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When and where to get orprovide a healing session

One of the best things about acupressure and reflexology is that you can usethem virtually anywhere at anytime. You dont need elaborate, time-consumingpreparations or a lot of expensive, bulky equipment. If youre treating yourself,all you really need is a peaceful space and your own two hands (a fewtools may help, too; see the next section for suggestions). If youre treatingsomeone else, you still need only your hands and a quiet moment. Of course,the ideal is to have a clean, quiet, comfortable space with no interruptions,but you can certainly help ease a headache by pressing points even whensitting on a busy bus. So dont hold back; use acupressure and reflexologywhen you need them!

When to start? The sooner, the better especially if youre suffering fromany kind of pain or discomfort. For best results, plan your acupressure andreflexology sessions for a time when you can concentrate without distractions.The exact timing often depends on your personality and preferences.

Just as some people are night owls who like to conduct important tasks inthe wee hours of the night,most people find that they most enjoy sessions atcertain times of the day. Many people like to schedule their sessions for rightbefore bed so that they can take advantage of the relaxing nature of thesehealing sessions. Others find the sessions invigorating, and thus view themas the perfect way to start the day.

The frequency of sessions may also vary depending on your preferences. Youmay experience a bit of soreness or sensitivity following an intense session. Ifso, you may want to wait a day or two before your next session. On the otherhand, some people treat themselves to numerous mini-sessions several timesthroughout the day, and this practice isnt unusual. The important thing is tolet your body be your guide and do whatever feels best for you.

Preparing Yourself to Give a Healing

Session

Before you begin a healing session on yourself or someone else, spend sometime preparing for it. You want to focus on locating the source of pain andthen coming up with a healing plan and goal. Develop your presence by takinga few minutes to ground and center. (Desarrolle su presencia mediante tomarunos pocos minutos Establecer y concentrar)

Also, because this activity is physical, trying some of the stretches in the sectionStaying fit can help you become physically prepared for your session. Finally,

pressure point therapy requires contact between you and your receiver. Be sureyour fingernails are short and be aware of cleanliness

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Being prepared for the session means preparing your space, too. Havingready everything you require for the session is the last preparation you need.Be sure to have pillows or supports, maps and charts, music, and the healingplan you intend to use easily available.

After the Healing SessionIdeally, the overall healing strategy doesnt stop the minute you stop performingthe techniques. For best results, follow up and follow through in thepost-session period.

One important part of the follow-up is gauging the receivers comfort level,

especially as it relates to her condition before a healing plan begins. Ideally,she feels better than she did before. If so, and if she isnt sore, she may wishto have another session quickly.

How long to hold the pressureHow long you hold the pressure depends on the point to some degree. Everypoint takes the time it needs to change and sometimes it may not want to.Your job is to assist the body in maintaining its own balance, so never forcethe body to make a change. Every tension in the body (or meridian) relatesto something that the body is trying to do. For instance, if you have a hurt

toe, your body sends qi to the toe to help it get better. You may decide that

the toe has too much qi and try to disperse it, but the body always knowsbest! You can make suggestions to the body through healing sessions, butyou cant force change.

Hold a point until you feel it change or release, and then move on. If you holda point and dont feel a change, move on after 3 to 4 minutes. Sometimes thepressure you apply initiates a change that doesnt complete itself until later.Your receiver may tell you that she didnt feel anything during the sessionbut noticed less pain or tension the next day. Be patient, because you never

know what the body may do with what you give it.

You can look for three cardinal signs that a point has released: a pulsation inthe point, a change in temperature (gets hotter or colder), or a change in sen-sation, such as more or usually less tenderness, for the receiver.

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4. Palpates: Finally, based on the information that has been gathered, yourpractitioner may spend about 10 minutes palpating key points on themeridians that indicate the overall balance of the entire meridian. Thepractitioner notes any sore areas, empty or full points, and asymmetries,and she uses that information later in the session. If your bodywork

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