Tension and stress have become a mainstay in the lives of most people

Tension and stress have become a mainstay in the lives of most people, be it from being stuck in traffic to issues at home or at work. Constant exposure to stress is harmful when it comes to your health so it’s important to relieve it as fast and as often as you can. To do so, there are certain useful exercises and techniques. If you feel the burden of everyday life is becoming too heavy, read on. Being tense can lead to some serious health problems and productivity issues.


Instant relief using acupressure
3 pressure points to relieve you of stress:

1. Union Valley: This point is located in the webbing between the thumb and the index finger. Use the thumb and the index finger of your left hand to press this spot on your right hand. Hold for about 30 seconds while breathing slowly and deeply and then release. Repeat 3 times. Then switch hands.


2. Great Rushing: This point is situated in the webbing between the big toe and the long toe of your foot. Apply firm pressure for 20 seconds and then do the same for the other foot.

3. Spirit Gate:  This point lies on the inner wrist crease, towards the little-finger side of the wrist. Feel for a hollow space at the base of this location. Apply gentle pressure for 2 to 3 minutes. Do it for your right wrist first and then for the left wrist.

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