First Position

Hands flat over eyes and nose

Second Position

Middle fingers meet at top of head, hands cove down to rest above ears (or hands over ears)

Third Position

Fourth Position

Hands cover back of head and skull either one above the other, forming a triangle with thumbs and forefingers or with fingers clasped to support/cradle head

Fifth Position

Fingertips under clavicle (collarbone). Hands rest on upper chest, wrists over arm pits

Sixth Position

Fingertips meet in centre of chest over lower ribcage, just below breast-line

Seventh Position

Middle fingers meet at navel

Hands around front of neck covering throat. Base of palms meet at centre of throat. Alternatively, one hands covers throad while other is placed on thymus or chest, directly below it

Eighth Position

Position Covers Physical Emotional

Eye problems Relieve Anxiety

Sinus blockages Reduce Stress

TMJPromoted relaxation

Gum problems

ToothacheFacial tension

Hyperactivity Worry

Head Injury HysteriaStuttering StressSeizures DepressionHeadaches FearPain release Promote serenityShock

Pineal & pituitary glands

Headache Fear

Eye problems Shock

Balance and coordination WorryInsomnia IrritationTo aid waking up StressBalance in RAS

Good for eyes, optic nerve, sinuses, mucous membranes, nose, mouth, teeth, jaws, temples, pituitary gland (left eye), pineal gland (right eye)

Shut out external stimuli

To start relaxation process throughout the body

Left and right sides of brain, corpus collosum, endorphin production, ears, auditory nerve, motor cortex, auditory cortex, temporal lobe, pituitary and pineal glands

Left/right hemisphere co-ordination

Parietal lobe, occipital lobe, cerebellum, brainstem, upper spinal cord, weight control centre. Reticular activating system (RAS)

Stroke Nervousness

Anger, hostility

Resentment

Immune system problems Feeling up-tight

Throat complaints

All immune disordesr Anger

Resentment

JealousyLactation HostilityBronchial problems

Cough Increase trustRelease stress

Digestion Fears

Stress

Promote relaxation

Digestive problems StressFlatulence Hysteria

Tonsils, thyroid, parathyroid, throat, lumphatic system, larynx, oesophagus, epiglottis, carotid & vertebral arterties

Increase oxygen supply to brain

Balance blood pressure (high or low)

Enhance self-esteem, self confidence and inner security

Heart, lungs, pectoral muscles,lymph glands, left & Right bronchus, thymus gland

Strengthen immune system

Help activate lymph glands

Increase capacity to love

Promote acceptance vs resignation

Lowe lungs, heart, liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, duodenum, diaphragm, large intestine, transverse colon

Problems with organs in area covered

Obsessive/compulsive behaviour

Lower liver, pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, ascending and descending colon, solar plexus, small intestine

FrustrationColitis, diverticulitis Anxiety

Constipation

Assimilation of nutrients from food

Subdue urge to control or manipulate others

Promote strength and self-confidence

Mental Spiritual Chakra

Clear confusion

Meditation

6th

Foster clarity of thought, m(Brow centre front)

Intuition

Insight

Mental organisation 7th

Mental disorders (Crown chakra)DepressionPromote creativityRetention of informationImprove memory and ability to reasonPromote calmness and clarity of thought

Dream recall

Depression 8th

Clear expression of thoughts (and back of 6th chakra - third eye)

Clarity of thoughtCreativityPromote sense of well-being

To help turning inward for inner wisdom and guidance

Expand awareness and consciousness

Increase capacity for receiving higher energy

To Develop awareness of third eye

To aid perception of the wider context

Clarity 5th

Creativity (Throat centre)

Stabilize self confidence

Enhance ability to communicate

4th

Harmony

Bring peace, bliss

(Heart)

ConcentrationStability

Frustration Increase freedom of choice

4th

Fear

ClarityCentering

DepressionMental confusion (Solar plexus and sacral)

Expression of self and higher self

Help resist spreading negativity through speech

Promote calmness and serenity

Increase unconditional love and joy

Devotion and access to Christ-consciousness

Promote calm, serenity, communication with nature

Access inner power and strength

3rd & 2nd

Increase self-esteem and self-confidence