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Introduction to Neijing Classical Channel Theory - Evening lecture and one day workshop

夫十二經脈者人之所以生病之所以成人之所以治病之所以起學之所始工之所止也麤之所易上之所難也

“It is through the twelve jingmai (經脈 channels and vessels), that mankind is born (and may live). Within them illnesses arise, illnesses are cured and illnesses way worsen. When beginning the study of jingluo, the mid-level physician believes this knowledge to be something attainable. The lower-level physician thinks it to be something easily acquired. It is the superior physician (alone) who understands the (true) complexities of (its study).”

Lingshu, Chapter 11
Jingbie 經別
“Channel Divergences”

Historically, a knowledge of Neijing classical channel theory was one of the cornerstones of classical acupuncture practice. In modern times, acupuncture channels have come to function primarily as topographical markers, upon which whose course the locations of acupuncture points are located. In contrast, the theories of classical channel  describe the complete three dimensional circulatory pathways of the human body. In short, classical channel theory gives a comprehensive dynamic and structural description of the entire human body as understood by the founders of this practice. During the evening lecture, Dr. Neal will introduce basic principles of Neijing study. Following this lecture, the one-day workshop will serve as an introduction to the basic principles and terminology of Neijing classical channel theory and will introduce ways in which this knowledge can be introduced into clinical practice.

This class consists of a free evening lecture that is open to the general public, followed by a one-day workshop. There is no need to register for the friday evening talk. The one-day workshop on Neijing Classical Channel Theory does require course registration and tuition.

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