its yin/yang classification, and the assosciated mineral. 
Pressure points are usually located on a 'meridian' that corresponds to a specific organ.
Manipulating these points will cause different reactions upon the corresponding organ. Locating
pressure points requires knowledge of meridian, element, and yin/yang classification. To better
illustrate, the points will be listed by meridian. 


The fourteen meridians are: 
1.Bladder 
2.Conception 
3.Gall Bladder 
4.Governor 
5.Heart 
6.Kidney 
7.Large Intestine 
8.Liver 
9.Lung 
10.Pericardium 
11.Small Intestine 
12.Spleen 
13.Stomach 
14.Triple Warmer 

In this issue we will discuss the bladder, conception, gall bladder, governor, heart, and kidney
meridian. 

Bladder Meridian

Originates at the inside corner of the eye, travels up over the head to the base of the skull
where it seperates into two parallel lines that then run down the spine. Both lines run down the
back and cross at the center of the hamstring, they combine back into one line in back of the knee
and the meridian ends on the little toe. 
It is classified as yang and its associated element is water. 

Conception Meridian 

Originates in the crotch and flows up the center of the body and ends just below the lower lip. 
It is classified as yin and is not associated with an element. 

Gall Bladder Meridian 

Originates at the outer corner of the eye and travels in toward the ear, down and around the
ear, back up to the forehead above the arch in the eyebrow, back down the head, neck, and
shoulder, then zig-zags down the side of the body, down the side of the leg, and ends at the tip of
the fourth toe. 
It is classified as yang and its associated element is wood. 

Governor Meridian 

Originates at the tip of the tail-bone and flows up the spine, over the center of the head, and
ends on the center of the top lip. 
It is classified as yang and is not associated with an element. 

Heart Meridian 

Originates at the armpit and flows down the inside of the arm and forearm, ending at the tip of
the little finger. 
It is classified as yin and its associated element is fire. 

Kidney Meridian 

Originates at the center of the sole of the foot and travels up the inside of the foot to the ankle,
where it zig-zags up and down and then flows up the inside of the leg, past the groin area, up the
stomach beside the mid-line of the stomach, and ends at the clavicle. 
It is classified as yin and its associated element is water.