Life is complicated and busy, and stressful. Every day brings a barrage of new issues and feelings to deal with, and not everyone does so successfully on their own. Because of this, self-help has become a trending topic among blogs, published works, and everyday conversation. Some of the techniques introduced do work, such as Jin Shin Jyutsu, are effective in balancing the energy of the body, helping people become more relaxed and healthy.
Overview
Jin Shin Jyutsu is the art and practice of releasing stress by manipulating and unblocking the energy paths found throughout the body. When the body returns to a state of harmony, certain ailments and symptoms are removed or lessened, such as fear, anger, headaches, and sleeplessness. This technique is the culminated belief in harmonizing a person physically, mentally, and spiritually.
History
Roughly translated, Jin Shin Jyutsu means the art of knowing one’s self. People believe that the technique began 3000 years ago, but became forgotten due to the nature of passing on knowledge verbally at the time. The art was reintroduced to Japan in the early 1900s and made its way to the United States in the 1950s, according to Rachel Hill, author of Nursing from the Inside-Out: Living and Nursing from the Highest Point of Your Consciousness. Since its rediscovery, students document the healing practice to retain for future generations.
Finger Technique
The Japanese practice takes years to fully master. Newcomers to the ideology and practice can start small with a finger technique meant to sooth worries, anxiety, sadness and anger. The method takes about five minutes, according to Bright Side, and each finger focuses on a different set of emotions to promote self-relaxation. By holding each finger for one or two minutes, balance and harmony are restored to the body and can be performed multiple times a day for a quick energizer.
Safety Energy Locks
There are many different applications of the technique, with the most studied being the effect it has on cancer patients in improving their quality of life, according to Markey Cancer Center. Patients attending a session are asked to rate their pain, stress, and nausea on a scale of 1-10, and then are lightly touched on 52 points called “Safety Energy Locks,” as well as main points of energy flow. At the end of the session, they are asked to assess their symptoms again, who usually gave lower ratings.
Benefits
Daily practicing the self care can lead to significant improvements over a period of time, according to an article from PubMed. Some people experience more positive outlooks on life, motivation, an increase in effective communication, decrease in muscle aches, and lower depressive episodes. Jin Shin Jyutsu promotes overall emotional and physical health in a way that does not require medication or extremely large amounts of time.
Practicing healing techniques make a significant difference in the lives of some people, and it is important to know there are options backed by science and history. The art of Jin Shin Jyutsu is still being studied from a medical standpoint, but has held up well so far in regards to promoting better lifestyles. Take the time to find your center and become balanced.
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