Massage

So I am totally loving these massages! The first time I did it, I think somehow I did it wrong. I ended up constipated for two days. No good! I think I have finally gotten it down and now...LOVE them! Its a quick 15 minute period to relax. Simple...and then back to my day. There is very little information on this if you try to find it on the net. Every where you look, they want you to buy the info. Well, I'm going to share what I found to save you the hunt (because it took me sometime to find it).

How to Locate your Reproductive Organs

The Uterus

Your uterus can be located by making an upside down triangle with your thumbs and index fingers. Join both your thumbs at your navel and extend your fingers downward, toward your pubic bone. Your uterus is located where your fingers meet.

The Ovaries

Roughly measure 4 inches down from your navel and three inches to the right and left to locate your ovaries.

Reproductive Organs Massage

The following massage is meant to help stimulate your digestive and reproductive organs. Practice this massage daily mornings and evenings.

1. Lie on a comfortable place but firm. Bend your knees or rest them on a pillow.

2. Take one deep breathe in and out.

3. Warm your hand and use a little massage oil like almond oil, or oil of olive.

4. Gently close your eyes and begin breathing slowly and deeply. Inhale and exhale deeply three time.

5. Visualize to be in a beautiful and relaxing place.

6. Put the palm of your hand on your stomach, above your belly button. Put the other hand on top of this hand and take a few deep breaths to get use to this area of your body. Make sure to locate your stomach.

7. Gently make clockwise circles going from your stomach down to your pubic bone and back. Do this at least 30 times.

8. Put your hands on each side of your abdomen just beneath the ribs and massage down toward the growing area. These should be gentle strokes that always, go from top to bottom. You can do as many repetitions as you like, but do at least 10.

NOTE:This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.

Self Massage for Fertility

This massage can be performed 15 minutes each day. Before beginning, make sure your bladder is empty. Never perform massage if you suspect to be pregnant or if you are menstruating. Always, stop self massage if you experience pain or feel uncomfortable.

1. Before you begin warm up your hands and apply massage oil like almond oil or oil of olive.

2. Locate the uterus, which is between the pubic bone and the navel.

3. By using the pads you your fingers, gently apply light pressure across the top edge of your uterus.

4. By using moderate to deep pressure, find areas of your pelvic region that feel tight and gently massage in circular motions going all the way around your lower abdominal area. Make sure to always go in a clockwise direction.

5. Use your intuition to massage the areas that feel tense. Take a deep breath and try to relax your pelvic area by visualizing your ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus full of positive healing energy and light. Open your mouth and release your jaw. Relaxing your jaw helps relax and release stress you keep locked up in your pelvis.

6. Finish by pressing gently up and down. Use this up and down motion for at least 10-20 counts.


NOTE: This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.


Uterine Massage

The following massage technique is often referred to as the uterus lift and it is best when performed by a registered massage therapy practitioner. This type of massage is very useful, since many women carry their uterus below their natural position as a result of a lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle.

1. Lie on a flat surface and place a small pillow under your knees in order to take the strain off your back.

2. Place your fingertips on your pubic bone, located just below the pubic hair line.

3. Starting from the pubic bone, gently press your fingertips down and gently move your fingers toward your uterus.

3. Gently pull your uterus up toward your navel. Hold this position for a count of 10 and do this three times in a row.


NOTE: This massage should be practiced only between menstruation and ovulation. Do not practice this during pregnancy, during menses or during the luteal phase after ovulation.

Ovary Massage

The ovarian massage is great to draw oxygenated blood to your ovaries and help release congesting by improving circulation to this important area of your reproductive system.

1. Begin by warming up your hands.

2. Take a deep breath in and out. Relax your jaw and your pelvic area by placing a pillow underneath your knees.

3. Visualize a beautiful white light surrounding you and helping you relax and release all mental and emotional worries.

4. Locate the areas on both left and right side 3 inches from the middle line and 4 inches down from the navel.

5. Massage these areas left and right side using a circular clockwise motion. If you notice tension, massage deeply and apply increase pressure followed by a release of your fingertips. If you feel pain and discomfort, do not apply too much pressure. Those suffering from ovarian cysts may feel uncomfortable and should consult a registered massage therapist for guidance and advice.

6. Finish by taking a deep breath in and out.

7. Visualize your ovaries and fallopian tubes completely health, clear of any scarring or blockage.
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Okay, so...hope that helps. I have noticed that I need to pay attention to what my body is telling me. Like...stop that area, can push harder, or work this side a little more. And always move in a clockwise pattern (or you'll really end up constipated!).

This morning did a massage and this evening went to yoga. Now...eating 7 homemade eggrolls! Bad me...but they are SO good!