How to do Reflexology

A relaxing atmosphere can enhance a reflexology session.

Reflexology is a healing technique that involves applying pressure to the hands or feet. It is thought that certain points on the hands and feet correlate to bodily organs. The applied pressure activates the body’s “flight or flight” response. Read on to learn how to do reflexology.

Things You'll Need

• Oil, cream or lotion
• <br>Table or chair

Instructions

1. Study a hand and foot reflexology chart and become familiar with the points. The left hand or foot reflects the left side of the body, and the right hand or foot reflects the right side of the body.

2. Apply pressure to the insides of the feet and hands to activate the spine reflex.

3. Apply pressure to the outsides of the feet and hands to activate the arm and shoulder reflexes.

4. Apply pressure to the toes and fingers to activate the head and neck reflexes.

5. Apply pressure to the balls of the feet to activate the chest, upper back, heart and lungs reflexes.

6. If there is extra time left in the session, focus more time on the trouble areas. Ask yourself or the person you are doing the treatment on if there has been any pain or trouble with certain parts of the body.

Tips & Warnings

• Most reflexology sessions last for 30 minutes.

• <br>Sit in a chair if you are performing reflexology on yourself.

• <br>If you are doing reflexology on someone else, have him or her lay on a table.

• Do not apply an uncomfortable amount of pressure to areas of the hands or feet.