Eastern tradition describes the world in terms of energy. It is the elementary substance and vital force of life. All living beings have this energy. It goes way beyond simple muscular energy. It encompasses all the energies a body can pull: physical, mental, physiological and psychological. This flow bears different names on the planet: Qi or Ch'i in Chinese (as in Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan), Ki in Japanese (as in Aikido) and Prana in India.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the Qi is always moving, and is constantly fed by external sources (food and fluids intake, air, sun, relationships). It depends as well on our personal inherited potential.
The same way blood is transported by the veins system, vital energy circulates in the body along a net of subtle paths: the meridians. The meridians link the physical sphere to emotions and psyche. They are the key to a balanced and healthy state.
At some specific spots on the path, the Qi gets near the skin and is thus physically accessible. Those key spots are the famous acupuncture points, or acupoints. They are the gateways to the Qi, and to the whole energy system. To work on the acupoints, acupuncture uses needles, and acupressure uses gentle to firm finger pressure.
As a finger pressure technique, acupressure can be used as a facial massage technique. Simple finger pressure relieves congested areas as well as relaxes the muscles. Thus toxins are released and eliminated, which of course benefits our outward appearance.
More importantly, many meridians run across the face, neck and skull. By massaging the points linked to the Qi, acupressure accesses the deeper levels and works on the general well-being, which in turn reflects on the face (everybody has noticed how a person in love looks radiant no matter what!). This vital energy is the most important element of the Acupressure Facelift; it governs our health, how we feel as well as how we look.
The Chinese have used acupressure to enhance physical fitness and beauty for thousands of years. This 5,000 year old system has been found effective for toning muscles, improving the condition and luster of skin, relieving acne, sinus problems, jaw tension, and headaches. Many of the points that are used for these common complaints have Chinese names that reveal their benefits, such as the Facial Beauty point and the Heavenly Appearance point.
(thanks to Anne Cosse for this article)
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