Since you have probably been staying home a lot this past year--how about a little
Shiatsu for Stress Reduction & Increased Energy The Japanese form of bodywork known as Shiatsu is a method of using pressure to relieve stress and discomfort. It is especially applicable to working on yourself and can be practiced almost anywhere. Try these moves as you are medically and safely cleared to do so. If you like only a few, or even just one, try practicing those techniques one or two times a day. Use your thumbs, fingers, or knuckles as directed--and only to your level of comfort. You would be surprised how quickly your thumbs and fingers can tire, when you do not usually use them in this way. Note; If any of these causes pain, discontinue them. 1. Holding one foot, press your thumbs into the center of the ball of your foot. Then using your knuckles, rub gently but vigorously across the sole of your foot. 2. Using the knuckles of each hand, slowly and carefully reach around your back and slide up and down each side of the spine, from as high as you can reach down to the low back--being careful not to hurt your arms and shoulders as you move, and keeping pressure off of the spine. 3. Intertwine your fingers on the back of your neck and gently and slowly bring your elbows forward--putting no pressure on the vertebrae. Gently squeeze your palms toward one another, but don't pull the neck forward. Squeeze a few more times to your comfort level. 4. Rub your hands together vigorously, and then hold your palms on your cheeks or rub the palms gently but briskly on your cheeks, up and down. Enjoy the feel of the energy from your hands. Then gently and briskly rub the sides of your nose. 5. Beginning at the center of the area above the upper lip, use your fingers to press and release every one-half inch until you reach the corner of the lips. Repeat on the area below the lips. Repeat this sequence a few times. 6. For anxiety, use your fingertips or knuckles to drum lightly across the entire skull. 7. For mental clarity, first wash your hands and fingers, and then gently stick your index fingers in your ears. Twist them back and forth a few times, applying only a slight, gentle pressure. Do not go deep into your ears. 8. For vitality, squeeze one arm with your fingers. Move up and down the entire arm and repeat on the other side. Enjoy feeling refreshed and energized! Adapted from Client Education Handouts for Self Care. Information for People.
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