Introduction to the Channels and Vessels

This seminar introduces both the theory and clinical application of the five sets of channels and vessels.

These sets of channels and vessels provide the conceptual foundation for Neijing (Inner Classic) style acupuncture. They offer a rich conceptual framework for clinicians to use in understanding both physiological and pathological processes. This one-day seminar introduces the basic model of individual life that was explored in the Neijing (Inner Classic) — jing-essence contains an individuated shen-spirit, and that shen-spirit animates jing-essence to disseminate and provide a dynamic foundation for the vital functions of life. While our personalities consider the symptoms and signs of disease to be afflictions, they are also the embodied spirit’s gestures to express its distress.

The acupuncture theory of Neijing is particularly focused on the development and evolution of pathology, rather than simply classifying the nature of manifest imbalances. Learning to work with the five systems of channels and vessels of Neijing gives clinicians new and powerful tools for treating their patients with challenging or persistent ailments. I’m committed to teaching the soul of Chinese medicine.

Download the lecture notes for this seminar. Come learn the basic framework of Neijing for probing patients to reverse their degenerative and progressive diseases. This seminar is scheduled for:

San Diego, CA on Nov. 22, 2009
Taoist Sanctuary

4229 Park Blvd.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Licensed practitioners: $75
Students: $60

Download a flier for this special one day seminar.

To register for this class, please complete the class registration form.

During this seminar, I’ll refer to several of my essays. I’m already planning to briefly discuss the ideas I’ve discussed in:

The Myth of Deficiency

Beware the Rampaging Hun

After the seminar, I’ll post links for any others I discuss.

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  • About Steven

    Steven Alpern, L.Ac., practices acupuncture and Chinese medicine as applied clinical philosophy. He is also a teacher, author and speaker. His efforts to discern the nature of individual health draw upon the classics of Chinese medicine and several historical traditions and specialties. Learn more...
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