Jin Shin Jyutsu Resources

The origins of Jin Shin Jyutsu are not known. It’s a style of acupressure that was passed down verbally in ancient times from one generation to the next. It may have originated in India and may actually be a precursor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

After falling into relative obscurity, it was revived in the early 1900’s by Master Jiro Murai of Japan. He taught the work to Mary Burmeister, who brought it to the United States in the 1950’s.

A description of Jin Shin Jyutsu would sound very similar to other forms of acupressure — balancing energy, stimulating the body’s ability to heal, relieving stress, and promoting relaxation. And yet it is a uniquely powerful practice. People usually learn of Jin Shin Jyutsu by word of mouth, when someone who has had a positive and dramatic experience of the work recommends it to a friend.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is often used as a complement to conventional healing methods. One of its great advantages is that the recipient can easily learn self-help techniques that supplement sessions from a practitioner.

The three Mary Burmeister books listed below (Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu I, II, and III) are available from the Jin Shin Jyutsu.com site. East West Books in Mountain View often has them in stock and, if not, can order them for you.

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The Touch of Healing, Energizing Body, Mind, and Spirit with the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu

 

The Touch of Healing, Energizing Body, Mind, and Spirit with the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu
by Alice Burmeister with Tom Monte

An excellent introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu. Especially suitable for those who want to learn on their own and apply the technique to themselves.

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Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu IS, Book I
by Mary Burmeister

The first of Mary Burmeister’s three books on Jin Shin Jyutsu. These are the books used when you take a Jin Shin Jyutsu course, including the introductory self-help weekend. This first volume contains the basic daily sequences.

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Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu Is, Book I

     

Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu Is (Continued), Book II, Mankind's

 

Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu IS (Continued), Book II, Mankind’s “Safety” Energy Locks and Keys
by Mary Burmeister

Details on the 26 energy locks, including alternative body positions to connect with the energy lock, and “quickies” for releasing.

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Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu IS (Continued), Book III, Fun with Fingers and Toes
by Mary Burmeister

Just what it says. 42 pages on how to work with fingers and toes.

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Introducing Jin Shin Jyutsu Is (Continued), Book III, Fun with Fingers and Toes

     

 

What Is Jin Shin Jyutsu?

An article on this website about Jin Shin Jyutsu. Discusses Jiro Murai’s rediscovery of Jin Shin Jyutsu in the early 20th century and the introduction of the work to the West by Mary Burmeister. “Burmeister’s explanation for the depth and power of Jin Shin Jyutsu is that it affects the attitudes that lie beneath our symptoms, not just the symptoms themselves.”

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Official Jin Shin Jyutsu Site

 

Official Jin Shin Jyutsu Site

This is the official Jin Shin Jyutsu site. It includes information about the practice, how Mary Burmeister brought the work to the United States, and a schedule of training classes. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a beautiful, healing art. It strongly believes that we can help ourselves, and its techniques are easily adapted to self-help practices.

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