14. Acupressure is an extension of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicinal theories. Pressing points along the 14 meridian lines relieve tension and increase circulation as well as restore the body’s natural flow of chi or energy. There are 12 basic meridians which include the lung, liver, spleen, stomach, kidney, large intestine, small intestine, heart, pericardium, bladder, gallbladder and the sanjiao meridians but there are also two special meridians (that are included in the acupressure system) and they are the conception vessel and the governor vessel which gives a total of 14 meridians. However, these two common special meridians are part of a classification of 8 extraordinary me