Lajin and the 12 Energy Channels

Jin Luo is more than the tendons and ligaments of anatomical joints of Western medicine

In traditional medicine and massage therapies of the Chinese, Indians, Thais and some peoples of South East Asia, there is a belief in a tendonous network (Jin Luo) that approximates the energy (Qi) channels of acupuncture. Generally, this tendonous pathway starts from the top of the head, down the neck, thru the back and down the insides, sides as well as outside of the leg to the feet, as well as the shoulders and along the insides, and outside of the arms. Thus, the Jin Luo is more than the tendons and ligaments of anatomical joints of Western medicine.

Jin Luo approximates pathway and functions of Qi Luo

Since the Jin Luo approximates the Qi channels (Qi Luo), there is a close relationship between their functions. Since the Qi Luo relate to the internal organs (Zang Fu), it follows that the Jin Luo have similar relationship. Therefore, treating via the Jin Luo will approximate treatment via the Qi Luo by acupuncture needles or acupressure in helping to treat various ailments of the internal organs.

For example:

Lajin of the back, neck, buttocks and back of the legs may help unblock certain important channels such as the Du Mai (runs along and near the spine) and Urinary Bladder channel (runs along the back parallel to the spine, thru the hip and buttocks and down the back of the legs.

Lajin Posture #1 (on the special Lajin bench) stretches and unblocks the channels of Liver, Spleen and Kidney on the inside of the legs.

Lajin and the “Gua”s (energy gates)

Moreover, Lajin also unblocks the “Gua” at the groin – an important gate of passage of Qi between the legs and the torso (especially the Kidney, Liver and Spleen channels).

In addition, Lajin also unblocks similar gateways running behind the legs up to the buttocks, and the sides of the legs up to the hip (approximating the Urinary Bladder and Gallballder channels, and having a relationship with sciatica pathway).

Note:

The “Gua” is an important concept in some Chinese internal martial arts such as Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan), Bagua Chang, Xing Yi Quan, Yi Quan, Baji Quan etc