05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in1 Acupressure Relaxation & Immunity Booster Techniques

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in2 The word ‘acupressure’ has two parts, ‘acu’ and ‘pressure’. Acu means needle (or minute points like the tip of a needle) and ‘pressure’ means to press (with the help of thumb, fingers or any other object). Acupressure refers to a therapy wherein pressure is applied at specified locations of therapeutic value in the human body (acu points) to heal diseases. Definition of Acupressure Acupressure is a natural science, philosophy and a rational method of therapy based on an inbuilt mechanism provided in the human body by the Nature. google search - acupressure

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in3 Acupressure seeks to cure diseases by restoring the imbalance of energy flow in the human body. As per the basic principle of the therapy, energy is constantly flowing in the human body along defined pathways known as meridians. A disease occurs if this energy flow becomes excess or deficient, gets impeded or counter-flows due to various external or internal factors. Basic Principle of Acupressure

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in4 Basic Principle of Acupressure A number of points known as acu points are located along these meridians and control the flow of energy on these pathways, just the way electrical switches/regulators control the flow of current in a circuit. Stimulation of these acu points with pressure using specific techniques corrects the energy imbalance along a meridian and the disease gets cured. Meridian Theory of Acupressure

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in5 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). In the year 1987, Prof. Park Jae Woo of Korea established that the human hands and the feet are replica of the entire body & exact correspondence of body acu points exists on the hands/feet. It is thus possible to practice acupressure solely on the hands or feet. google search – acupressure sujok In classical acupressure, acu points are found on the entire body at various locations from head to the toe.

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in6 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 acu points on the hands and the feet.

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in7 Page 38 Location of different parts of Body in the Hand J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006).

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in8 Page 39 J. P. Agarwal, K. C. Goyal and G. Garg, “Su-Jok Acupressure”, Acupressure Research, Training and Treatment Sansthan, Allahabad, U.P., India (2006). Thumb is Head

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in9 Reflexology techniques for normal health

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in10 1. Walking barefoot on rough or uneven ground for at least five minutes everyday 2. Walking on dew-drenched grass early in the morning for about five to ten minutes Reflexology techniques for normal health images.google.com search – walking barefoot on grass images.google.com search –walking barefoot on gravel

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in11 Reflexology techniques for normal health images.google.com search - fingertips press 3. Hold the fingertips of both the hands together as sown in the figure. Fingers should be kept apart While inhaling, press the tips of the fingers of one hand against the fingertips of the other hand While exhaling, release the pressure Continue for about two to three minutes. Repeat this up to two times a day

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in12 4. Interlock the fingers. Hold the hands in front of the chest While inhaling, press the fingers of left hand against the right hand While exhaling, release the pressure While inhaling, press the fingers of right hand against the left hand While exhaling, release the pressure Continue for two to three minutes Repeat twice a day Reflexology techniques for normal health images.google.com search –fingers interlocked

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in13 Reflexology techniques for normal health 5. Clench your teeth firmly, with lips maximum apart Breathe in through the mouth, feeling the cool air entering the mouth Close the mouth and exhale slowly through the nose Continue for five to six times Repeat twice a day images.google.com search – teeth clenched

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in14 Potent Points for Boosting the Immune System

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in15 Potent Points for Boosting the Immune System

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in16 Potent Point Exercises for Boosting the Immune System

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in17 Potent Point Exercises Sit comfortably Firmly hold K 27: In order to clearly locate acu point – K 27, take a deep breath. K 27 is located inside the hollow directly below the protrusions of the collar bone and just outside your upper breast bone Inhale and place your middle and index fingers in the hollow (K 27) and press for at least 10 seconds. Exhale and release the pressure Continue for one minute 1

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in18 Potent Point Exercises Sit on the tip of the chair Briskly rub B 23 and B 47: Acu points B 23 and B 47 are located in between the second (L2) and third (L3) lumbar vertebrae of the back bone. B 23 and B 47 are 2 and 4 finger widths, respectively from the spinal cord Place your palms against your lower back (i.e. against B 23 and B 47). Rub up and down for one minute, creating heat from friction 2

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in19 Potent Point Exercises Acu points B 23 and B 47 Do not press on disintegrating discs or fractured or broken bones If you have a weak back, a few minutes of stationary, light touching instead of pressure can be very healing 2 Caution

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in20 Potent Point Exercises Sit back comfortably for the next step Firmly press CV 6: CV 6 is located two finger widths below the naval point (belly button). Place your fingertips in the center of your lower abdominal area, between your belly button and pubic bone (at CV 6). Close your eyes. Exhale fully and gradually press one to two inches deep inside the lower abdomen (at CV 6). Hold for at least 10 seconds. Inhale and release the pressure Continue for one minute 3

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in21 Potent Point Exercises Briskly rub St 36: St 36 (Three Mile point) is located four finger widths below the knee cap and one finger width on the outside of your shinbone. Place your right heel (or thumb of the right hand) on St 36 of your left leg and briskly rub it up and down for one minute Repeat the same for right leg 4

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in22 Potent Point Exercises Rub K 3 and then Lv 3: Acu point K 3 is located mid-way between the inside of the ankle bone and the Achilles tendon in the back of the ankle Place your right heel (or thumb of the right hand) at point K 3 of the left leg and rub for 30 seconds Continue to rub acu point Lv 3 as described in the next slide 5 K 3 Point K 3 should not be stimulated strongly after the third month of pregnancy Caution

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in23 Potent Point Exercises Rub K 3 and then Lv 3: Lv 3 is located on the top of the foot in the valley between the big toe and the second toe Use your right heel (or thumb of the right hand) to rub Lv 3 of the left leg for thirty seconds Repeat the above two procedures (rubbing K 3 and Lv 3) for the other leg 5

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in24 Potent Point Exercises Briskly rub LI 11: Acu point LI 11 is located on the upper edge of the elbow crease With your arms bent in front of you and your palms down, place the palm side of your right fist on top of the elbow crease of your left hand. Briskly rub over the left elbow joint with your right palm for thirty seconds, creating heat Repeat for the other arm 6

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in25 Potent Point Exercises Rub TW 5 and then LI 4: Acu point TW 5 is located on the outside of your forearm, two and a half finger widths from your wrist crease Make a fist with your right hand and place it on TW 5 of the left hand. Briskly rub TW 5 for thirty seconds Continue to rub acu point LI 4 as described in the next slide 7

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in26 Potent Point Exercises Rub TW 5 and then LI 4: Acu point LI 4 is located in the webbing between the thumb and the index finger, at the highest spot of the muscle, when the thumb and the index finger are joined together Place your right fist on LI 4 of your left hand. Use the knuckles of your right hand to briskly rub LI 4 point for 30 seconds Repeat for the right arm also 7 Caution Point LI 4 is forbidden for pregnant women because its stimulation can cause premature contractions in the uterus

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in27 Potent Point Exercises Repeat steps 1 and 2: This will further boost your immune system Step 1 – acu point K 27 Step 2 – acu points B 23 and B 47 8

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in28 Potent Point Exercises Press CV 17: Acu point CV 17 is located on the center of the breast bone, three thumb widths, up, from the base of the breast bone (at the level of your heart) Interlock your fingers. Keep your palms tightly together. Place the back of your thumbs firmly against your breast bone to press CV 17, at the level of your heart. Close your eyes. Concentrate on your breathing – take slow, even, deep breaths in your heart to completely dispel all anxiety 9 images.google.com search –fingers interlocked CV 17

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in29 Breathing Exercise for the Immune 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 breath grow longer and deeper than the last one Breathe out any tensions that you feel are restricting your lungs from moving fully and naturally Feel that your mind is becoming clear with each breath 10

05/26/12www.dsvv.ac.in30 Breathing Exercise for the Immune System Notice the resistance your mind creates: the worries and judgments it comes up against Take several deep breaths and dissolve these barriers Breathe deeply and gently; remember, you are breathing in vital life force Hold the breath at the top of the inhalation for a moment, and feel its fullness Then exhale smoothly, letting your hands drift down into your lap, and relax, feeling the vitality of the breath circulate throughout your body 10