Monday, February 6, 2012

Body Tapping

Body Tapping is known by other names- tapotement and meridian tapping are some examples. Its origins are thousands of years ago in Eastern medicine and originally was designed to balance energy in meridians, chakras and organs. At the Ikier Wellness Center, we do body tapping for stress management, the loosening of tight muscles and the promotion of circulation, both of blood and lymph.

Body Tapping can be done as a self-care technique to ones's self, or with an agreeable partner. Since lymph and circulatory channels follow those of blood, it is a useful tool in promoting immune function. It is important to experiment with speed and rhythm, to find the one that is most suitable. People on blood thinners would choose a lighter pressure, as would people with osteoporosis.

1) Start by tapping down and up each arm, from the top of the arm, under arm and each side of your arm.

2) Tap under rib cage, then move one hand just below your chest bone, and the other just below your navel.

It is important to keep bouncing through the knees. Proceed to the thighs, front back and each side. Now clap your hands- hooray, you're done!

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