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There are two
ways that acupressure points are manipulated: pressing (reinforcing) and
reducing them. Most are probably familiar with the first, but not with the
second method.
pressing an
acupressure point (SI-5)To press points, use something blunt. Usually the
fingers are used to press, but I find that for many points the fingers may be a
bit too thick, so you'd have to press quite long and firmly. Ideal would be
something 3 to 4 mm thick, like a (preferably used) pencil eraser that's on the
other side of a pencil. Some points can be pressed using a fingernail.
Pressing
points for less than half a second can already have a distinguishable effect.
So for just trying out a point you could press it only briefly. To get a full
effect however, pressure should be applied for at least half a minute, but
preferably longer. One to two minutes should do.
To reduce a
point, turn a finger over it in counter-clockwise direction, also for one to
two minutes. (What happens when you do this is explained in "What
manipulation of points brings about.") Clicking on the picture of points
that need to be reduced displays a video showing how this is performed
(clicking again stops the video).
I think it's a
good idea not to get into the habit of doing the same points every day. Do them
when you feel you need them, don't overdo it. Pay attention to what effects
points have on you.
If you're
weakened (from age, disease or whatever), be sure to not reduce points more
often then necessary. You could also additionally press these points for a few
seconds.
Do a point on
both sides of the body.
When you are
not feeling any effects from pressing points, several things may be the case.
You may not be
pressing on the exact right spot (acupuncture points are about 0.5 mm diameter,
so you'll have to be precise). Try different spots around the location you
first tried.
You shouldn't
press lightly, but you shouldn't hurt yourself either. Also, don't press for
just a few seconds (although if you're very sensitive you might already notice
effects then).
To feel if
acupressure is working (for knowing that the location of the point is
accurate), I usually sense what's happening in my face. Almost all points in
the list on this site have some effect here. Many of the points also have some
subtle effect on the quality of vision. You may see more clearly and more
colors. Meditation will develop your ability to feel the effects.
If you're
using a point quite often, or if you don't need a point, the effect may become
very little or noticeable.
If you're
tense, you may not feel much, although usually you'll become less tense by
using the techniques on this site.
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