Penetrating Vessel

Also known as the Central Channel (Zhong Mai) — an energy channel that runs inside the body from the perineum (a point between the legs) to the crown of the head, in front of the spine and through the brain. It is one of the 8 Extraordinary Vessels that act as primary reservoirs of energy for the body. The 10 primary energy centers of the human body all lay along the Penetrating Vessel. It is a major focus of Asian meditation. Indian yoga recognizes 8 energy centers along this vessel which are called chakras. In Chinese they are called Dantian. In Korean the Dan Jun.