Hula Hooping & TCM

Hula hooping & TCM

A Fun Way to Wake Up Your Belly, Waistline & Energy Flow

Your Belly Is Not Just About Fat

When we think about the tummy, we often only think:

“I want it flatter.”
“I want to lose belly fat.”
“My waistline is getting thicker.”

But from a TCM-inspired perspective, the belly area is also linked to:

Area TCM-Inspired Meaning
Stomach area Digestion, nourishment, food processing
Spleen area Energy production, fluid balance, metabolism support
Waistline Movement, circulation, core strength
Lower abdomen Women’s wellness, warmth, flow, body rhythm
Lower back Kidney area, vitality, support

This does not mean hula hooping cures health conditions.
But it can be a gentle, enjoyable way to move, stimulate, and wake up the belly area.


TCM-Inspired Acupressure Areas Around the Belly

The stomach area contains several commonly referenced TCM acupressure points, including areas around the navel, upper abdomen, and lower abdomen.

Hula hooping does not replace proper acupressure or TCM treatment.

But the gentle contact around the waist may help stimulate the surrounding abdominal area in a broad, natural, movement-based way.

Think of it as:

Not a clinical treatment — but a daily belly-waking movement ritual.

For many women, especially after 35, the body starts changing in ways that feel frustrating and unfamiliar.

For many women, especially after 35, the body starts changing in ways that feel frustrating and unfamiliar.

A few minutes a day. A few twirls at a time. Small actions, lasting benefits.

You may not see changes overnight. But every gentle twirl massages your torso, stimulates key acupressure points, and supports your body's natural balance.

CV6 (Qihai / Sea of Qi)
Midline of the abdomen, about 3 cm below the navel.

  • Regulates intestines, alleviating diarrhea and constipation
  • Relieves abdominal pain
  • Strengthens Qi, improving digestive health

CV12 (Zhongwan / Middle Cavity)
4 thumb-widths above the navel.

  • Supports digestion
  • Helps relieve bloating and discomfort
  • Promotes stomach health
  • Supports digestive balance and wellness

SP15 (Daheng / Great Horizontal)
6 finger-widths to the side of the navel.

  • Supports bowel regularity
  • Helps relieve constipation
  • Eases abdominal discomfort
  • Promotes digestive health

ST25 (Tianshu / Heavenly Pivot)
Located beside the navel.

✨ Supports digestion

✨ Promotes bowel regularity

✨ Eases abdominal discomfort

✨ Supports gut wellness

BL23 (Shenshu / Kidney Shu)
An important acupressure point on the lower back associated with vitality, energy, and lower back wellness.

✨ Supports lower back comfort

✨ Promotes vitality and resilience

✨ Supports healthy ageing

✨ Encourages overall well-being

BL47 (Hunmen / Gate of the Ethereal Soul)
3 finger-widths from the spine at the T9 level.
✨ Supports digestive wellness

✨ Promotes emotional balance

✨ Helps ease back discomfort

✨ Encourages the smooth flow of Qi