On an energetic level, as we explore the range of motion of the hip joints we start to access the subtle energy system of the body – both the
chakras and the meridians. In Chinese medicine Chi or energy travels along meridians or pathways, and there are 14 main meridians in the body.
(Read more here). Our Yin practice focuses most strongly on 6 of these: 3 yang and 3 yin which travel through the pelvic region. Each of the meridians relates to different organs and each has it’s own
emotional associations (eg the liver meridian – yin energy – relates to anger/happiness). By practicing different postures we take the hips through 6 different types of movement which help the energy flow of the meridians through this part of the body.