A New American Acupuncture
By Mark Seem.
Presents acupuncture from a meridian viewpoint rather than an organ viewpoint. This makes it more relevant to asana practice.
Web that has no Weaver
By Ted Kapchuk.
The place to start if you wish to learn the basics of the meridians and Chinese Medicine.
Hara Diagnosis
By Kuko Matsumoto and Stephen Birch
Excellent presentation of how the development of fascia in the human embryo corresponds to the ancient Chinese description of meridian development.
Energy Medicine
By James Oschman
A thorough review of the scientific literature that supports the uniqueness of the human energy system moving through the connective tissue.
Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance
By James Oschman.
Dr. Oschman’s project is to establish a experimentally verified foundation for energy medicine and body work. He is eminently qualified to do so.
Theories of the Chakas
By Dr. Hirioshi Motoyama
A review of the ancient and modern literature on the chakras and meridians. First book to establish that Chinese meridian and Indian nadis are the same.
Measurements of Ki
By Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama
A description of many experiments that demonstrate the existence of the meridians and how they are different from nerves.
Comparisons of Diagnostic Methods in Western and Eastern Medicine
By Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama
Compares measurements of Chi (Ki) energy and standard medical diagnosis.
