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Q&A: Ascending and Descending Energies

By on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 | Comments Off


Question: I am responding to your offer of help for particular issues. Perhaps you can help me. I have some rather challenging issues with my energy patterns. Every time I do any energy work, my energy shoots up to my upper regions, especially to my crown…..I have tried some grounding exercises, but they have not been very helpful. It seems to me that I am having issues with descending the energy again. I think the energy rises up my front and back. Everything goes up, nothing comes down. My head feels like a balloon! I wonder if there are any exercises that specifically address that concern. I would be very grateful, thank you! -M

Answer: Dear M, Ascending energy comes up the back and descending energy goes down the front.  To help balance the two, do the wonderful Main Central exercise, and you can also hold the insides of your knees to bring the energy down (experiment with crossing or not crossing your arms).

Two other exercises:

If there is an effect in the front of the body (like bloating, stomach cramp, etc) then the cause or the tension is in the back so we work on the back to clear the front. A simple exercise to clear the front is to do the following: for the left side, place your right hand over your left shoulder and sit on your left hand (so place your left hand on your left sitting bone, palm up). Do this for at least 20 minutes, and reverse the hands for the right side. This exercise is also good to clear the head, and headaches.

If there is an effect in the back of the body (so back pain, hip pain, etc) then the cause or tension is in the front of the body, so we work on the front to clear the back. A simple exercise to clear the back is to do the following: for the left side, place your right hand over your left shoulder and place your left hand/fingers in your left groin. Do this for at least 20 minutes, then reverse the hands for the right side. This exercise is also great to boost your immune system and helps alleviate heavy legs.

Q&A: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Colitis Ulcerosa

By on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 | Comments Off

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’.

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

By on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 | 1 Comment

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.

Exercise: The Main Central – Source of Life

By on Friday, November 30th, 2007 | 7 Comments

Get into a comfortable position. The diagram shows the person seated, but I prefer to lie down and to support my arms (especially my right arm) with pillows and cushions. Hold each position for a few minutes each, or as long as you like! Some positions will feel so comfortable, you might spend an hour just in one hold! There aren’t any rules – just enjoy!

In this exercise, the right hand will remain on top of the head until the last hold when it moves to the coccyx, and the left hand moves down the front of the body as explained.

R1 – Place Right Hand/Fingers on Top of Head
Maintain this position during the routine through L1 to L7.

L1 – Place Left Fingers between Eyebrows
The Vital Force of Total Being. Revitalises the deep energy circulation, improves memory, dissipates senility, harmonises the pituitary gland and the pineal gland, controls blood pressure

L2 – Place Left Fingers on Tip of Nose
Revitalises superficial body energy circulation,
releases tension in the pelvic girdle and reproductive organs

L3 – Place Left Fingers on ‘Bump’ on Sternum
Revitalises Thyroid and Parathyroid; helps with facial muscular problems, helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, etc. Regulates metabolism and maintains mental balance. Helps us adapt to our surroundings and situations.

L4 – Place Left Fingers between Breasts on Sternum
Revitalises the immune system for the prevention of cancer, AIDS, etc. Assists in child growth and mental development. Governs reproduction, generative and regenerative functions. Relieves nausea and anxiety. Assists with breathing.

L5 – Place Left Fingers at Base of Sternum
The Controller of Human Destiny. Revitalises the energy path of the spleen and the adrenals, assists in the secretion of digestive juices and hormones. Gateway to the solar energy system revitalising the nervous system. Prevents diabetes.

L6 – Place Left Fingers about an Inch above the Belly Button
Revitalises abdominal muscle tone and intestinal function.

L7 – Place Left Fingers on Pubic Bone
Revitalises the descending energy (down the front).
Helps strengthen the spine. (Hold L7 with R1 and then with R2)

R2 – Right Hand moves from Top of Head to Base of Spine (Coccyx). Revitalises the ascending energy (up the back), helps circulation in the legs and feet, helps cold and clammy hands and feet. Alleviates menstrual cramps. (Hold R2 with L7)

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