Acupressure in Nutshell!
Acupressure is a traditional Chinese technique that involves placing physical pressure, by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices, on different pressure points on the surface of the body to bring about relief through greater balance and circulation of energies in the body (qi). By learning how to stimulate your own pressure points, you can relieve minor or moderate symptoms.
The human body, it is believed, encloses a perpetual flow of bioenergy, or life-force. This energy flows into the body and along specific pathways called “meridians”, influencing the functioning of all the organs. In healthy individuals, this flow maintains a constant balance with both itself and the external environment. When external or internal events occur which disturb this balance, diseases develop. Along the meridians are a large number of pressure points that act as “valves” for the flow of bioenergy. The stimulation of these points, when properly performed, acts to restore balance to the internal environment, thereby relieving symptoms of the disease.
Acupressure is usually applied by hand, but can also be applied by elbow or by various hand-held devices. Pressure is applied to certain points on the body – the so-called 12 meridians (energy channels) – to bring about relief through greater balance and circulation of fluids and energies in the body.
BENEFITS OF ACUPRESSURE: Acupressure is known to aid your health in a number of other positive ways – including reducing stress and tension; increasing blood circulation; aiding in the removal of toxic wastes; providing relief from head, neck and shoulder aches; promoting healing; increasing energy levels; and increasing feelings of well-being,providing relief from Migraine,etc.
