Ampuku Techniques

Front 1

One hand applying rhythmic palm pressure to navel. Soothe, rotate, press. Start upper R intercostals, R ribs then L intercostals and L ribs. (If there is heat use kneading or pressing instead of rotating) K27-K22, ST13-ST18

Back 1

Bunpai

Front 2

both hands soothing sternum then sides of ribs
press LV 13 bilaterally

Back 2

Bunroku

Front 3

rotate on sternum with heel of hand or fingertips
rhythmic palm pressure on the navel

Back 3

Anshin

Front 4

both hands soothe sternum then soothe bilaterally from midline under clavicle ending at shoulders

Back 4

Shoko

Front 5

3 fingers on CV 14,13,12 (ring, middle, index) - pressing w/ exhale
lower hand "hooking intestines" by soothing across and away on inhale and back toward practitioner on exhale

Back 5

Kocho

Front 6

stationary pressure on ST 25 bilaterally
pressure on exhale to ST 19 thru 24

Back 6

Koki

Front 7

2 handed pushing and pulling across lower abdomen

Back 7

Rotonojyutsu

Front 8

thumb pressure on CV 9
other thumb applies moderate pressure and slides toward CV 9 (on exhale)

Back 8

Chinki

Front 9

cupping stomach with alternating hands

Back 9

Choi

Front 10

thumbs together on client's lower left abdomen and fingers shimmying back and forth along edge of liver (applied on exhale)

Back 10

Shinshi

Front 11

thumbs apply bilateral pressure to ST 19-22,
then KI21-18
soothe CV 18-11

Back 11

Risui

Front 12

reaching under and kneading inner and outer UB lines (btwn ribcage & pelvis) while applying complimentary pressure w/ top hand

Back 12

Tasshin

Front 13

unilaterally soothing under each side of ribcage (bringing yang to CV)
soothe sternum from CV 17-6

Back 13

Shuren

Front 14

Seperating & Removing

Back 14

Bunpai

Front 15

Respiratory function disorders, coughing, shallow or difficult breathing, panting, sputum, mucus, Helps remove stagnation.

Back 15

Bunpai