How to Learn Acupressure

Acupressure is a healing art believed to have originated in India and later spread to China and the rest of Asia, Egypt, by Buddhist monks. Acupressure utilizes the fingers to push on the surface of the skin to stimulate pressure points in the meridian system. Your body contains complex physiological systems that regulate physical functions including digestion, blood circulation and respiration. According to Chinese traditional medicine, another complex system exists in your body called the meridian system. This system manages your chi (life force energy). Harmony and balance inside the meridian system can impact internal organ function, immunity, health and mood. Acupressure works by influencing strategic pressure points that lie along the meridian system in order to re-harmonize and loosen up energy flow. By employing all the methods below, you can easily learn and apply acupressure.

Instructions

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  Purchase an audio guided CD about acupressure. These are useful to listen to if you are on the go or occupied with another task.

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  Buy an acupressure point reference chart. Most are color coded and contain detailed illustrations of all the meridian points, including alarm points, source points and chi control points. You can find acupressure charts at local bookstores such as Barnes and Nobles.

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  Visit free websites such as Acupressureonline.org. These can give you downloadable instructions for different acupressure techniques.

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  Read books about acupressure. Most have detailed illustrations and can show you how to find potent points for treating hundreds of ailments.

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  Watch instructional videos on acupressure. You can purchase them at any health food store or watch them for free on Youtube.com. Many local libraries also have them.