Acupressure Points for Enneagram type 1

Acupressure points for emotional well-being, recommended for Enneagram type 1. Their location, photograph, use and warnings are listed.

LIV-3

Name: Great Surge (Liver 3) Location: On the foot, on the line between the big toe and the second toe. The point is located about 3 finger widths from the edge, in the depression the size of a finger tip you can feel there. Use: Reduce, so move your finger in counterclockwise direction over this point. Warning: Don't use when weak or low on energy (in that case use SP-6 instead). Effects: Relaxes and unblocks emotions (especially repressed anger). Depression.

move counterclockwise (click for animation)

SP-6

Name: Three Yin Intersection (Spleen 6)
Location: On the inside of the lower leg, one hand width (four fingers) above the tip of the ankle bone, on the back of the shin bone.
Use: Press.
Warning: Don't use this point during pregnancy.
Effects: Calms, relaxes and reduces irritability. Heals effects on the body of too much fear, worrying and thinking. (Also used for gynaecological conditions.)