Jin Shin Healing Touch: Quick Help for Common Ailments

by Tina Stïmpfig

Overview

A full-color, step-by-step guide to the simple two-point touch method of Jin Shin Jyutsu for quick relief from many common conditions and injuries

• Details the 52 energy points of Jin Shin Jyutsu, called Safety Energy Locks (SELs), where energy is most likely to become blocked along the body’s energy pathways and where it is also most easily released

• Explains the sequence of points to hold and the appropriate finger mudras (positions) to address specific ailments, conditions, and injuries as well as stimulate the body’s self-healing response and harmonize energy flow

• Includes concise yet detailed instructions and clear illustrations of the energy points and sequences

A gentle self-help method for harmonizing energy flow, strengthening the immune system, and stimulating the body’s self-healing response, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art akin to an easier form of acupressure. The system centers on the 52 Safety Energy Locks (SELs) of the body’s energy pathways, points where energy tends to become stuck easily and thus can also be released easily, usually by holding just two energy points simultaneously.

In this full-color guide to Jin Shin Jyutsu, complete with detailed step-by-step illustrations, experienced practitioner Tina Stümpfig explains how to hold the SEL points in easy sequences to address specific ailments, conditions, and injuries. She also details a variety of finger mudras (finger holds) that can serve as shortcuts for bringing awareness to and alleviating a number of issues, such as anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, and back pains. The author describes the major overarching energy flows of the body and shows how, when a pathway becomes blocked, the energy ceases to flow freely and stagnates. Initially the channel is only blocked locally, though in the long run a blockage creates imbalance along the entire energy pathway and can thus affect the whole body. Using Jin Shin Jyutsu to work with the SELs allows you to quickly and easily release these energetic blockages, both acute or chronic. The polarity of the energy flow in our hands—energy flowing out on the right, flowing in on the left—functions like a starter cable that reestablishes broken energy links. At the same time, conscious breathing allows us to deepen our cosmic awareness and understanding of issues connected to the SELs on the inner level.

Whether you are facing allergies, exhaustion, pain, or inflammation, the healing touch of Jin Shin Jyutsu offers a simple self-help tool that can quickly alleviate and soothe symptoms, kickstart the healing process, and improve overall health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644110768
Publisher:	Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Publication date:	05/26/2020
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	494,370
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Tina Stümpfig is a psychologist and experienced Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, working with people and animals. She offers Jin Shin Jyutsu trainings and workshops and is the author of Jin Shin Healing Touch: Quick Help for Common Ailments. Tina lives in Wangen, Germany.

Read an Excerpt

PART TWO: Common Ailments and Injuries

Chapter 3: General Harmonizers

General harmonizers are holds or flows that you can use at any time, as they have a very comprehensive effect. Hence, they are described in detail right at the beginning of this book and then repeatedly mentioned with reference to different themes and symptoms.

The Main Central Flow - the Source of Life

The main central flow, also called “main central vertical flow,” is the flow that directly connects us with the source of life, our direct line upwards, so to speak. It is the flow that first forms in humans and the energy pathway that makes life possible in the first instance. It is the breath of life or the “great breath of life,” as Jiro Murai called it.

The main central flow is our great source of energy, our supply source. It provides us with energy for all body processes and fuels all other flows. It harmonizes the immune system, hormonal system, nervous system, metabolism, cardiovascular system, blood pressure and it supports breathing. The main central flow brings new strength and energy to body, mind and soul, and releases fears, stress and depression.

The main central flow consists of seven steps. However, do not let yourself be deterred by the length of the flow. If you use it regularly, you will soon realize how powerful and stabilizing it is.

It is most relaxing to lie on your back while using the main central flow, but of course you can also use it while sitting. What matters, is that it is comfortable and effortless to use.

Hold each position for 2-5 minutes.

• STEP 1: Place your right hand on the top center of the head, where it stays until the last step, and place your left hand on the middle of the forehead between the eyebrows.

This hold harmonizes thoughts, releases fears and strengthens intuition. It stimulates memory and brain functions and facilitates the prevention of senility and Alzheimer’s. It harmonizes the pineal and pituitary glands and equalizes blood pressure.

• STEP 2: Place your left hand on the tip of your nose.

This hold cleanses the sinus cavities, frontal sinuses and maxillary sinuses. It harmonizes the upper half of the body, relieves tension in the pelvic girdle and harmonizes the reproductive organs. It aids the muscular system, supports with all hormonal fluctuations (e.g., puberty, menopause), helps to see more clearly and to gain new perspectives.

• STEP 3: Place your left hand on the pit of the throat, i.e., on the upper end of the sternum.

This hold harmonizes the thyroid and parathyroid glands, stimulates metabolism and regulates the calcium and magnesium balance. It also regulates blood pressure and is important for bone structures. It calms the mind and harmonizes feelings. It also helps to adapt to environmental situations, radiation, air pollution and other stressors (including emotional ones).

• STEP 4: Place your left hand on the center of your sternum.

This hold strengthens the thymus, invigorates the immune system, strengthens the heart, circulation and breathing. It opens the heart, helps us to live from the heart, to release feelings of guilt and not being good enough and to love yourself and others.

• STEP 5: Place your left hand on your stomach about three fingers above the belly button.

This hold strengthens the stomach, spleen, kidneys and pancreas. It stimulates digestion and supports the immune system. It also harmonizes cell structures and prevents cancer. Moreover, it strengthens the cardiovascular system and harmonizes the nervous system. It helps us to relax and release stress, to deal more easily with aggression and to develop deeper trust in life.

• STEP 6: Place your left hand on the pubic bone.

This hold releases tensions in the lower abdomen and legs, harmonizes the reproductive organs, strengthens the spine and spinal discs, and regulates digestion and the fluid balance in the body. It calms the mind, gives a deep sense of security and inner safety and stimulates creativity.

• STEP 7: Place your right hand on the coccyx, while the left hand remains on the pubic bone.

This hold supports blood circulation in the legs and feet. It harmonizes from head to toe, clears thoughts, helps to think in terms of solutions and possibilities, and gives new energy when you feel tired, exhausted and listless.

Each of these steps has its own specific effects, and you can of course use the steps that particularly appeal to you or touch on certain topics one at a time. Nevertheless, it is good to use the entire flow, as it addresses everything in one go.

If you use the main central flow in the morning, it will give you energy and momentum for the day. When used in the course of the day, it assists you to both relax and refuel, and in the evening it helps you switch off and get a good night’s rest.

Table of Contents

Preface 9

1 The Healing Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu

Introduction 13

What Is Jin Shin Jyutsu? 13

The Application of Jin Shin Jyutsu 14

Helpful Hints 16

Relax! 16

Keep Going! 17

Be Patient! 17

The 26 Energy Locks - Gateways to Heaven 19

General Harmonizers 41

The Big Hug - Connecting to the Great Breath of Life 41

The Fingers - Quick Support 43

The Thumb 45

The Index Finger 46

The Middle Finger 47

The Ring Finger 48

The Little Finger 49

The Finger-Toe Flow - A Helper in Time of Need 50

The Main Central Flow - The Source of Life 52

The Supervisor Flows - Letting Go and Regenerating 56

The Mediator Flows - Life Is Movement and Change 58

The Spleen Flow - Personal Sunbed 59

The Stomach Flow - Windscreen Wiper for the Mind 63

The Bladder Flow - Balancer and Protector 68

2 Common Ailments and injuries

Head 73

Eyes 73

Eye Infection 74

How to Improve and Strengthen Your Vision 74

Foreign Objects in the Eye 75

Blocked Tear Ducts 76

Ears 77

Ear Infection 77

Hearing 79

Loss of Hearing 80

Tinnitus 81

Mouth and Teeth 83

Tooth Decay 83

Toothache 84

Gum Issues 84

Root Infection 84

Teeth Grinding 85

Teething 86

Brain 87

Meningitis 87

Stroke 88

Headaches and Migraine 89

Respiratory Tracts 91

Upper Respiratory Tract 91

Cold, Flu, and Fever 91

Head Cold 93

Sinusitis 94

Throat 95

Throat Infection and Hoarseness 95

Lower Respiratory Tract 96

Cough and Bronchitis 96

Coughing Fits 97

Pneumonia 97

Respiratory Issues 98

Sudden Shortness of Breath 99

Digestive Organs 100

Stomach 100

Stomach Pain 100

Nausea and Vomiting 101

Heartburn 101

Appetite and Eating Disorders 102

Intestine 103

Constipation 103

Diarrhea 103

Irritable Bowel 104

Hemorrhoids 105

Parasites 105

Pancreas 106

Liver and Gall Bladder 106

Musculoskeletal System 108

Back and Spine 108

Spinal Disc Issues 110

Muscles 110

Ligaments, Tendons, and joints 112

Joint Inflammation (Arthritis) 113

Joint Abrasion (Osteoarthritis) 114

Hip Joint Arthrosis 114

Bones 115

Broken Bones 115

How to Strengthen Your Bones 115

Skin and Hair 116

Hair Loss 116

Skin Eczema 117

Boils and Abscesses 118

Urinary System 119

Bladder 119

Kidneys 121

Kidney and Bladder Stones 122

Genital Organs 123

Male Genital Organs 123

Testicular Inflammation 123

Prostate 123

Female Genital Organs 124

Menstrual Cramps 124

Inflammation of Ovaries and Cysts 124

Pregnancy and Birth 125

Pregnancy 125

Morning Sickness 125

Fatigue and Exhaustion 125

Preparation for Birth 126

Birth Support 126

The Newborn 128

Breast Infection 129

Allergies 130

Nervous System 133

Neuralgia 133

Muscle Twitching 133

Paralysis 134

Epilepsy 135

Immune System 136

Cardiovascular System 138

Heart Issues 138

Pressure in the Heart Area and Anxiety 138

Rapid Heartbeat 139

Irregular Heartbeat 139

Blood Pressure 140

Circulatory Issues 140

Growths, Tumors, and Edema 142

Injuries and Emergencies 145

Wounds 145

Hematoma 146

Stings, Splinters, and Thorns 146

Burns 147

Concussion and Head Injuries 148

Bone Fractures 149

Bruises 150

Sprains 150

Shock 151

Poisoning 152

Heatstroke and Sunstroke 153

Choking and Shortness of Breath 154

Surgery 155

Travel Sickness 156

Pain 157

Overexertion 157

Mental Stress 158

Fear and Panic 158

Insecurities 160

Nervousness and Jumpiness 161

Stress and Tension 162

Homesickness 162

Jealousy 163

Rage, Anger, and Aggression 164

Depletion and Fatigue 165

Insomnia 165

Epilogue 166

Acknowledgements 167

Further Information 168

Recommended Reading 169

Index 170

About the Author 175

Editorial Reviews

A wonderful reference work for gentle self-help! Clearly structured and well-illustrated, the author conveys how to use the various Jin Shin Jyutsu hand holds to release blockages and harmonize the life energy in the body. A book that I recommend often!

coach and MBSR facilitator (mindfulness-based stre ANDREA ANGLHUBER

I’ve been using Jin Shin healing touch for just over one year. I find the main central flow exercise most helpful for balancing and awakening my energies in the morning. It’s a great way to begin the day! I also benefit from using holds and touches for specific issues on an ‘as needed’ basis. I found the book to be a clear, concise, and easy reference. In my view, Jin Shin and similar meridian treatments may be our best friend in times of emergency.

MARCUS LINDNER

Tina Stümpfig’s book is a required reference work for everyone who is looking for a self-care healing tool that provides highly effective help that can be applied right away. If you are interested in consciousness and looking for easy methods to relax and to do yourself some good, you should get this book. I recommend it to my clients, and they love it. And in my own life, Jin Shin Jyutsu has found a firm place too. This book is well structured in a way that builds on each segment. It conveys professional knowledge paired with loving heart energy.

LILIA CHRISTINA MARTINY

I am delighted that Tina Stümpfig has detailed the self-healing techniques of Jin Shin Jyutsu so well. Her clear structure and well-explained instructions make this book easy to follow, and her conviction and passion for this healing art, along with her manifold practical experience, is evident. An enriching book that I recommend to my clients too. Thank you.

MARTINA KAMPERHOFF

This book is very practical and easy to use! All the healing flows are well illustrated and quick to apply. I also appreciate the positive and encouraging way in which the author deals with the topics of life. Just reading this book makes me feel good. I often use the finger holds of Jin Shin Jyutsu to fall asleep, which is an enormous help to me. As a natural therapist I also recommend this book to my clients.

natural therapist and trauma therapist BETTINA VON NOTTBECK