For the part on the upper arm, start from our point on the elbow
and go up, following a depression on the inner side of the biceps
like a little gutter. Note that this small depression is not always
present and that it is easier to find in men than in women.
If you are not too sure of the location, that does not matter very
much. Just follow the indications shown by the figure and the
line will reveal itself as your perception becomes clearer.
Repeat the practice we described in section 4.6, this time with the
Heart Meridian instead of the Heart Constrictor Meridian.
4.8 Shou tai yin, ‘Lung Meridian’
We now repeat the same practice, but on the Lung Meridian.
The fraction of the Lung Meridian that we are going to rub starts
at the root of the palm of the hand in the depression where it is
common to take the pulse, on the radial artery.
Another point is located at the line of the
elbow, outside the tendon of the biceps. You
can gently contract your biceps to feel the
tendon. The forearm part of the Lung
Meridian follows a straight line from the
pulse area to this point on the elbow.
Then go on up the arm following a sort of
depression on the external side of the biceps.
If the muscles of your arm are clearly
delineated, you will find a sort of furrow
where the line is. (If you are a woman, first
look on a male friend of yours. It's much
easier to find.) But again, you just need to
have a vague idea of where to rub, as shown
on the figure.
Anyway, the location of a meridian should never be taken for
granted. The descriptions in books should be regarded as rough
indications only. It is through your own perception of energy, and
nothing else, that certitude can arise as to the real path of a
meridian. The best attitude is therefore to rub slightly different
lines in the area until you find the one that corresponds to the
clearest feeling of circulation. If you practise, practise, practise...
the initial vagueness will soon be dispelled, leaving little doubt as
to the whereabouts of these simple circulations.