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To complete this workout, spend 30 seconds to 1 minute applying acupressure to each ear. The ear is filled with hundreds of tiny micro-acupoints that correspond to every part of the body. Ear acupressure therefore applies a general stimulus to all the internal organs and body systems helping to bring them into balance. It also helps to stimulate the lymph and hormonal systems and boost immunity.

Use the nail of either the index or middle fingers, ensuring that the nail edges are smooth and clean. First apply gentle pressure on the outside edges of the ears, working from the base of the earlobes up to the tops of the ears and placing the thumbs behind the ears for support. (The thumbs should move with the fingernails so that they are always at the back of the ear supporting the pressure applied with the nails). Use light, gentle movements that feel comfortable. Breathe normally and visualize good health and vitality throughout the whole body. Then repeat the movement on the inner surface of the ears, again working from the base up to the top.

Ear acupressure is an ideal way to complete your Acupressure Workout. It can also be used on its own at any time of the day to refresh and invigorate.

Acupoints of the ear showing corresponding internal organs.

1 Toe

2 Finger

3 Ankle

4 Wrist

5 Uterus

6 Knee

7 Pelvis

8 Buttock

9 Gall Bladder

10 Abdomen

11 Elbow

12 Urinary Bladder

13 Kidney

14 Pancreas

15 Lower Back

16 Large Intestine

17 Appendix

18 Small Intestine

19 Liver

20 Stomach

21 Chest

22 Shoulder

23 Oesophagus

24 Mouth

25 Spleen

26 Neck

27 Shoulder Joint

28 Trachea

29 Heart

30 Lung (round both sides of heart)

31 Brain Point

32 Clavicle

33 Nose

34 Testis (ovary)

35 Forehead

36 Tongue

37 Eye

38 Internal Ear

39 Tonsil

To Finish

At the end of the workout, stretch the arms above the head, stretch the back and legs and take a deep breath in. Breathe out as you relax the stretch. Repeat 3 times.

Shake out the hands and wrists to make sure they are relaxed. If you have been applying relaxed pressure your fingers should not feel tired or ache. In the beginning, however, when you are not used to the technique, it is easy to apply too much pressure or to have tension in the hands and fingers, causing them to ache afterwards. If you do have this problem, gently stretch each finger and, next time you do the workout, use lighter pressure and constantly check to make sure there is no tension in the hands.

At the end of the workout you should feel refreshed and vitalized in mind and body and all your internal organs will have been primed to function well. With practice you will be able to remember the points easily and will no longer need to keep referring to the text. This will enable your movements to be more flowing and your breathing rhythmical.

Regular use of this Acupressure Workout should lead you to feel both more energetic and relaxed. You will probably notice a decrease in minor ailments and an enhanced sense of well-being. Give the workout a try on a daily basis for a month and judge the results for yourself.

As you become more proficient your self-awareness and sensitivity will increase, making the workout even more effective. This will also enable you to select acupoints from other sections in this book, as appropriate, with skill and confidence.