Spirit of the Points
Exploring the deeper meaning of acupuncture points for
Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners
The image behind the names
Look at the points, their names and meaning, to build a deeper understanding of the point, to answer the question why am i using this point
To explore the point, pull it apart, dig into it, put it back together again so it settles into your subconscious giving you a clear intention when needling the point
Paul Oakfield
I was introduced to Five Element Acupuncture by JR Worsley in the 1990s, which sparked my interest in the Spirit of the Points
Information about the Spirit of the Points was quite limited, any details I did find were often vague and unspecific, leaving me puzzling about their real usage.
With that sitting in the background, the effectiveness of my treatments was limited. I have, therefore, dug deeper into the Spirit of the Points to bring more clarity to my treatments
I utilize JR's English Point names. By taking the Chinese Point name, which usually comprises 2 or 3 characters or words, I delve into the meanings of these terms and how, when linked together, they offer a richer and more profound comprehension of the point's application.
Instead of merely labeling GV - 1 as Long Strength, we examine the Chinese name (Chang Qiang) and the meanings of the words Chang and Qiang to grasp its deeper importance and more significant connotations.
When I needle a point, I now have a clear intention
Paul Oakfield
paul at Spirit points dot com
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Governor Points
We take each point on the Governor Vessel, Delve into the meaning of the English and Chinese names,
We build an image of each points meaning, we see how the energy of the point is connected to the name of the point and develop a resonance with each spirit of the point
We review and summarise the use of the points across the whole meridian, see how it inter connects to the other points on the meridian, so the "Governor Vessel" takes on a new and subtle meaning