GB20 · Gallbladder meridian
Fengchi 風池 · Fēngchí
Neck & shouldersOne on each side
The timed session needs a free sign-in.
Standard location
At the back of the neck, under the base of the skull, in the hollow between the two large neck muscles.
How to find it
- 1Cradle your head with both hands, thumbs on either side of the back of the neck.
- 2Slide the thumbs up until they stop under the skull — the two hollows are the points.
Technique
Press upwards (towards the top of your head) with both thumbs for 1–2 minutes, starting light.
Traditionally used for
- Headache and stiff neck
- Eye strain
- Early cold symptoms
Cautions
- Never press forcefully on the neck.
- See a doctor for neck pain with fever, numbness or severe pain.
Used in these routines
General wellness education — not a substitute for a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.