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Complementary and Antagonistic Organ Relationships Our organs work in pairs in terms of their functions. Within each pair, one organ is more yin, the other more yang; their functions are complementary or antagonistic, each organ working in cooperation with its partner. The list below shows the major pairs of organs. Notice that organs that have a yang structure have a yin energy flow and vice versa. This is because a yin energy flow produces a yang structure in physical form, and vice versa. In palm healing we are generally dealing with energy flow, so that even though the liver is a yang organ by structure, for example, in order to nourish its energy, we use more yin, Earth's force. We do this through palm healing exercises geared to more upward movement, use of yin breathing, and other yin factors. This subject will be discussed in more detail in Chapter 8. The condition of each organ closely influences that of its partner. They share a closely coordinated energy flow. Thus, palm healing given to one organ is also reflected in its complementary/antagonistic partner. Yang organs by structure, having more yin energy flow Lungs Heart Kidneys Spleen/Pancreas Liver 10
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Complementary healing of the heart and small intestine is shown.
Yin organs by structure, having more yang energy flow Large Intestine Small Intestine Bladder Stomach Gallbladder
5. Palm Healing Using Complementary Organs. Palm healing care given to two complementary organs together, produces an especially strong flow of energy which benefits both organs. a. The receiver sits or lies down, eyes closed or partly open, hands relaxed or in the Unifying Position. Breathing is natural and peaceful. b. The giver sits to the side, hands in the Unifying Position, also with peaceful, natural breathing. c. The giver places one palm on an organ, and the other on its complementary partner. (The stronger hand can be on the organ which needs the most care.) In this exercise we are using positions on the front of the body, except for the kidneys, which are located more toward the back. Synchronize breathing and allow energy to flow two to three minutes,