Yin Yoga combines traditional Chinese medicine with slow-paced yoga. Founded by Paulie Zink in late 1970s, named by Sarah Powers. Based on Taoist concepts of yin (stable, passive) and yang (active, dynamic). Aims to stimulate meridians and improve flexibility through connective tissue loading
Meridians are pseudoscientific pathways for life-energy "qi" in TCM. First attested in Han-era tombs texts from Changsha Kingdom. System divided into meridian channels (jingmai) and associated vessels (luomai)
Acupuncture is an ancient Oriental medicine practice based on energy flow. Body contains thousands of acupuncture points along meridians. WHO identifies 361 acupuncture points organized by 14 major meridians
The 12 primary meridians include Heart, Pericardium, Lung, Spleen, Liver, Kidney, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Triple Energizer, Stomach, Gallbladder, and Bladder. Each meridian has specific functions and indications for various health conditions
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice using thin needles. WHO recognizes 361 acupuncture points organized into 14 primary meridians. Traditional practitioners believe there are over 2,000 acupuncture points
Qigong is a Taoist yoga originating from ancient China. Qi represents life-force energy that flows with conscious attention. The principle is "energy follows attention" in both Taoist and Hindu systems