Basics of Acupressure

Acupressure is just like acupuncture but instead of using needles you use your fingers. Acupressure developed from traditional Chinese medicine.

The belief is that chi (energy) runs through your body in pathways called meridians. All of these pathways have points called gates. If these gates are not working properly, then the flow of energy throughout the body can be disrupted. Through mild pressure with the fingers on certain points, the gates can be adjusted to allow energy to flow smoothly throughout the body.

Below are some points you can try called Golden Points. Next to the points are the name and reason for use. Remember to press on points with mild pressure and breathe deeply.

-LU1 Letting Go: difficulty breathing, fatigue, clears chest, emotions



-BL2 Drilling Bamboo: sinus headaches, foggy vision
-ST3 Facial Beauty: head congestion, stuffy nose, clears sinus swelling on face

-GB21 Shoulder Well: softens hard muscles, nervousness, irritability, shoulder pain
-GB20 Gates of Consciousness: headache, side ache, ankle pain, shoulder pain

-SP6 3-Yin Crossing: water retention, menstrual cramps, diarrhea

The 3 chakra (shaw-kra) points that connect in the center of the body
-GV20 Crown Chakra: headache, vertigo, calms and relaxes
-CV17 Heart Chakra: depression, grief, emotional trauma
-CV6 Hara Chakra: low back pain, weakness, replenishes energy