Heart 7 (Shen Men), the Spirit Gate, is traditionally used to calm the spirit, making it a good companion to a winding-down routine before bed.
How to find it
On the inner wrist crease, on the little-finger side, in the small hollow just beside the tendon.
What to do
- Dim the lights and put your phone away.
- Hold the point with very light pressure for one to two minutes on each wrist.
- Let each out-breath be a little longer than the in-breath.
Alongside, not instead of. Chinese Medicine can be used alongside conventional medical or psychological care, not as a replacement for necessary treatment. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, contact your GP or local emergency services straight away (999 or 111 in the UK, 112 in Europe).