Jin Shin Do
"Jin Shin Do" means "The Way of the
Compassionate Spirit."
Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure™ uses gentle and focused finger pressure
on specific points to help
release tension and balance the Chi.
Developed by psychotherapist Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, this bodymind
approach is a unique synthesis of a traditional Japanese acupressure
technique, classic Chinese acupressure theory, Reichian segmental
theory, Taoist philosophy and Qigong (breathing and exercise
techniques).
"Acupressure" refers to any technique using finger pressure on "acupoints" to reduce stress and balance the body energy. An "acupressure" method may be simple and symptomatic, or sophisticated and deeply therapeutic. Jin Shin Do covers both ends of this spectrum, for it can be used both as a selfhelp tool and as a professional therapeutic method. It brings about pleasurable, deep relaxation and increased awareness of both body and psyche. Jin Shin Do contrasts with acupuncture in the absence of needles, and because one individual is touched by another in a highly supportive way which evokes the feeling of being held, cradled and safe. It contrasts with Shiatsu in being a more slowpaced method and focusing more on deep release of muscular armoring.
Jin Shin Do is based on the "Strange Flows," which provide a shortcut to balancing the body energy. It uses a unique 45point system, a colorcoded chart and simple acupressure recipes for specific problems. It is easy for anyone to use Jin Shin Do to help self, family and friends. As the student progresses, s/he learns the twelve Organ Meridians (from Chinese Medicine) 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. The distal points help to release tense areas more easily, deeply and pleasurably.
My Training Includes:
- 72 hours of in class training in Jin Shin Do
- Five Element Theory
- Twelve Organ Meridians
