Name: Hara or Sea of Energy (Conception Vessel 6)
Location: Directly between the belly button, two finger width down.
To Hold: You can place your three middle fingers of either hand, on the point area, and press down an inch or two until you reach a firm spot. Or, you can use a more relaxed hold and place the palm of one hand gently on your belly, below your belly button, right over the point.
You can use one hand, or both, with one hand over the other. Remember to relax your hands and arms and shoulders. You can hold this while standing (evenly on both feet), sitting (with both feet flat on the ground, back straight), or lying down.
Hold for one or two minutes, while taking slow deep breaths.
This is a point that is your Center. It’s the center of our energy–as reflected in the name “Sea of Energy”. It is effective for relieving discomforts that affect the lower abdomen area: digestive issues, constipation, gas, chronic diarrhea, menstrual pain . Also helps strengthen the lower back, and addressing energy-related issues like chronic fatigue syndrome.
** You are encouraged you to seek the advice of a qualified health care provider for questions about a medical condition. **
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September 6, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Summer’s End « WakoWa Salon: Everyday Wellness
[...] This point is a couple of fingers’ width below your bellybutton. This is your “energy center”, the place from where you have greatest balance. If you have lots of thoughts and ideas flying around in your head, you might feel light, ungrounded. If you’re dragging your feet, heavy on the ground and sluggish, your energy needs some uplifting, to be centered. Next time you feel uncentered, take a seat with your feel on the floor, or stand with your weight evenly on both feet, and rest one or both hands gently on your belly, under your navel. Take a few long deep and slow breaths. Learn more about this. [...]
April 4, 2008 at 8:53 am
constipation acupressure points « WakoWa Salon: Everyday Wellness
[...] This is a couple fingers width below your bellybutton, where you “belly” is. This is considered your “center”, the place from which you find balance. So imagine the unbalance when you’re constipated or otherwise uncomfortable in your digestive system. Just putting some attention to the hara can bring comfort. Gently rest the palm of your hand on your belly, and breathe slowly and deeply. Try gentle clockwise circles around your hara, too, to support movement in your bowels. Get detailed instructions here. [...]