Acupressure and reflexology cushion

Acupressure and reflexology: 2 complementary practices for your well-being

These foot acupressure self-sessions will allow you to stimulate acupressure AND reflexology points as if you were merging the acupressure mat with a foot reflexology mat to obtain a perfect foot massage mat!

Acupressure has been known for thousands of years and is a traditional Chinese medicine.
It acts on specific points throughout the body.
The stimulation of these specific points promotes the proper functioning of the various functions of the body.
It also leads to the release of well-being hormones, oxytocin and endorphins, which allow for deep relaxation, relief of pain and tension, and better management of stress, which is responsible for many of our daily ailments.

Reflexology stimulates the reflex zones on the hands, feet and ears.
It stimulates the internal organs and the lymphatic and endocrine systems.
The immune system is boosted and reflexology helps to maintain good health.

By stimulating the internal organs and our lymphatic and endocrine systems, reflexology supports our immune system and thus helps to maintain good health. It also has a preventive role in activating our self-healing capacities.

These two practices will form a powerful duo to boost your energy and free you from your tensions and pains for an optimal well-being!

A self-massage that boosts blood circulation

During your sessions, your blood circulation is activated thanks to acupressure and reflexology, but also thanks to foot movements that simulate walking.
In fact, it is a light physical exercise that you do while sitting and going about your business.
The light activation of your calves will promote venous return, i.e. the flow of blood from your feet to your heart, which in turn circulates the blood throughout your body.

Multiple benefits for the body and mind

These acu-reflexology self-sessions will :

• Relieve your problems of heavy legs, venous insufficiency and varicose veins: blood circulation is reactivated.
• Relieve your foot pain and swollen feet. No more tired feet!
• Help with sports recovery: relax and stretch your muscles, relax your muscles. Try a session after a jog, it's amazing!
• Relieve pain all over your body, especially back pain. Reflexology has effects beyond the feet and legs!
• Release your deep tensions, by untying knots thanks to the reflexology points worked on and by improving the oxygenation of the cells.
• Bring about an immediate feeling of well-being, relaxation and decompression to free you from the stress of the day.
• Help your body to fight against anxiety, stress, fatigue and boost your energy.
• Reduce your sleep disorders: the relaxation and release of your tensions will allow you to go to bed with a light and peaceful mind.

USE

Use the cushion in a sitting position.
Ideally, you should be positioned on the front of your seat (not leaning back).
This allows you to have a straight back and to direct your body weight towards your legs to exert sufficient pressure from your feet on the cushion.
Your feet should preferably be bare, but socks can be worn if your feet are too sensitive, especially at the beginning of your practice.

Place your cushion in front of you, on the floor, just under your feet.
The hole in the cushion should be positioned towards you, like an "n" and not a "u".
This will make it easier and more effective to use the curved shape of your cushion. 

Once you have positioned your feet on each side of the cushion, make light movements with your feet that simulate walking by lightly pressing the heel and then the front of each foot alternately without taking them off the cushion for a few minutes.

Then, feel free to let your feet move freely and intuitively across the cushion.
Let yourself be carried away by the pleasure of exploring the cushion with your feet. Listen to your body, it will intuitively tell you what to do, just like you would with a stress ball.

A few minutes a day is enough to relax (about 15 minutes).
There is no contraindication if you wish to use it several times a day or for longer periods.

Excellent complement to the acupressure mat and cushion to continue your acupressure sessions outside the house and when you are sitting down to read, work, watch television...
You can therefore do your sessions while doing another activity.