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Meridians: The invisible channels of energy flow in the body according to Asian medical systems.

acupuncture meridians: Channels of energy circulating through the body, many of which are connecting to the functioning of organ systems.

Watsu: Watsu, or aquatic shiatsu, began at Harbin Hot Springs where Harold Dull brought his knowledge of Zen shiatsu into a warm pool. Zen shiatsu incorporates stretches that release blockages alon . . . View Full Definition

Acu-Yoga: Acu-Yoga is a system of exercises integrating the knowledge of two holistic methods of health maintenance—acupressure and yoga. Both relax muscular tension and balance the vital life forces . . . View Full Definition

Anma: Amma (sometimes spelled anma) is the traditional word for massage in the Japanese language. It comes from the Chinese tradition of massage, anmo. This form of bodywork is based on the princi . . . View Full Definition

Government Survey System: A system of land description that applies to much of the land in the United States, particularly in the western states, also called the geodetic or rectangular survey system. It is based on . . . View Full Definition

Amma: Amma (sometimes spelled anma) is the traditional word for massage in the Japanese language. It comes from the Chinese tradition of massage, anmo. This form of bodywork is based on the princi . . . View Full Definition

Meridian: A great circle, encircling Earth, that passes through the North and South Poles. A line of longitude.

Elements: Ancients believed that the universe consisted of four primary elements, air, earth, fire and water from which the triplicities (also called elements), a four-fold division of the zodiac, are . . . View Full Definition

Acupuncture: Using needles (French, acu = needle) to stimulate or alter the flow of energy in the meridians