16/03/2026
That sensation isn't just in your head, it's connected to a powerful network of nerves in the upper abdomen called the solar plexus.
The solar plexus links the brain, digestive system and nervous system, which is why stress or anxiety can show up so quickly in our stomach.
In reflexology, the solar plexus reflex on the hands and feet is often worked to help encourage relaxation and calm the nervous system.
Taking a moment to gently press this point while breathing slowly can be a simple way to help the body shift from fight or flight into rest and restore.
Sometimes the smallest pause can make the biggest difference.