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.
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.
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