How to Lose Weight with Jin Shin Jyutsu

Now that Spring is here, many of us are looking to shed a few winter pounds…and I know that we need all the help we can get.

The good news is that there are two energy sites on the body (four if you count the right and left sides) that help with weight loss.

The first one is right under the cheeckbone on the face (energy site number 21). 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. It will! The body is very clever that way.

The other two energy sites are on the right and left  sitting bones (number 25). Sit on your hands (with the palms up) at least 20 minutes a day to stay fit, to take lactic acid out of the muscles after exercising, and to lose volume from the hip and thigh area. It also tones the body.

Both these exercises can be done in front  of the TV, or for a more meditative experience, sit or lie quietly with your eyes  closed.

Magic Exercise: Hold to Stay Fit

Sitting on your hands at least 20 minutes a day has a magic effect: it takes fatigue out of the body, releases lactic acid from the muscles (great to relax after a work out), keeps your body fit and helps reduce thick thighs and bottom (yeah!). Sitting on your hands for 20 minutes is said to be the equivalent of running 3 miles!

Just sit in a soft, comfortable chair and place your right hand, palm up, under your right buttock (where the sit-bone is). Place your left hand, palm up, under your left buttock (where the sit-bone is). Or you can lie down and do this hold – great for a quick power nap.