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Modern Day Benefits of Acupressure 14 Points Exercise in

Alleviating Heart Related Ailments Designed By Swamiji
Vethathiri Maharishi–A Case Study (Observed on a
38 Year Old Woman with Mitral Valve Problem)
C. Vijayalakshmi* and M.Jothilakshmi
Yoga for Human Excellence, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract
Millions of people struggle from the complications of cardio-vascular degeneration
including hypertension, chronic heart disease, stroke (cerebro-vascular accident) and
valve prolapse. Human beings can get relieved from this struggle by practicing regularly
in Kundalini yoga Acupressure 14 points exercise which is a part and parcel of Kundalini
yoga, a system designed by Swamiji Vethathiri Maharishi (Sky yoga). The main objective
of this research article is focused on a lady 38 years old who is affected by Mitral Valve
shrinkage and she got relieved from this Acupressure 14 points exercise, there is no drug,
no side effect and inexpensive therapy. Acupressure is a gate way for the prevention of
heart problem. There are 14 main points which can be pressed to make specific nerves
activate. Acupressure14 points exercise ensures free flow of electrical energy without any
short circuit by removing air bubbles in the nerves and helps in free flow of blood
circulation there by increasing the bio-magnetism. Overall, the aim of this study is to
introduce the practice of Acupressure exercise and highlight its potential role in the
maintenance of health and wellness.

Keywords: Acupressure, life energy, cardio vascular, mitral valve.

*Author for Correspondence E-mail: vwbtraders@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION MECHANISM OF ACUPRESSURE

Man is a crown of creation. He is a EXERCISES AND ITS
Schizophrenic and a split personality. Today FUNCTIONING
life has become never ending process due to Acupressure exercise by giving pressure it
advancement of science and technology has ensures free flow of electrical energy without
resulted in the infusion of various diseases like any short circuit by removing air bubbles in
DM (Diabetes mellitus), Hypertension, the nerves and helps in free flow of blood
Insomnia and Cardio related problems. Hence circulation [3]. Prana Shakthi (Cosmic energy)
to eradicate this problem in day to day life and is spread all over the body from universe this
to lead a peaceful life void of all this man prana is known as Uyir Sakthi (Life energy)
killer diseases, Swamiji designed Acupressure where ever making centers in the human body.
14 points exercise [1] which is a part and The general theory of acupressure is based on
parcel of Sky yoga. The effect of doing the premise that bodily functions are regulated
exercise, any short circuit or temporary by an energy called chi [4] which flows
stoppage of electric supply around the body through the body; disruptions of this flow are
which relation between the chest, stomach and believed to be responsible for disease.
navel and also related to the Endocrinal
system. In every human being, the bio- THE VALUE AND BASE OF BIO-
magnetic intensity and strength depend on the MAGNETISM
quantity and quality of the life force particles Innumerable life-energy particles are
[2]. circulating inside the body. These particles are
also rotating, i.e. spinning. Due to their

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spinning nature, waves are being emanated may feel some pull. One palm pulls the other
from each one of the life-force particles and towards it. Slowly the 10 cm distance shrinks.
the aggregate of these waves is called ‘bio- At appoint of time both palms will join
magnetism’. When electricity runs in a copper together. This pulling power is Bio-magnetism
wire, electro-magnetism is produced around its in the physical body and keeps the cells intact
path. Just like that, life-force particles circulate [4].
inside the body producing bio-magnetism. One
can feel the existence of the biomagnetic force THE ACUPRESSURE 14 POINTS
in our body through simple exercise. Keep EXERCISE CAN BE EXPLAINED
your palms spread. Hold them keeping a AND INTERPRETED AS FOLLOWS
10 cm distance between the two particles. To start with, we should use our index finger
Don’t rest your elbows on anything. and thumb to apply pressure on particular
Concentrate on your palms. Look nowhere but meridians in our body. At the same time we
into the palms for some times in total should concentrate every point for half a
concentration. After sometime you can feel minute till the exercise is completed as shown
some ‘movements’ in the palms. Remain in in the following picture.
the same position for a little longer. Now you

Point1 Point 2
The placing of the left hand across the nape This point just which is lying below the
and holding static there, over the 7th cervical Xiphisternum is very important point called
spine area, which lies over on a fixed point ‘Nabi Chakra’ or ‘Solar plexus’. Here
which underlines parasympathetic ganglia via, thousands of sympathetic nerve fibers form a
the superior, middle and inferior cervical plexus, supplying nerve fibers to organs below
ganglion. By applying pressure on this fixed the diaphragm. Anatomically this is the
point with the help of either moving index ‘Coeliac plexus’ woven around artery called
finger or thumb finger to complete the bio ‘Coeliac Axis’. The correction of solar plexus
magnetic electric flow by pressing specific and its importance is well known to every
points, concerned with different will be Yoga and naturopathy teacher.
completed in the respective organs\nerve
fibers. Thus energy flows through the body Point 3
and the organs are stimulated and regulated. In between 2 and 4, the point rests over the
stomach with its nerve supply through both the

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anterior posterior nerves of later jet which Point 11

controls the acid secretion of the gastric juice. This point lies below the right coastal margin,
The pressure here regulates in the digestive and when deep pressure is applied the liver
process of the stomach. takes the pressure and energy. Liver functions
get regulated.
Point 4
Pointed pressure here directly rests on the Point 12
organ pancreas as well as the superior Similar point on left controls the functions of
mesenteric nerve plexus. The secretion of the Spleen.
insulin and glucagon secreted by pancreas
might be effected by applying pressure on this Point 13
point. This point is called as ‘Gall bladder’ point.
(Where Murphy signs may be elicited during
Point 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 gall stone disease syndrome) Proper practice
(Denotes various positions) Application of with concentration on these points will
pressure on these points around the umbilicus streamline the working liver, regulating the
denoting specific points. Anatomically, in the chemical processes therein.
embryonic stage or in the later stages,
elements of anatomic structures related the Point 14
concerned systems exist, which might be the The last point is situated somewhere near the
reason that these pressure points are given inferior mesenteric plexus Supplying the
importance. sigmoid and rectum. Hence it may be called
‘Rectal point’. Herein absorption of fluids
Point 5: 12 O’ Clock Position takes place, motion may be regulated and a
Liver point: This point underneath have the good diet habit can be brought out [5].
falciforms ligament, with the obliterate foetal
umbilical vein, attached to the liver. CASE STUDY
Mrs. S.Ramani is a 38 year old married and a
Point 6: 6 O’ Clock Position very distinguished sports woman. She tied the
Bladder point: the partially obliterated remains knot at the age of the 28 and she gave birth to
of urachus persist as median umbilical a hale and healthy baby boy in the following
ligament. Sometimes some remnant cysts may year .One year after first delivery, she again
also be found at sub umbilical level called got conceived for second time .Three months
‘urachus cysts’. after 2nd conception, she underwent Echo–
cardiogram to find out the nature of foetus,
Point 7 and 8: 1 1\2 and 10 1\2 Clock which showed that the developing embryo
Positions virtually had no heart beat. Immediately, the
Adrenal Point: Pressure over here goes a little cardiologist advised her to undergo abortion
deeper to the glands of suprarenal’s which and she agreed to. One month after abortion,
secrete epinephrine\nor epinephrine group and she had over bleeding (profusely), palpitation,
corticosteroids, all of which control the stress shortness of breath and ultimately got fainted.
management system. On further examination by a gynaecologist, it
was found that some residual foetal waste
Point 9 and 10: 4 1\2 and 7 1\2 Clock remained in the uterus. Hence underwent
Positions abortion for second time to remove the same.
Inguinal points: Here the inferior epigastria Under these circumstances, the cardiologist
vessels from the hernia orifices end along with further suggested to perform another echo
lateral umbilical fold and the obliterated round cardiogram. To his dismay, the echo
ligament of uterus. Hence this position is cardiogram showed that Mitral Valve had
called as hernia point. shrunk in size to 1.96 sq.cm and so she was
advised to take tablets for some time to avoid
further shrinkage. She followed the advice
sincerely and continued taking tablets for eight

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months. Even after consuming the tablets for cardiologist was surprised to see the result and
eight months, showed no improvement and her recommended her to continue the Acupressure
health was deteriorating day by day. Periodical 14 points exercise regularly to maintain the
visit to the cardiologist helped her to find out same level to avoid further shrinkage.
that the valve had further shrunk to a size of
0.98 csq.cm. Hence she was adviced to Table 1: Shrinkage in the Size of the Valve
undergo open heart surgery to correct the size before Acupressure 14 Points Exercise.
of the valve. She happily agreed to the surgery Mitral Valve Size Month Year Status
and after surgery, there was a remarkable
In the beginning August 2005 0.9 sq.cm
increase in size from 0.98 sq.cm to 3.5 sq.cm.
In order to maintain the size of the valve After the Surgery August 2005 3.5 sq.cm
intact, she was instructed to take an injection Again it shrunk to October 2008 2.21 sq.cm
at interval of 21 days once. In spite of surgery Again it size December 2009 2.22 sq.cm
and periodical administration of injection there Again it shrunk to December 2010 2.17 sq.cm
was no improvement in size, but the valve size
Again it shrunk to January 2012 2.15 sq.cm
gradually diminished from the report of echo-
cardiogram 3.5 sq.cm (2005), 2.21 sq.cm Again it shrunk to September 2013 1.96 sq.cm
(2008), 2.22 sq.cm (2009), 2.17 sq.cm (2010), By practicing
Acupressure
2.15 sq.cm (2012), 1.96 sq.cm (2013)
14 points exercise September 2014 2.17 sq.cm
(Table 1). regularly, now the
valve
Under this prevailing situation, a heavily size showed
depressed, dejected, panic stricken and sober
lady, poured her woes to her close confident All the reports are enclosed herewith for your
friend and sought for a permanent remedy to kind reference.
get relieved from this perennial problem. Her
confident friend suggested to her about the CONCLUSION
functioning of our world community service On listening to the words of cardiologist, she
centre, name of Manavalakalai Sky Yoga was jubilant and she felt more courageousness,
nearby and its active functioning and the confidence to face any difficult situation and
various activities like simplified exercise, to handle any problems easily without any
meditation, Kayakalpa and introspection going nervousness, and her joy knew no bounds and
on in the centre by the sky professors, with thanked whole heartedly to our Swamiji for
love and compassion and the guidance having given me a new lease of life. She also
rendered to relieve the pain and to continue to expressed her sincere gratitude to me and also
maintain good physique, to rejuvenate the to her close friend for having recommended
mind and ultimately attain peace, pleasure and for her to approach me and further to those
ecstasy in day to day life. On hearing the who have rendered their whole–hearted
suggestion she approached our centre and support in getting fully recovered from this
narrated the entire episode and prayed for help. deadly disease. Experimental study has shown
Then we suggested to her practice Acupressure that Acupressure 14 points Exercise has
14 points exercise designed by Swamiji practically no side effects it is easy to cure or
Vethathiri maharishi for the past one year un- maintenance our problem. When the specific
intermittently, three times a day and that too, points are pressed the nerves lead to the related
for every point, I instructed her to apply parts and activated in those parts. Acupressure
pressure every points for one minute, with a has many beneficial effects to cure many
fervent hope to get fully recovered from this diseases. These diseases may include
deadly, horrible sickness. She followed our metabolic disorders, body deformity,
advice sincerely and with much determination inflammation of body tissues, digestive
she practiced the exercise to till day. After one problems, heart problems and problem with
year continuous practice of this exercise, she nervous system.
went for a review and took Echo–cardiogram
which showed that the size of the valve has
attained a size of 2.17 sq.cm (2014). The

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1. In the Beginning (August 2005) Mitral Valve 2. After the Surgery Mitral Valve Size
Size 0.9 sq.cm. 3.5 sq.cm (September 2005).

3. Again It Shrunk into the Size 2.21 sq.cm 4. Again its Size into
(October2008). 2.22 sq.cm(December 2009).

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5. Again it Shrunk into the Size 2.17 sq.cm 6. Again it Shrunk into the Size 2.15 sq.cm
(December 2010). (January 2012).

7. Again it Shrunk into the Size 1.96 sq.cm 8. Thus, we are able to see the gradual
(September 2013). improvement in the Size of mitral valve from
0.9 sq.cm To2.17 sq.cm by practicing this
exercise regularly (September 2014).

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