Clear the chest, cough gone!
It’s always amazing how quickly the body responds when we give it the right support. In my classes, I often tell the story of how I eased a cough and chest congestion with this easy Jin Shin Jyutsu sequence.
Years ago, I was lying down and I suddenly started coughing. It felt like something had got ‘stuck’ in my chest. I tried to ‘cough it out’ but that didn’t shift the discomfort. So I decided to do some Jin Shin Jyutsu self help, working with the lung energy.
After a few moments of placing my hands on the left side of my body, I felt a circular movement in my chest. It was almost like a pipe being cleared – and the coughing stopped immediately.
I continued with the exercise for a few more minutes. By the time I finished, I felt completely clear and comfortable again. No trace of the cough or tightness in the chest remained.
Watch the video where I show you the Jin Shin Jyutsu self help holds
I believe I was able to stop the cough so quickly because I applied Jin Shin Jyutsu as soon as it started. If the congestion or irritation has already set in, it might take a few sessions to shift things.
You might also like to revisit my earlier post to clear the chest and support easier breathing. These two exercises work very well together: Clear the Chest and Breathe More Easily
Ease cough and chest congestion with Jin Shin Jyutsu quick holds
This simple flow supports and harmonises lung energy. Naturally, it’s effective to ease coughing and clear chest congestion. The good news is that it also helps with night sweats and restlessness. This is especially true when practiced before bed. I often do it at night to settle the breath and promote deep, uninterrupted sleep.
LEFT SIDE ENERGY
First position
Place the left hand on left last rib and
place the right hand on base of left collarbone
Relax the hands and hold for 2 minutes or longer, then
Second position
Keep the left hand on left last rib and
place the right hand on the back of the left upper arm
(if it is difficult to do this then just place the tips of the fingers on the front of the upper arm)
Relax the hands and hold for 2 minutes or longer, then
Third position
Keep the left hand on left last rib and
tuck the right fingers onto the left base of thumb
Relax the hands and hold for 2 minutes or longer.
For the RIGHT SIDE ENERGY
First position
Place the right hand on right last rib and
place the left hand on base of right collarbone
Relax the hands and hold for 2 minutes or longer, then
Second position
Keep the right hand on right last rib and
place the left hand on the back of the right upper arm
(if it is difficult to do this then just place the tips of the fingers on the front of the upper arm)
Relax the hands and hold for 2 minutes or longer, then
Third position
Keep the right hand on right last rib and
tuck the left fingers onto the right base of thumb
Relax the hands and hold for 2 minutes or longer.
Tip: If you’re short on time, even holding just one or two of these positions can make a noticeable difference.
You might also like:
My 67 page illustrated PDF workbook to Clear Stress and Tension
Want to practice Jin Shin Jyutsu more often?
Join my weekly online group sessions where we practice together and focus on a different flows and themes each week. It’s a beautiful way to deepen your understanding and experience the support of group energy. Learn more here: Jin Shin Jyutsu Group Practice Sessions.