Jin Shin Do
Jin Shin Do ("The Way of the Compassionate Spirit") is a therapeutic technique of massage. It combines elements of Japanese acupressure, Chinese acupuncture, Reichian segmental theory, Qigong, principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy, and Taoist philosophy. Developed by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, M.A., L.M.F.C.C., this therapy uses verbal body focusing techniques, exercises to help release "armoring" or chronic tension and balance the Qi. Acupressure theory says that bodymind wellbeing is also influenced by energy balance in the "channels" or "meridians" lines of related points through which Qi (energy) moves. The massage is done fully clothed. Jin Shin Do is based on the "Strange Flows," which provide a shortcut to balancing the body energy. It uses a unique 45 point system, a color-coded chart and simple "release examples". As the student progresses, s/he learns the twelve "Organ Meridians" and, eventually, a couple hundred points. Jin Shin Do classes teach how to combine these powerful points, by pressing one or more "distal points" while a point of tension, or "local point," is held.
It contrasts with Shiatsu in being a more slow & shy paced method and focusing more on deep release of muscular armoring.
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