This Jin Shin Jyutsu point — Safety Energy Lock #3 (SEL #3) — is a major point for releasing shoulder tension. I call it the “coat hanger” point. To locate it, curve the fingers of one hand as if they were the top of a coat hanger. Then hang your… Read more“The most important point for shoulder tension”
Tag: acupressure
How to locate and hold acupressure points
Let me start with a discussion of how to locate the acupressure points used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The first thing to know about holding acupressure points is that you shouldn’t worry excessively about finding the exact location. Because acupuncturists insert needles below the skin and need to be… Read more“How to locate and hold acupressure points”
Creating Your Own Acupressure Self-Help Practice
The best way to benefit from acupressure is to pick one or two practices you enjoy and use them every day for one to two weeks. Then try a different practice. Gradually select a set of practices you’d like to do on a daily basis. The secret to benefiting from… Read more“Creating Your Own Acupressure Self-Help Practice”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (5)
The Body Clock Acupressure for Daylight Savings Time and Jet Lag Jin Shin Jyutsu®: Fingers and Daily Flows Holding the Fingers Finger Mudras Daily Flows Resources Books and Videos Return to Complete Table of Contents The Body Clock Acupressure for Daylight Savings Time and Jet Lag Body clock and horary… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (5)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (4)
Projects Using Acupressure Points Project 16 – Acupressure Points for Upper Body Pain Project 17 – Acupressure Points for Lower Body Pain Project 18 – Acupressure Points for Neck Tension and Pain Project 19 – Acupressure Points for Shoulder Tension Project 20 – Acupressure Points for Acute Back Pain Project… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (4)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (3)
Projects Using Acupressure Flows Project 1 – Acupressure Flow for Bodily Tensions Project 2 – Acupressure Flow for General Tensions Project 3 – Acupressure Flow for Neck And Back Tensions Project 4 – Acupressure Flow for Neck And Shoulder Tensions Project 5 – Acupressure Flow for Neck Stiffness, Shoulder Blade… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (3)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (2)
Thera Cane® Shiatsu Massage Using the Thera Cane Upper Body Sequence Lower Body Sequence Holding Acupressure Points How do I hold acupressure points? Individual points for memory, muscle cramps, insomnia, and more Points for the eyes Deepening the breath, lifting the spirits Anxiety about public speaking Return to Complete Table… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (2)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (1)
Movement Practices Tui Na Acupressure Self Massage Tracing the Three Yang Meridians Eight Silken Movements Three Qigong Movements for Long Life Return to Complete Table of Contents Movement Practices Tui Na Acupressure Self Massage (I’ve updated this information in a recent illustrated post, Tui Na Acupressure Self Massage.) Use this… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (1)”
Asian Therapies Overview
Here’s what you can find on this site about Asian therapies: What Are Asian Therapies? — Overview of working with the body’s energy or chi Types of Asian Bodywork — Quick summary of Acupressure, Tui Na, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Five Elements Acupressure and Shiatsu More detail: What Is Acupressure? What… Read more“Asian Therapies Overview”
What Is Asian Bodywork?
Asian bodywork uses gentle hand and finger pressure along the body’s energy channels. The objective is to restore and balance the flow of energy throughout the body. There are many forms of Asian bodywork, some well known (Shiatsu), some obscure (Seiki Soho). What they have in common is their foundation… Read more“What Is Asian Bodywork?”