Auricular massage therapy

Name: Auricular massage therapy
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Auricular massage theory and practice, ear acupuncture points

Created byDavid Kharakh

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Auricular therapy. Ear as a microsystem
External ear anatomy
88 auricular points and how to remember them
How to do auricular massage and it's benefits

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 1h 47m total length

Introduction1:21
Explore auricular therapy through acupressure, review external ear anatomy with 12 areas and 88 points, and learn the daily massage sequence for autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve benefits.
Auricular therapy4:49
Ear Anatomy11:11
Helix, Helix crus7:54
Scapha5:04
Explore scapha points along the auricular map, from finger to clavicle, with wrist, elbow, shoulder and shoulder joint along the path, and an allergy point under the helix tubercle.
Antihelix8:51
Identify the antihelix cross zones, including superior and inferior segments, the principal part, and the anterior cross mapping buttocks to ischium, with sympathetic zangfu points and a constipation area.
Perifery4:13
Ear lobe6:19
Triangular fossa8:56
Concha12:22
Map concha points for Simba-Koncha and Kavum-Koncha, identifying liver, kidney, urinary bladder, gallbladder and pancreas locations on right and left ears.
Tragus/Antitragus13:21
Master points12:20
How to remember all points6:44
Draw the ear with its structures and memorize auricular points by area-by-area placement, marking earlobe rectangles and triangular fossa divisions.
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)2:25
Explore the autonomic nervous system, including its sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches, and how they regulate automatic body functions to balance stress and healing.
Auricular massage sequence1:54
perform an auricular massage sequence that stimulates the auricular vagus nerve across antihelix, concha, and tragus, using a continuous circular motion with the thumb and practicing daily for five minutes.

Requirements

No prerequisites or requirements

Description

This course teaches how to perform Auricular therapy using auricular massage.

Auricular massage is the practice of gently rubbing, pulling, and pressing specific points on the outer ear to relieve stress, reduce pain, and calm the body. This technique is based on auriculotherapy, the idea that the ear is a "microsystem" or small map of the entire body.

By stimulating nerve endings on the ear, particularly those connected to the vagus nerve, this massage can influence different parts of the body and promote a state of relaxation.

Key benefits of Auricular massage.

Promotes relaxation: By calming the vagus nerve, which runs through parts of the ear, this massage can reduce stress and anxiety and put the body into a "rest and digest" state.
Relieves pain: Stimulating ear pressure points causes the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. This can help with various types of pain, including headaches and muscle aches.
Improves sleep quality: By calming the nervous system, auricular massage can help ease insomnia and promote more restful sleep.
Enhances mood: The release of endorphins can also contribute to an improved mood and an overall sense of well-being.
Boosts energy and focus: While known for its relaxing effects, massaging the ear can also stimulate blood flow to the head and brain, helping you feel more alert and clear-headed.

Who this course is for:

Everyone