Here's a quick way to massage eye tension away so you can get back to business.
1. Link the fingers of both hands together and place the thumbs inside the corners of your eyes on either side of the bridge of your nose. Apply gentle pressure and hold for two to three seconds. Release slightly, then repeat five times.
2. Using your index finger and thumb, pinch the top of the nasal bone, between the eyebrows and eye sockets. Hold for two to three breaths. Release slightly, then repeat five times.
3. Rub the palms of your hands together briskly, until they feel warm. Lightly cup your hands over your eyes, letting them absorb the warmth. Hold for two or three breaths. Repeat as needed.
These subtle acupressure techniques help relieve eye fatigue and tension.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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