Behind these two evocative words, stagnation and release, lies a web of stuckness and its resolution. From physical tightening to knotting and pain, from emotional limbo numbness to exiled isolation, the crystallisation and gelling of unresolved patterns of obstruction and stagnation can lead to chronic illness and even death. Some need the rooting of the kidneys and the stilling of the heart, some the freeing of the surging power of the liver and the awakening of the exacting nature of the gallbladder, some the loosening of the caged tiger of the lungs, some the developing of the focussed intent of the yi and the releasing of the hun that were born to fly, so that pain becomes free communication and health is restored. Blending the wisdom of the neidan inner alchemy tradition with the immense resource of Chinese medicine, we will study this important subject, including key acupuncture points for treatment. The course is divided into two parts as follows. Part 1 – 12th November Introduction. Stagnation and release, important concepts since ancient times. Medical terminology, key terms. The six organs in the neidan inner alchemy tradition. A study of three of the six organs, Liver, Gallbladder and Lungs with four key acupuncture points presented for each. Part 2 – 26th November 2024 A study of the final three of the six organs, Spleen, Heart and Kidneys with four key acupuncture points presented for each. Tong Bu Tong, a synthesis of Suwen chapter 43, A Discourse on Blocks. Transition Blues. Conclusion.