Abdominal massage gives you the opportunity to provide benefit to
the organs in the abdominal cavity. This self
healing technique is essential for any wellness program whether you are
looking to prevent dis-ease, improve digestion, or recover from an
illness. It is especially useful if you suffer from
constipation.
1) Lie down on your back. Overlap your hands on your abdomen just
below your abdomen. Your breathing should be relaxed and smooth. Stay
in this position and focus on your breath for several minutes before
beginning.
2) Bring your attention to your hands on the lower abdomen.
Begin rubbing your palm over your abdomen in a clockwise direction.
Begin with a small circular pattern progressing to larger circles cover
the entire abdomen. Perform 36 to 100 clockwise rotations. It is
important to perform the circular rotations in the clockwise direction
because this corresponds with the direction of the Large Intestine.
3) Bring your finger tips just below your sternum. Continue
breathing in a relaxed manner. As you exhale, gently press your
fingertips towards the spine. After each breath, move one inch down the
center line and repeat gentle pressure on the next exhale. Your breath
should be soft and relaxed. Continue as above, skipping over the
umbilicus until you reach the pubic bone.
4) After you complete the centerline, complete three more
lines about 1 inch apart down the left side of the abdomen.
5) After you complete the left side of the abdomen, complete three
lines about one inch apart moving superiorly from the base of the
abdomen up towards the ribs.
6) Work along the lower border of the rib cage. Start from the lower
border of the sternum and work laterally on both sides. Repeat three
time on each side.
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