How to Find Acupuncture Points

Acupuncture involves sticking thin needles into certain points on the body, and poking these points to stimulate the flow of energy or chi. Read on to learn how to find acupuncture points.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Book on acupuncture points
• <br>Internet

How to Find Acupuncture Points

1. Search the Internet or purchase a book that describes and shows the acupuncture points on the human body. Pictures with anatomical markers are helpful.

2. Try to locate some of the points on your body. Once you find them on yourself, it will be easier to find them on others.

3. Study the 12 meridians on the body: heart, lung, pericardium, small intestine, large intestine, kidney, liver, bladder, gall bladder stomach, spleen, and triple warmer. Take note of which points are yin or yang.

4. Use your fingers to feel for the points. You may notice the area is cooler, warmer or just feels different in a certain way than the surrounding skin. Press firmly but gently.

5. After you have practiced locating some points, try to learn what problems certain points address.

6. Attend acupuncture classes if you are interested in performing acupuncture professionally.

Tips & Warnings

• Continuous practice will help you find the points quicker.
• Do not perform an acupuncture session if you are not qualified.

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