Self-care
Acupressure for everyday self-care
Simple techniques you can use at home to help you settle, reconnect with your body and support your emotional wellbeing.
Here you will find straightforward guides showing you how to locate and gently stimulate selected acupuncture points yourself. The exercises are designed around common experiences such as stress, anxiety, overthinking, difficulty settling, sleep, emotional overwhelm and tension.
Pericardium 6 · Nei Guan
Inner Gate: settling an anxious mind
A point on the inner forearm, traditionally used to calm the chest and settle the mind.
Heart 7 · Shen Men
Spirit Gate: winding down for sleep
A gentle point on the wrist crease to use as part of an evening routine.
Yin Tang
Hall of Impression: quieting overthinking
A soft point between the eyebrows to help a busy mind slow down.
These techniques are intended as simple self-care practices and are not a substitute for individual treatment or medical care.
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