Jin Shin Jyutsu for Arthritis
You’d be forgiven for saying that these are ‘common’ problems as we get older: painful, uncomfortable, or even swollen joints and stiffness in the body. It becomes harder to get going, especially first thing in the morning and after sitting for long periods of time. But wait! All is not lost, because there is a way to help our body with a Jin Shin Jyutsu hold for arthritis.
Watch the video: Jin Shin Jyutsu for Arthritis Relief
A special energy that helps us
There is an energy pathway in the body that circulates all around the body.
It travels up from the foot, along the leg, back, shoulder, neck and face, around the head, down the back of the head and shoulder, along the arm and into some of the fingers, before travelling down the front of the body and along the legs.
I mention all the places that it goes, not to confuse, but to show that this special energy really goes everywhere in the body.
And that is the key. Because this energy travels everywhere, it can help ease pain, discomfort and stiffness in the joints anywhere in the body. Of course, arthritis can affect different parts of the body, usually the hands, knees, hips, feet and spine.
One Jin Shin Jyutsu exercise for arthritis (and an alternative)
If arthritis is something that you are worried about, or if it is already affecting your life, then try this Jin Shin Jyutsu exercise.
It does involve holding, or ‘jumper cabling’, energy sites on the feet, and I realise that this might sometimes be a challenge, so I do show an alternative hold to start working with this Jin Shin Jyutsu exercise for arthritis.
This hold is also great for pain relief anywhere in the body. See also this post: Natural Pain Relief Using The Hands with Jin Shin Jyutsu
Using two energy sites (Safety Energy Locks)
For this Jin Shin Jyutsu exercise, we employ two Safety Energy Locks on the heel.
Safety Energy Lock 5 is on the inside of the heel, just below the ankle on the big-toe side.
Safety Energy Lock 16 is directly opposite, on the outside of the heel.
Right Side
Place right hand on right inside of heel at SEL 5 and
Place left hand on right outside of heel at SEL 16
Relax the hands and hold for two to three minutes or longer
(you can hold up to 10 minutes or longer if it feels comfortable).
Right Side Alternative Hold
Place right hand on right inside of knee at SEL 1 and
Place left hand on right outside of knee at SEL 8.
If you find this awkward, simply uncross the arms and place left hand on right SEL 1 and right hand on right SEL 8.
Left Side
Place right hand on left inside of heel at SEL 5 and
Place left hand on left outside of heel at SEL 16
Relax the hands and hold for two to three minutes or longer
(you can hold up to 10 minutes or longer if it feels comfortable).
Left Side Alternative Hold
Place right hand on left inside of knee at SEL 1 and
Place left hand on left outside of knee at SEL 8.
This will probably be the most comfortable hold for you to start with, so begin here. Practise it regularly until you feel more comfortable working with the other side. Then you can try moving down to the feet.g the other side. Then you can try moving down to the feet.
Want to practice Jin Shin Jyutsu in a guided environment?
If you’d like to deepen your Jin Shin Jyutsu practice, I offer weekly group sessions where people from around the world come together to explore harmonising exercises in a supportive space. Each week brings a new focus and a shared sense of calm.
Learn more here: Jin Shin Jyutsu Weekly Group Practice
Want a quick overview of the 26 Safety Energy Locks?
This one-session class gives you a clear, practical introduction to all 26 Safety Energy Locks. You will learn how to locate and hold each one comfortably, with simple self-help guidance to help you feel more familiar and confident using them in daily life.
Learn more here: Intro/Review to the 26 Safety Energy Locks