Extraordinary Meridians - Course 2
Chongmai, Daimai, Qiao, and Wei
Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee explains the extraordinary meridians: Chongmai, Daimai, Yin and Yang Qiaomai, Yin and Yang Weimai.
Course Overview
This course will cover the extraordinary meridians as they are presented in the Classical texts of Chinese medicine. This lecture presents an in-depth study of the meaning of Chongmai, Daimai, yin and yang Qiaomai, and yin and yang Weimai through the study of their names and associated characters, patterns, pathways, nature, physiopathologies, and functions.
Objectives
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Understand the Classical view of the extraordinary meridians, including the language of the names and ideas central to the extraordinary meridians.
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Understand the function and roles of the extraordinary meridians Chongmai, Daimai, yin and yang Qiaomai, and yin and yang Weimai.
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Understand the physiopathology of Chongmai, Daimai, yin and yang Qiaomai, and yin and yang Weimai meridians.
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Understand the individual extraordinary meridians and their functions together.
Outline
0 hrs - 1 hrs
General Presentation with an explanation of qi jing ba mai and the characters of these channels. A comparison with the 'regular' meridians. A lecture on the symbolic value of the number eight. An overview of functions and uses of the extraordinary meridians.
1 hrs - 2 hrs
Study of the Chongmai part 1: The making of the chongmai, the meaning of Chong. The basic pathway and function. The relationship between Chong and Shaoyin and Yangming of the foot.
2 hrs - 3 hrs
The study of Chongmai part 2: a survey of its pathological patterns and its relationship with other meridians. We will study its relationship to points.
3 hrs - 4 hrs
The introduction to the Daimai: the name, the pathways, the nature and function. A description of its relationship with the other organs and channels. A survey of its pathological patterns.
4 hrs - 5 hrs
A study of yin and yang Qiao: name, pathways, nature and function. Its relationship with other organs and channels. A survey of its pathological patterns.
5 hrs - 6.5 hrs
A study of yin and yang Wei: name, pathways, nature and function. Its relationship with other organs and channels. A survey of its pathological patterns.
Reviews
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Danit P. (United States)
This course has me finding new layers in treatments I give, and new depths of improvements in my patients.
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Jane O. (Canada)
Elisabeth is such an inspiration with her considerable knowledge and clarity. It is a privilege to hear her.
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Pamela M. (Canada)
Elisabeth fleshes out the bones of Chinese Medicine which the more I practice the more I appreciate. Memorizing points and pathways doesn't cut it when you have difficult cases. The understanding BEHIND the origins truly enriches you as a practitioner.
Reviews
This course has me finding new layers in treatments I give, and new depths of improvements in my patients.
Danit P. (United States)
Elisabeth is such an inspiration with her considerable knowledge and clarity. It is a privilege to hear her.
Jane O. (Canada)
Elisabeth fleshes out the bones of Chinese Medicine which the more I practice the more I appreciate. Memorizing points and pathways doesn't cut it when you have difficult cases. The understanding BEHIND the origins truly enriches you as a practitioner.
Pamela M. (Canada)
Teacher
Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée
TCM academic and historian, Elisabeth Rochat has specialized in both medical and philosophical Classics in her 40+ years career. She co-authored 'A Survey of Chinese Medicine' and continues to teach about the Classics of TCM internationally.
Disclaimers
Please read these important disclaimers before purchasing:
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CEUs:
Approved By: NCCAOM (6.5), IVAS (6.5), Standard Certificate (6.5), Florida (6.5)
Pending: California [Upon Request]*
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Language: English
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
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Course Length: 6.5 h
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Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
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Access Period: Lifetime
