Carl Clarkson standing at a table with an anatomical model. Text reads: 'What you need to know about meridians.'

The Role of Meridians in Acupuncture

Breeze Academy
19 June 2025

Episode Overview

Meridians are one of the most fundamental, and often misunderstood, concepts in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this episode, Carl Clarkson unpacks exactly what meridians are, why they’re named after organs, and how understanding them can elevate your clinical practice. He explores:

  • The difference between yin and yang meridians and what they each treat

  • How meridians link to physical, emotional, and systemic health issues

  • What the 12 primary meridians do—from lung and liver to stomach and spleen

  • The role of secondary and extra meridians like the Governor and Conception vessels

  • Real-world examples of how to apply meridian theory to musculoskeletal and chronic conditions

  • Why deeper meridian knowledge leads to better, more individualised treatments

This is a must-listen for clinicians wanting to refresh their understanding or build stronger clinical reasoning in acupuncture and dry needling.

Watch now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

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