Massage these 3 Zones to Release the Tension

We release tension and fight anxiety by stimulating three essential reflex zones. Find out how you can massage them to relax and feel better, with the help of experts.

Massage your stomach to relieve stress

Sandra Jollet, director of MaisonSuisenin Paris suggests getting rid of toxins and negative emotions through our "second brain".

How to do it

• Lie on your back and start warming your stomach with a bottle of hot water or a flaxseed pillow.
• Apply a few drops of oil, then place your hands at the level of your stomachand exert the first pressure.
• Slide your hands under your left rib and press three times for 6 seconds, while exhaling.
• Do the same thing under the navel towards the pubis, then under the right rib, before going up to the starting point.

Massage the feet to rebalance the body

Reflexologist Renate Lenz confirms that the activity of kidney, liver, gallbladder, intestinesand lungs are connected to the feet.

How to do it:

• Start with a foot bath with coarse salt.
• After you pat the feet dry, cover them with a hydrating cream or oil.
• Massage your foot in circular movements with your thumbs, starting from the sole going towards the toes.
• Squeeze the toes one by one to stimulate blood circulation.
• Massage the top of the foot, starting from the toes to the ankle in order to drain the lymph,
• Finish in circular movements around the ankles.

Massage the scalp to relax

Expert Nathalie Degallaix-Saissac insists on massaging the scalp to fight headaches, eyestrain, and stimulate the hair growth.

How to do it:

• Apply a few drops of mint or eucalyptus essential oil to the scalp,
• Warm your hands by rubbing them vigorously against each other.
• Place your palms flat on each side of the head and massage your head incircular movements, heading towards the back of the ears.
• Press your forehead with one hand.
• Simultaneously, use your other hand topress the five points of the midline (from the top of the skull towards the nape of the neck).