10/21/2025
✨ ACUPOINT SPOTLIGHT ✨
Lung 3: Tian Fu (Heavenly Palace)
One of my favorites, Tian Fu is a major anchoring point for the Po, or the "corporeal soul," which helps to deepen our connection to the physical body and keep us grounded and present, even in times of deep sorrow and dissociation. 📍
This point sits about two hand-widths above the elbow on the outer edge of the arm. When gently pressed or tapped, it expands the breath and opens the airways 🫁 releasing any physical tension in the chest and deepening the breath to allow a greater sense of calm.
Emotionally and mentally, Lung 3 is famous for soothing grief and loss, helping us to "let go." In the fall, it can lighten the heaviness of seasonal depression and ease any feelings of suffocation or confusion. Stimulating this point on a regular basis may help to bring clarity, quiet racing thoughts, and create the space needed for more peace and presence in your daily life. 🕊️
On a spiritual level, Lung 3 is sometimes called the “uplifting gift of self-worth” as it restores trust in oneself, deepens connection to higher purpose, and rekindles one's sense of meaning or faith. In moments of darkness, Tian Fu brings light, expansion, and clarity. Use it whenever you’re feeling lost, hopeless, confused, or simply needing reassurance. 🙏
