The Jin Shin Jyutsu practice of holding the fingers is not only quite powerful, but holds a special place in the history of Jin Shin Jyutsu. As I’ve described before (What Is Jin Shin Jyutsu?), Master Jiro Murai was a Japanese healer and philosopher who rediscovered the ancient healing practice… Read more“The Jin Shin Jyutsu finger mudras”
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The Jin Shin Jyutsu extended sequence for holding the fingers
In the last post (The Jin Shin Jyutsu practice of holding the fingers) I talked about the two basic ways to practice holding the fingers. You can either hold all ten fingers, one after another, first on one hand and then on the other, or you can concentrate on the… Read more“The Jin Shin Jyutsu extended sequence for holding the fingers”
The Jin Shin Jyutsu practice of holding the fingers
Holding the fingers is a Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help practice that is extremely simple and yet profound. Because so many of the Jin Shin Jyutsu energy pathways run through the fingers (the ten fingers are said to regulate 14,400 functions within the body), holding the fingers is a way to… Read more“The Jin Shin Jyutsu practice of holding the fingers”
The most important point for shoulder tension
This Jin Shin Jyutsu point — Safety Energy Lock #3 (SEL #3) — is a major point for releasing shoulder tension. I call it the “coat hanger” point. To locate it, curve the fingers of one hand as if they were the top of a coat hanger. Then hang your… Read more“The most important point for shoulder tension”
Massaging the top of the shoulders
As you’ve undoubtedly already noticed, we tend to store tension in our shoulders. Try using this quick and easy massage to relieve that tension and to prevent it from building up throughout the day. Use your fingers or a massage tool Using your fingers is the simplest way to do… Read more“Massaging the top of the shoulders”
Tui Na Acupressure Self Massage
This Tui Na self massage is a simple sequence you can use as a warm up before practicing acupressure self-help as a quick energy pick-me-up at any time of day as a complete practice in itself to be done daily. As energy (chi) moves through its pathways in the energy… Read more“Tui Na Acupressure Self Massage”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (5)
The Body Clock Acupressure for Daylight Savings Time and Jet Lag Jin Shin Jyutsu®: Fingers and Daily Flows Holding the Fingers Finger Mudras Daily Flows Resources Books and Videos Return to Complete Table of Contents The Body Clock Acupressure for Daylight Savings Time and Jet Lag Body clock and horary… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (5)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (4)
Projects Using Acupressure Points Project 16 – Acupressure Points for Upper Body Pain Project 17 – Acupressure Points for Lower Body Pain Project 18 – Acupressure Points for Neck Tension and Pain Project 19 – Acupressure Points for Shoulder Tension Project 20 – Acupressure Points for Acute Back Pain Project… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (4)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (3)
Projects Using Acupressure Flows Project 1 – Acupressure Flow for Bodily Tensions Project 2 – Acupressure Flow for General Tensions Project 3 – Acupressure Flow for Neck And Back Tensions Project 4 – Acupressure Flow for Neck And Shoulder Tensions Project 5 – Acupressure Flow for Neck Stiffness, Shoulder Blade… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (3)”
Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (2)
Thera Cane® Shiatsu Massage Using the Thera Cane Upper Body Sequence Lower Body Sequence Holding Acupressure Points How do I hold acupressure points? Individual points for memory, muscle cramps, insomnia, and more Points for the eyes Deepening the breath, lifting the spirits Anxiety about public speaking Return to Complete Table… Read more“Acupressure Self-Help for Stress (2)”