Solar plexus breathing or push technique in reflexology

The solar plexus is one of the most powerful reflex points in reflexology. The solar plexus is a complex dense nerve network or ganglia; thus, called the abdominal brain. This abdominal brain is part of the autonomic nervous system; connecting major abdomen organs to the brain. Solar plexus reflex has the influence to the entire digestive system; useful for metabolism and general life functioning. This important reflex point helps the entire body and relax the mind.

How to do reflexology therapy for the Solar plexus?
The solar plexus reflex point is straight down the second toe, below foot’s ball within the hollow. Place the thumb as a pivot at the solar plexus reflex on the right foot. Inhale (breathe in) for five seconds; make a circle using another hand. Continue pivoting the reflex; hold the breath for 5 seconds. Exhale (breathe out) for 5 seconds; lessening pressure on the reflex point. Take a few calming breaths. Repeat four times.

Repeat the same procedure on the left foot (reversing hand positions if needed).

An alternate method for solar plexus reflex: Simultaneous apply pressure on both solar plexus reflexes by right & left thumb with deep inhalation. During exhalation (breathe out), lower the applied pressure on the reflex. Finish by releasing the entire pressure on the reflex, while breathing out.

The solar plexus reflex is one of the important reflex points for stress relief. The solar plexus reflexology therapy is useful for stress relief. In addition, it helps to ease symptoms of a hiatal hernia, acid reflux, heartburn, and pain.

The digestive organ reflex:

Mouth, teeth and jaw - Teeth reflex are below the big toenails in dorsal aspect. Jaw reflex is below the big toe joint in the dorsal aspect.

Esophagus – reflex is from the big toe base to the diaphragm line.

Stomach - reflexes are in both foot from the diaphragm until waistline; in zone 1 (for right foot) and zone 1 to 4 (for left foot).

Liver and gallbladder - reflex is on the right foot only; from the diaphragm until waistline, in zones 3 to 5.

Pancreas - reflex is below stomach reflex on both foot; in zone 1 (for right foot) and zones 1 to 4 (for left foot).

Small intestine - reflex is on both right and left foot; in zone 1 to 4, from waistline until the pelvic line.

Large intestine - reflex is on both right and left foot; in zone 1 to 5, from waistline until the pelvic line.