The Touch of Healing: Energizing the Body, Mind, and Spirit with Jin Shin Jyutsu - Alice Burmeister

By holding various finger positions much like acupressure, one can use Jin Shin Jyutsu to free the energy in the body to eliminate stress, relieve pain, heal disease, and alleviate chronic conditions. In the bestselling tradition of Acupressure's Potent Points, this book takes readers step-by-step through the techniques of Jin Shin Jyutsu, which can safely and discreetly be used with any medication or therapy. Illustrations. \nThe Touch of Healing offers readers the means to greater health, vitality, and self-understanding through the practice of an ancient oriental healing art and practical holistic philosophy called Jin Shin Jystsu. Gentle touching similar to acupressure is used to release tension that accumulates and is at the root of dysfunction, disease, and imbalance. The authors explain the natural life force that runs through the body and demonstrate with case studies, detailed analysis, and more than 30 illustrations, how to integrate this system into one's life. The key healing points and body flows, known as Safety Energy Locks, are presented with step-by-step instructions on how to utilize them for healing and greater self-awareness. Many self-help practices are also offered that address a wide array of common ailments, including headaches, digestive disorders, fatigue, depression, and arthritis along with prescriptive exercises for relief of emotional ailments such as loss of confidence, anxiety, and depression.