Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Self-Acupressure

Having a rough day? Wish you could make it your acupuncturist to get that blissed-out feeling but can't? Today I'm telling you all about a couple acupuncture points you can massage on yourself to help bring on the bliss!

Yin Tang - (pronounced Yin Tahng) This point is often called the "Third Eye." This point is extremely relaxing. It's located on your forehead between your eyebrows. Massage this point using gentle circles.






He Ku - (pronounced Huh Coo) This point is often used for headaches, but it is also really great for relieving stress. It's located on the back side of your hand on that fleshy area between your thumb and forefinger. Pinch this area using your other thumb and forefinger (one on the back of your hand, the other on the palmar side of your hand) and again massage using gentle circles. Caution: Do NOT massage this point if you're pregnant.


Bai Hui - (pronounced by way) This point is used to help center and ground us. It's located on the crown of your head. You'll find a little divot which is the point! Massage this point, again using gentle circles.




So get massaging, people, and bring on the relaxation!

2 comments:

  1. Hey there, how funny. You brought back a memory. I was flying on my way from LA to Dallas and I had a tummy ache. I was sitting next to some woman who showed me the He Ku. It made my pain go away. I used it often after that. ( I was in high school) Funny to see that again. I had forgotten!!

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  2. Pain and stress are both results of our energy being stuck. It's a GREAT point for getting our energy moving.

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