The flow 流れ
About 10 minutes per arm. Fingertips to shoulder, then back down.
- Firmer going up the arm, lighter and slower coming down.
- Keep one hand on them at all times, even when changing grips.
- On arm 2, compare out loud: "this side feels different."
Questions 問い
Showing the Tofingies set. Ask one, then let the silence work.
Reflect, don't read. "I'm noticing tension right here. Does that mean anything to you?" You notice, they interpret.
Before you start 気遣い
A quick check, every person.
- Ask about injuries, recent surgery, skin conditions, swelling, or oil allergies. Skip what they flag.
- Set pressure on a 1 to 5 scale. Start at 3 and check in once.
- Go light on the inner elbow and inner upper arm, where nerves and vessels sit close.
- Avoid bruises, varicose veins, and anything red, hot, or swollen.
- Pregnancy: keep the thumb webbing gentle.