1. Liver Guidance Techniques
Section One: Soothe Liver Qi, Assist Gallbladder, from 7 PM to 9 PM.Place both hands on the corresponding positions of the liver, using Qi sensation to connect the meridians, rotating six times. Do not apply force with the palms against the liver; allow the liver Qi to harmonize and the meridians to open. Then, bring the ten fingers together, placing the palms on the corresponding positions of the liver, and gently massage six times to promote the smooth flow of the Gallbladder Meridian, harmonizing the interior and exterior, facilitating the dispersal and absorption of food and water, harmonizing the liver and stomach, ensuring smooth Qi and stable digestion.
Section Two: Rub the Eyes, Clear Vision, from 7 PM to 9 PM.Using the index, middle, and ring fingers together, rub the eyes to clear vision. As the liver Qi ascends, it opens the eyes; rubbing the eyeballs can enhance clarity and prevent various eye diseases such as glaucoma over time.
Effects of Sections One and Two:The liver and gallbladder are interrelated, opening to the eyes. Through this exercise, the functions of the Liver Meridian, Gallbladder Meridian, and the organ meridians can be directly improved, preventing and treating hepatitis, cholecystitis, gallstones, dizziness, headaches, and other liver-gallbladder system diseases.
2. Heart Guidance Techniques
Section Three: Calm the Heart Qi, Assist the Small Intestine, from 11 AM to 1 PM.Overlap both hands, placing the palms over the heart, and gently sway with the heartbeat using Qi sensation. Do not apply force with the palms against the heart; then gently massage. This should create a feeling of tranquility and elevation.
Section Four: Bite the Tip of the Tongue, Release Heart Fire, from 11 AM to 1 PM.Gently bite the tip of the tongue to release heart fire; the heart opens to the tongue, allowing the virtual fire to find a path, thus nourishing the spirit.
Effects of Sections Three and Four:The heart and small intestine are interrelated, opening to the tongue. Through this exercise, the functions of the Heart Meridian and Small Intestine Meridian can be directly improved, preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases, coronary heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, myocardial infarction, stroke and its sequelae, insomnia, and forgetfulness.
3. Spleen Guidance Techniques
Section Five: Strengthen Spleen Earth, Assist the Stomach, from 9 AM to 11 AM.The spleen Qi ascends smoothly, and the stomach Qi descends smoothly. Overlap both hands, placing the palms on the corresponding position of the spleen, first sensing Qi, then rotating around the spleen six times without applying force. Then, press the palms on the corresponding position of the spleen and gently massage six times. Finally, rub between the spleen and stomach with both palms, up and down, as if kneading dough, to promote the rising of clear Qi and the descending of turbid Qi.
Section Six: Cleanse the Gums with the Tongue, Circulate Fluids, from 9 AM to 11 AM.Use the tip of the tongue to clean the gums, allowing saliva to flow. When saliva is abundant, swallow it six times to ensure smooth fluid circulation, especially nourishing the lower jiao, liver, and kidneys, akin to trees receiving water, leading to lush leaves and deep roots. The spleen opens to the mouth; when the spleen is strong, the earth is abundant, and when water and earth harmonize, all diseases are prevented.
Effects of Sections Five and Six:The spleen and stomach are interrelated, opening to the mouth. Through this exercise, the functions of the Spleen Meridian and Stomach Meridian can be directly improved, preventing various spleen and stomach diseases such as gastritis, gastric ulcers, diabetes, indigestion, and hyperlipidemia.
4. Lung Guidance Techniques
Section Seven: Disseminate Lung Qi, Assist the Large Intestine, from 5 AM to 7 AM.Extend both hands outward, crossing at the top of the head to connect with the Qi of the heavens, taking deep breaths, exhaling the old and inhaling the new six times. Place the palms on the lung meridian positions, using Qi sensation to disseminate lung Qi six times. Then, place both palms on the lungs, moving along the lung meridian outward while taking deep breaths, performing this six times. Finally, place the hands at the junction of the large and small intestines, massaging in the direction of the large intestine: ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and rectum, six times.
Section Eight: Rub the Nose Bridge, Strengthen the Lung Meridian, from 5 AM to 9 AM.Using fingers, rub down from the upper part of the nose to the sides, six times. The lungs open to the nose, which is the gateway to the lungs. When the nasal passages are clear, it ensures the organs are protected and safe.
Effects of Sections Seven and Eight:The lungs and large intestine are interrelated, opening to the nose. Through this exercise, the functions of the Lung Meridian and Large Intestine Meridian can be directly improved, preventing colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, nasopharyngitis, constipation, and diarrhea.
5. Kidney Guidance Techniques
Section Nine: Nourish Kidney Qi, Assist the Bladder, from 5 AM to 7 AM.Overlap both hands, placing the palms on the corresponding position of the kidneys, first warming the kidneys with Qi sensation, rotating around the kidneys six times without applying force. Then, rub the hands together to generate heat and warm the kidney area, which is to nourish the innate fire of the kidneys—six times. Finally, place the palms firmly on the corresponding position of the bladder and gently massage six times to assist bladder Qi transformation and ensure smooth urination.
Section Ten: Cover the Ears with Hands, Sound the Heavenly Drum, from 5 PM to 7 PM.Cover the ears with the palms and tap the brainstem six times, listening to the sound of the drum, stimulating the brain marrow, enhancing hearing and vision.
Effects of Sections Nine and Ten:The kidneys and bladder are interrelated, opening to the ears and the lower yin. Through this exercise, the functions of the Kidney Meridian and Bladder Meridian can be directly improved, preventing prostate diseases, nephritis, bladder damp-heat, edema, hair loss, impotence, premature ejaculation, menopausal syndrome, deafness, tinnitus, and chronic fatigue.