StressRelief-Acupressure.pdfVIP

Stress Relief Everybody suffers from stress from time to time, given the tremendous chal- lenges, options, and responsibilities in our busy lives. Stress depresses respiration and causes shallow breathing, which can lead to irritability, frustration, and fatigue. Many people turn to unhealthy habits like smoking, overeating, and excessive drinking to counteract stress. Instead, you can use the following acupressure routine to alleviate everyday tensions. Shoulder Neck Tension Relief GB 20 GB 20 GB 21 GB 21 This 10-minute self-care routine is shown sitting, although you can also practice these techniques lying down. Step 1 Shoulder Grasp: Curve your fingers, Step 3 of both hands, and place them on the Press GB 20: tops of your shoulder muscles (GB 21), Close your eyes, and place your thumbs close to the base of your neck. Gradu- on GB 20 (underneath the base of your ally apply firm pressure directly on to skull in the indentations that lie about your shoulder tension. Simply let the three inches apart). Apply firm pressure weight of your arms relax forward, for one minute. keeping your fingers curved like a hook. Sink deeply into the muscles as they soften and relax. Hold for one minute as you take slow, deep breaths. Then let your hands relax in your lap. Gently shrug your shoulders up and down to encourage them to relax. Step 2 Neck Press: Interlace your fingers behind your neck, and let your head Step 4 hang forward, with your elbows close Bring the palms of your hands together. together, pointing down toward your Close your eyes, placing your middle lap.