Jin Shin Jyutsu®
Jin Shin Jyutsu®, known as the ‘grandmother of acupuncture’ is an ancient art of harmonizing life energy within the body. JSJ is based on traditional oriental medicine principles of a network of energy meridians in the body which feed energy to all our cells.
Jin Shin Jyutsu®, a physio-philosophy, involves the application of the hands for gently balancing the flow of life energy in the body. It is the awakening to awareness of complete harmony within the self and the universe. Literally, Jin Shin Jyutsu is the Art of the Creator expressed through knowing and compassionate man.
Said to predate Buddha and Moses, it was rediscovered in the early 1900’s by Master Jiro Murai, who, after clearing himself of a “terminal” illness, devoted himself to the revival of the Art for future generations.
Mary Burmeister, a student of Master Murai, brought the gift of Jin Shin Jyutsu® to America from Japan in the 1950’s. The hands are used as “jumper cables,” contacting 26 “safety energy locks” to redirect, or unblock the flow of energy along its pathways. Jin Shin Jyutsu brings balance to the body’s energies, which promotes optimal health and well-being, and facilitates our own profound healing capacity. It is a valuable complement to conventional healing methods, inducing relaxation and reducing the effects of stress.
At Marin Oncology Associates, a cancer treatment centre in Greenbrae California, Jin Shin Jyutsu is being given during, or soon after chemotherapy sessions. Research shows a marked reduction in severity of side effects from chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation in patients who regularly received Jin Shin Jyutsu during cancer treatment.
How Does Jin Shin Jyutsu Work?
Imagine that a human being has a framework composed of energy as well as a physical one. Sometimes this framework gets out of alignment without it being obvious that the physical body is affected. If the energetic system is in harmony then the person leads a happy, normal life—free of illness. If the energetic system becomes misaligned, then the physical body starts to feel the effect, leading to health problems—physical, emotional or mental. The energetic system becomes misaligned in a number of ways: through hereditary legacy, accident or trauma, climate, diet, lifestyle, disease, attitudes of worry, fear, anger, sadness and trying to be what we’re not.
Jin Shin Jyutsu realigns the energy system, encourages energy flow and creates a path to awakening the awareness of complete harmony within the self and the universe.
Most people feel the benefits of a Jin Shin Jyutsu treatment immediately. Some opt for a “fine tuning” on a regular basis, or when they feel the need, or arrange a series of treatments.
Sylvia Marie brings 48 years of Jin Shin Jyutsu experience to her holistic healing practice. Clients may be offered Self Help techniques to use at home to maintain their own health and harmony. Self-help classes and books are available to learn how to do this for one’s self and family.
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