CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY FOR HEALTHY EYES
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
Hello, I m Holly!
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.
HOW THE EYES SEE CLEARLY
Normal Eye Shaped like a sphere Light rays enter eye and converge on retina (back of eye) Brain perceives image
Normal Eye Retina Cornea Lens
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)
Nearsightedness
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)
Farsightedness
Astigmatism Cornea (clear, outer layer of eye) is shaped like a football Distorts refraction of light rays
Presbyopia Lens becomes rigid Can t flex to see up close Need to hold fine print far away Bifocals
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
ACUPRESSURE For Healthy Eyes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stomach-1 (pink dot) For all types of eye disorders Redness, swelling, nearsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma, twitching Left Eye
Acupressure Let s Try It 3 3 4 2 2 4 5 1 1 5 6 6
Effortless Practice Waiting game acupressure Lightly massage each point for a few seconds, one deep breath Breathe in, breathe out
CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY For Healthy Eyes
Energy Meridians Body is comprised of energy pathways Energy flows smoothly = wellness Energy disruption can lead to physical symptoms
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
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
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
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
KIDNEY POINT
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
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
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
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
Kidney Point Video Massage technique
Kidney Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of left foot
Kidney Point Let s Try It Use knuckle or thumbs to rub up and down
Kidney Point Let s Try It Then your right foot Top right quadrant for right foot
LIVER POINT
TCM Liver Functions Opens into the eyes Liver stores blood Smooths the flow of Qi Controls the tendons
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
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
The Liver Point Video Massage technique
Liver Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of your RIGHT foot
Liver Point Let s Try It Use knuckle to rub up and down Can also use thumbs to press and rub
EYE POINT
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
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
Eye Point Go Deeper Groove under toe pad Sides of toes Especially between two toes
Eye Point Video Massage technique
Eye Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of your left foot
Eye Point Let s Try It Use thumbs to press and rub up and down Also press and rub in small circles
Eye Point Let s Try It Then your right foot
BRAIN POINT (Occipital Region)
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
Brain Point Location Soles of both feet Pad of big toe Focus on lower third
Brain Point Video Massage technique
Brain Point Let s Try It Locate on sole of your left foot
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
Brain Point Let s Try It Then your right foot
FACE POINT
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!
Face Point Location Top of big toes Below toenail Left toe = right side of face Right toe = left side of face
Face Point Video Massage technique
Face Point Let s Try It Locate on your left foot
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
Face Point Let s Try It Then your right foot
LYMPH DRAINAGE POINT
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
Lymph Drainage Point Location Webbing between big toe and second toe Feel for bones of both toes Find the V
Lymph Drainage Point Video Massage technique
Lymph Drainage Point Let s Try It Find it on the top of your right foot
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)
Lymph Drainage Point Let s Try It Now try your left foot
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
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.
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
5 ELEMENTS OF AMAZING VISION
5 Essential Elements of Amazing Vision Physical Thoughts Energy Spirit Emotions
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
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
Emotions When and why did you stop seeing? Something in your life that you didn t want to see Happens before vision loss
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.
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
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