How to Give Yourself a Scalp Massage

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sit down somewhere comfortable.

   The less distractions, the better so that you can concentrate on what is happening.
   
   However, there's no harm squeezing this into the ads of a favorite show provided you press the mute button!
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   Step 2: Place the fingers of both hands on your forehead.

   They should meet one another at an imaginary center line of your forehead.
   
   Rest the thumbs on your temples; they will provide support. , Make the pressure firm but light, as you press, then release. , Repeat the press and release movement. , Follow the line of the Governor Vessel meridian (see "Tips"); approximately the center of your scalp. , This is located about three quarters of the way on the top of your scalp. , Release the pressure from the acupoint Governor Vessel 20 and continue pressing down the center of your scalp line.
   
   As before, continue moving the fingers down in the same position, while moving the support thumbs down at the same time. , This time, position your hands about half an inch (1.27cm) either side of the mid-line of your head (in other words, this time your fingers won't be meeting but have a gap either side of the imaginary line across your forehead). ,, This time, make the gap between your fingers and the center line of your head 1 inch (2.5cm) either side.
   
   Your fingers should now be almost on the sides of your head. ,, This will help to calm you as well as allowing you to focus on the releasing tension to leave your scalp feeling refreshed.
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   Step 3: Apply pressure.

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   Step 4: Shift your fingers slightly further up your forehead nearer to the hairline and raise your thumbs with them.

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   Step 5: Keep moving this position up and onto the scalp

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   Step 6: bit by bit

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   Step 7: repeating the pressure/release movement.

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   Step 8: At the top of your head

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   Step 9: apply pressure to your head at the acupoint Governor Vessel 20.

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    Step 10: Move down the back of your scalp now.

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    Step 11: Once you have reached the the base of your skull

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    Step 12: return to the front.

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    Step 13: Do the press and release movement as before in this new position

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    Step 14: moving up and then down the scalp as before.

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    Step 15: Return and repeat.

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    Step 16: do the press and release movement in this new position.

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    Step 17: When you feel adept at this massage

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    Step 18: synchronize it with your breathing

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    Step 19: inhaling and exhaling as you press and release.

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