Book excerpt: Meridian exercise is a health regimen to open relaxing points and facilitate energy circulation. Using pulling and stretching exercises, it increases flexibility, strength, and balance of the body to increase natural healing capacity. Presentation of exercises is clear, systematic and easy to follow. There are exercises to address common complaints including headache, backache, PMS, and shoulder pain, as well as conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Positions are explained in a detailed and friendly manner, and are broken down into a step-by-step explanation.