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ACUPRESSURE
Acupressure is the ancient Chinese technique of curing
the body’s ailments by applying pressure at key nodes. Though the technique is
now becoming popular as an alternative therapy in achieving instant relief from
an aching body parts, the ancient Chinese used acupressure to maintain physical
well-being and good health.
According to Oriental philosophy, the blockage of chi or vital energy that flows
along the 14 imaginary meridians in the body leads to imbalances in the body
which in turn are manifested as physical ailments. Acupressure blasts these
blockages and restores the natural and healthy flow of Chi, thereby restoring
health and vitality.
The only tool used in administering acupressure is the thumb and fingertips.
Pressure is applied at various pressure points (lying along the 14 meridians)
which in turn stimulate the healthy flow of chi in the corresponding organ and
blast the blockage.
The meridians map the entire body starting from fingertips and ending at the top
of the head at one end and soles at the other. Acupressurists believe that
treating the `root cause’ is the best way to rid the body of the ailment and
hence do not treat the symptom alone. Hence they rarely treat the part that is
hurting and instead concentrate on the core issue which may actually be far
removed from the (seemingly) ailing part.
Acupressure is
performed on a floor mat or table with the practitioner administering pressure
at various points using the thumb and fingertips and in extreme cases elbows and
feet as well.
Acupressure (like mentioned earlier), not only treats physical symptoms alone,
it treats the webs of the mind, emotional upheavals and spiritual quandaries as
well. In fact to briefly summarize the benefits of acupressure, it can provide
:-
:: Relief
from stress and tension
:: Stimulate blood circulation
:: Completely relax the mind and body
:: De-toxicate the body
:: Increase energy levels
The patient is usually made to lie down on a soft massage table while the
practitioner gently applies pressure at points where the chi maybe blocked. An
average session may last for as long as an hour with the administering of
pressure being strictly gentle
Try this!
::
Identify an area/spot that is experiencing excruciating pain or a reasonable
amount of pain which you have been suffering from for a considerably long time,
rate this on a scale of 1 to 10.
:: Concentrate on this pain.
:: Lightly rest the thumb above the inner corner of one eye, spread the
span of the hand and touch the adjacent corner of the second eye with your
fourth finger, the middle finger lightly resting inches above your eyebrows.
:: Gently hold the back of your head with the other hand.
:: Now concentrate on the pain once again.
:: Shift focus when you notice a change in the intensity.
:: Refocus after a minute and think about the pain once again.
:: Continue till all bits of the pain are finally unstuck and you
experience total relaxation!
:: Celebrate with a glass of water!!!