Jin Shin Jyutsu for Restless Legs
If your legs feel as though you cannot keep them still, then this is a great Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help exercise for restless legs and much more.
You may feel sensations in the legs such as tingling, twitching or jerking, throbbing, itching or even as though there is something crawling inside them.. Ugh, not nice. More than anything, you might feel the need to move them, stretch them or get up and walk around.
These are common symptoms of restless legs.
Watch the video where I show you the exercise
Restless legs often become an issue when you’re sitting or resting for long periods of time. Sitting in front of a computer, travelling in a car or aeroplane, watching television or lying in bed can all cause this discomfort. Symptoms are usually worse during the evening or at night and may make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.
So, if restless legs are keeping you from falling asleep or from going back to sleep if you wake up, practise this Jin Shin Jyutsu exercise for restless legs regularly during the day.
A Jin Shin Jyutsu Exercise for Restless Legs
This exercise works with a Special Body Function Energy that supports the legs. It also has a special relationship with the muscles in the whole body. If the muscles are tense and the body feels rigid, this is a great way to relieve that tension and relax the body.
I find that the easiest way to practise this exercise is when I am sitting down.
To help the RIGHT side
- Cross your arms.
- Place the fingers of your left hand on the centre back of your right knee.
- Place the fingers of your right hand on the centre back of your left knee.
- Hold this position for 2-3 minutes or longer. If you are experiencing an episode of restless legs, then hold until there you feel relief.
There is no need to apply any pressure. Just place the hands, relax them and hold.
To help the LEFT side
- Uncross your arms.
- Place the fingers of your left hand on the centre back of your left knee.
- Place the fingers of your right hand on the centre back of your right knee.
- Relax and hold the position for 2-3 minutes or more.
When you practice Jin Shin Jyutsu, you might notice a pulse building under your fingers. That means that the energy is starting to flow. If the pulsations are strong, continue to hold until they soften and calm.
Remember: Practise During the Day
You can use this exercise if restless legs wake you up at night, but my suggestion is that you don’t wait until then.
Practising the exercise regularly during the day will help to relax the legs and muscles before bedtime. You can hold these two positions while watching television, for instance.
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