Kati doing the meridian yoga exercise backbend for the conception vessel with stretch line drawn in

Meridian Yoga Exercises

explained

Backbend

The conception vessel, together with the handlebar vessel, forms the "Small Heavenly Circuit. The Governing Vessel runs up the back midline of the body, while the Conceptual Vessel runs down the front midline. More specifically, from the lower lip, across the sternum and abdomen, to the perineal point. There it reconnects with the Governing Vessel.

The conception vessel, or KG, is called the mother of all yin organs. The yin organs include the kidney, liver, heart, spleen and lungs. These have a special relationship to the KG.

Exercise description

With the backward bend you can easily harmonize your conception vessel. Stand upright and support yourself with your hands on your lower back. Then push your pelvis forward so that the upper body makes a backward bend. Make sure that you do not overextend your head too much.

You will now feel a stretch along the front of the body. This corresponds to the KG that you open during the following breaths.

Frequently asked questions

What can I do if my back is not so flexible?

In this case, you do the rotation only to a very small extent. In this case, pay special attention to deep abdominal breathing. This will relax your back muscles via the diaphragm. 

Does this exercise help with back problems?

In case of acute back problems, these should always be clarified by a doctor. Otherwise, this exercise is very helpful in solving back problems, but also as prevention.

Portrait of Wolfgang Stemer for my TCM Qi Gong Academy, Simply Live Better

Pro tip from Wolfgang

The backbend is a movement of the spine, which is usually missing in everyday life. Performed correctly, it helps prevent back problems.

Meridian yoga exercise for the conception vessel: backward bend

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Most common errors

The backward bend is done too intensively.

The head is placed too much in the neck and thus overstretched.

Training tips

If possible, train in front of a mirror every now and then.

Record yourself with your smartphone and then check this video for mistakes. 

Assistance

What can you do if the exercise is too difficult?

This exercise is very simple and you can do it on a smaller scale if you have back stiffness. So it is possible for everyone to do this exercise. 

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