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Acupressure Fundamentals / अंक शिरोदर्शन / एक्यूप्रेशर

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Maharshi Patanjali Yog Evm Prakritik Chikitsa Parishad (operational since 2007)

English

Acupressure (Ank Shirodarshan) applies finger pressure to meridian points — TCM-derived model taught in MPYPCP acupressure/acupuncture diploma programmes. Used for wellness and supportive care; not proven as cure for all diseases. Trained practitioner required.

हिंदी

एक्यूप्रेशर (अंक शिरोदर्शन) — मेरिडियन बिंदुओं पर अंगुली दबाव; TCM मॉडल। MPYPCP एक्यूप्रेशर/एक्यूपंक्चर डिप्लोमा में। कल्याण/सहायक; सभी रोगों का प्रमाणित इलाज नहीं। प्रशिक्षित चिकित्सक जरूरी।

Scope: MPYPCP Diploma/PG Diploma in Acupressure & Acupuncture. Complements modern medicine; refer acute cases to hospital.
Related: Naturopathy C3 | Acupressure diploma courses on Courses

Vidhi / Method — विधि

Acupressure meridian points hand diagramCommon acupressure points LI4 SP6

Principles & Common Points

ConceptDescription
MeridiansEnergy pathways (TCM model) / ऊर्जा मार्ग
Points (tsubo)Specific pressure locations / बिंदु
Qi balanceTraditional balance concept / संतुलन

Example points (education):

PointLocationNote
LI4 (Hegu)Hand web between thumb and indexAvoid in pregnancy (TCM)
SP6 (Sanyinjiao)Inner ankle, 3 cun above malleolusWellness use — practitioner only
GV20 (Baihui)Crown of headMental clarity (TCM tradition)

Basic method: EN — Locate point; apply steady thumb pressure 30–60 sec; breathe normally; both sides if bilateral. HI — बिंदु ढूँढें; 30–60 सेक स्थिर दबाव; सामान्य श्वास; दोनों ओर यदि द्विपक्षीय।

Labh / Benefits — लाभ

English

  • Wellness support — relaxation, musculoskeletal comfort (traditional use).
  • MPYPCP practicum — point location and safety module.
  • Integration — may combine with yoga relaxation and naturopathy lifestyle advice.

हिंदी

  • कल्याण सहायता — विश्राम, मांसपेशी आराम (पारंपरिक)।
  • MPYPCP practicum — बिंदु, सुरक्षा।
  • एकीकरण — योग/प्राकृतिक जीवनशैली।
Disclaimer: Complementary therapy education only; not a substitute for medical diagnosis or emergency care. | पूरक चिकित्सा शिक्षा; नैदानिक/आपातकालीन उपचार का विकल्प नहीं।

Savdhani / Contraindications — सावधानी

ConditionEnglishहिंदी
PregnancyAvoid LI4, SP6 strong stimulation (TCM)LI4/SP6 नहीं
Open skin/infectionNo pressure on broken skinखुली त्वचा नहीं
Fracture sitesDo not press injured bonefracture नहीं
Cure claimsNo guaranteed disease cureइलाज गारंटी नहीं

MPYPCP Therapy Exam Quick Points

ModelTCM meridians and points
LI4Hand web — pregnancy caution
MethodSteady thumb pressure 30–60 sec
ScopeComplementary, not emergency medicine

References

  1. MPYPCP Acupressure syllabus
  2. WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy (complementary)
  3. TCM basics reference texts

Last updated: May 2026 | MPYPCP Central Knowledge Base — Tier D1