Tension and stress have become a mainstay
in the lives of most people, be it from being stuck
in traffic to issues at home or at work. Constant
exposure to stress is harmful when it comes to your health
so it’s important to relieve it as fast and as often
as you can. To do so, there are certain useful exercises and
techniques. If you feel the burden of everyday life is becoming
too heavy, read on.
Being tense can lead to some serious health problems and productivity issues.
Being tense can lead to some serious health problems and productivity issues.
Instant relief using
acupressure
3 pressure points to relieve you of stress:
1. Union Valley: This point
is located in the webbing between the thumb and the index finger. Use
the thumb and the index finger of your left hand to press this spot on your
right hand. Hold for about 30 seconds while breathing slowly and deeply
and then release. Repeat 3 times. Then switch hands.
2. Great Rushing: This point
is situated in the webbing between the big toe and the long toe
of your foot. Apply firm pressure for 20 seconds and then do the
same for the other foot.
3. Spirit Gate: This point lies
on the inner wrist crease, towards the little-finger side of the
wrist. Feel for a hollow space at the base of this location.
Apply gentle pressure for 2 to 3 minutes. Do it for
your right wrist first and then for the left wrist.