This leads to the Qi not flowing as it moves in the spaces – and where are they when all is feeling (and is) all blocked up?
Almost all in acupuncture know that all ‘hard cases’ are damp and Phlegm related – this would be lack of iodine bio-availability – see below and also – the formation of sludge. Here we are encouraging its flow ..
I start always on the LEFT hand side and very shallowly – and always start almost at the surface as one side may be totally different to the other – and one day may be totally different. (Also one body versus another).
Aim for three sweeps in a bracket.
Slower and more superficial towards the sides/edges of the body.
Then do the other side – always begin with the LEFT
I often add these in – as with the ’round the perimeter’ and also the wobble wobble of the hips – gentle, slowly – we are encouraging the body to loosen, to soften and to flow.