Qigong Face Massage For Relief Of Head, Face & Neck Tension

By massaging the face, head, and neck, we can create conditions for the open and free flow of both Qi and blood. There are many acupressure points on the face and head, so this practice can not only benefit these areas but the whole body, as the head is connected to the body!

The benefits of Qigong face and head massage include helping to relieve eye strain, soothing head and jaw tension, and relaxing the neck and shoulder muscles. It can also support clear breathing, promote a sense of physical ease, and calm the mind to help manage everyday stress and restlessness, all while encouraging a healthy, glowing complexion.

Qigong is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), utilizing breathwork, mind focus, and simple movements to promote the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body and mind, thereby supporting overall health and harmony.

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So just beginning by. Placing the palms together and rubbing them together 24 times. And then taking the index finger and the ring finger Place them on your eyelid. Keep the shoulders down. And just rubbing the eyelids 24 times, Very lightly. And then taking. The index finger and the middle finger. And either side of the ears rubbing up and down the ears 24 times. And then now using the fleshy part of the thumb to massage the nose. So pop your hands together and then use the thumbs either side of the nose and the fleshy part is the bit that's going to rub up and down the nose 24 times. And then taking the hands over. Back of the head. And you're going to use your index finger and your thumb to massage the area at the bottom of the hairline along the base of the neck. So I'll just turn around and show you that, And again, 24 times for this. Then bringing the hands around to the front again. For women, Place the right hand. . . In front closest to your face with the left hand behind for men the other way around palms are facing you and the thumbs are facing up palms are touching each other. You're going to massage the whole face now. So starting at the corners of the mouth. And moving the hands up over the face, Around the top of the head. And down the back of the neck with a little bit of pressure, Then bringing the hands around. Nine times altogether for this movement. And then just closing the eyes. And taking the time to observe any changes. In your emotions. In the way your body feels. Any sensations you notice. Anywhere in the body or the mind. Then just allowing the hands to drop down by your sides. And breathing two or three times into Dantian.