Self Help Holds with Jin Shin Jyutsu

2012-01-27T17:00:00.000+01:00

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2011-04-02T07:05:00.003+02:00

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Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help: Attitudes

2011-02-13T19:02:00.004+01:00

The thumb and the fingers form the foundation of Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help.

Just by holding the thumb and the fingers every day one at a time for a few minutes, is a good way to regenerate all our 144,000 energy functions.

Moreover, the effects over time are cumulative, so the more you hold your fingers, the quicker you’ll notice the benefit.

Each thumb and finger is related to an emotion or as we call them in Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ATTITUDE. There are five atttitudes that form the basis, the starting point as it were, of every dis-ease and disharmony:

Worry, Fear (that’s the biggest one at the moment!), Anger, Grief and Pretense (trying to – the one to hold for the Heart). The hold for Depression and Fatigue is the center of the palm.

Simply hold a finger for a few minutes, or when you’re watching television, waiting for a bus or whatever, to harmonise each attitude.

See the links to these older posts:

Self Help for Worry (and insomnia)

Self Help for Anxiety (and Fear and Panic)

Self Help for Anger (and High or Low Blood Pressure)

Self Help for Grief

Self Help for Heart (attack)

Self Help for Depression (and Fatigue)

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Jin Shin Jyutsu Self help for Anxiety and Fear

2011-01-27T11:03:00.004+01:00

Anxiety and FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) are a big part of our lives. Managing our anxieties and fears goes a long way to managing stress in our lives and in our bodies.

A very simple way to manage anxiety is to hold the index finger. Not only does it calm anxieties and nervousness, but it helps the following:

* Teeth and gums
* Backaches
* Digestion, constipation
* Self criticism, shyness
* Muscle tension
* Kidney and bladder energy
* the stress of standing for many hours
* anything to do with the element of water (colour blue)

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Self Help for Sweaty Feet and Hands

2011-01-23T12:14:00.006+01:00

In Jin Shin Jyutsu, the index finger is related to the kidney and bladder, as well as the muscle function and most importantly, the element of water.

So holding the index finger can ease the discomfort of a full bladder (too much water) and at the same time lubricate dry eyes (too little water).

The body is very clever at doing these balancing acts given a bit of help. So also with too much, or too little moisture in the hands and feet.

If you suffer from clammy hands and sweaty feet, then hold the index finger (either one) regularly throughout the day. This will also help teary eyes. Let me know if it works for you!

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Self Help for Stiff Neck and Shoulder Pain

2011-01-21T17:19:00.005+01:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Holds

A stiff neck and shoulder pain are, well, a pain in the neck!

Luckily, we all have an energy pathway that crosses the shoulders and hips, travelling up and down the arms into the middle fingers and also travelling up and down the legs doing kind of a loop de loop all over the body. This energy also goes round the head and around the chest.

This little gem of a Jin Shin Jyutsu self help hold does many things:
* eases a stiff neck and shoulder pain
* alleviates pain down the arm, in the elbow, in the hand & fingers
* detoxes the body
* helps protect the body against osteoporosis
* gets rid of aches and pains in the body (also fibromyalgia)
* lubricates the joints (so good for knee pain, elbow pain)
* and even helps with all arthritic projects or ‘problems’
* helps the skeletal structure
* helps the eyes

Place Left hand over Left Shoulder and Right hand on the Left elbow crease. For the other side, place Right hand over Right Shoulder and Left hand on the Right elbow crease.

Do this hold every day for 20 minutes minimum each side and within a short time you’ll definitely notice a difference!

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Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help for the Heart

2011-01-17T21:00:00.003+01:00

I am experiencing many people with heart projects at this time and the headline of this post is my take on ‘Be still my beating heart’ – the phrase from Shakepeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Diana Cooper, one of my favourite lightworkers, says of this time: ‘Many people are having heart problems right now. Higher vibrations are coming through and our physical bodies are not catching up quickly enough.’

This really does make sense to me on one level. The good news is that Jin Shin Jyutsu helps increase your vibration by working with your energies, and there is much you can do to calm your beating heart:

Hildegard of Bingen is my favourite mystic healer from the 12th century. She was able to ‘see’ (with intuitive vision) the effects of food, drink and more on the body. So here follows some of her advice for the heart:

Gemstone JASPER: It is the pacemaker for the suffering heart, especially in cases of arrythmic episodes, heart pain, fluttering or violent rheumatic attacks. Press the cool jasper firmly over the heart, directly on the skin and take it away after a few minutes when it’s hot. After it cools, put it on again and repeat the process three to five times or as often as necessary.

Hildegard’s Parsley-honeywine heart tonic – helps strengthen and protect the heart: Take 8 to 10 parsley leaves with stems. Boil in one quart of natural red wine or white wine with two tablespoons of wine vinegar for five minutes. Add three quarters cup honey and heat up again for five minutes. Skim off foam, strain and rebottle the wine. It doesn’t matter if you use red or white wine but it should be natural wine without additives. ‘Take one to three tablespoons daily and all gripping, shooting heart pain will disappear’.

Hildegard says: ‘Whoever has heart pain and is weak in the heart should instantly eat enough Galangal and he or she will be well again’. Galangal, a root, is similar in appearance to ginger. Galangal has bioflavonoids, essential oils, and hot tasting ingredients that have spasmolytic and carminative (cleansing) and pain killing properties.

As for Self help holds – there are many for the heart. But let’s start with a few simple ones:

For heart discomforts: Place your right fingers in your left armpit with fingers facing upwards towards your arm. Place the back of your left wrist on your forehead. Reverse hands for the other side.

For heart palpitations: Place your right hand over your left shoulder (like a coat hanger) and place your left fingers on the base of your left thumb (make a loose fist). This is also the hold to balance acidity in the body.

For rapid heart beat and general heart: Hold the little finger. With your right hand, grab your left little finger. Reverse the hands for the other side.

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Jin Shin Jyutsu for Mononucleosis

2010-04-19T19:00:00.002+02:00

Question: Hi Astrid! I have used your site many times. Thank you. I have Alice’s book but borrowed it out I would like to know if there is a hold for mono. My daughter has very infected tonsills and can barely swallow. Saw the doc yesterday....read more Q&A: Any Jin Shin Jyutsu Holds for Mono?

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Self Help Holds on Flows for Life

2010-04-18T21:57:00.007+02:00

I started this blog in October 2007 and it is wonderful to get your feedback and comments - I have created a new look, and improved website / blog which I have called Flows for Life. I mainly talk about Self help holds with Jin Shin Jyutsu, but expanding into other things as well that I have found very interesting, like Donna Eden's Energy Medicine, the Dr Schüssler Tissue Salts, Nutrition....read more on Flows For Life

Jin Shin Jyutsu Question and Answer

2010-03-01T22:26:00.003+01:00

Hard to believe that we're in March already and this is only my first post for 2010! Even though I haven't been writing for a little while, it's been wonderful to receive lots of emails with questions. It's kept me busy and I love getting them, as well as your feedback - so keep 'em coming!

I've had many Jin Shin Jyutsu experiences in the last month or so which I will be sharing with you shortly - I was even asked if I was a doctor while I was helping someone with severe muscle spasms (remember, it's as easy as holding the backs of the knees!).

If I have sent you an email in reply to a question with some exercises, please let me know how you're getting on - Have FUN

Self help: Talking about Back Pain

2009-12-03T21:29:00.003+01:00

Been sitting in front of the computer too long - haven't been stretching - or conversely, have you been running lots, climbing lots? Suddenly the back hurts. I mean, really hurts. And it's a very specific point, yet there's lots of sore spots. Dig your fingers into the buttock and the back and try to find the source of the pain - very difficult. The buttock hurts, the spine hurts, the sacrum hurts.

So you go off to the doctor and the doctor recommends pain killers, x-rays, physiotherapy, chiropractic treatments, or whatever. They prod you, they jump on you, they x-ray you, they have NO idea what is causing this pain.

Okay. So have you ever heard of Piriformis Syndrome? The piriformis is a relatively small muscle in the buttock that can cause HAVOC. When I studied Anatomy and Physiology as part of my Aromatherapy course, the first thing that our professor told us about when we covered the back was this muscle: the piriformis. It's such a beautiful name, but boy, when it is not happy it really is NOT happy.

This comes from www.spine-health.com:
'The piriformis is a muscle located deep in the hip that runs in close proximity to the sciatic nerve. Piriformis syndrome is used to describe when the piriformis muscle becomes tight and/or inflamed; which may cause irritation of the sciatic nerve. This irritation leads to sciatica-like pain, tingling and numbness that run from the lower back, to the rear and sometimes down the leg and into the foot.'

So what is the cure? Stretching exercises (there are internet sites that will give you some exercises but anything to stretch out the leg and buttock will help alleviate the symptoms). Rest is actually not the best thing - exercise and movement will help.

In terms of Jin Shin Jyutsu holds. I find that holding the 'hot spot' pain areas with one hand and holding the outside of the ankle with the other hand helps to 'melt' the pain. Might take a bit of time but keep at it, and it will eventually ease. Along with the stretching exercises, you should feel the pain and discomfort easing within 24 hours....

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Hold for Pain

2009-11-25T10:00:00.003+01:00

Whether it's a light pain or a very intense pain, there is a special energy that takes care of the pain no matter where it is in the body. By placing the right fingers on the inside of the heel and the left fingers on the outside of the heel (just under the ankle bone) alleviates any kind of pain, from a pain in the toe to pain after surgery. I have seen it! It works -

Someone wrote me recently telling me about the miraculous effect of the 'Pain Hold':
'....Because of the blocked veins she now has a deep wound in the right big toe. The nurse had been poking around in it because some bone is exposed. My friend was in great pain, and I applied the hold on the heel. After a while when we were talking her face lit up. 'It is gone she wispered. The pain is gone!'

What a great story - Here is a link to an older post about Self Help for Pain Relief

Q&A: How Long Do I Hold My Fingers For?

2009-11-08T21:32:00.002+01:00

Question: Hello i am a user of Jinshin holds i would like to know how long one should hold the fingers and how many times in day. thanks for your reply to my query

Answer: The more you hold your fingers the more of a cumulative 'cleaning' and regenerative effect there is. Hold your thumb or fingers whenever your hands are free - while watching a movie, while waiting for a bus etc. For instance, you will definitely notice the effects of holding a finger or one of your thumbs for an hour if you close your eyes and sit or lie quietly.... I like to do this with the thumb - it becomes quite a powerful meditation.

Or you could hold each finger for five minutes each - that's 50 minutes - what you could do is put on a chill out cd and change the finger when the track changes, then you don't have to watch the clock. If you feel particularly relaxed or fall asleep, don't worry! It just means that your body is going through a deep harmonisation - there are no 'shoulds' - Just go with the flow!

Jin Shin Jyutsu Blog Questions & Answers

2009-10-30T18:28:00.005+01:00

If you have a Jin Shin Jyutsu question, please send it directly to me at jsjholds@gmail.com

When you email me your question, I do ask PLEASE that you tell me whether you've attended any Jin Shin Jyutsu classes or self-help workshops and what books or Jin Shin Jyutsu material you have. This is mainly so that I can tailor the answer individually.

And don't worry if you are new to this ancient healing art - you need nothing more than just your hands and the knowledge of where to put them to alleviate pain, manage fatigue, boost the immune system and deal with the myriad other day-to-day discomforts and complaints such as headaches, cramps, muscle tension, etc.

I look forward to hearing from you.

In the case that you have had a reply from me, thank you if you have sent me your feedback! It is nice to hear how the different holds work for you - it makes me HAPPY (smile)

Self Help for YOUR NERVES

2009-10-15T17:55:00.004+02:00

Some days are just thrown at us to test us. Some days one just feels overwhelmed. There is so much going on and the mind just can't keep up with all the thoughts, worries, anxieties, and nags. However! DO NOT DESPAIR. There is a way to get out of your head and take back control of your runaway mind and life!

For those of you who have done a Jin Shin Jyutsu course, work with the 20, 21, 22 Flow of Text 1 on page 32 (work on the right side first).

The self-help holds TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD in layman's terms are: left hand on left neck (energy site number 12) and right hand on right forehead (energy site number 20), then move right hand to right cheek (energy site number 21) then move the right hand to the right clavicle (energy site number 22).

The Stomach Flow, and Spleen Flows are also helpful (Mary also includes these two flows in her self-help book 1). See the link to the Spleen Flow exercise here: Self help stuff that works and the first two steps of SELF HELP FOR YOUR NERVES stomach flow (right energy pattern): Place your left fingers on the right cheekbone (energy site number 21) and your right fingers on the right center of collar bone (energy site number 22) . After a few minutes, move right hand to left base of rib cage (energy site number 14). Reverse the hands for the left energy pattern.

See a link to the chart of the 26 energy sites here.

Right, I'm off to do some of these lovely holds.

T Harv Ecker: TAME the MIND, TAME the FEAR

2009-10-02T09:57:00.004+02:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Self Help for ANXIETY, DEPRESSION and More...

2009-09-23T10:43:00.007+02:00

Worry, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Anger, Grief and other emotions are draining and exhausting. You can help ease these uncomfortable feelings YOURSELF by holding your thumb, or another finger. The effect is cumulative, so the more you hold a finger the more you will notice the effects.

Have a look at the links to these older posts:

Self Help for Worry (and insomnia)

Self Help for Anxiety (and Fear and Panic)

Self Help for Depression (and Fatigue)

Self Help for Anger (and High or Low Blood Pressure)

Self Help for Grief

Self Help for Heart (attack)

'I've experienced many horrible things in my life, and some of them actually happened...' - Mark Twain

Comment: JSJ Hold brings PAIN RELIEF

2009-09-11T17:42:00.003+02:00

This comment is a follow-up on the previously posted Q&A about a self help hold for piles / hemorrhoids:

'Hi Astrid - Tried the hold you suggested (outside of the knees) and am happy to say that he (my husband) had tremendous pain relief thru the night. Thanks again for a wonderful site. Kind regards.'

See Self Help for Piles and Pain Relief

Q&A: Self Help for Piles

2009-09-11T17:22:00.007+02:00

Question: Hi Astrid, I'm very excited to have stumbled onto your website which is very interesting to me. I have a question though. My husband has had an operation to remove piles / hemorrhoids but pus still seems to be flowing out. I have tried your fast healing wound hold with my right hand over the left to remove all pus but as soon as I do this my hands get so hot and tingly. Am I doing this correctly as the pus does come out, and is there any other hold I could use. Thanks for a wonderful and informative web blog. - IW

Answer: Thanks for your comments and your question! What you are already doing is great - The Emergency Hold is removing the pus, and the pus is part of the healing process. The reason why your hands feel hot and tingly is because the hold is working! If you haven't done a lot of this energy work before, then your energy is starting to also move and clear and that is what you are experiencing, apart from developing your natural healing power.

Self Help Hold for Piles
There is a hold that is particularly useful for hemorrhoids. Now that the piles have been removed the energy needs to be corrected, otherwise, the wounds will take longer to heal and they might form again. You can do this hold for your husband and he can also do it for himself if he is able to find a comfortable position.

This particular energy site is on the outside of the knees. If he does the exercise, he can place the left fingers on the left outside of the knee, and the right fingers on the right outside of the knee. If you do this exercise for him, then the easiest way is for him to lie face up on a bed or couch, you stand at his feet and place your left fingers on the outside of his right knee, and your right fingers on the outside of his left knee.

See this link to the older post: Self Help for Piles

I say in that post to curl the fingers under the ligament but since the energy sites are not points and more like spheres there is quite a large area that you can work with - either on the outside of the knee or by hooking your fingers under. - your hands will tell you when you've hit the bullseye! They'll go all hot and tingly :D

Other Helpful Holds
The last step of the Main Central Vertical (hold pubic bone and coccyx) would be particularly helpful to clear the energy through the hip area. The whole Main Central Vertical exercise as self help will be really useful as well.

Q&A: Burning sensation when I do Jin Shin Jyutsu exercises

2009-09-03T20:17:00.003+02:00

Question: First of all, thank you for sharing the Jin Shin Jyutsu information on your blog. I have been getting burning sensentions (heat) on my hands and feet when doing some of the holds - I would like to know if this is normal or does this mean anything? The second issue is when I do the Main Central holds, I get very uncomfortable and exausted and do not feel like continuing with the holds - Is there anything I can do to fix this. RN

Answer: Hot / cold hands and feet are a reaction to the energy starting to move through blocks - its a really good sign. As is the exhaustion you feel when doing the exercises. When you begin to do Jin Shin Jyutsu you start releasing years of stuff and this release creates the exhaustion which should go after a while - if you feel uncomfortable at any point when you are doing an exercise I suggest two things: move on to the next hold and if there is no relief then stop the exercise for a few hours or a couple of days and then do it again from where you left off - do a few minutes at a time.

Most importantly, experiment and listen to what your body is telling you. You will notice a change in time. I remember the first Jin Shin Jyutsu class I went to. By day four I had released so much stuff that all I could do was lie on a couch and hope that the information would go in through the pores of my skin! So I feel these are all good signs that the exercises are working - just take it easy and monitor the changes that you experience.

Revista DSalud: La Verdad Sobre La GRIPE A

2009-08-31T18:18:00.004+02:00

La Revista Discovery DSalud en España ha publicado un extenso reportaje en una de las últimas ediciones titulado La Verdad Sobre La Gripe A. Está ahora colgada en la Página web - el link está añadido a mis favoritos en este Blog de Jin Shin Jyutsu.

Pulse en La Verdad Sobre La Gripe A

No Right and Wrong, Just Left and Right

2009-08-27T20:28:00.008+02:00

Last Sunday I had a lovely Jin Shin Jyutsu treatment from a friend. We were working our way back through the depths from four to one (more on the different depths of energy in another post). At one point she had her right hand on my right SEL 2 and her left hand on my left SEL 4. And boy, did I fly!

It was a lovely sensation....until she moved her hands because she realised that she was in the 'wrong' position!!! When she 'corrected' that position, my back went into a spasm of pain. It was incredible. I asked her please to stop and to go back to the 'incorrect' position.

The point I'm trying to make here is that we get so caught up in how things 'should' be, and what is seemingly 'right' and 'wrong'.

My interpretation of the situation, specifically my friend having such a wonderful effect with that 'incorrect' position is that 1. she intuitively 'heard' what my body was asking her for and followed that before her 'brain' could get in the way and 2. that hold was probably part of another flow (although I have yet to find it, anyone have any ideas?).

It had the most profoundly soothing effect on me - on the whole spine and my hip area. In fact, I think I'll go and give myself another session right now...

Jin Shin Jyutsu for Headache and Migraine

2009-08-17T10:40:00.003+02:00

I was reminded in the last few days how I found Jin Shin Jyutsu in the first place: through the debilitating migraines that I used to suffer. Last week I was sitting in front of the computer and PRESTO! started getting the tell tale zig zag signs in front of my eyes.

I immediately closed my eyes and held the base of the thumb - that didn't do too much, so I went to the outside of my heels (just under the ankles) and held the left one with the left hand, and the right one with the right hand. That started 'opening' up this zig zag lightning bolt...then I went back to the base of the thumb (held the left one with the right fingers). Then I also held the back of the head - I dug my fingers in where it was sore and held for a while until there was a strong pulse. Then I went back to the outside of the heels.

Within 20 minutes it was all gone, and I went back to the computer. Isn't it great to be able to manage pain so quickly and easily? The body knows how.

Do you have a similar Jin Shin Jyutsu story you would like to share? Just send me an email: jsjholds@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you.

See also older post on this blog Self help for Headache and Migraine

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Central Principal en Español

2009-08-09T15:03:00.004+02:00

El Central Principal - La Fuente de la Vida. Este ejercicio se puede hacer integramente, cada posición por algunos minutos, o se puede usar cualquier posición como 'rápidito' para aliviar algo en concreto. Es el comenzar a CONOCERME A MÍ MISMO.

Nota: R1 = Derecha 1, L1 = Izquierda 1 etc

Posición Mano Derecha 1: Coloque la mano derecha en la parte superior de la cabeza. Mantenga esta posición de Izquierdo 1 a 7.

Posición Mano Izquierda 1: Coloque los dedos de la mano izquierda entre las cejas. Regenera la circulación profunda del cuerpo, mejora la memoria, previene la senilidad, armoniza la glándula pineal y pituitaria, controla la presión sanguínea.

Izquierda 2: Coloque uno o varios dedos en la punta de la nariz. Revitaliza la circulación energética superficial y las funciones reproductivas, suelta las tensiones en la pelvis.

Izquierda 3: Coloque uno o varios dedos de la mano izquierda en el esternón a nivel de la tercera costilla. Esta posición revitaliza la respiración y la energía en las caderas (pelvis). Revitaliza también la glándula tiroidea, los paratiroides, previene infartos. Regula el metabolismo y mantiene el equilibrio mental. Nos ayuda a adaptarnos a nuestro entorno y a cualquier situación.

Izquierda 4: Coloque los dedos de la mano izquierda entre los pechos en el esternón. Armoniza y ayuda el sistema inmunológico en la prevención del SIDA, cancer, etc. Asiste en el crecimiento y el desarrollo mental de los niños. Alivia la nausea, la ansiedad y ayuda a respirar.

Izquierda 5: Coloque los dedos de la mano izquierda en la base del esternón (al empezar la cavidad abdominal). Revitaliza la energía ascendiente y descendiente. Ayuda la energía del bazo y las glándulas suprarrenales (en el caso de fatiga), las hormonas y el sistema nervioso. Ayuda a prevenir la diabetes.

Izquierda 6: Coloque los dedos de la mano izquierda a unos 5 cms encima del ombligo. Esto ayuda a revitalizar el tono muscular abdominal y la función intestina. Ayuda la digestión y a soltar los calambres.

Izquierda 7: Coloque los dedos de la mano izquierda sobre el pubis. Refuerza la columna y le da vitalidad a la energía descendiente (por el frente del cuerpo).

Derecha 2: Coloque la mano derecha en la base de la espina dorsal (el cóccix). Revitaliza la energía ascendiente (por la espalda). Ayuda la circulación de las piernas y los pies. Alivia las manos y los pies húmedos. Estupendo para aliviar los dolores menstruales.

Para preguntas o comentarios por favor mandarme un email a jsjholds@gmail.com

Jin Shin Jyutsu and Fire The Grid II

2009-07-28T22:06:00.004+02:00

Coming together as ONE for ONE hour on July 28, 2009 at 19.19 hours Rio de Janeiro time. Hold your fingers - be present and accountable. Envision a world of joy, peace and love. Fire the Grid II brings us all together again. Jin Shin Jyutsu shows us how to BE in that hour of ONENESS and BEYOND.

Jin Shin Jyutsu and The Present

2009-07-20T15:40:00.005+02:00

If you REGRET the PAST (mind) and if you WORRY about the FUTURE (mind) then you miss the great GIFT of the NOW (BEING) which is why it is called THE PRESENT.

When you feel you are not in the present moment, when you feel overwhelmed, not grounded, up in the clouds or just not enjoying life ('I HATE THIS!') - HOLD YOUR THUMB. All you need to do is grab one of your thumbs with the opposite hand - hold and relax.

See an older post for more information and the photo.
Happy Holding!

Jin Shin Jyutsu Thumb Hold

Holding all the fingers also has huge benefits -
see this older post: Jin Shin Jyutsu Fingers

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu to Open the Throat

2009-07-19T10:39:00.004+02:00

Question: Hi Astrid - We have the book of Alice Burmeister 'The Touch of Healing'. We also attended a introduction morning for JSJ. My wife has a particular problem with her esophagus, sometimes her food just does not go down. She has to lay down on the floor for some time to get things back to normal. Is there any flow and/or SEL that you can recommend to ease this problem? - from NZ

Answer: In a situation like this - ACUTE situation that is, I would immediately go for the EMERGENCY hold (choking, breathing difficulties, nausea, vomiting, sudden malaise) which is to place the hands on the inside of the knees (SEL 1). Can be with arms crossed or not - I personally like crossing my arms. See the 26 Safety Energy Locks Chart for the location. The ones are to be used in this kind of emergency because they MOVE THE ENERGY DOWN. Also helpful for this situation is to cross the arms and place the hands on the upper arms (SEL high 19s). This also opens up the energy sites on the back (9 and 10) and clears the chest area, as well as helping the digestive system. And finally, another helpful energy site is on the neck. Place the right hand on the right side of the neck next to the spine and the left hand on the left side of the neck next to the spine (SEL 12) - I had something stuck in my throat the other day and I found that it worked a treat!

For longterm 'work' on this 'project', there are many possible flows, but I would suggest The Trinity flows, see these older posts on my blog: The Trinity Flows: Main Central, Left and Right Supervisors and Mediator (Crossing Energies)

Jin Shin Jyutsu CLEANS HOUSE

2009-07-14T10:24:00.005+02:00

Applying Jin Shin Jyutsu Holds to your body is like cleaning house. When the house is clean, everything can work more easily. The two largest functions of every part of your human body are to 1. take in (good) fuel (oxygen, water and food) and 2. to get rid of waste to maintain the balance of HOMEOSTASIS in the body. If you put garbage into your system (and it's amazing how much garbage the body can take before it starts breaking down and really 'giving' problems) then there comes a point where the body just can't get rid of the garbage anymore and it starts accumulating. The garbage collectors go on strike and I need not say any more....

I am happy to say, though, that Jin Shin Jyutsu not only cleans house, but also helps us in the process of listening to the body's needs and changing our attitudes towards what we put into our bodies. This takes some time, as we have got to the point where we continue to ignore what the body is telling us. How many times have I come across someone who is diagnosed with a 'project'. They are given drugs, and do not change their lifestyle habits. The drug is a real double edged sword because it eases (read: masks, covers) the symptoms but does not heal the cause. It gives me great joy to see that more and more of us are starting to take responsibility for our health. Conventional medicine has been really helpful to a certain point, but now it's time to start thinking for ourselves, it's time to start listening to ourselves, it's time to start empowering ourselves, it's time to start taking back control of our health for ourselves.

For me, this is the joy of Jin Shin Jyutsu. This is what I share in the self help classes, and it is inspiring to see people's faces light up in recognition of what they already have, and what they can do to KNOW (HELP) themselves.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is SIMPLY the Getting to KNOW (Help) MYSELF - Mary Burmeister

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu to Help with Weight Loss

2009-07-11T07:21:00.003+02:00

Question: What holds do you suggest for weight loss? I am not fitting in to my summer clothes despite going to the gym five days a week.

Answer: There are two energy sites on the body (well actually four if you count the right and left side) that help with weight loss. The first one is energy site number 21 which is right under the cheeckbone on the face. Hold the RIGHT side of the face just under the cheeckbone (near the nose) for weight LOSS, hold the LEFT side of face on the cheeckbone for weight GAIN. If you forget which side is which, hold both sides and the body will adjust itself to what it needs. The other energy site is on the sitting bone (number 25). Sit on your hands to stay fit, to take lactic acid out of the muscles after exercising and to lose volume from the hip and thigh area. See this older post for a more extensive description: Magic Exercise to Stay FIT

Use these two energy exercises along with your gym workouts, drink lots of water and in two weeks you will notice the difference! Let me know how it goes!

Jin Shin Jyutsu to Warm the Body

2009-07-08T22:25:00.005+02:00

While many of us are using Jin Shin Jyutsu self help holds to COOL the body this summer, there are others in the Southern hemisphere who are trying to WARM the body.

For those of you who are going into winter and want to stay warm, here are some Jin Shin Jyutsu tips:

1. To warm the body (or to cool the body) have a look at this older post Spleen Flow

2. The Mediator Flow is great to regulate the temperature in the body (KEY: energy site number 23 in the small of the back left and right side)

3. Safety Energy Lock 8 (on the outside of the knees) - left side see the Safety Energy Locks Chart

4. Hold the little finger - helps the FIRE energy in the body

I heard Jed Schwartz say in one of the Jin Shin Jyutsu 5 Day Basic Seminars, that Master Jiro Murai only ever wore a wool tunic - whether it was 10 or 90 degrees. He would use Jin Shin Jyutsu holds to regulate his body temperature. Isn't that cool?

The Most Profound Question

2009-07-07T09:47:00.001+02:00

The Most Profound Question is answered by Abraham via Esther Hicks

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu To Keep You Cool This Summer

2009-07-04T10:26:00.006+02:00

Question: 'I wanted to know whether there are specific holds that can help for people like me who cannot take the heat literally: (meaning that my body doesn't seem to be able to cool down anymore when the temperature rises to above 25 degrees celcius for a couple of days). I thrive when the temperature is at around 18-22, but my internal airco seems to break down when we have a couple of consecutive days of sunny hot weather. The symptoms are that I feel a constant light pressure around my head and my eyes and my face turns all red and feels flushed and overheated, I become all sweaty, my feet start to overheat and swell up, and all these symptoms last until the temperature goes down (I'm a nordic type - blonde, blue eyes, pale skin, burn easily) ... You can imagine that every time there is a heat wave predicted here, I really really hope that it won't last for more than a few days...Any advice to deal with this with the help of JSJ holds would be more than welcome. A from Belgium

Answer: Summer is fun but summer is also difficult for many of us who can't take the heat very well. So when I discovered that Jin Shin Jyutsu could help me regulate my body temperature, I was overjoyed! Jed Schwartz mentioned in a class that Master Jiro Murai only ever wore a wool tunic - come heat or cold. He regulated his body temperature with his hands! And so can you -

So here are some Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Holds for staying cool this summer: 1. Self Help Hold for the Deep Skin

2. There is an energy site on the outside of the knee and one of it's main functions is to regulate the temperature in the body. It is energy site (SEL) number 8. Hold the right one to cool the body, hold the left one to warm the body. I always forget which one is which so I just hold them both, and the body knows what to do!!! See the 26 safety energy locks chart for the position of the number 8s.

3. Try also this following sequence of steps to help regulate the temperature in the body - use it to cool the body down or to warm the body up. See this older post Self Help Flow to Cool the Body

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) Self Help Online

2009-06-29T17:45:00.009+02:00

Just a word of thanks for all your questions, comments and experiences about this Jin Shin Jyutsu Blog. It's a pleasure to connect with Jin Shin Jyutsu students from all over the world!

I still have a few questions to answer, so I will be adding new posts in the coming days relating to self help for weight loss, post nasal drip, allergies, hair loss and more...

If you have a question please send it to me, Astrid, at flows@flowsforlife.com either in English, Spanish or Dutch.

See also my new look website www.flowsforlife.com

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for (Deep) Skin Conditions

2009-06-21T07:50:00.006+02:00

Question: Hello. Thank you for your blog on self help holds with Jin Shin Jyutsu. I broke out in eczema on my body 8 years ago, starting from the back of my neck and during the first year it spread to various parts of my body then gradually disappeared after 3 years. The only spot that still exists is covering all over the back of my neck, which is no longer red but still itches quite often and is a bit swollen, though I no longer feel pain when I tilt my head back. I was told that I now have scleroderma. Would you have any suggestions what points I can hold to help heal this condition? Thank you, I would really appreciate your advice. - D

Answer: Hi D - The special body function for the skin is to palm the calves. At least 20 minutes a day and if you can, twice a day for at least two weeks. See this older post Self Help for the Deep Skin. There is also another special function energy hold for the Skin Surface. Place the fingers of the right hand under the left foot at center of the sole, and with the left hand hold the left little toe. Reverse the hands for the other side. This hold is particularly great for any itchiness of the skin. It also purifies the skin. It would also help to do the Main Central Exercise (see the older post) to harmonise your whole being and help sort out the underlying causes i.e. the immune system (you could also work on the immune system, not to stimulate it, but to harmonise it with this Immune System Hold. And finally hold your Thumb for skin surface, and your Ring finger (either side) for deep skin. Hope all this helps! - Astrid

Note: Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses which occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Scleroderma is characterized by the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and organs of the body. The cause of scleroderma is not known (medicinenet.com)

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu to help the Heart and Breathing

2009-06-19T21:19:00.005+02:00

Question: My mum has been in hospital with difficulty breathing due to fluid on the lungs caused by an irregular heartbeat (well I think that’s what it was – doctors not very specific on cause), she also picked up a Urinary Tract Infection which is now under control. She’s at home now and while progressing I’d like to do as much as I can to give her the best quality of life. I’ve had the JSJ book – The Touch of Healing for some time and something moved me to get it out and have a read through it again. I’ve started doing the finger holds each day but would really appreciate your suggestions to strenghthen the heart and reduce fluid on the lungs. Also anything specific to help the breathing. Thank you so much for your very informative blog on JSJ – it’s such a beautiful gentle process. - JF

Answer: Dear JF - Holding the fingers is a GREAT start! You are helping your mother tremendously by holding them. Chapter 3 in The Touch of Healing talks about the Trinity Flows: The Main Central, Supervisors and Mediator. Supervisors are very easy and very powerful. See an older post here for The Jin Shin Jyutsu Trinity Flows.

Holding Opposite Fingers and Toes for Total Harmony
Towards the end of the book, there is a chapter called Harmonising with the Fingers and Toes. Go to Palms and Soles: Revitalising the Entire Being. Read through that whole section and especially the thumbs and opposite little toes - this sequence is for difficulty breathing and irregular heartbeat. The whole harmonising exercise is quite simple to do on another person: sit on the right side of your mother (make sure you are comfortable and relaxed), and with your left hand, hold her left thumb. With your right hand, hold her right little toe. Hold for a few minutes, until you feel a ryhthmic pulse that might start banging quite loudly for a while. Let it settle down, then move onto the next finger and toe. With your left hand, hold the left index finger, and with your right hand hold right ring toe. Hold for a few minutes. Then move onto the middle finger and opposite middle toe, then to the ring finger and opposite index toe, then to the little finger and opposite big toe.

You could do each finger and toe for 5 minutes each on one side which is 25 minutes (as a guide use the pulse as well!) and then sit on the left side and reverse the hands. This exercise is very powerful and it is such a gift to receive it, especially because it's not that comfortable to do as self help!

So I hope this is helpful. If you have any further questions or doubts just send me an email.

Finally, if there is ANY pain during this exercise that lasts more than a few seconds, then STOP what you are doing and go to the PAIN HOLD until it clears - PAIN is a good sign that the energy is moving - but there's no reason to have to suffer unduly!

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help for Osteoporosis

2009-06-14T13:58:00.007+02:00

Question: What flow do you suggest for Ostoporosis diagnosis, a 75 year old woman with 4% bone loss. She has two stents from 2 heart attacks and terrible anaphalactic reactions to bees. But that's really everything, though the ostoporosis diagnosis was this week so I am upset, what can we do? I studied with Mary years ago at a workshop in NY (1982?) - S

Answer: Hi S, Thanks for your questions. Let's deal with one thing at a time.

Osteoporosis is characterized by the loss of normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone. It can go undetected for years. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone causing an increase in the risk for breaking bones (information by Medicinenet.com)

The good news is that there is a special Jin Shin Jyutsu hold that can help. You can apply it to someone else, or the person can apply it as self help. Do it every day for at least 20 minutes and if possible, 2x a day for at least two weeks and keep going! (This Special Body Function hold is on page 54 of Mary's Text 2).

The Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold for Osteoporosis: Place Left hand over Left Shoulder ( SEL 11/3) and Right hand on the Left elbow crease (SEL 19). See the diagram.

This hold helps with the conditions of osteoporosis, all arthritic projects, and the heart. It also lubricates the joints, and helps with nearsightedness.

Also, Main Central everyday and even the Trinity Exercises would also help tremendously with all her projects. See older posts Main Central Source of Life and The Trinity

In the case of anaphylactic shock, I resort to THE EMERGENCY HOLD, which is holding the inside of the knees (SEL 1), as well as all the other requirements in an emergency. Safety Energy Lock 1 is called The Prime Mover. It is found on the inside (medial side) of the knees. It connects extreme heights with extreme depths and harmonises us from head to toe because it helps the descending energy (which moves down the front) and the ascending energy (which moves up the back). Use in the case of any EMERGENCY - breathing, vomiting, nausea, shock, stomach cramp etc.

Additional Information: A stent is a small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrowed or weakened arteries in the body and Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and causes a life-threatening response involving the whole body. This reaction can lead to difficulty breathing and shock, so one has to act quickly (see more on medicinenet.com)

Just a few of my favourite foods with High Calcium content: Parsley, Sesame seeds, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pistachio nuts, dried Figs, Chickpeas, Dark Molasses, Raw Collards and Kale. A lot of these foods like the dried figs also have high Iron content. The list is exhaustive especially of dried spices: basil, marjoram, thyme, dill weed, celery, sage, coriander, fennel seed, cumin seed, cinnamon and others...

Lack of Salt is Hazardous to Your Health

2009-06-08T21:37:00.003+02:00

For years I believed that salt was bad for you. Well it is if it's not the right salt, but your body can't function without salt. More coming up soon in a post.....

Comment: Trinity Exercises Straighten My Toes!

2009-06-05T09:03:00.002+02:00

Comment: 'Almost' every morning i do what the book calls the "triple flows" (or something like that)...what you were describing. Before i found JSJ my toes would sometimes curl up or spasm...These processes have almost straightened out the toes completely.

Reply: It's wonderful to see Jin Shin Jyutsu in ACTION. When the energy is not flowing 'properly' - down the front and up the back, it can show in the feet apart from many other things. The TRINITY EXERCISES (i.e. 'triple flows' you referred to) are complete and powerful and help everything. If we all harmonised ourselves every day with these three exercises which are MAIN CENTRAL, Left and Right Side (Supervisors) and Crossing Energies (Mediator), we would always be HAPPY and HEALTHY. In the meantime, these exercises sort out the toes. Marvellous comment, thank you.

See this link to an older post The Importance of the TRINITY in Jin Shin Jyutsu

Q&A: Self Help for Adrenal Exhaustion?

2009-06-05T08:53:00.002+02:00

Question: I wish to help long term adrenal weakness and now very exhausted adrenals.

Answer: The key to the adrenals is SEL 23. They are located at the back (middle back), at the level of the elbows. You can hold them while sitting or lying. See link for the SEL chart and the location of the energy sites called the SEL 23s. Also, the Main Central exercise is very important - would benefit you GREATLY to do this exercise every day - there is one hold within this exercise which is very BENEFICIAL for the adrenals and your energy levels - do it often throughout the day. See link to exercise MAIN CENTRAL SOURCE OF LIFE and see particularly the step R1 (right hand on top of head) and L5 (left fingers at the base of the sternum) - very powerful

Comment: Immune Boosting Hold WORKS!

2009-06-05T08:41:00.004+02:00

Comment: This spring I've been getting every cold there is, and it felt like I've been constantly sick. So when my live-in boyfriend got a really bad cold, I was just counting down the days till I got it, too. I decided to try this JSJ hold, and it felt really good and relaxing to do. And I could not believe it but I actually did not catch this cold! Of course, it could be a coincidence, but I'll be trying this next time I'm starting to feel a cold coming on! :) - Anne

Thanks Anne for your comment, and I'm glad you experienced the power of this Immune Boosting Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold. In my experience, it's not a coincidence: it works EVERYTIME, and most effectively at the first symptoms of a cold or a sore throat.

So the Immune Boosting Hold again here: Place your left hand over your right shoulder (so that your fingers are over SEL11 and SEL 3) and place your right hand on your right groin (SEL 15). Vice versa for the other side. Hold for a few minutes, or at least 20-30 minutes at a time. If you have a sore throat, this will clear it in minutes. Hold the side of the sore throat. Sometimes, my sore throats clears up in SECONDS with this powerful Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold. Original Post Immune Boosting Hold

Jin Shin Jyutsu for HAPPINESS - SMILE

2009-05-15T17:51:00.004+02:00

'When your mind is happy, your world is happy, your life is filled with happiness and you therefore remain ever-healthy'

I saw this today on blissfulmusic.com The mind can be a real enemy when it comes to being HAPPY. That's one of the reasons why Mary chose the self-help flows she did - to help clear the mind. See this older post Jin Shin Jyutsu to GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD - SMILE :)

100,000 Angels by Bliss

Comment: Middle Finger for Anger WORKS

2009-05-14T18:25:00.003+02:00

(Re Post Hold Middle Finger For Anger) i know i will be using this alot! i have been feeling angry alot lately, for no reason at all, and i have anxieties, its just crazy, so i came accross this jsj in care2care, and a woman uses it to help her, i thought, omy goodness!! i don't like the idea of taking meds for depression and all these crazy things, sooo i've come off of most of them, {they were overmedicating me} so i've been looking for a natural way of dealing with things. i really do like how you've explained everything out! i've been glued to your blog all morning **grin** thank you so much!! ~Medo

Thanks for this comment. I really appreciate the feedback and glad that you've discovered the power of holding the fingers. So simple yet so easy. And the effect of holding is cumulative, the more you hold, the more is cleaned. Very Happy - SMILE

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Bladder Infections

2009-05-04T18:38:00.003+02:00

Question: Hi! I came over your blog when searching for Jin Shin Jyutsu, and found it very interesting and helpful. I was wondering if you knew of any self help holds for bladder infections? Thank you in advance!

Answer: I have put up an older post. See this link: Bladder Infections
Hope this helps!

Jin Shin What?

2009-04-21T18:20:00.004+02:00

Very often one of the biggest stumbling blocks I come across when I explain this wonderful Ancient Healing Art is the name. The reaction I gave when I first heard about it was 'Jin Shin What?' And it took me at least two years into my studies to spell it correctly (joke...but actually no, true). There is also the subtletly of the pronunciation - continuous discussions in class which have brought up the differences.

For instance. When I first came across Jin Shin Jyutsu I discovered that it was pronounced as jin shin jitsu (jitsoo) - but subsequently I realised (or maybe it just took me 8 years to HEAR this bit of information in class, as often happens) that the pronunciation of Jin Shin Jyutsu as jin shin jitsu, or jin shin jutsu (jootsoo) have very different meanings indeed. As far as I understand it, Jitsu means Technique and Jutsu means Art.

So The Art of the Creator through the Man of Knowing and Compassion - Over the last 10 years I have observed that people call this Art different things depending on where they are at in their UNDERSTANDING of it. It's very interesting. Not surprising that for a long time I called it just Jin Shin. Any comments on this?

Jin Shin Jyutsu to RELEASE TENSION

2009-04-20T12:11:00.009+02:00

Dis-harmony. Dis-comfort. Pain. Dis-ease. A way to look at all of these labels is to recognise that they are the (in many cases longterm) effect of TENSION. Tension manifests itself in many different ways. I had a client years ago who had been told she had breast cancer. She was terrified. She had had surgery, and was still terrified of what was going to happen to her and what 'they' were going to do to her. The first treatment I gave her was incredible. I hardly touched her and her whole body shook uncontrollably. There was SO much tension to be released. I felt so sorry for her. After a few minutes of this shaking I got the feeling to go to her feet. I started massaging them. Her shaking immediately stopped and so I kept going. She relaxed (finally!). Next treatment there was less shaking.

Going to the feet (SEL 5, 6, 7, 16, and 24 are found in the feet) helps to move the energy DOWN. I would have also had a positive effect if I had just held SEL 7s (on the big toes), but because the tension was so acute I needed to have my hands everywhere on her feet and toes. Also, I remembered that once, when I woke up from a bad dream (very unusual for me), I was shaking - an internal shaking like shock. I immediately went to the SEL 24s to harmonise the CHAOS, and immediately it worked! So mothers, remember the 24s for your children when they have bad dreams. It's also why going to the feet helped my client with acute muscle tension. (The energy site number 24 is found down from the ankle on the top of the foot and below the little toe - see the diagram 26 Safety Energy Locks on this JSJ blog).

Tension can be physical, emotional, mental. And one level can carry and many times does carry into another level. Jin Shin Jyutsu is about releasing tensions - when you release tension you breathe more easily and you HARMONISE. As simple as that.

So, easy way to clean away tension is to do these JSJ exercises every day (see link to older post).

Q&A: 'Missing Step' Main Central

2009-04-18T10:31:00.005+02:00

Question: Hello, The Alice Burmeister book shows fewer points for the main central. [Touch of Healing]i am interested to find out why.Thank you, js

Answer: Hello, JS. Thanks for your question and well spotted! My honest answer is that I don't know exactly why one step that appears on the Main Central Exercise on my blog does NOT appear in the book The Touch of Healing. The step is number L6 which places the left fingers above the belly button. Now, I can tell you from experience, that the previous step - placing left fingers at the bottom of the sternum (xiphoid process) has a deeply harmonising effect for the whole of the abdominal area, so in most cases the following step would be 'superfluous'. However, I have also had the experience that working with the right hand at the top of the head and the left fingers above the belly button has helped me tremendously to harmonise any stomach, digestive discomfort or cramping. The thing is - there is no ultimate right or wrong, and as Mary used to say: 'Be your own testimony'. Have FUN! Astrid

PS Afterthought on this. It is possible that the diagram also attempts to follow the chakras - the 'missing step' places the fingers above the navel which is the area of the base (orange) chakra. But as I said before: it's not about right or wrong, it's about how efficient a hold works for each individual.

Jin Shin Jyutsu in het Nederlands

2009-04-11T11:55:00.005+02:00

Als je een vraag of commentaar in het Nederlands hebt over Jin Shin Jyutsu dan kun je direkt contact opnemen met mij, Astrid, via flows@flowsforlife.com Ik zal mijn best doen om zo snel mogelijk te antwoorden. Laat me wel AUB weten of je al een Jin Shin Jyutsu cursus hebt gedaan, en in hoeverre je deze Healing Art kent. Ik hoop gauw wat van je te horen!

Laatste informatie vind je hier: www.flowsforlife.com (dit is mijn nieuwe website)

What is Jin Shin Jyutsu? Part 2

2009-04-10T13:06:00.004+02:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient and gentle Japanese healing art that is used to harmonise the breath. By harmonising the breath, we harmonise our mind, body and soul - Jin Shin Jyutsu literally means The Art of the Creator through the Man of Knowing and Compassion.

Jin Shin Jyutsu teaches us how to rediscover our innate wisdom to KNOW (Help) MYSELF. It can be practiced as self help, or one can receive treatment from a practitioner.

People often ask me: 'How does Jin Shin Jyutsu WORK?' I was thinking of another analogy just yesterday: Take a house with light switches. Every house has light switches, but in the dark, if you don't know the house you have to first find the light switch before you can turn it on. Our body is the house, and we have 26 'light switches' on the right side and left side of the body (they are mirror images of each other). When we know where they are, we can touch/hold them to 'turn them on', thereby getting the 'electricity' or energy to FLOW. Acupuncture for instance, achieves this with needles. In Jin Shin Jyutsu it is achieved with the fingers and hands.

If you have a question or comment about Jin Shin Jyutsu please send me an email to jsjholds@gmail.com and I will answer it.

¿Tienes una pregunta o consulta acerca de Jin Shin Jyutsu? Envíame un email a: jsjholds@gmail.com y te la contestaré.

Jin Shin Jyutsu en Español

2009-03-15T15:13:00.007+01:00

Si tienes una pregunta o comentario en Español acerca de Jin Shin Jyutsu, puedes contactar conmigo, Astrid, a través de esta dirección: flows@flowsforlife.com y te contestaré lo antes posible en español. Por favor, te pido que me digas si ya has estado en un curso de Jin Shin Jyutsu y cuál es tu conocimiento de este Arte japonés. ¡Espero oír de tí!

las últimas noticias las encontrarás aquí www.flowsforlife.com (mi nueva web)

What is Jin Shin Jyutsu? Part 1

2009-03-04T16:21:00.005+01:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu, 'The Art of the Creator through the Man of Knowing and Compassion' is an ancient healing art which was rediscovered in Japan by Master Jiro Murai in the early 1900s.

Introduction
I often describe Jin Shin Jyutsu as 'Acupuncture with the fingers', but it involves no manipulation, pressure or massage, so it is safe for every body from 0-100+ years of age. This ancient healing Art harmonises and balances the life energy in the body by using the fingers and hands (over clothing) to alleviate symptoms of discomfort and disharmony. This 'energy medicine' is a gentle, yet powerful tool for health and well-being which is simple to learn and has immediate benefit. Learning Jin Shin Jyutsu engages one in self study, self help. Through the process of 'Now Know MYSELF' we recognize the wisdom of the body, and we learn to interpret the messages provided and utilize them to restore balance. Jin Shin Jyutsu can be applied by a practitioner, but it is also powerful and effective as self help.

The Jin Shin Jyutsu Treatment (by a Practitioner)
The client lies face up and fully clothed. The JSJ practitioner uses light touch on the body over particular energy sites called Safety Energy Locks along energy pathways. Two energy sites are held simultaneously until the tension or congestion is released. Then one hand is moved to another energy site, and along areas of the body where there is tension. Each energy site can take seconds or minutes to release and re-energise. Treatments generally take 45 minutes to an hour. Repeated treatments depend on the individual and the particular situation. Often it is for no particular 'problem', but as a preventative 'tune up' or just to treat oneself to a nurturing, relaxing and revitalising hour. After several Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments, a person can really feel the difference and has a sense of real balance and vitality, so they are better able to distinguish when they are out of balance.

Self Help Holds with Jin Shin Jyutsu
Involves the same procedure as above, only difference is that one places ones own hands on the body.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Hemorrhoids

2009-03-02T16:10:00.009+01:00

Question: I suffer from hemorroids, and I would like to look at natural ways to combat them, rather than using over-the-counter creams. I know a bit about JSJ but not a lot - is there anything simple I can do? MJ

Answer: Dear MJ - I have been meaning to put some information up on hemorrhoids for a long time now, so thank you for your question. The first thing is that you need to drink a lot of water - this will help tremendously. As hemorrhoids are a sign of de-hydration, drink lots of spring water during the day, and have a glass of water with your meals, or a herbal tea like fennel (very good for the digestion). Also, make sure you include fiber in your diet - including raw vegetables. A vitamin and mineral supplement once a day wouldn't go amiss either. Also very important is moderate exercise such as walking, or jumping gently on a trampoline.

In terms of Jin Shin Jyutsu holds there is one hold that works like a gem to clear hemorrhoids. You simply hold the outside of your knees (Safety Energy Lock 8) see the photo. Take your left hand and curl your fingers under the ligament that is on the outside/back of the knee so that your fingers fall on the back of the knee, but not quite in the middle. At the same time, curl your right hand/fingers under the right knee. You can fall asleep on your side doing this hold, or sit in a chair.

Other, older posts on this Jin Shin Jytusu Blog to look at:

Bladder flow

Main Central Source of Life

The Importance of the Trinity Flows

A Smile Can Change Your Reality

2009-02-26T09:04:00.002+01:00

Master Mary Burmeister said it: No effort is involved, just drop the shoulders and smile. This lovely little film tells the story of the smile. View it often to uplift you and remind you of the power of smiling. Enjoy.

Jin Shin Jyutsu for IBS, Colitis, Crohn's, etc

2009-02-19T09:34:00.005+01:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu for a Healthy Digestion - on a final note. Any discomfort like diarrhea, constipation, IBS, Colitis, Crohn's disease can be helped by the Large Intestine Function Energy.

Below is the Left Flow explained (which helps diarrhea):
Place left hand on right shoulder (SEL 11) and with right hand hold the left index finger.
Then move the right hand to the third rib down on the right side (SEL 13)
Then move the right hand to the last rib on the right side (SEL 14)
Then move the right hand to the left cheekbone (SEL 21)
Then move the right hand to the right clavicle (SEL 22)
Then move the right hand to the left clavicle (SEL 22)

Reverse the order of the hands for the Right side Flow (which helps constipation)

This flow also helps the teeth, gums and jaw, as well as the wrist and shoulder. It is the key to healthy muscles. Also good to help nose bleeds.

Self Help For Fast Wound Healing: A Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold

2009-02-18T17:43:00.009+01:00

Someone asked me a question the other day about how to heal a wound FAST with Jin Shin Jyutsu. My brain, bless it, went crazy TRYING TO (sound familiar?) look for the 'best' and of course, most complicated answer - 'do this flow and that flow and all these flows' - that's the problem when one is given such an extensively wonderful 'menu' to choose from. It was only later that I just RELAXED and I REMEMBERED how to BE instead of what to DO.

Intro - See this older post How the ENERGY moves through our hands

The EMERGENCY hold for healing a wound anywhere on the body FAST: place LEFT hand over RIGHT hand - then place the hands over the wound. See this older post for the photo and more of an explanation JSJ WOUND HEALING HOLD Helps even the deepest wound heal fast.

And while I'm at it....The EMERGENCY hold for taking anything that doesn't belong in the body (from a splinter to a piece of glass or a contact that's disappeared to the back of the eye) - and for any burns. Just place the RIGHT hand over the LEFT hand - then place the hands over the affected area. See this older post for this other Jin Shin Jyutsu Emergency Hold ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR HEALING BURNS (use this hold first to draw out the burn, then the other hold to repair the skin....)

PS Thanks for the question.

Q&A Jin Shin Jyutsu

2009-02-12T16:39:00.003+01:00

If possible, please direct your questions to me directly at jsjholds@gmail.com so that I can respond quickly. Many thanks. Astrid

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu Left and Right Hands

2009-02-06T10:25:00.004+01:00

Question: I have wondered about right and left handedness. Does the pulse checking change and do the flows change (as far as which hand goes where) because of the lefthandedness?? RM

Answer: An interesting question. As far as my understanding goes, the energy pathways, when unblocked, are the same in every body. So no, the pulse checking is about listening, as are the flows - and righthandedness or lefthandedness does not influence the way that Jiro Murai and Mary Burmeister outlined the myriad flows for us. They chose the most efficient sequence (flow) to open up each Safety Energy Lock. Whether you are right or left handed does not affect how the energy flows through your hands. However, because you are lefthanded, you might be more intuitive with your right hand. But that is a subtlety to work on. I hope this answers your question. - Astrid

Jin Shin Jyutsu for Healthy Digestion Part 2

2009-02-01T15:17:00.005+01:00

Following on from my previous posts and the subject of parasites in the intestines. There are many people who suffer many symptoms caused by these little so and so's, but don't know they have them. All the Jin Shin Jyutsu exercises in the previous post are helpful against parasites, and also particularly the 16, 17, 18, 19 flow in text 1.

Some anti-parasite dietary advice I found online:
Don't eat refined foods, dairy products, and sugars. Eat more raw garlic (or take garlic capsules), pumpkin seeds, pomegranates, beets, cabbage and carrots, all of which have good properties against parasites. Drink a lot of water to promote elimination. Consume more fiber, which helps get rid of worms. Supplement your diet with probiotics, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacilus plantarum, Saccharomyces boulardii, (and bifidobacteria, to keep parasites from spreading).

Digestive enzymes will help restore your intestinal tract to its normal state, which makes it inhospitable to parasites. Papain (extracted from papaya) taken 30 minutes before or after meals helps kill worms. Raw vegetables and raw fruit are rich sources of enzymes (vegetable juicing is a great way to get your daily quota in). While all raw foods contain enzymes, the most powerful enzyme-rich foods are sprouted seeds, grains, and legumes. Sprouting increases the enzyme content in these foods enormously. Lack of digestive enzymes can be a factor in food allergies. Symptoms of digestive enzymes depletion are bloating, belching, gas, bowel disorders, abdominal cramping, heartburn and food allergies.

And here's some more of my own research - very top line:
Make sure you are not vitamin and especially mineral deficient (take a supplement). Keep an alkaline PH level in the body - acidity promotes parasites. Drink spring water with fresh lemon juice (lemon juice turns alkaline in the stomach), have fresh grapefruit (also turns alkaline and helps clean the liver) and choose (organic) short grain brown rice (cleans the intestines) over other types. And the usual advice: stay away from alcohol, coffee, tobacco, sweets and refined & processed foods.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Colitis Ulcerosa

2009-02-01T13:52:00.009+01:00

Question: Can Jin Shin Jyutsu help with Colitis Ulcerosa?

Answer: Yes, Jin Shin Jyutsu is a great way to calm any digestive disorder or discomfort. Below are links to different self-help exercises. I have also read some studies showing that Homeopathic medicine (in particular Spagiric Homeopathy) in combination with BioResonance treatments (which could be Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments) have successfully helped Colitis Ulcerosa. I suggest looking for a homeopath and jin shin jyutsu practitioner in your local area for major benefits.

What is Colitis Ulcerosa or Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine or colon. In people with ulcerative colitis, ulcers and inflammation of the inner lining of the colon lead to symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. The cause is not known but what happens is that the immune system goes berserk in the intestines (inflammation is an important defence mechanism by the immune system). (see more info on medicinet.com)

THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES CAN HELP ALLEVIATE ANY DIGESTIVE DISORDER, PAIN OR DISCOMFORT - however, if you feel uncomfortable during these exercises discontinue doing them for a while, then try again for a few minutes each time. Experiment and listen to what your body is telling you!

Do these two exercises as often as possible:
To clear the front (especially during a flare up) place the left hand over the right shoulder (SEL 11) and the right hand on the sitting-bone (buttock SEL 25) with palm up. Reverse hands for the left side. This exercise is to help the descending energy down the front of the body.

To clear the back, place the left hand over the right shoulder (SEL 11) and the right hand on the groin (SEL 15). Reverse hands for the left side. This hold also helps boost OR CALM the immune system. This exercise is to help the ascending energy up the back of the body.

See the link to the chart of the 26 Safety Energy Locks

The first two steps of self-help stomach flow (right energy pattern): Place your left fingers on the right cheekbone (SEL 21) and your right fingers on the right center of collar bone (SEL 22) . After a few minutes, move right hand to left base of rib cage (SEL 14). Reverse the hands for the left energy pattern.

Links to other useful self-help exercises:
Main Central Source of Life (especially positions L5, L6 and L7)
The Spleen Flow (for energy, calm, healthy immune system and digestion). Also hold your fingers

As Mary Burmeister used to say: 'There are no 'shoulds' or 'have tos'. Simply hold each position in your most comfortable way. The art of LIVING is simple and you are the 'artist'.

Self Help For Healthy Digestion

2009-01-21T10:33:00.003+01:00

I have had a lot of questions lately about how Jin Shin Jyutsu can help alleviate projects like Colitis Ulcerosa, IBS, Crohn's etc. I am investigating all of these and also the issue of parasites in the intestines, as these are the cause of many ailments and discomforts, including fatigue, allergies, skin rashes, inflammation, bloating, cramps, weight loss and general malaise (they sap the body of nutrients - i.e. minerals and vitamins).

So. The great news is that the self help holds in Jin Shin Jyutsu are hugely helpful with all of these conditions. Stay tuned for more posts soon with more detail on how to have a healthy digestion using Jin Shin Jyutsu and other methods.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu How To - The Pulse

2009-01-01T11:15:00.004+01:00

Question: How does a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner choose which FLOW to use for the treatment?
Answer: Before the treatment, the JSJ practitioner listens to the PULSE. The pulse has all the information about the needs at that moment of the person receiving the treatment.

Question: How does one listen to the pulse?
Answer: The Jin Shin Jyutsu 5-day basic seminars include 'how to listen to the pulses'. Mary explains the procedure in Text 2. The key is to LISTEN. The ART is to UNDERSTAND. There are many different tones, textures and rhythms in the pulse - learning to understand their meaning leads to mastering the ART of Jin Shin Jyutsu.

Jin Shin Jyutsu How To Move the Energy for a Happy New Year

2008-12-31T18:58:00.008+01:00

Happy New Year! On many levels, 2008 has been a very challenging year for a lot of us. So wonderful then, that Jin Shin Jyutsu can help us move the energy so that we can get 'unstuck' and open up to receive the abundance that life offers. It's ALL about harmonising the breath to let go of the old and let in the new.

The KEYS are found in the 26 Safety Energy Locks (SELs) on the body; 26 energy sites on the body each with a specific function. The two SELs that I am working on every day are SEL 1 and SEL 10. First I move the energy with SEL 1 then I receive the abundance with SEL 10.

Safety Energy Lock 1 is called The Prime Mover. It is found on the inside (medial side) of the knees. It connects extreme heights with extreme depths and harmonises us from head to toe because it helps the descending energy (which moves down the front) and the ascending energy (which moves up the back). If you want to change your life, hold SEL 1 every day for an hour. The complete 1 FLOW is found in Mary Burmeister's Text 1 (of the Jin Shin Jyutsu 5-day basic seminar) on page 15 (laugh out loud - smile). Or hold your thumb.

Safety Energy Lock 10 is called The Warehouse of Abundance. It is found between the spine and the shoulderblade, half way down the shoulderblade. It releases an outpouring of limitless life energy when unlocked. The easiest way to open up SEL 10 is to hold the upper arms (high 19s as we call them). Cross your arms and hold your upper arms - this also opens SEL 9 which is found below SEL 10. The full 10 FLOW is found in Mary Burmeister's Text 1 on page 21. Or hold the ring finger.

26 Safety Energy Locks Chart
Hold your thumb
Hold your ring finger

Mary Burmeister

Jin Shin Jyutsu How To Practice this Art

2008-12-23T18:30:00.004+01:00

Introduction
I often describe Jin Shin Jyutsu as 'Acupuncture with the fingers', but it involves no manipulation, pressure or massage, so it is safe for every body from 0-100+ years of age. This ancient healing Art harmonises and balances the life energy in the body by using the fingers and hands (over clothing) to alleviate symptoms of discomfort and disharmony. This 'energy medicine' is a gentle, yet powerful tool for health and well-being which is simple to learn and has immediate benefit.

Learning Jin Shin Jyutsu engages one in self study, self help. Through the process of 'Now Know MYSELF' we recognize the wisdom of the body, and we learn to interpret the messages provided and utilize them to restore balance. Jin Shin Jyutsu can be applied by a practitioner, but it is also powerful and effective as self help.

The Jin Shin Jyutsu Treatment (by a Practitioner)
The client lies face up and fully clothed. The JSJ practitioner uses light touch on the body over particular energy sites called Safety Energy Locks along energy pathways. Two energy sites are held simultaneously until the tension or congestion is released. Then one hand is moved to another energy site, and along areas of the body where there is tension. Each energy site can take seconds or minutes to release and re-energise. Treatments generally take 45 minutes to an hour.

Repeated treatments depend on the individual and the particular situation. Often it is for no particular 'problem', but as a preventative 'tune up' or just to treat oneself to a nurturing, relaxing and revitalising hour. After several Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments, a person can really feel the difference and has a sense of real balance and vitality, so they are better able to distinguish when they are out of balance.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help
Involves the same procedure as above, only difference is that one places ones own hands on the body.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Classes, Books and Training

2008-12-20T20:26:00.010+01:00

For more information on the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu that includes a schedule of the 5-day seminars, books and a list of qualified Jin Shin Jyutsu instructors please go to the (new) website www.jsjinc.net The following are easy links to the Jin Shin Jyutsu website:

Schedule of 5-day Seminars (US and International)

Jin Shin Jyutsu Books (Self Help Books 1 to 3 by Mary Burmeister, A Touch of Healing by Alice Burmeister, "What Mary Says...", and more...)

List of Jin Shin Jyutsu Instructors

Exercise: Self Help For Back Pain with JSJ Hold

2008-12-18T10:00:00.006+01:00

My back has been aching all week (it's probably all that stuff I've been carrying lately). So I've incorporated some gentle stretching every day and yesterday I worked on SEL 2 (especially the right side) - that Flow has helped because the 2 area was tight and sore!

The simplest Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help for backache is to hold the index finger (and also the thumb separately) every day - go to sleep holding your index finger, and it'll work as you sleep.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Back Pain

2008-12-03T23:29:00.004+01:00

Question: Hi. Have had backpain for such a long time. Have tried many different things, but have got to the point where I am just living with the pain all the time. Can some JSJ holds help me? AM

Answer: Hi AM. So many people live with chronic back pain, which is the possible EFFECT of many CAUSES. On a physical level, you need to look at hydration. Most back pain is caused by years of chronic de-hydration. So slowly incorporate at least 2 liters of water daily into your diet. Also, tension over time plays a big role - PILATES is a wonderful way to strengthen muscles and keep the body supple and fit. A trained PILATES instructor can teach you the exercises - then I know that a little bit every day goes a long way. Jin Shin Jyutsu also helps to release the tensions along the spine. At the same time, it helps to re-align the spine (2 FLOW - SEL 2 is your own personal chiropractor). Since your condition is chronic, I think the best thing would be to find a Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner in your area: have some sessions, and he/she can advise you on some JSJ holds in between treatments. For practitioners in your area, contact the Jin Shin Jyutsu headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA - telephone +1 480 998 9331.

Jin Shin Jyutsu: How Long Does it Take to Heal?

2008-12-03T09:19:00.006+01:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an innate wisdom that is within all of us. I say: 'Your health, happiness and longevity lies in knowing where to put your hands on your body.' The ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu shows us how, and opens up the whole world of Getting to KNOW (Help) MYSELF. Therin lies the lifelong study of the ART.

After 10 years, I am more than ever in awe of the healing power of this Art. I have myself experienced rapid (I mean in seconds) relief from pain and discomfort, and have been empowered by the fact that I AM the one in charge of Helping MYSELF.

There are two types of conditions: Acute and Chronic. Acute conditions (seem to) flare up suddenly like for instance, appendicitis. One of my favourite stories happened to one of the Jin Shin Jyutsu instructors. He went to hospital with an acute pain in his right side - was told he had appendicitis and that he would have to be operated on. He decided to 'wait a bit', went home and held SEL 11 + 25 (to clear the energy down the front). Within 20 minutes, 'something went pop', the pain dissipated then stopped, and that was the end of that. I believe he still has his appendix! Of course, I don't condone that just anyone do this. You've got to know what you're doing.

Chronic conditions are more challenging in many respects because there are many more factors involved over a longer period of time. There could be genetic, emotional and physical issues present for instance, that would need to be worked on. I have heard stories of children born with Down's Syndrome who, if worked on by their parents every day, will show no signs of DS by the time they are in their teens. Change the energy, change the physical.

And finally, I worked on someone living with cancer every week for years - her quality of life improved, and at the end when she left her body, she was at peace. Her healing took place in a different way.

So in answer to the question: How long does it take for Jin Shin Jyutsu to heal? I would then ask: 'How long does it take to harmonise the breath?'

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Diabetes

2008-11-26T09:54:00.006+01:00

Question: I did my jin shin jyutsu two years back.Wayne Hackett was my coach. I am now pre-diabetic. Can you suggest some flows for me. My diabetic problem is increasing slowly. I have done my self help as well as 5 day course. Kindly help me. I have all materials to refer. J from Singapore

Answer: Hi J. Thanks for sending me your question and sorry it's taken me a while to respond. Apart from the Trinity flows mentioned in a previous post, it would also help to work with the 10 Flow on page 21 of Text 1 and the Eye Flow on page 24 of Text 1. Any flow or hold that harmonises the 3rd Depth is also helpful (more on the Jin Shin Jyutsu Depths in a later post). I also feel that just holding both SELs 13 for a few minutes (or use the 13 Flow), then both SELs 14 (or the 14 Flow or Spleen Flow), then both SELs 15 (or use the 15 Flow) would also be really beneficial for you - this will help clear where the superficial, middle and deep energies cross. See the locations of the 26 Safety Energy Locks on page 14 of Text 1, or click the link to see the older post. Well, there's a lot here to work with, so I hope you have FUN! All the best, Astrid

Jin Shin Jyutsu Blog Posts Coming Up

2008-11-22T11:25:00.005+01:00

In the next few days I will be writing about some Jin Shin Jyutsu flows and self help holds for DIABETES. Also, many people have asked me: How long does it take for Jin Shin Jyutsu to work, or heal a condition or an illness? So I will address this question in a post in the next few days. I am open to opinions, experiences and testimonials about Jin Shin Jyutsu, so please contact me at jsjholds@gmail.com to share or comment.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Dysthymia

2008-11-20T10:54:00.006+01:00

Question: Hi Astrid - I would like to make a question and don´t know how to do without coming to the 'comment' area. I had a diagnostic that told I have dysthymia. I would like to know what flows are more effective for that. Thank you, LM

Answer: Dear LM, thanks for your email and I hope this answer helps you. Keep working on it and let me know how you get on. Take care, Astrid

What is Dysthymia?
For those who don't know, and I was one of them because I confess I had never heard of this 'label', Dysthymic Disorder is a chronic condition characterized by depressive symptoms that occur for most of the day, more days than not, for at least 2 years.
While depressed, a person experiences at least two of the following symptoms:
Either overeating or lack of appetite.
Sleeping too much or having difficulty sleeping.
Fatigue, lack of energy.
Poor self-esteem.
Difficulty with concentration or decision making.
Feeling hopeless

How can Jin Shin Jyutsu help?
Looking at the variety of symptoms, it is important that you help re-harmonise the WHOLE system. The most powerful way, and the easiest as well, is to work with the Self help Main Central Function - the Source of Life. Not once a day, but TWICE a day whenever possible. Also, you need to harmonise the Supervisors and especially the Mediator. In fact, I feel that Mediator is hugely important for you, so do this exercise as often as possible. It'll keep your energies up. And don't forget to hold your fingers as well whenever possible!

Below are links to all the exercises mentioned above and others for you to 'play' with:
Trinity exercises
Hold Center Palm for Fatigue and Depression
Hold Your Fingers

The Importance of the Jin Shin Jyutsu Trinity

2008-11-20T10:48:00.003+01:00

The 'Trinity' in Jin Shin Jyutsu is made up of the Main Central Function - Source of Life, the Supervisors (left and right energy), and the Mediator (which keeps the crossing energies from left to right and vice versa harmonized). The Trinity is a truly powerful combination of exercises as it addresses everything and helps everything on every level. Do all three exercises, or just one at a time.

The Exercises of the Trinity
Link to Main Central Vertical Universal Harmonizing Energy - Source of Life

Self help for Harmonising Left and Right Supervisors: (right flow) Place left hand on right shoulder (SEL11&3) and right hand on right groin (SEL 15) then after a few minutes, move the right hand and hold the right buttock (SEL 25). Reverse the hands for the LEFT flow.

Self help for Harmonising Mediator: (to harmonise the left side energy) Place the left thumb over the left ring fingernail to make a circle and place the right hand over the left shoulder (over SEL 11&3). At the same time, bring the knees together. Mary said in Self Help book 1: The Mediator energy is the cause for disharmony in the body. It is vitally important to keep this energy functioning properly for the total supply of energy to the whole man.

If you've been on the 5-day Jin Shin Jyutsu seminar and have Text 1 and Text 2, then you'll find the Main Central on page 37, the Supervisors on pages 50 and 51, and the Mediator on page 53 - all in text 1.

The Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help books by Mary Burmeister can be ordered from Jin Shin Jyutsu Inc in Scottsdale, Arizona. They can also tell you where to order books in other languages, and give you information on the various courses available in your area.

Update: Do you have a Jin Shin Jyutsu Question?

2008-11-17T15:55:00.009+01:00

In a previous post I said I would answer Jin Shin Jyutsu questions. As I am receiving quite a lot of questions (thank you!) I would like to facilitate this process, so please send your question to: flows@flowsforlife.com and I will answer it. Also, please let me know if you would alllow me to post your question on this JSJ Blog (I won't reveal any names). Please also use this email if you would like to contact me directly, or if you have a Jin Shin Jyutsu comment or story to share. Thanks! - Astrid

For the latest information please go to www.flowsforlife.com

Self Help That Works - Back to Basics: Hold Your Fingers!

2008-11-15T09:44:00.008+01:00

The basis of Self help in Jin Shin Jyutsu is the thumb and the fingers. Holding the thumb and the fingers every day is a good way to gently clean, harmonise and revitalise all our 144,000 energy functions. The effects over time are cumulative, so the more you hold your fingers, the quicker the effect. See these older posts for how to hold the thumb and each finger and harmonise each corresponding emotion (or ATTITUDE as we call them in Jin Shin Jyutsu):
Hold the thumb for Worry
Hold the index finger for Anxiety
Hold the middle finger for Anger
Hold the ring finger for Grief
Hold the little finger for Trying (too hard)

Seth Speaks: The Eternal Validity of the Soul

2008-11-14T23:41:00.001+01:00

Seth Speaks through Jane Roberts (channeled in the 1970s)

Jin Shin Jyutsu to 'Beat the Credit Crunch'

2008-11-14T23:13:00.005+01:00

I know things are challenging at the moment, to say the least. Many of us are experiencing fear and anxiety about the future. We all have a road map of what is safe, and that road map is changing every day. I am also facing these challenges, as are people around me. What I do also know is that Jin Shin Jyutsu helps keep my energy up, and it keeps me focused in the PRESENT - and remember that Jane Roberts channeled the wise Seth in the seventies who said: 'Your Point of Power is in the Present'. The main thing is: Keep BREATHING - one breath at a time - it comes and it goes - no effort - be present, and remember: focus on this moment - in this precise moment you are alive and breathing - hold a finger and GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD - ALL IS WELL.

TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD - work with the 20, 21, 22 Flow of Text 1 on page 32 (work on the right side first). The self-help holds in layman's terms are: left hand on left neck (SEL 12) and right hand on right forehead (SEl 20), then move right hand to right cheek (SEL 21) then move the right hand to the right clavicle (SEL 22). The Stomach Flow, and Spleen Flows are also helpful (Mary also includes these two flows in her self-help book 1).

See this older post for the positions of the 26 Safety Energy Locks.

Q&A: Effectiveness of Jin Shin Jyutsu Treatments

2008-11-10T21:48:00.004+01:00

Question: Thanks for your great blog. I have a question about intention and attention when practicing JSJ. This question arises because I also practice Reiki, where the practice is more effective when the practitioner has a focused attention.

My question about JSJ is whether we find the same thing. Is a hold more effective when one gives one's full attention to it? Or is it just as effective to hold a position while watching TV or talking on the phone? If not, is it effective at all? I guess I'm wondering whether the mere physical contact is enough to bring about the healing in JSJ, or whether intention/attention is essential to it as well.

Thanks in advance for your help! Greg

Answer: Hi Greg - thanks for your really good question. This is something that I would love to spend time debating. But the short answer is that it depends on how you define effective. Both 'ways' are effective. However, if I am watching a movie, I might be less AWARE of the sensations I have during a self-help treatment, but in my experience, it is not less EFFECTIVE because I am working with the energy already there.

On the other hand, when I am comfortable and I close my eyes, I more often than not experience many, many sensations, from physical to blissfully floaty, even 'spiritual' sensations. But as Master Mary always used to say: 'be your own testimony' - try both ways and experience the difference for yourself. I can honestly say that if you hold ANY Safety Energy Lock for an hour sitting or lying quietly, 'stuff will happen'.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu Holds for Psoriasis

2008-11-10T20:55:00.004+01:00

Question: I have had psoriasis for 30 years now. It started as a teen (16), and has continued to worsen over the years. I have tried conventional topical medications. Most do not work totally, just keep the symptoms at bay. I have done much 'research' over the years for alternative treatments for psoriasis. Recently I have had my first Jin Shin Jyutsu session. What are some holds that I can do at home in between JSJ sessions? I am currently using a strong topical steroid spray, that has the potential to affect my adrenal glands if I use too much. This is a topic for concern also. Thank you for posting this information.

Answer: A simple and powerful way to help yourself in this instance is to hold your thumb. Whenever and where ever you find that your hands are free - watching TV, waiting for a bus, you'll never be bored again, as these are perfect opportunities to give yourself a treatment! Then there is the powerful self-help exercise of the Main Central - especially steps L4 and L5 which help to deepen your breathing, boost your immune system and help the adrenals (L5). A good practice is to take an hour out each day for the Main Central Source of Life exercise - especially if you have a specific Jin Shin Jyutsu 'project' to work on, but just a few minutes in the morning and a few minutes at night working on these two 'points' will help 'clean house' in between Jin Shin Jyutsu treatments! One more hold which is particularly linked to breathing and the skin is the Lung Function Energy - the first position of this hold is: left fingers on left SEL 14 (or the last left rib before the abdominal cavity) and the right fingers on left SEL 22 (or the left clavicle). And finally, ask your Jin Shin Jytusu practitioner to show you the first 2-3 steps of the Stomach Flow, which I think will also help, as well as the Spleen Flow (which I advise you do once a day as well - doesn't have to take long). So lots you can do for yourself! I hope this is helpful. - Astrid

This is a summary of links back to older posts that I refer to in the answer to your question:
How to Hold Your Thumb
Main Central Source of Life
Complete Spleen Flow
Deep Skin Flow

And finally, Psoriasis is a non-contagious common condition of the skin that causes rapid skin cell reproduction resulting in red, dry patches of thickened skin. The dry flakes and skin scales are thought to result from the buildup of the rapid production of skin cells. Psoriasis commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, scalp, and ears.

The immune system is thought to play a major role. Despite research over the past 30 years looking at many triggers, the 'master switch' that turns on psoriasis is still a mystery. - From Medicinenet

Jin Shin Jyutsu Questions Answered

2008-11-10T14:35:00.002+01:00

I have had a few questions come through the Jin Shin Jyutsu Blog in the last few days, and am working on answering them. The anwers will be posted this week so please come back and check the blog regularly! - Astrid

Do you have a Jin Shin Jyutsu question?

2008-10-31T09:33:00.006+01:00

If you have a Jin Shin Jyutsu question please email it to me at flows@flowsforlife.com and I will answer as soon as I can - I might also post it on the blog, but without revealing any names or personal details

For the latest information please go to www.flowsforlife.com

Exercise: Self Help for Insomnia - It WORKS!

2008-10-29T11:11:00.005+01:00

Insomnia. Not being able to sleep. There might be several reasons for this. Sometimes if I go to bed hungry, I can't sleep. Most often, I can't sleep when my mind is full of THOUGHTS. The simplest way to combat insomnia is to hold your thumb. See this older post.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Training

2008-10-29T11:06:00.003+01:00

Many people ask me, where do I go to find out more about Jin Shin Jyutsu? Well, there is a structured Jin Shin Jyutsu training programme available in many countries. Some people go straight into the 5-day basic seminar with one of the qualified Jin Shin Jyutsu instructors - after three of these 5-day seminars students receive a practitioner's certificate. Others like to start off with self-help classes and these are available from 'advanced' students all over the world - Mary Burmeister also wrote a series of self-help books that are available from various sources.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu Book A Touch of Healing

2008-10-10T09:01:00.003+02:00

Question: What you refer to in 'I go to the 16,17,18,19 Flow in Text 1.' (relating to the older post for toothache see here) can that also be found in a translation of the jin shin jyutsu book 'the touch of healing'; the only book I have. WKR

Answer: Dear WKR - Since you asked the question in relation to the post about toothache, I can tell you that yes, there is some information in Alice Burmeister's Jin Shin Jyutsu book called the Touch of Healing (available on Amazon) - on pages 103-105 she talks about the Large Intestine Function Energy. One can see from the diagram that the energy connects the teeth and the abdominal cavity - that's why a healthy digestive system also means healthy teeth. Use the first step of the Large Intestine Flow: Place your left hand on the right SEL 11 and at the same time, hold your left index finger with the right hand (see the Safety Energy Locks Chart here) and vice versa for the other side. Hope this helps. - Astrid

Jin Shin Jyutsu and Astrology

2008-09-28T17:33:00.014+02:00

Jin Shin Jyutsu is complete.

It encompasses all of our human experience on every level: spiritual, emotional, mental and physical.

I remember how I tried to get my head around the words 'Jin Shin Jyutsu is complicatedly simple' when I first started studying this Art.

Yet, for it's wonderful, powerful, and gorgeous simplicity, there are relationships within relationships in Jin Shin Jyutsu waiting to be explored.

Take for instance, astrology and numerology. Two Jin Shin Jyutsu instructors I know, talk a lot about astrology in their Jin Shin Jyutsu classes: Wayne Hackett and Mathias Roth.

They opened my eyes to the connections that exist between Jin Shin Jytusu and Astrology, and whilst I am nowhere near to fully understanding the connections - I thought I would share some astrological relationships with the 12 Body (Organ) Function Energy Flows in Mary Burmeister's Text 2 (handed out on day 3 of the Jin Shin Jyutsu 5-day Basic Seminar).

All 12 Body Function Energies circulate the body, 24 hours a day non-stop; cleaning, repairing and re-generating. Every two hours, a different organ energy will, as Mathias put it, 'do a solo dance' for two hours. For SELF HELP, hold the corresponding finger (link provided):

4-6 am - Lung - Aries (I AM) - Hold Ring Finger

6-8 am - Large Intestine - Taurus (I HAVE) - Hold Ring Finger

8-10 am - Stomach - Gemini (I THINK) - Hold Thumb

10-12 noon - Spleen - Cancer (I FEEL) - Hold Thumb

12-14 pm - Heart - Leo (I BEAM) - Hold Little Finger

14-16 pm - Small Intestine - Virgo (I ANALYSE) - Hold Little Finger

16-18 pm - Bladder - Libra (I BALANCE) - Hold Index Finger

18-20 pm - Kidney - Scorpio (I CREATE) - Hold Index Finger

20-22 pm - Diaphragm - Saggitarius (I PERCEIVE) - Hold Center Palm

22-24 midnight - Umbilicus - Capricorn (I USE) - Hold Center Palm

24-02 am - Gallbladder - Aquarius (I KNOW) - Hold Middle Finger

02-04 am - Liver - Pisces (I BELIEVE) - Hold Middle Finger

I BELIEVE I AM; I AM (BECAUSE) I BELIEVE

The colour codes refer to the different Jin Shin Jyutsu Depths (more on that another time).

Jin Shin Jyutsu Blog Message

2008-09-28T17:22:00.004+02:00

C wrote: 'Namaste! I have been exploring Jin Shin Jyutsu and bumped into your fabulous and very informative blog. I appreciate your insights and desire to share what you know about this art. I have eagerly read through everything you have posted and it has affirmed my desire to go deeper into the teachings. I went through massage school 10 years ago, my favorite classes were on acupressure. Jin Shin Jyutsu really resonates in a powerful way for me and I look forward to growing in and using it with myself and others. Thank you for being a healing light on the web!! I honor the sacred in you....'

Thank you, C. I am HAPPY that this Jin Shin Jyutsu Blog is helpful. - Astrid

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Can It Help Us Forgive Part 2

2008-09-15T22:55:00.003+02:00

As I was practising the 13 Flow I thought about the meaning of the Safety Energy Lock: Love Mine Enemies. I looked at my notes and yes, my suspicions were confirmed: this is THE flow for forgiveness. The thing is, when 13 is in harmony we are so full of love and compassion that forgiveness just FLOWS. If you have been on a five-day JSJ seminar course, then 13 Flow is found in Text 1 on page 28 (2+8=10=abundance). When 13 is in harmony, we are able to forgive ourselves, our parents and others. And we experience FREEDOM because we are so full of love and compassion. 13 also helps the ears and the large intestine - so if you suffer from tinnitus 13 Flow is a good one. 13 flow is also called the pregnancy flow, but more on that another time!

Self help to harmonise Safety Energy Lock 13: hold the index fingers and then the little fingers. SEL 13 is found on the third rib down from the clavicle (left and right sides). To clear SEL13 you can also hold High 19s - cross your arms and place the hands on the upper arms. (see diagram above)

Q&A: Jin Shin Jytsu for Body Over Heating

2008-09-12T22:40:00.005+02:00

Question: When younger I had no problems with heat but these days I feel easily 'over heated' even when it is not so hot and wearing normal clothing for the season. Is it possible to remedy this with JSJ?

Answer: Yes it is. The two things that come to me are the Spleen flow (Mary explains the flow in Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help book 1 - starts on page 39) and a special energy function flow for the deep skin in Text 2 (JSJ seminar) on page 45. See this link for an older post of the Spleen Flow, and see an older post on this JSJ blog for the special hold (deep skin). Let me know if this works. If you feel relief, but it doesn't clear up, then there will be further flows and holds to recommend. A good idea is also to practise the Main Central every day. Have fun!

Spectacular Natural Picture of a Universal Hold

2008-09-10T19:52:00.007+02:00

Nature Provides a Spectacular Picture of a Universal Hold - Taken at a specific time of the year in a particular place, or is it a painting?

Self Help for Health and Wellbeing with Jin Shin Jyutsu

2008-09-06T10:01:00.008+02:00

I have studied and practised Jin Shin Jyutsu for the last ten years, and my passion for this ART has strengthened and deepened. I say: 'The secret to your health, happiness and longevity lies in KNOWING where to place your hands on the body'.

The ancient Japanese Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu is often described as 'Acupuncture with the fingers', but it involves no manipulation, pressure or massage so it is safe for every body from ages 0 to 100! Jin Shin Jyutsu harmonises and balances the life energy in the body by placing the fingers and hands (over clothing) on specific 'energy sites' called Safety Energy Locks (there are 26 on either side of the body) to alleviate symptoms of disharmony.

It is a gentle, yet powerful tool for health and well-being. Although the study and understanding of Jin Shin Jyutsu can take a lifetime, the self-help exercises are simple to learn and have immediate benefits. My role as a practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu is to introduce this ART and thereby awaken the awareness of what each and every one of us has at our disposal - ready to be used and enjoyed!

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Pins & Needles

2008-09-05T00:28:00.005+02:00

Question: I wonder if you can help me. Every morning for the last few weeks I have woken up with pins and needles in my shoulders and arms. I have a friend who has been on one of the 5-day seminars, but I haven't. Is there anything she can do to help me, and is there anything simple I can do for myself to relieve this. Recently I have also started sweating quite a lot at night. I like your jin shin jyutsu blog and I would be grateful for your answer.

Answer: Yes, there is help available! In Jin Shin Jyutsu Book 2, on page 36, Mary explains that when 'descending energy intermingles and reverses, the kidney function energy separates and overflows, causing face, arms and shoulders to feel as though pricked by needles'. So the flows that are helpful are 'DIAPHRAGM' and 'KIDNEY'. Diaphragm helps clear the waistline so that the energy can move down. My Jin Shin Jyutsu self help for the diaphragm is: left hand on Right SEL 14 and right hand on Left SEL 19. In layman's terms - left hand on the last rib on the right and right hand on the left elbow. Quickie self help for kidney is to hold the index finger (either one). Night sweats are helped by using the Lung function energy and/or umbilicus function energy. Easy self help is to hold the ring finger (2nd depth).

Video of Neale Donald Walsch Discussing the Emotion of Fear

2008-09-02T08:43:00.002+02:00

Neale Donald Walsch Discusses the Emotion of Fear

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Can It Help Us Forgive?

2008-08-27T22:22:00.005+02:00

This year has brought up many issues for me, and one of the main ones is forgiveness. I KNOW that I need to forgive. To actually BE forgiving is quite a different matter. I believe Jin Shin Jyutsu helps us to forgive, because it helps harmonise us. We are then not 'stuck' in worry, fear, anger, loss or trying to's. I think forgiveness is one of the hardest lessons for us humans to conquer. It is, at least, for me.

Apart from Jin Shin Jyutsu, I would like to share the following parable from Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God Book 1 and 3. It is the most beautiful description of Forgiveness that I have come across, and it is lovely to come back to it from time to time. It inspires me to BE without worry, fear, anger, loss and trying tos (for that, also see this page on the blog: hold your thumb and fingers) which helps me FORGIVE, and see the bigger picture.

Parable of the Little Soul - Conversations with God Book 1 and 3, Neale Donald Walsch

Once upon no time, there was a little Soul who said to God, "I know who I am." And God said, "That's wonderful! Who are you?" And the Little Soul shouted, "I'm the Light!" God smiled a big smile. "That's right!" God exclaimed. "You are the Light."

The Little Soul was so happy, for it had figured out what all the souls in the Kingdom were there to figure out. "Wow," said the Little Soul, "this is really cool!"

But soon, knowing who it was was not enough. The Little Soul felt stirrings inside, and now wanted to be who it was. And so the Little Soul went back to God (which is not a bad idea for all souls who want to be Who They Really Are) and said,

"Hi, God! Now that I know Who I AM, is it okay for me to be it?" And God said, "You mean you want to be Who You Already Are?" "Well," replied the Little Soul," it's one thing to know Who I Am, and another thing altogether to actually be it. I want to feel what it's like to be the Light!" "But you already are the Light," God repeated, smiling again. "Yes, but I want to see what that feels like!" cried the Little Soul. "Well," said God with a chuckle, "I suppose I should have known. You always were the adventuresome one."

Then God's expression changed. "There's only one thing..." "What?" asked the Little Soul. "Well, there is nothing else but the Light. You see, I created nothing but what you are; and so, there is no easy way for you to experience yourself as Who You Are, since there is nothing that you are not." "Huh?" said the Little Soul, who was now a little confused.

"Think of it this way," said God. "You are like a candle in the Sun. Oh, you're there all right. Along with a million, gazillion other candles who make up the Sun. And the sun would not be the Sun without you. Nay, it would be a sun without one of its candles...and that would not be the Sun at all; for it would not shine as brightly. Yet, how to know yourself as the Light when you are amidst the Light -that is the question." "Well," the Little Soul perked up, "you're God. Think of something!" Once more God smiled. "I already have," God said. "Since you cannot see yourself as the Light when you are in the Light, we'll surround you with darkness."

"What's darkness?" the Little Soul asked. God replied, "It is that which you are not." "Will I be afraid of the dark?" cried the Little Soul. "Only if you choose to be," God answered. "There is nothing, really, to be afraid of, unless you decide that there is. You see, we are making it all up. We are pretending." "Oh," said the Little Soul, and felt better already.

Then God explained that, in order to experience anything at all, the exact opposite of it will appear. "It is a great gift," God said, "because without it, you could not know what anything is like. You could not know Warm without Cold, Up without Down, Fast without Slow. You could not know Left without Right, Here without There, Now without Then."

"And so," God concluded, "when you are surrounded with darkness, do not shake your fist and raise your voice and curse the darkness. Rather be a Light unto the darkness, and don't be mad about it. Then you will know Who You Really Are, and all others will know, too. Let your Light shine so that everyone will know how special you are!"

"You mean it's okay to let others see how special I am?" asked the Little Soul. "Of course!" God chuckled. "It's very okay! But remember,'special' does not mean 'better.' Everybody is special, each in their own way! Yet many others have forgotten that. They will see that it is okay for them to be special only when you see that it is okay for you to be special."

"Wow," said the Little Soul, dancing and skipping and laughing and jumping with joy. "I can be as special as I want to be!" "Yes, and you can start right now," said God, who was dancing and skipping and laughing right along with the Little Soul. "What part of special do you want to be?" "What part of special?" the Little Soul repeated. "I don't understand."

"Well," God explained, "being the Light is being special, and being special has a lot of parts to it. It is special to be kind. It is special to be gentle. It is special to be creative. It is special to be patient. Can you think of any other ways it is special to be?" The Little Soul sat quietly for a moment. "I can think of lots of ways to be special!" the Little Soul then exclaimed. "It is special to be helpful. It is special to be sharing. It is special to be friendly. It is special to be considerate of others!"

"Yes!" God agreed, "and you can be all of those things, or any part of special you wish to be, at any moment. That's what it means to be the Light." "I know what I want to be, I know what I want to be!" the Little Soul announced with great excitement. "I want to be the part of special called 'forgiving'. Isn't it special to be forgiving?"

"Oh, yes," God assured the Little Soul. "That is very special." "Okay," said the Little Soul. "That's what I want to be. I want to be forgiving. I want to experience myself as that." "Good," said God, "but there's one thing you should know."

The Little Soul was becoming a bit impatient now. It always seemed as though there were some complication. "What is it?" the Little Soul sighed. "There is no one to forgive." "No one?" The Little Soul could hardly believe what had been said. "No one!" God repeated. "Everything I have made is perfect. There is not a single soul in all creation less perfect than you. Look around you."

It was then that the Little Soul realized a large crowd had gathered. Souls had come from far and wide - from all over the Kingdom - for the word had gone forth that the Little Soul was having this extraordinary conversation with God, and everyone wanted to hear what they were saying. Looking at the countless other souls gathered there, the Little Soul had to agree. None appeared less wonderful, less magnificent, or less perfect than the Little Soul itself. Such was the wonder of the souls gathered around, and so bright was their Light, that the Little Soul could scarcely gaze upon them.

"Who, then, to forgive?" asked God. "Boy, this is going to be no fun at all!" grumbled the Little Soul. "I wanted to experience myself as One Who Forgives. I wanted to know what that part of special felt like." And the Little Soul learned what it must feel like to be sad. But just then a Friendly Soul stepped forward from the crowd.

"Not to worry, Little Soul," the Friendly Soul said, "I will help you." "You will?" the Little Soul brightened. "But what can you do?" "Why, I can give you someone to forgive!" "You can?" "Certainly!" chirped the Friendly Soul. "I can come into your next lifetime and do something for you to forgive."

"But why? Why would you do that?" the Little Soul asked. "You, who are a Being of such utter perfection! You, who vibrate with such a speed that it creates a Light so bright that I can hardly gaze upon you! What could cause you to want to slow down your vibration to such a speed that your bright Light would become dark and dense? What could cause you ~ who are so light that you dance upon the stars and move through the Kingdom with the speed of your thought--to come into my life and make yourself so heavy that you could do this bad thing?"

"Simple," the Friendly Soul said. "I would do it because I love you." The Little Soul seemed surprised at the answer. "Don't be so amazed," said the Friendly Soul, "you have done the same thing for me. Don't you remember? Oh, we have danced together, you and I, many times. Through the eons and across all the ages have we danced. Across all time and in many places have we played together. You just don't remember."

"We have both been All Of It. We have been the Up and the Down of it, the Left and the Right of it. We have been the Here and the There of it, the Now and the Then of it. We have been the male and the female, the good and the bad; we have both been the victim and the villain of it."

"Thus have we come together, you and I, many times before; each bringing to the other the exact and perfect opportunity to Express and to Experience Who We Really Are. And so," the Friendly Soul explained further, "I will come into your next lifetime and be the 'bad one' this time. I will do something really terrible, and then you can experience yourself as the One Who Forgives.

"But what will you do?" the Little Soul asked, just a little nervously, "that will be so terrible?" "Oh," replied the Friendly Soul with a twinkle, "we'll think of something."

Then the Friendly Soul seemed to turn serious, and said in a quiet voice, "You are right about one thing, you know." "What is that?" the Little Soul wanted to know. "I will have to slow down my vibration and become very heavy to do this not-so-nice thing. I will have to pretend to be something very unlike myself. And so, I have but one favour to ask of you in return."

"Oh, anything, anything!" cried the Little Soul, and began to dance and sing, "I get to be forgiving, I get to be forgiving!"

Then the Little Soul saw that the Friendly Soul was remaining very quiet. "What is it?" the Little Soul asked. "What can I do for you? You are such an angel to be willing to do this for me!" "Of course this Friendly Soul is an angel!" God interrupted. "Everyone is! Always remember: I have sent you nothing but angels."

And so the Little Soul wanted more than ever to grant the Friendly Soul's request. "What can I do for you?" the Little Soul asked again. "In the moment that I strike you and smite you," the Friendly Soul replied, "in the moment that I do the worst to you that you could possible imagine - in that very moment..." "Yes?" the Little Soul interrupted, "yes...?""Remember Who I Really Am."

"Oh, I will!" cried the Little Soul, "I promise! I will always remember you as I see you right here, right now!" "Good," said the Friendly Soul, "because, you see, I will have been pretending so hard, I will have forgotten myself. And if you do not remember me as I really am, I may not be able to remember for a very long time. And if I forget Who I Am, you may even forget Who You Are, and we will both be lost. Then we will need another soul to come along and remind us both of Who We Are."

"No, we won't!" the Little Soul promised again. "I will remember you! And I will thank you for bringing me this gift - the chance to experience myself as Who I Am.

"And so, the agreement was made. And the Little Soul went forth into a new lifetime, excited to be the Light, which was very special, and excited to be that part of special called Forgiveness. And the Little Soul waited anxiously to be able to experience itself as Forgiveness, and to thank whatever other soul made it possible. And at all the moments in that new lifetime, whenever a new soul appeared on the scene, whether that new soul brought joy or sadness - and especially if it brought sadness - the Little Soul thought of what God had said. "Always remember," God had smiled, "I have sent you nothing but angels."

Q&A: How to Boost Your Immune System with Jin Shin Jyutsu

2008-08-27T10:14:00.010+02:00

Question: Is there a jin shin jyutsu hold to boost the immune system? I have looked at my diet and other things, but someone told me that JSJ can help too.

Answer: Every Jin Shin Jyutsu hold and FLOW will help boost the immune system as it helps mind, body and spirit in a holistic way. However, there is a special function hold which is 'especially designed' to boost the immune system. It is very simple.

Place your left hand over your right shoulder (so that your fingers are over SEL11 and SEL 3) and place your right hand on your right groin (SEL 15). Vice versa for the other side. Hold for a few minutes, or at least 20-30 minutes at a time. If you have a sore throat, this will clear it in minutes. Hold the side of the sore throat. Sometimes, my sore throats clears up in SECONDS with this powerful Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Varicose Veins

2008-08-05T10:26:00.004+02:00

Question: This hold (see Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold for PMS) has worked in my Menstrual cramping. Do you think that it will work with my Varicose veins? They are not bad but they will be if i dont do something about it. They are starting to show, and my legs hurt sometimes.... Thanks

Answer: The Jin Shin Jyutsu hold for PMS will definitely also work for Varicose Veins. Anything that moves the energy in the legs works. The key to the prevention of varicose veins are the 15s. SEL 15 is found in the groin on either side of the pubic bone. The pubis and Symphysis Pubis (the cartilage that fills the gap in the pelvic bones) also need to be kept 'open' - the 2 FLOW will help sort that out. Try the Power Hold: Hold left SEL 15 with left fingers and left SEL 6 with right fingers (SEL 6 is found on the arch of the foot) and reverse the hands for the other side. Have FUN!

Jin Shin Jyutsu: We Need Never Know Fatigue

2008-07-29T21:15:00.004+02:00

In the ten years that I have studied and practised Jin Shin Jyutsu, there is something that Mary wrote that has always had the most profound impact on me. That impact changes with the years, as my deepening UNDERSTANDING of her wise, wise words becomes more and more of an experiential reality for me. When I feel tired or 'not able to go on anymore' I simply remember her words, do a jin shin jyutsu flow or hold, and presto! my reality changes, my energy levels are up and I'm HAPPY again.

This is what the late Master Mary Burmeister said:

'We need never know FATIGUE. Energy can never TIRE. It is our PERSONAL imbalance that causes fatigue. When our 26 'safety' Energy Locks are unlocked, we are in a state of ECSTASY - the SECRET of the fountain of youth, available equally to all eternally - that which was, is and shall be, IS. The MASTER KEY is our degree of desire and trust, the KNOWING. The SIMPLE reason for perfect health and happiness is being master of anything we do - LOVE IT regardless of what it is - menial, boring or inspirational work. There should be no person or thing one dislikes - as hatred develops imbalance, which causes Fatigue. HAPPINESS is an indication of our HARMONY. We are all created equally. We have our TWO HANDS as our REJUVENATORS and HARMONIZERS. With these two hands we have the privilege of helping ourselves and others to get in tune with the universe. Hands are generators of the Creator Power - not from within us, but a part of the ever constant and forever balanced universal SUPPLY. We need only be AWARE of this supply'.

Thank you, Mary.

Exercise: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Bloating

2008-07-27T20:46:00.005+02:00

Bloating is when the stomach swells up. There can be gassiness along with the swelling and a feeling of feeling uncomfortably stuffed. The culprits are very often dairy products and other hard-to-digest foods such as beans, nuts, seeds, fruits, brussels sprouts, oats, barley, honey and yeast which can also cause gas and an inflated stomach. Persistent symptoms should be checked, as they could be the sign of food allergies.

Apart from having a look at the diet, Jin Shin Jyutsu also offers a lot of help with bloating: one can hold the little finger (see this older post for the exercise) and apply the BLADDER FLOW and also the Stomach Flow.

The complete bladder flow is outlined in TEXT 2 on page 23. Mary considered the bladder flow so important that she also gave it a shorter version on page 24 - one as self help and the other version for application on others, as well as including it in Self help book 1 on page 48.

Left Bladder Flow Self Help: Hold each position for a few minutes
First position - Right hand on left side of neck, left hand on the coccyx
Second position - (keep right hand on neck), move left hand to the left back of knee
Third position - (keep right hand on neck), move left hand to the outside of the left heel
Fourth position - (keep right hand on neck), move left hand to the little left toe

The bladder flow is also good for swollen legs and for other leg discomforts.

Self Help for Pain: Fast Relief with JSJ Hold

2008-07-23T18:32:00.005+02:00

Pain anywhere in the body colours your day very differently from when you are pain-free. A headache, toothache, ear ache, back pain, knee pain, nerve pain, ANY PAIN, can be alleviated with the Jin Shin Jyutsu hold for pain relief. It is as powerful as morphine. Obviously, continuous pain that won't go away needs to be checked by a physician, but while you wait for them to treat you, there is something empowering that YOU can do for YOURSELF.

See this older post called First Aid for Pain Relief for the exercise.

The Power of The Main Central

2008-07-19T10:52:00.004+02:00

Ever feel like your energy's all over the place? Too much in the head or too much in the legs and feet? Your body just doesn't feel right. I had a day like that yesterday. I didn't feel myself at all. It was very uncomfortable. So I asked my body to tell me what it needed, and the Main Central Vertical Hamonising Energy Function came up loud and clear! I went through the whole exercise which took me about an hour, and boy! did I feel like a new person after it.

In Jin Shin Jyutsu you can use Main Central for EVERYTHING, as self help and as a practitioner. It is POWERFUL. It is WONDERFUL.

You'll find the exercise in a previous post - click on Main Central for more.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Insecurity

2008-07-12T18:42:00.004+02:00

Question: Hi. I love your blog - it is easy to use and there is so much information. I noticed that you were answering questions, so here is mine - I have a friend I would like to help. She always feels very insecure and unsure of herself. Is there anything simple she could do to help herself? (I have been on a 5-day course, so I have the text books). Many thanks.

Answer: Thanks for sending your question. The first thing that comes to me is that first depth needs help. A simple way to harmonise first depth is to hold the THUMB. And then all the other fingers (see previous posts on holding the fingers from October 2007). There is also a lovely flow on page 31 of Text 1 - the 16,17,18,19 Flow that is generally good for releasing the head when it has too much information (feeling self-conscious), and on page 62 of text 1 you will find the first depth harmoniser - Reversing and Increasing of First Depth which is very useful when there are feelings of insecurity and vulnerability. Hope this helps, and let me knwo how you get on! AK

Self Help for Anxiety and Panic Attacks

2008-07-12T17:57:00.010+02:00

There is an energy site on the outside of the wrist which is SEL 17 - it came into the universe meaning Reproductive Energy (as in generating new energy). Hold SEL 17 in emergencies to balance the nervous system. It is great to alleviate anxiety and panic attacks; also good as a smelling salt if you feel faint. SEL 17 is also great instead of that Mars bar need in the middle of the afternoon when one needs a quick energy boost - it's a quick reviver! Also helps with the development of intuition, and alleviates chest congestion.

If a panic attack is particularly strong then I would go to SEL 1 on the inside of the knee (see the diagram). SEL 1 is THE place to hold in emergencies - keeps you BREATHING, and helps ease nausea and vomiting.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Case 6: Self Help for Women - PMS

2008-07-11T22:49:00.006+02:00

PMS (Pre - and Post! - Menstrual Syndrome) - A sudden cramping in the pelvis is very uncomfortable and painful to say the least. I discovered this amazing Jin Shin Jyutsu hold one day when I was driving and a sudden cramp came on as I stopped at a red light.

It's actually the last hold of the MCV (Main Central Vertical): Left hand goes just above the pubic bone (front of body) and right hand goes on the coccyx (back of body) - see an older post on this blog for the full MCV flow. This hold moves the stuck energy through that area with absolutely immediate results: by the time the light turned green the cramp had gone, and it has never come back like that.

This hold is also good for heavy legs, poor circulation, cold feet and legs that 'jump'.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art. Easy to learn self help, easy and safe to use for every body from ages 0-100+. The Magic is in your hands.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for 'Obnoxious' people

2008-07-10T16:27:00.004+02:00

Question: Hello I have the book on Jin Shin Jyutsu for the last year by my bed. It has been very helpful for my own pains. But I have a question about a friend of mine and I guess the general question is 'JSJ will help on obnoxious behaviors'? My friend has a personality that is annoying for a lot of people. Always talks, does not listen. Always worried , very nervous, obsessively clean, always doing something, monothematic, she can only see the details, she suffers from scleroderma, She will not get any help but she likes JSJ , it has help her in several pains that she has had. Thank you and I hope this is not too big of a question… Thanks

Answer: Your friend has a lot to deal with, but don't despair, there is a lot of help available with Jin Shin Jyutsu!

The first thing is to make sure that the crossing energies are not overloaded - when people strongly react to everything there are a lot of ATTITUDES (and low energy). The first thing that needs to be worked on is the MEDIATOR energy. The flow is on page 53 of Jin Shin Jyutsu Text 1. She also needs to do the self-help version of Mediator which is the following exercise: Knees together, then right hand on left shoulder, and left hand - place the thumb over the left ring finger nail to form a circle. For the other side: Knees together, then left hand on right shoulder, and right hand - place the thumb over the left ring finger nail to form a circle. (see Self-help book 1 page 19).

I also suggest the following flows which she can do as self-help: the TRINITY - which is made up of the Main Central (the self help version is on this Blog), Left and Right Supervisor (Self help: hold opposite 11 + same side 15, and hold opposite 11 + same side 25). And the MEDIATOR flow as above.

Also, getting into the habit of holding her fingers one by one every day will help harmonise her whole being.

I will post some suggestions for scleroderma separately in the next day or two.

I hope this is helpful. Let me know how she gets on! - AK

For more information on the Mediator see the older post When is there DIS-EASE