Anmian · Peaceful Sleep
How to find it
- Find the hard bone just behind your earlobe.
- Also find GB20, at the base of the skull.
- The point is halfway between the two.
How to press: Middle fingers, light pressure, slow circles.
Acupressure points for insomnia and light sleep
Do it in bed, with the lights low, 20 to 30 minutes before you go to sleep.
Front view: the person’s right side appears on your left.
The sequence
6 points, about 60 seconds on each. Go slowly, breathing through your nose.
- Anmian · Peaceful Sleep (both sides at the same time)
- HT7 · Spirit Gate (right side + left side)
- PC6 · Inner Passage (right side + left side)
- SP6 · Three Yin Meeting (right side + left side)
- KI1 · Gushing Spring (right side + left side)
- Yintang · Hall of Impression (center point)
HT7 · Spirit Gate
How to find it
- Turn your palm up.
- Follow the wrist crease to the little finger side.
- Feel the tendon there. The point is in the small hollow right next to the tendon, on the inner side.
How to press: Tip of your thumb, light to medium pressure, slow and gentle movements.
PC6 · Inner Passage
How to find it
- Turn your palm up.
- Place 3 fingers together, starting at the wrist crease.
- The point is in the middle of the forearm, between the two central tendons. Make a tight fist to see them.
How to press: Firm thumb, steady pressure or circles. For nausea, you can hold it for several minutes.
SP6 · Three Yin Meeting
How to find it
- Find the highest point of the bone on the inside of your ankle.
- Place 4 fingers together above it.
- The point is just behind the edge of the shinbone, where your last finger ends.
How to press: Firm thumb, pressing toward the bone, in circles.
CautionDo not use during pregnancy.
KI1 · Gushing Spring
How to find it
- Look at the sole of your foot and curl your toes down.
- A hollow appears in the front part of the sole.
- The point is in this hollow, about one third of the way from the base of the toes to the heel.
How to press: Firm thumb. Rolling a small ball under your foot also works.
Yintang · Hall of Impression
How to find it
- Find where your two eyebrows begin.
- The point is exactly halfway between them.
How to press: Tip of your middle finger, light pressure, slow circles.
TipBreathe in for a count of 4 and out for a count of 6. Finish without looking at your phone.
When to get medical careInsomnia for more than 3 months, snoring with pauses in breathing, or strong sleepiness during the day should be checked by a doctor.
PrecautionsDo not press on wounds, varicose veins, swelling, bruises, fractures or recent surgery. People who take blood thinners should use only light pressure. During pregnancy, SP6 is left out of the session.
Do it with the guided session, for free
In the app, a timer shows you when to press and when to switch points, with a breathing guide. At the end, you record your relief.
Try it free