* Material: Paulownia (Empress Tree) Lower Back Bolster (LBB)

1.       Lie down on your back with your knees bent and feet flat against the floor. Bring your feet close to your hips.

2.       Lift your hips and gently slide the Lower Back Bolster (LBB) under your Myungmun point (the point on your back just opposite your belly button).

3.       Inhale and comfortably hold your breath for about 5 seconds as you apply pressure to your Shin Jang point.  *see picture below. Exhale deeply and feel the pressure in your lower back releasing, repeat this process for approximately 2-3 minutes for each hand.

4.       Lifting your hips again, gently withdraw the LBB and take a rest for about 2-3 minutes (at first please use the LBB for a short period of time [10 minutes or less] to

see how your body reacts. As you practice you can increase the time

gradually).                                            

5.       When you are ready to finish, slowly bring your knees to your chest and

gently pull them to your chest and release about 30 times (hold for a moment

◈ Benefit

1.       By formatting to the body’s natural shape the LBB can correct front and rear spinal distortions, recover its natural curve and keeps the spine in alignment.

2.       Extending the lumbar vertebrae can relieve pressure to the intervertebral disks.

3.       Can increase the body’s ability to recover from disease by stimulating connected spinal nerves.

4.       Using the LBB before bed can help promote sound sleeping.

◈ Caution

1.       Never sit up abruptly while using the LBB. Raise your hips and carefully remove the LBB and sit up slowly.

2.       You may find it difficult to lift your hips after using the LBB. If this happens do not panic, just slowly raise your waist and carefully withdraw the LBB.

3.       Do not fall asleep while using the LBB or use for prolonged periods of time.