Acupressure  This involves the application of finger pressure
on points where it is believed that our life force or energy
comes to the surface of the body. These points are the same
ones used in acupuncture.
    One acupressure technique you can use to create
deep relaxation is to interweave your fingers and
place them over your solar plexus, which is found
in the center of your body just below the breast-
bone. Then sit back and quietly relax. Experience
the feeling that you have—a sense of calm or
sedation. You will soon be in a very relaxed
state.
    You might ask a friend or family member
to sit at your feet. Have him or her put a
hand under each calf, spreading him or her
fingers. Have him or her sit there with their
hands under your calves for about 15
minutes. This too will put you in a deeply
relaxed state.