Eastern healing traditions recognize a life energy that flows through, Is the basis of, All things, Everything. They call this Qi (pronounced chee). Qi moves throughout the body in channel pathways, also known as meridians.
Acupressure is the practice of applying pressure to acupuncture points using the hands, fingers, elbows, or other devices to stimulate or calm the points in order to promote circulation and the free flow of Qi.
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