This acupoint is found on the back of the neck at the level of the shoulders and in line with the border under the first thoracic vertebra (any of the 12 vertebrae in the vertebral column of humans extending from the seventh cervical vertebra downwards to the first lumbar vertebra). Precisely speaking, it is positioned at two finger widths on both sides of the spine.
Method
To perform this acupressure workout reach your hands on the back on both sides of the neck and then apply firm, but relaxed pressure to the acupoints using your index or middle finger for about 30 seconds to one minute. While performing this workout, you can kindle both the points at the same time, employing continuous pressure or using small rotary massage movements on the point. All through the period of applying pressure, you should breathe uniformly and envisage robust and strong bones at all places in the body. In case your arms become fatigued while applying pressure, stop the workout for a while and continue it again. While performing this acupressure workout you ought to experience a gentle stinging or tingling below your fingertips. At the same time, you will have a pleasurable feeling of being relieved from any type of stress in this particular region.
Advantages
Applying acupressure to this acupoint on both sides of the spine on a regular basis is known to support tough and vigorous bones in all body parts. In addition, this acupressure workout also facilitates in keeping away from as well as easing shoulder and neck pains as well as headaches attributable to tension or mental stress.
This acupoint can be located in the middle of the tendons behind the knee when the knee is bent to some extent.
Method
In order to perform this particular acupressure workout, place your thumbs on the outer surface of both kneecaps and the fingers at the back of the knees, as you bend your knees to some extent. Employ the index or middle finger of both hands to find out the indent between the tendons behind each knee. Never apply pressure on the tendons themselves and also keep away from varicose veins, in case there are any. Subsequently, apply firm pressure evenly for around 30 seconds to one minute, while continuing to breathe profoundly and envisaging free flow of energy all through the lower parts of the body. In this case you may massage both the acupoints at the same time. If you are performing acupressure on someone else on this particular acupoint, you should sit in front of the recipient and put your fingers behind their knees with the thumbs positioned at the sides to provide support and locate the acupoint. Next, apply firm and uniform pressure using your index or middle finger. While you are applying pressure, ask the recipient to take deep breaths and visualize free flow of energy throughout the person's lower body parts.
Advantages
Performing this acupressure workout is helpful in promoting circulation as well as the flow of essential energy all through the lower body parts. In addition, this applying pressure on this acupoint may also enhance mobility of the legs and back, ease pains, aching or rigidness of these areas.
Urinary bladder 60: Back, legs and feet and urinary system
Site
This acupoint is located in the indent at the back of the ankle bone on the external side of the foot.
Method
To perform this acupressure workout, first find the acupoint using your thumb and use the index finger to provide support on the opposite side of the ankle. Otherwise, you may also reverse the position of the thumb and index finger that are employed to apply pressure to this acupoint. Normally, pressure is applied for around 30 seconds to one minute, employing continuous pressure. Alternately, you may also use small firm rotary massage movements to the point at an angle that is to some extend in the direction of the heels. Once you have completed the workout on one ankle, repeat the procedure on the other ankle. All the while you need to take deep breaths and also visualize an excellent flow of energy throughout the back, legs as well as the feet and envisage a vigorous and healthy urinary system.
Advantages
Performing this acupressure workout facilitates in making the urinary system stronger and also enhances the movements of the back, legs as well as the feet. In addition, applying pressure on this acupoint may also be helpful in keeping away from as well alleviating minor urinary infections, eye problems, headaches, and stiffness of the ankles, back pain and aches in the feet.
This acupoint is located around one third of the way down towards the sole of the foot, in the dent just underneath the ball of the foot.
Method
Since the acupoint is located in the foot, to perform this acupressure workout turn your foot up or out supporting it in the fingers of the hand on the same plane of the body. Employ your thumbs to find out the acupoint and apply pressure on the sole of the alternate foot at a time or you may even massage both the feet together for around 30 seconds to one minute. You may use continuous pressure for about a minute or apply small rotary massage to the point for the same duration. If you are enduring any problems related to blood pressure, it is advisable to only apply mild pressure. When you are applying pressure to the acupoint, take deep breaths and visualize free flow of essential energy all through the body as well as robust kidneys all the while.
Advantages
Performing this particular acupressure workout props up energy levels and, at the same time, encourages the flow of vital energy all through the body. In addition, it also facilitates in alleviating exhaustion and works in the form of a natural tonic. Applying pressure to this acupoint also aids in balancing the blood pressure, keeping away from as well as providing relief from light-headedness and wooziness or vertigo. Additionally, it also invigorates the functioning of the kidneys.
Kidney 3: Urinary system, adrenals and gynecological organs
Site
The acupoint for applying acupressure for the benefit of the urinary system, gynecological organs and adrenals is located on the inner surface of the ankle in the indent midway between the ankle bone and on flipside of the ankle in line with the ankle bone.
Method
To perform this particular acupressure workout, position your fingers of the opposite hand behind the ankle to provide support and find the acupoint using your thumb. Apply vertical pressure for around 30 seconds or one minute employing continuous pressure or, alternately, using small rotary massage movements to the point at an angle that is to some extent upwards in the direction of the shin. Otherwise, position your thumbs on Kidney 3 and the index or middle finger on Urinary Bladder 60 and massage both the points on the two ankles at the same time. While applying pressure you should breathe without restraint and visualize hale and hearty as well as vital urinary and gynecological organs.
Advantages
Performing this particular acupressure workout is beneficial for a number of vital organs of the body. For instance, it makes the urinary bladder, the kidneys, adrenals and gynecological organs stronger, while promoting excellent hormonal balance. Applying pressure on this acupoint may also help in keeping away from or providing relief from asthma, insomnia or sleeplessness, ear problems, throbbing throats, low back pain (in the lumbar region) and also toothache. This acupressure exercise is especially beneficial for women, as it aids in regulating menstruation and avert problems related to menstruation. In the case of men, applying pressure to this specific acupoint helps to reinforce the sexual functioning as well as cure impotence and premature ejaculation.
