Ren 17: Powerful Point for Heart Health
Ren 17 "Tan Zhong": Revealing the Heart - free the heart of tension, and connect it to the rest of your body and being.
Usually translated as "Chest Center," Tan Zhong is a powerful point for heart health in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is also an excellent point for releasing anxiety and fear, and is also useful for acid reflux. The point is located in the center of the breastbone, at the fourth intercostal space (space between ribs), which is usually at the level of the nipples in men.
To stimulate this point, use a finger to apply gentle pressure at the top of the breastbone, and massage down about four inches to the fourth intercostal space, where a small notch in the breastbone can usually be felt at Tan Zhong. Softly press on the point, or try making small circles with you finger for 3-5 minutes. Then lay your palm over the point and rest for as long as feels comfortable and right. During this time place your other palm about two inches below your navel and relax. End by rubbing the bottoms of your feet for a few minutes on each side.
This process helps free the heart of tension, and connect it to the rest of your body and being.
