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!
If you have a question please send it to me, Astrid, at flows@flowsforlife.com
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!
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
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 eight) 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
If possible, please direct your questions to me directly at jsjholds@gmail.com so that I can respond quickly. Many thanks. Astrid
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
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’.
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.
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.
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
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
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’.
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.
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
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
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!
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).