Foundations of Jin Shin Jyutsu
There is a life energy that circulates throughout the universe and within each individual organism. Life energy moves through the body in distinct pathways known as flows. These flows build, clean, repair, and nourish the body. Jin Shin Jyutsu Works with the twenty six "safety energy locks" to unblock and balance the flow of energy.
When life energy flows unobstructed, we are in perfect harmony. Obstructions lead to physical, mental, and emotional disharmony. Energy is reduced or obstructed by the five attitudes — worry, fear, anger, sadness, and pretense. Jin Shin Jyutsu helps us transcend these attitudes and experience peace and wholeness.
Life energy circulates throughout the universe and within each organism.
The practitioner
David Ooley, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner
Through twenty years of practicing the Japanese martial arts Aikido and Judo, David became interested in the connection between the mind, breath, and the flow of body energy, or "ki." He was introduced to Jin Shin Jyutsu in 2010 through the practice of self-care.
David had a transformational experience in his first session with a professional practitioner during his training in California. The release of years of tension and the resulting deep sense of peace and calm that he experienced led him to devote his life to study Jin Shin Jyutsu. David's sincere desire is to share this gentle and benevolent art with whomever it calls, whether it be by giving a session or teaching the self-help aspect of the art.
Jin Shin Jyutsu, according to the ancient records, dates from before Moses and Gautama Buddha but was dormant for 1,200 years.
Jin Shin Jyutsu was passed down by word of mouth until it was written in the Kojiki, the Record of Ancient Things, in 712 A.D. and also recorded in the Imperial Archives of Japan. It was a forgotten practice until Master Jiro Murai, a Japanese philosopher, revived the art by decoding it from the Kojiki in the early 20th century. Master Murai used the art as a way to self treat his terminal illness in seven days, by utilizing the techniques of ancient teachings.
Jin Shin Jyutsu was brought to the west in the 1950s by Mary Burmeister, who was gifted the knowledge of the art by Master Murai. Burmeister plays a significant role in bringing the art to the west because she translated the teachings, wrote books, gave treatments, and lectured all over the world about Jin Shin Jyutsu.
After successfully self treating his terminal illness, Master Murai dedicated the rest of his life to further researching and developing Jin Shin Jyutsu. For an in-depth analysis of the history of Jin Shin Jyutsu, visit www.jsjinc.net. For a list of medical studies and research on the art, visit this site.