How to Apply Reflexology to the Ears
Have a reflexology chart on hand if possible., Get in the right position., Prepare your ears for touch., Check for sensitive areas.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Have a reflexology chart on hand if possible.
It's great to go into the situation with a reflexology chart.
If you forget any of the pressure points on the ears, you can quickly consult your chart.
If possible, bring a reflexology chart into the room where you'll be doing ear reflexology.If you don't have an ear reflexology chart, you can print one from the internet. -
Step 2: Get in the right position.
You should do reflexology in a quiet room where you will not be disturbed.
Find a comfortable chair or couch.
Sit upright in a comfortable position to do ear reflexology., Start with the lobes.
Gently press your lobes between your index finger and thumb.
Pull them down gently as you press them.
Do only a gentle tug.
Stop pulling if you feel pain., You do not want to perform reflexology on any sore areas of your ears.
Trace your fingers along your ears.
Notice any sore or sensitive areas, or any scratches or abrasions.
Leave these areas alone while doing reflexology.
Reflexology should reduce, not increase, pain and discomfort. -
Step 3: Prepare your ears for touch.
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Step 4: Check for sensitive areas.
Detailed Guide
It's great to go into the situation with a reflexology chart.
If you forget any of the pressure points on the ears, you can quickly consult your chart.
If possible, bring a reflexology chart into the room where you'll be doing ear reflexology.If you don't have an ear reflexology chart, you can print one from the internet.
You should do reflexology in a quiet room where you will not be disturbed.
Find a comfortable chair or couch.
Sit upright in a comfortable position to do ear reflexology., Start with the lobes.
Gently press your lobes between your index finger and thumb.
Pull them down gently as you press them.
Do only a gentle tug.
Stop pulling if you feel pain., You do not want to perform reflexology on any sore areas of your ears.
Trace your fingers along your ears.
Notice any sore or sensitive areas, or any scratches or abrasions.
Leave these areas alone while doing reflexology.
Reflexology should reduce, not increase, pain and discomfort.
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