Have you ever thought that the secret remedy for stress and anxiety could lie in the palm of your hand? Well, it might lie with the Palm Rubbing technique.
Used since ancient times in various cultures, Palm Rubbing is a process that includes rubbing both palms together until heat is produced. It has numerous benefits for mental and emotional health. Let’s check them out.
Beats Stress & Anxiety: Rubbing palms together can stimulate the release of endorphins, also known as ‘body’s natural painkillers’ which in turn promote relaxation. It also alleviates symptoms of anxiety, headaches, muscle tension, etc.
Improves Sleep: Palm rubbing reduces cortisol levels, helping a good night's sleep while reducing stress and anxiety.
Welcomes Positive Energy: Rubbing palms and placing the produced heat on your face invite good energy, protection, wisdom, knowledge, etc., as per ancient Vedic practices.
Boosts Energy Flow: Our many organs have connections at multiple points in the palm. The heat produced by rubbing palms spreads warmth and energy through that point, resulting in a balanced energy flow throughout the body.
Increases Blood Circulation: The effect of rubbing palms together where our multiple organs have connections leads to an improvement in blood circulation throughout the body.
Promote Emotional Balance: Rubbing palms soothe the nervous system and hence promotes balanced emotional health.
Connects Body & Mind: With this practice, we become aware of the sensation of rubbing palms and the warmth they create. It helps us remain more present while tuning our body and mind in a single chord.