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18 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Metal |
Lung and large intestine |
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Earth |
The spleen and the stomach |
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Fire |
The heart, small intestine, pericardium and triple heater |
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Water |
The kidney and bladder |
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Wood |
The liver and gallbladder |
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Meridians |
"Life channels" through which vital energy (chi or qi) flows.
Used in acupuncture, acupressure, and shiatsu |
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Chakras |
Indian and Hindu method ; centers of spiritual power ; Sanskrit word meaning "wheel or disk" Also center of prana |
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Laryngeal |
Throat |
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Frontal |
Between eyebrows |
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Root |
Base of spine |
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Coronal |
Top of head |
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Root chakra |
Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded
Ex: survival issues such as financial independence, money and food |
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Sacral chakra |
Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences
Ex: sense of abundance, well being, pleasure and sexuality |
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Solar plexus chakra |
Our ability to be confident and in control of our lives
Upper abdomen in the stomach area
Self worth, self confidence and self esteem |
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Heart chakra |
Our ability to love
Center of chest just above the heart
Love joy and inner peace |
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Throat chakra |
Our ability to communicate
Throat
Communication, self-expression of feelings and the truth |
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Third eye chakra |
Our ability to focus on and see the big picture
Forehead between the eyes (brow chakra)
Imagination, intuition, wisdom and the ability to think and make decisions |
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Crown chakra |
The highest chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually
The very top of the head
Inner and out beauty, our connection to spirituality and our bliss |