Introduction The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years. - Audrey Hepburn Contrary to Sir Thomas Overbury’s belief, beauty is not skin deep, instead true beauty is found within our minds and souls. When we think of beauty we often only see the carnal beauty and we often aim to be aesthetically pleasing. We tend to neglect our mental, emotional and spiritual states in order to be deemed beautiful by society. Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese form of acupressure which is based on gentle touching and caressing of the body rather than a massage. A practitioner …show more content…
The meridians are the “bloodstreams” of the Energy system, transporting Chi throughout the body. Meridians run in pairs, one superficial and one deep in order to feed the whole body, they also serve as the bridge of mind, body and soul. Seven major chakras are situated along the spine and an additional twenty minor chakras are found throughout the body. They act like swirling discs of energy that bathe the organs in their proximity in energy. They dominate the endocrine system and act as the archives for our personal experiences. Each of the major chakras is composed of seven layers, of which the deepest almost runs into the basic grid. The aura acts like the Earth’s atmosphere, surrounding and enveloping the body. Like the chakras the aura has seven layers or nested auric fields which form concentric bands around the entire body. The aura acts as a filter to protect the body from toxic or disruptive energies as well as an antenna for beneficial energies. The radiant circuits are subtle energy flows which aid and support the other energy components. This component of the Energy system is vital in fueling inner joy and positive …show more content…
Realigns an individual with their originally blueprint of Being. Opens spaces within the body and clears away disturbances. It restores adrenal function and assists in adrenal fatigue and burnout. Minimizes the effects of stress and enhances sustainable Chi level. Enables us to access our innate abilities, passion, creativity and wisdom. Releases the bad memories built up in our chakras. Restores the body while bringing about inner stillness, peace and awareness. Assists with expelling grief from our system and brings us into accordance with the Universal source of energy. Contra-indications When working in conjunction with a medical doctor Jin Shin Jyutsu has no contra-indications as the treatment is done under controlled circumstances. However when receiving a treatment from a Health salon or spa, or from a private practitioner there are contra-indications as there is no controlled circumstances. Contra-indications include: contagious diseases, appendicitis, duodenal ulcers, liver cirrhosis, leukemia, twisted bowel, intestinal obstruction, pleurisy, peritonitis, peptic ulcers, immediately after operations and contagious skin diseases. Self-help Holding the fingers (mudras) is a Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help practice that is extremely simple and yet profound. Many of the Jin Shin Jyutsu energy pathways run through the fingers, holding the mudras is a way to balance and harmonize energy