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1 CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR HEALTHY EYES

2 Workshop Agenda How the Eyes See Clearly Acupressure for Healthy Eyes Chinese Reflexology for Healthy Eyes 5 Essential Elements of Amazing Vision More Ways to Learn: Next Level of Healing

3 Hello, I m Holly!

4 Before We Begin The information in this workshop is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for proper medical advice or treatment. Use common sense. These are your eyes. If you have issues, go see your eye doctor.

5 HOW THE EYES SEE CLEARLY

6 Normal Eye Shaped like a sphere Light rays enter eye and converge on retina (back of eye) Brain perceives image

7 Normal Eye Retina Cornea Lens

8 Nearsightedness Can only see things clearly close up Distance is blurry Eyeball is elongated Light rays enter eye and converge in front of retina (back of eye)

9 Nearsightedness

10 Farsightedness Can see things clearly far away Close-up is blurry Eyeball is shortened Light rays enter eye and converge behind retina (back of eye)

11 Farsightedness

12 Astigmatism Cornea (clear, outer layer of eye) is shaped like a football Distorts refraction of light rays

13 Presbyopia Lens becomes rigid Can t flex to see up close Need to hold fine print far away Bifocals

14 General Causes of Vision Decline Genetics Age Poor habits Muscles become tight distorting shape of eyeball and lens Insufficient blood and energy flow: lack of nourishment to maintain healthy eyes

15 ACUPRESSURE For Healthy Eyes

16 Acupressure Points on face that benefit the eyes Improve blood flow and circulation of energy Clean fingers Press and massage gently Relaxed breathing as you massage

17 Bladder-1 (green dot) Important point for eye problems: blurred vision, dimness, night blindness, twitching, redness, early stage cataracts, glaucoma Slightly above and beside inner corner of eye Left Eye

18 Bladder-2 (yellow dot) BL-1 and BL-2 are important and frequently used points for treatment of eye disorders Inner eyebrow, feel for small depression Left Eye

19 Yuyao (orange dot) Benefits the eyes Good for eye problems related to worry, excessive study and mental strain Middle of eyebrow (fish waist), directly above pupil Left Eye

20 San Jiao-23 (blue dot) Benefits eyes: staring eyes, twitching of eyelid, blurred vision, eye pain End of eyebrow Feel for small depression Left Eye

21 Gallbladder-1 (purple) Eye pain, itchy eyes, nearsightedness, dim vision, night blindness, early stage cataracts About half thumb-width beside outer edge of eye Left Eye

22 Stomach-1 (pink dot) For all types of eye disorders Redness, swelling, nearsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma, twitching Left Eye

23 Acupressure Let s Try It

24 Effortless Practice Waiting game acupressure Lightly massage each point for a few seconds, one deep breath Breathe in, breathe out

25 CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY For Healthy Eyes

26 Energy Meridians Body is comprised of energy pathways Energy flows smoothly = wellness Energy disruption can lead to physical symptoms

27 Chinese Reflexology 101 Master Control points for harmonizing energy flow Reflexology points map to areas of the body Sensitive points = energy imbalances Massage to balance energy

28 Chinese Reflexology 101 At the heart of this style is a reflexology stick Stronger targeted stimulation. It hurts, but it works! Teaching gentle method for workshop

29 Before Beginning Chinese Reflexology Reflexology is very safe, especially the gentle style; complementary with other treatments Do one hour before or after eating Drink lots of water Preferable to abstain from alcohol

30 Before Beginning Chinese Reflexology Don t practice while pregnant, especially first trimester CAUTION for acute heart condition, diabetes or compromised immune system If not sure, ask your doctor whether it is safe for you to practice reflexology

31 KIDNEY POINT

32 Kidneys Root of life and mother of all Qi Stores essence or Jing Excretes waste and toxins through urine Massage to strengthen Kidney Qi and Jing and to help clear toxins

33 Kidney Point Location Soles of both feet Imagine horizontal line dividing foot in half horizontally From tip of big toe to base of heel Imagine vertical line dividing foot in half vertically

34 Kidney Point Location Left foot: Kidney point in top left quadrant Right foot: Kidney point in top right quadrant Imagine another horizontal line following bottom of ball of foot Kidney point is below this line (red) and above halfway line

35 Kidney Point Location About as wide as your thumb Place thumb on vertical line, with two thirds of the thumb in top left quadrant and one third in top right quadrant of left sole

36 Kidney Point Video Massage technique

37 Kidney Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of left foot

38 Kidney Point Let s Try It Use knuckle or thumbs to rub up and down

39 Kidney Point Let s Try It Then your right foot Top right quadrant for right foot

40 LIVER POINT

41 TCM Liver Functions Opens into the eyes Liver stores blood Smooths the flow of Qi Controls the tendons

42 Liver Reflexology Point Massage to support breakdown and clearing of toxins from body Improve liver function to store blood, send blood to muscles and tendons, ensure smooth flow of Qi Support liver s role of opening into the eyes

43 The Liver Point Location Sole of RIGHT foot only Beside the kidney point Below bottom of ball of foot and above halfway line Square-shaped area that extends almost to edge of foot

44 The Liver Point Video Massage technique

45 Liver Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of your RIGHT foot

46 Liver Point Let s Try It Use knuckle to rub up and down Can also use thumbs to press and rub

47 EYE POINT

48 Eye Point Accumulated energy blocks/deficiencies and toxins if you wear glasses or have vision problems Massage to promote smooth flow of Qi through eyes, and increase the flow of Qi and blood to nourish the eyes Point will be sensitive

49 Eye Point Location Soles of both feet Underside of 2nd and 3rd toes (index, middle) Below toe pad and including area underneath Forms a U

50 Eye Point Go Deeper Groove under toe pad Sides of toes Especially between two toes

51 Eye Point Video Massage technique

52 Eye Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of your left foot

53 Eye Point Let s Try It Use thumbs to press and rub up and down Also press and rub in small circles

54 Eye Point Let s Try It Then your right foot

55 BRAIN POINT (Occipital Region)

56 Brain Point - Occipital Eyes + Brain = Vision Support brain in relearning to see Occipital lobe: visual processing center of brain Massage to get Qi, blood and craniosacral fluid flowing

57 Brain Point Location Soles of both feet Pad of big toe Focus on lower third

58 Brain Point Video Massage technique

59 Brain Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of your left foot

60 Brain Point Let s Try It Use thumb to press and rub up and down Move your way across the base of the toe pad Move down row by row

61 Brain Point Let s Try It Then your right foot

62 FACE POINT

63 Face Point Hold tension in muscles surrounding eyes and face Massage to promote smooth flow of Qi to areas surrounding the eyes Bonus: helps keep you looking younger!

64 Face Point Location Top of big toes Below toenail Left toe = right side of face Right toe = left side of face

65 Face Point Video Massage technique

66 Face Point Let s Try It Locate on your left foot

67 Face Point Let s Try It Use thumb to rub side to side, beginning at bottom of toenail Work across in rows until you reach base of toe Repeat, beginning at bottom of toenail

68 Face Point Let s Try It Then your right foot

69 LYMPH DRAINAGE POINT

70 Lymph Drainage Point Lymph drainage for armpit area Lymphatic system plays important role in immune system Need movement to move lymph fluid Reflexology point is often very painful Improves energy flow and clears toxins

71 Lymph Drainage Point Location Webbing between big toe and second toe Feel for bones of both toes Find the V

72 Lymph Drainage Point Video Massage technique

73 Lymph Drainage Point Let s Try It Find it on the top of your right foot

74 Lymph Drainage Point Let s Try It Use knuckle of RIGHT index finger to press and stroke TOWARDS you Lift and repeat Press hard enough to feel it, but not so hard to bruise (top of foot is delicate)

75 Lymph Drainage Point Let s Try It Now try your left foot

76 Recommended Massage Kidney 60 seconds each foot Liver 30 seconds right foot Eye 20 to 30 intense seconds each foot Brain 20 to 30 intense seconds each foot Face 20 to 30 seconds each foot Lymphatic Drainage 15 strokes each foot

77 Effortless Practice Every other day: eye, kidney and liver points (2.5 minutes) Once a week: brain, face and lymphatic drainage points (1 minute) While you watch TV, lying in bed, waiting for water to boil, etc.

78 Your Feet Tell You How You re Doing Before: After: Eye points very sensitive, especially edges, around joints, below toe pad Feel hard to touch, like rock or callous under skin 3 weeks, feet should feel less sensitive Eye points feel more supple, softer, like blood is flowing through

79 5 ELEMENTS OF AMAZING VISION

80 5 Essential Elements of Amazing Vision Physical Thoughts Energy Spirit Emotions

81 Physical Body Need healthy body for healthy eyes Listen to your body Practice exercises to improve blood flow to the eyes and surrounding muscles muscles Take off your glasses Go for a walk, preferably outside

82 Thoughts - Shifts for 20/20 Vision Believing it s possible Release negative thought patterns Awareness of resistance to change Let go of attachment to glasses/contacts

83 Emotions When and why did you stop seeing? Something in your life that you didn t want to see Happens before vision loss

84 Emotional Roots (Louise Hay) Nearsighted: Fear of future, retreat into self Farsighted: Fear of present, push away Astigmatism: Fear of really seeing the self Cataracts: Inability to see ahead with joy. Glaucoma: Pressure from longstanding hurts. Overwhelmed by it all. Stony unforgiveness. Tics, Twitches: Fear. Feeling watched by others.

85 Emotional Roots - Children Not wanting to see what is going on in the family Support your child to feel safe, loved, in control and empowered Watch language and what you say

86 Relationship Between Spirit and Vision See yourself for who you truly are Be seen for who you truly are Live in your brilliance, ready for life transformation

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