Finding acupressure points on your body will help you to alleviate a multitude of symptoms and illnesses. After reading this how to, you will be able to locate acupressure points and begin working with your body to free up energy flows.
Instructions
Understanding Acupressure and Energy Meridians
1. Acupressure is an ancient healing technique that dates back to 300 BC. It is also known as reflexology.
2. Acupressure works with energy channels, or meridians, in your body. Acupressure points are located all over your body.
3. When a meridian is blocked, it is easy to find because the corresponding acupressure point will be painful.
4. Freeing up a meridian through acupressure releases toxins and waste.
5. Clear energy channels result in health and vigor.
Finding Acupressure Points
6. Get your reflexology body map.
7. Using your index finger, apply pressure to an acupressure point listed on the map.
8. You will be able to locate the acupressure point because there are little indentations or depressions where the point lies.
9. Acupressure points often are painful if the energy is blocked.
10. A blocked point will have an unusual throbbing or sensation when touched.
Applying Pressure and Treating a Blcoked Meridian
11. Apply pressure gently to the point with the tip of your finger. Less is more with blocked meridians.
12. Sometimes a slight massaging motion will release the point more effectively.
13. Hold for no longer than 30 seconds. Often the point will release before this time is up.
14. You will know when the point is released because there will be no more tension or throbbing.
15. If the point does not release immediately, go on to the next point. Chronic pain and old problems will not release with one treatment.
16. A cleared point is free of pain.
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