LU-2 - Cloud Gate

云门 - Yún mén

Point Region: Chest

LU

Lung Meridian

手太阴肺经 - Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng

LU-2 Yunmen, or 'Cloud Gate,' is a local point for chest and shoulder disorders. Located in the upper chest, this point is a 'gate of clouds' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Cloud Gate,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.

Think of Yunmen as a point that helps to 'clear the clouds' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a feeling of fullness in the chest, a restless spirit, and a feeling of being 'overwhelmed.' By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By regulating the body's internal energy, LU-2 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Located in the depression below the clavicle, lateral to the sternocleidomastoid.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the hollow just below your collarbone
  2. Move outward toward your shoulder from the center
  3. Find the depression below your collarbone and outside your neck muscle
  4. The point is in this natural hollow
Location illustration for Located in the depression below the clavicle, lateral to the sternocleidomastoid.

Primary Functions

Respiratory System

  • Opens chest and improves breathing
  • Treats respiratory congestion
  • Relieves bronchial disorders
  • Reduces chest oppression and tightness

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves shoulder and arm pain
  • Treats frozen shoulder syndrome
  • Reduces upper back and chest tension
  • Improves arm mobility and circulation

Immune & Energy System

  • Strengthens lung defensive qi
  • Enhances immune resistance
  • Improves overall energy circulation

Emotional & Mental

  • Releases emotional blockages
  • Promotes mental openness
  • Reduces anxiety and worry

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Chest pain
  • Shoulder tension
  • Respiratory problems
  • Shoulder pain
  • Chest congestion

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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LU-2 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Recent shoulder surgery
  • Severe respiratory conditions
  • Chest wall injuries