Yintang 印堂 · Yìntáng
At the forehead, between the inner ends of the eyebrows.
Silveil Acupressure Library
Acupressure Points, made easier to understand.
A calm, beginner-friendly guide to point names, anatomical landmarks, and gentle self-care rituals.
01
Find the landmark
02Use gentle pressure
03Notice your response
A gentle place to begin
Traditional point knowledge, translated for everyday care.
Acupressure is a touch-based practice informed by traditional East Asian medicine. Our guides focus on clear anatomical landmarks, comfortable pressure, and small rituals that are easy to understand.
It is an invitation to notice your body—not a diagnosis or a replacement for professional care.
Choose by moment
What is asking for your attention?
Start with one moment, one point, and a few unhurried breaths.
Evening
Bedtime wind-down
A quieter ritual for the transition into rest.
↗ Head & neckPause after screen time
Gentle point-finding for a moment of release and attention.
↗ Daily rhythmReturn to the body
Explore simple touch rituals for ordinary moments.
↗ LearnBrowse every guide
Find point references, landmarks, and responsible practice notes.
↗Essential points
Six landmarks to recognize.
Use these names as a learning index. Follow a complete guide before practising a point for the first time.
Neiguan 内关 · Nèiguān
On the inner forearm, above the wrist crease and between two tendons.
Hegu 合谷 · Hégǔ
On the back of the hand, between the thumb and index-finger bones.
Zusanli 足三里 · Zúsānlǐ
Below the knee, just to the outer side of the shin bone.
Fengchi 风池 · Fēngchí
In the hollows at the base of the skull, beside the upper neck muscles.
Yongquan 涌泉 · Yǒngquán
On the sole, in the depression below the ball of the foot.
Practice responsibly
Gentle is enough.
01 Use light, comfortable pressure. More pressure is not necessarily better.
02 Stop if you notice sharp pain, numbness, irritation, or unexpected discomfort.
03 Avoid broken, inflamed, or recently injured skin.
04 If pregnant, unwell, or managing a health condition, ask a qualified professional before pressure-point practice.
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