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AcupressureRelaxation & ImmunityBooster Techniques05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in1
Definition of AcupressureAcupressure is a natural science, philosophy and a rationalmethod of therapy based on an inbuilt mechanism provided inthe human body by the Nature. The word ‘acupressure’ has two parts, ‘acu’and ‘pressure’. Acu means needle (or minute points like thetip of a needle) and ‘pressure’ means topress (with the help of thumb, fingers or anyother object). Acupressure refers to a therapy whereinpressure is applied at specified locations oftherapeutic value in the human body (acupoints) to heal han-ald.org/index.php?PageURL chinese meridianstgoogle search - acupressure2
Basic Principle of AcupressureAcupressure seeks to cure diseases by restoring theimbalance of energy flow in the human body.As per the basic principle of the therapy, energy isconstantly flowing in the human body along definedpathways known as meridians.A disease occurs if this energy flow becomes excess ordeficient, gets impeded or counter-flows due to variousexternal or internal an-ald.org/index.php?PageURL chinese meridianst3
Basic Principle of AcupressureA number of points known as acu points arelocated along these meridians and control theflow of energy on these pathways, just theway electrical switches/regulators control theflow of current in a circuit.Stimulation of these acu points withpressure using specific techniques correctsthe energy imbalance along a meridianand the disease gets cured.Meridian Theory of sthan-ald.org/index.php?PageURL chinese meridianst4
Sujok AcupressureIn classical acupressure, acu points are found on the entirebody at various locations from head to the toe.In the year 1987, Prof. Park Jae Woo ofKorea established that the human handsand the feet are replica of the entire body&exact correspondence of body acu pointsexists on the hands/feet.It is thus possible to practice acupressuresolely on the hands or feet.google search – acupressure URL chinese meridianst05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in5J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006).
Sujok AcupressureIt is thus possible to practice acupressure solely on thehands or feet.Sujok is a Korean word meaning hands (su) and feet (jok)and sujok acupressure refers to acupressure using acupoints on the hands and the feet.05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in6J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006).
Location of different parts ofBody in the HandPage 3805/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in7J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006).
Thumb is Head05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in8J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006).Page 39
Reflexologytechniques fornormal health05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in9
Reflexology techniques fornormal health1. Walking barefoot on rough or unevenground for at least five minutes everyday2. Walking on dew-drenched grass early inthe morning for about five to ten minutesimages.google.com search – walking barefoot on grassimages.google.com search –walking barefoot on acupressure2.asp?id 43
Reflexology techniques fornormal health3. Hold the fingertips of both the handstogether as sown in the figure. Fingersshould be kept apartWhile inhaling, press the tips of thefingers of one hand against the fingertipsof the other handWhile exhaling, release the pressureContinue for about two to three minutes.Repeat this up to two times a day05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.inimages.google.com search - fingertips alth%20centers/acupressure/acupressure2.asp?id 43
Reflexology techniques fornormal health4. Interlock the fingers. Hold the hands infront of the chestWhile inhaling, press the fingers of lefthand against the right handWhile exhaling, release the pressureWhile inhaling, press the fingers of righthand against the left handWhile exhaling, release the pressureContinue for two to three minutesRepeat twice a day05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.inimages.google.com search –fingers id 43
Reflexology techniques fornormal health5. Clench your teeth firmly, with lipsmaximum apartBreathe in through the mouth, feelingthe cool air entering the mouthClose the mouth and exhale slowlythrough the noseContinue for five to six timesRepeat twice a day05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.inimages.google.com search – teeth /health%20centers/acupressure/acupressure2.asp?id 43
Potent Points forBoosting theImmune System05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in14
Potent Pointsfor Boostingthe essure.com/articles/immunesys.htm#top15
Potent PointExercises forBoosting theImmune System05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in16
1Potent Point ExercisesSit comfortablyFirmly hold K 27:In order to clearly locate acu point –K 27, take a deep breath. K 27 islocated inside the hollow directlybelow the protrusions of the collarbone and just outside your upperbreast boneInhale and place your middle andindex fingers in the hollow (K 27) andpress for at least 10 seconds. Exhaleand release the pressureContinue for one .com/articles/immunesys.htm#top17
2Potent Point ExercisesSit on the tip of the chairBriskly rub B 23 and B 47:Acu points B 23 and B 47 are locatedin between the second (L2) and third(L3) lumbar vertebrae of the backbone. B 23 and B 47 are 2 and 4 fingerwidths, respectively from the spinalcordPlace your palms against your lowerback (i.e. against B 23 and B 47). Rubup and down for one minute, creatingheat from re.com/articles/immunesys.htm#top18
2Potent Point ExercisesCautionAcu points B 23 and B 47Do not press on disintegrating discs orfractured or broken bonesIf you have a weak back, a fewminutes of stationary, light touchinginstead of pressure can be very e.com/articles/immunesys.htm#top19
3Potent Point ExercisesSit back comfortably for the next stepFirmly press CV 6:CV 6 is located two finger widthsbelow the naval point (belly button).Place your fingertips in the center ofyour lower abdominal area, betweenyour belly button and pubic bone (atCV 6).Close your eyes. Exhale fully andgradually press one to two inches deepinside the lower abdomen (at CV 6).Hold for at least 10 seconds. Inhaleand release the pressure05/26/12Continue for one rticles/immunesys.htm#top
4Potent Point ExercisesBriskly rub St 36:St 36 (Three Mile point) is locatedfour finger widths below the knee capand one finger width on the outside ofyour shinbone.Place your right heel (or thumb of theright hand) on St 36 of your left legand briskly rub it up and down for oneminuteRepeat the same for right m/articles/immunesys.htm#top21
5Potent Point ExercisesK3Rub K 3 and then Lv 3:Acu point K 3 is located mid-waybetween the inside of the ankle boneand the Achilles tendon in the back ofthe anklePlace your right heel (or thumb of theright hand) at point K 3 of the left legand rub for 30 secondsContinue to rub acu point Lv 3 asdescribed in the next slideCaution05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.inPoint K 3 should not bestimulated strongly after thethird month of esys.htm#top22
5Potent Point ExercisesRub K 3 and then Lv 3:Lv 3 is located on the top of the foot inthe valley between the big toe and thesecond toeUse your right heel (or thumb of theright hand) to rub Lv 3 of the left legfor thirty secondsRepeat the above two procedures(rubbing K 3 and Lv 3) for the re.com/articles/immunesys.htm#top23
6Potent Point ExercisesBriskly rub LI 11:Acu point LI 11 is located on theupper edge of the elbow creaseWith your arms bent in front of youand your palms down, place the palmside of your right fist on top of theelbow crease of your left hand. Brisklyrub over the left elbow joint with yourright palm for thirty seconds, creatingheatRepeat for theother m/articles/immunesys.htm#top24
7Potent Point ExercisesRub TW 5 and then LI 4:Acu point TW 5 is located on theoutside of your forearm, two and ahalf finger widths from your wristcreaseMake a fist with your right hand andplace it on TW 5 of the left hand.Briskly rub TW 5 for thirty secondsContinue to rub acu point LI 4 asdescribed in the next com/articles/immunesys.htm#top25
7Potent Point ExercisesRub TW 5 and then LI 4:Acu point LI 4 is located in thewebbing between the thumb and theindex finger, at the highest spot of themuscle, when the thumb and the indexfinger are joined togetherPlace your right fist on LI 4 of yourleft hand. Use the knuckles of yourright hand to briskly rub LI 4 point for30 secondsCautionPoint LI 4 is forbidden for pregnantwomen because its stimulation cancause premature contractions in theuterus05/26/12Repeat for theright arm les/immunesys.htm#top26
8Potent Point ExercisesRepeat steps 1 and 2:This will further boost your immunesystemStep 1 – acu point K 27Step 2 – acu points B 23 and B /articles/immunesys.htm#top27
9Potent Point Exercisesimages.google.com search–fingers interlockedPress CV 17:Acu point CV 17 is located on thecenter of the breast bone, three thumbwidths, up, from the base of the breastbone (at the level of your heart)Interlock your fingers. Keep yourpalms tightly together. Place the backof your thumbs firmly against yourbreast bone to press CV 17, at the levelof your heart.CV 1705/26/12Close your eyes. Concentrate on yourbreathing – take slow, even, deepbreaths in your heart to completelydispel all ticles/immunesys.htm#top28
10Breathing Exercise for theImmune System Remain in the posture in which you were pressing CV 17 Focus on breathing deeply for two more minutes Gently control your respiratory system, making each breathgrow longer and deeper than the last one Breathe out any tensions that you feel are restricting yourlungs from moving fully and naturally Feel that your mind is becoming clear with each .com/articles/immunesys.htm#top29
10Breathing Exercise for theImmune System Notice the resistance your mind creates: the worries andjudgments it comes up against Take several deep breaths and dissolve these barriers Breathe deeply and gently; remember, you are breathing invital life force Hold the breath at the top of the inhalation for a moment, andfeel its fullness Then exhale smoothly, letting your hands drift down into yourlap, and relax, feeling the vitality of the breath circulatethroughout your om/articles/immunesys.htm#top30
Sujok Acupressure J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006). It is thus possible to practice acupressure solely on the hands or feet. Sujok is a Korean word meaning hands (su) and feet (jok) and sujok acupressure refers to acupressure using acuFile Size: 913KBPage Count: 30
