What are the zones in reflexology?
5. Reflex zone therapy
| Meridian | Reflex zone |
|---|---|
| Line 1 | Right thumbs and big toes |
| Line 2 | Right index finger and second toe |
| Line 3 | Right middle finger and third toe |
| Line 4 | Right ring finger and fourth toe |
How do I find my pressure points?
Place a golf or tennis ball on the floor, just under your foot. Roll the ball around with your foot until you find a sensitive spot, or pressure point. Press down with your foot just enough to feel the point soften. Hold for 3 to 5 minutes.
What pressure point makes you pee your pants?
Tapping the area between navel and pubic bone While sitting on the toilet, a person can tap the area located between the belly button and the pubic bone. Using the fingertips, a person can gently but firmly tap the skin near the bladder every 30 seconds to encourage urination.
How do you make someone fall asleep in 10 seconds?
The military method
- Relax your entire face, including the muscles inside your mouth.
- Drop your shoulders to release the tension and let your hands drop to the side of your body.
- Exhale, relaxing your chest.
- Relax your legs, thighs, and calves.
- Clear your mind for 10 seconds by imagining a relaxing scene.
Where are pressure points in legs?
Zu san li is located below your kneecap, between the two bones of your lower leg. It’s about 2 to 3 inches below the knee on the outer side of your leg. You can find it by putting your hand on the outer side of the leg over your knee with your fingers facing down.
What do sore reflex points mean?
Sore reflex points may indicate areas of congestion and the Reflexologist may vary the amount of pressure applied. The sensations range from the feeling of something sharp is being pressed into the foot, to a dull ache, discomfort, tightness or just firm pressure.
What is reflexology and how does it work?
Reflexology may not be capable of removing the cause of terminal diseases such as cancer, AIDS or multiple sclerosis, but it may assist in improving the patient’s general condition by stimulating the circulatory system, respiratory and elimination systems and by promoting relaxation and pain management.
What are the effects of reflex points on the endocrine system?
A further subsidiary effect of the revitalisation of the energy flow throughout the body by the stimulation of reflex points is that the endocrine system is encouraged to function more efficiently. The endocrine system is an intricate network of glands which secrete hormones.
How does stimulation of the reflexes work?
Stimulation of the reflexes not only encourages the brain to release pain-killing endorphins, but also results in an overload of sensory information. This eases the pain and helps the body to relax. An excess of acidity in the bloodstream may result in the settling of grainy deposits in the nerve endings of a body organ.