An ancient acupressure point called Shenmen in ancient China or "Heart 7" can be massaged and compressed to help promote relaxation and sleep.
Nowadays, we understand these acupressure points to activate certain parts of the nervous system. This particular "heart 7" point presses down on a branch of the ulnar nerve, which triggers the parasympathetic "rest and digest" system, helping to ease down cortisol and help a person to sleep deeply.
I have personally used this simple massage technique to fall asleep within 3-5 minutes, which I also combine with steady, deep and slow breathing to drift straight off to sleep. Give it a go, and let me know if this works for you in the comments.
⏰ 00:00 - The Acupressure Point For Sleep
⏰ 00:35 - How To Find & Massage Your Heart 7 (Shenmen) Spot
⏰ 02:19 - Other Natural Ways To Improve Sleep.
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