Jin Shin Do®

"Acupressure" refers to any technique using finger pressure on "acu-points" to reduce stress and balance one’s Qi (Chi). This energy (Qi) flows through our body in 12 main channels like an interconnected system of rivers called meridians. When this energy flows smoothly we feel balanced and healthy. When points become blocked, we experience pain, sickness and/or emotional distress. The release of these points alleviates our discomfort and stimulates the immune system. An "acupressure" method may be simple and symptomatic, or sophisticated and deeply therapeutic.

Jin Shin Do is "The Way Of The Compassionate Spirit".
Jin Shin Do Bodymind Acupressure™ uses gentle yet deep finger pressure on specific acu-points together with Body Focusing techniques to help release armoring or chronic tension, and balance the Qi or energy. Developed by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, this bodymind approach is a unique synthesis of a traditional Japanese acupressure, classical Chinese acupuncture theory, Reichian segmental theory, Taoist philosophy, Qi gong Exercises and western psychotherapy. Jin Shin Do® promotes a pleasant trancelike state, in which one can move out of the head and into the body, accessing feelings and inner wisdom.

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 slower & shy paced method and focusing more on the deep, slow release of muscular armoring. Jin Shin Do is the only acupressure method that works consistently with the "Strange Flows" or "Extraordinary Meridians". Opening and working with the Extraordinary Meridians subtly rebalances the energy flows between all of the Meridians. Jin Shin Do brings about pleasurable, deep relaxation and increased awareness of both body and psyche. It helps one learn to transform, rather than repress, painful feelings - leading to a more joyful way of life and the realization of one's full potential.