Chinese Medicine is an ancient philosphy of understanding the human body. Developed over 2000 years, it provides intriguing insights into human behaviour and why we do what we do!
Acupressure is one of the tools of Chinese Medicine where pressure is applied to a point (or points) along a meridian. Meridians are energy lines on and within the body, and also form a part of Chinese Medicine practice. The meridians and points are the same as those used for acupuncture - but instead of using needles, we use our fingers and thumbs to apply gentle pressure.
When you combine acupressure with meditation, you bring awareness to the point and the qualities it represents within you. Holding a point during meditation can deeply enhance your meditation, taking you to a place of stillness, focus, and clarity.
This meditation course aims to teach you about twelve acupoints you can use as part of your meditation practise, while taking you on a journey of personal reflection.
Seven guided meditations
Information about twelve acupressure points and their meridians, including contraindications and alternate points
Instruction images and videos on how to find each acupressure point
Journaling questions to guide your exploration of each acupressure point
Combining Acupressure and Meditation focuses on providing information about each acupoint, its meridian, journaling questions for reflection and the guided meditation. It doesn't break down 'how to meditate' or lead-in with any shorter meditations. If you're new to meditation, you may prefer to start with our online course 'Developing Awareness through Meditation' which has been created with beginners in mind.
The guided meditations are approximately 25-30 minutes each.
Not at all! Everything you need to know is included in this course.
Yes you can. While there are some acupressure points that are not to be used during pregnancy, other points are completely safe. This course clearly outlines which points are not to be used during pregnancy, and offers a pregnancy-safe alternative point that can be used instead.
Ongoing access is available to all the content after the course has finished.
Gillian helps people navigate, transition, and progress through life change. Her variety of skills and experience in kinesiology, meditation teaching, art therapy, projects, and information management enable her to effectively organise the practical aspects of change as well as compassionately guide and support someone through the emotions and stress that come with any life change.
Gillian brings these skills into her courses and workshops to help you reflect, learn and take action so you can discover, lean into and move towards the direction you want to take.
Welcome!
Key Dates
How to use this course
Before we begin...
Intentions and goals
Meditation measurement tools
Journaling
Contraindications
Introduction to Acupressure
Contraindications
About Lung 7 and Lung 10
Lung meridian meditation
Wrapping up Week 1!
Contraindications
About Large Intestine 4 and Large Intestine 7
Large Intestine meridian meditation
Wrapping up Week 2!
Contraindications
About Stomach 25 and Stomach 36
Stomach meridian meditation
Wrapping up Week 3!
Meditation Goals check-in
Contraindications
About Pericardium 6 and Pericardium 2
Pericardium meridian meditation
Wrapping up Week 4!
