Needling acupuncture points is a powerful avenue for achieving this connection. It must be balanced, rooted and secured prior to the manipulation of qi, for it is indeed our core substrate. There are several ways to treat the spirit by needling acupuncture points with specific energetics. It is the basis of our essence and our mental and emotional activities. Thus, by regulating the blood, the spirit can be tangibly addressed.
Many points affect the blood.
The following five points are among my favorites. My favorite point in this approach, neiguan is the major point to move stagnant qi anywhere in the body, particularly the upper jiao . As such, it has the ability to decongest stagnant liver qi and move the qi of the upper jiao , thereby expanding the diaphragm, broadening the chest, and draining excess stuck energy off of the upper jiao , including stagnant emotional energy. Puncture the point perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inches, or apply deep dispersives to the point as needed several times a day. In this case, needle the point obliquely 0.3-0.5 inches proximally.