Deep Sleep Routine
Protocol for insomnia and light sleep with Shen-calming points
Anmian + HT7 + SP6 Protocol
Combination of Anmian (Extra - 'Peace for sleep'), Shenmen (HT-7) and Sanyinjiao (SP-6) to nourish Yin, calm Shen and promote restorative sleep. Ideal before bed.
Benefits attributed to it
- Facilitates falling asleep
- Improves sleep quality and depth
- Calms mind before sleep
- Nourishes Yin and blood
- Reduces night awakenings
Sleep in TCM
Sleep depends on Yin-Yang balance and Shen resting in the Heart. Insomnia often from restless Shen, Yin/blood deficiency, or heat disturbance. These points calm and nourish.
Extra-meridian point. 'Peace for sleeping'. Calms Shen, treats insomnia.
Calms Shen directly. Nourishes Heart for spirit to rest.
Meeting of three Yin. Nourishes blood and Yin. Essential for deficiency insomnia.
Step by step
Anmian (安眠) Bilateral
Anmian is specific for insomnia. Behind the ear.
- Duration
- 2 minutes
- Do in bed before sleep
- Cumulative effect with regular use
Shenmen (HT-7) Bilateral
HT-7 calms Shen to rest in the Heart.
- Duration
- 2 minutes
- Hold 60-90 seconds each side
- Visualize darkness and stillness
Sanyinjiao (SP-6) Bilateral
SP-6 nourishes three Yin meridians. Essential for blood deficiency insomnia.
- Duration
- 2 minutes
- Can apply with legs elevated
- Potent effect - don't exceed 3 min per side if sensitive
Night Integration
- Keep minimal light
- 4-7-8 breathing until asleep
- Avoid checking phone if you wake
- Repeat Anmian if night awakening
Contraindications
- Avoid SP-6 in pregnancy
- Do not apply with severe hypotension
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