The Evolution (Great Possibilities) Channels
The Evolution (Great Possibilities) Channels, traditionally known as the Eight Extraordinary Channels, address healing at the constitutional level — the deepest layer of who we are. These channels influence how our inherited patterns express themselves throughout life, shaping the ongoing story of our health, growth, and transformation.
In Classical Chinese Medicine, this is the realm of epigenetics and potential — where our past doesn’t define us, but informs the choices we make to move forward. During the Song Dynasty, philosopher Zhu Xi challenged the fatalistic view of destiny, declaring that one’s life is in one’s own hands. The Evolution Channels embody that truth: healing, awareness, and change are choices available to all of us.
These channels act as a bridge between body and spirit. If someone is heartbroken, treatment addresses both physical and emotional pain; if there are difficulties in bonding or belonging, the corresponding channels help restore connection. Just as Western medicine recognizes the link between stress and illness, Classical Chinese Medicine has always seen dis-ease as both emotional and physical in nature.
While the Evolution (Great Possibilities) Channels can treat immediate symptoms, their greater purpose lies in helping us understand ourselves within life’s unfolding patterns — offering clarity, meaning, and a sense of direction. They are, in essence, the Channels of Self-Determination — guiding us toward the possibility of becoming who we are meant to be.