Hand Reflexology
A Touch ritual for Health
How to do it:
Relax the hand by rubbing your thumb in wide movements over your palm, working out from the centre to the edges. Then, gently rub down in long, straight motions from the knuckles to the wrist.
Be careful not to press too hard and hurt yourself!
Wrap your hand round each finger one by one and gently rotate at the joint, as if using a joystick on an arcade machine. You may like to add a small amount of oil or hand cream.
Wake up the hand meridians by pinching the end of each finger.
You can see which meridian each point relates to by looking at a reflexology map below.
Remember that each hand is different!
Starting at the base of each finger, rub in small anti-clockwise circles until you reach the tip.
Apply gentle pressure in small circles all over the palms, pads and backs of the hand, working down to the wrist.
Drink a big glass of water.
Increased circulation may result in your body processing expelling waste, toxins and lactic acid faster, so it needs water to help flush everything out.
Why do it:
Hand reflexology is an ancient healing practice that targets specific areas of your body by applying pressure to points on the hands. It is a quick, simple treatment that can help to alleviate a variety of ailments and issues. It has been known to be effective in bringing about instant relief from pain and tension.
Hand Reflexology shares many principles with acupuncture, in that it relies on a belief that our bodies contain channels of energy. Over time, these channels can become blocked, resulting in illness.
Hand reflexologists believe that by applying pressure to certain parts of the hands, these energetic channels can be cleared. By removing the blockage you can restore balance and well-being to the whole body.
When to do it:
Morning, Evening
How long it takes:
<5 mins
Materials Needed:
N/A