Jin Shin Jyutsu Australia
The Art of Getting to Know (Help) Myself
Finger Holds for Daily Self Help
by Maria Miniello
Holding the individual fingers or in sequence clears, balances and harmonises energy circulation in the body.
Each of the fingers will harmonise a different aspect of the energetic body and body function energy.
The Attitudes:
Worry; Fear; Anger; Grief (sadness) and Pre-tense ('Trying-To', cover-up) are all results of disharmony and run down ‘individualised’ energy. Fear is at the core of all of the Attitudes.
Attitude: A fixed emotional response such as habitual worry, fear, anger, sadness and ‘trying-to’.
Attitude definition: a settled way of thinking or feeling about something;
Manner, disposition, feeling, position etc with regard to a person or thing;
Tendency or orientation, especially of the mind.
Each of our thumbs and fingers is related to a specific Attitude. That’s why daily self-help is so important for maintaining balance. Practice the simple holds while sitting, lying down, or standing. Accustom yourself to holding a finger whenever your hands are free.
You can apply a quick (single) hold or a sequence of holds. If time permits, both left and right sequences can be applied. If not, focus on the more tense side of need. If unsure, hold the side which comes naturally.
Remember the Breath. Drop the shoulders, relax, exhale - unloading from head to toes. Then inhale, receive from toes to head in the abundance of the purified Breath of Life. When you become aware of a rhythmic pulse in your thumb, fingers, or palm simply move to the next step.
Note: there is no set way to hold the thumb or fingers. You can hold for thirty-six breaths, nine breaths, or 2-3 minutes per hold, or longer if you wish. You will find your own comfortable way, your natural hold.
Holding the Thumb
Attitude level: Worry (depression; hate; obsession; anxiety; self-protection)
Harmonises Stomach and Spleen energy functions
How to Harmonise:
Quick hold: for overcoming the ‘Worry’ Attitude, wrap the left thumb and fingers around the right thumb, and then the right thumb and fingers around the left thumb.
Full sequence: wrap the right thumb and fingers around the left thumb, then middle finger, finishing on the little finger. Repeat on the other side.
This sequence can help the following:
Ability to let go of the past and move forward
Skin Surface
Digestion (including sugar cravings)
Clears and transform the mind
Self-esteem, feeling secure
Weight balance (overweight or underweight)
Nervous system
Sleep imbalances (too much or not enough)
Speech (those who talk too much or those who don’t talk at all)
Excessive yawning
Holding the Index Finger
Attitude level: Fear (timidity; mental confusion; depression; perfectionism;
frustration; desire for life (when you are feeling a lack)
Harmonises Bladder and Kidney energy functions
How to Harmonise:
Quick hold: for overcoming the ‘Fear’ Attitude, wrap the left thumb and fingers around the right index finger and then the right thumb and fingers around the left index finger.
Full sequence: wrap the right thumb and fingers around the left thumb, then index finger, finishing on the little finger. Repeat on the other side.
This sequence can help the following:
Adrenals
Addictions
Muscle, neck and shoulder aches and pains
Back projects
Blood balance (all aspects)
Hormonal balance
Strengthen immunity
Ear (same side) and teeth (opposite side) discomfort
Hot feet
Sneezing
Nose bleeds
Holding the Middle Finger
Attitude level: Anger (irritable; cowardly; indecisiveness; unstable; not alert; emotional)
Harmonises Gall Bladder and Liver energy functions
How to Harmonise:
Quick hold: for overcoming the ‘Anger’ Attitude, wrap the left thumb and fingers around the right middle finger and then the right thumb and fingers around the left middle finger.
Full sequence: wrap the right thumb and fingers around the left little finger, then ring finger, finishing on the middle finger. Repeat on the other side.
This sequence can help the following:
Headaches (migraine)
Eye and vision projects
Blood disorders
Immune system
Lymphatic system
Respiratory and breathing
Coughing
Energise the mind
Stubbornness
Gas in the body
Speech projects
Frozen emotions
Holding the Ring Finger
Attitude level: Grief, Sadness (negative; mucus forming; lack of common sense)
Harmonises Large Intestine and Lung energy functions
How to Harmonise:
Quick hold: for overcoming the ‘Grief’ Attitude, wrap the left thumb and fingers around the right ring finger and then the right thumb and fingers around the left ring finger.
Full sequence: wrap the right thumb and fingers around the left thumb, then index finger, middle finger, finishing on the ring finger. Repeat on the other side.
This sequence can help the following:
Neck
Breathing, Asthma
Deep skin projects (connective tissue)
Bowel project
Aligns the back
Legs and spine
Clears headaches
Throat
Dizziness
Central nervous system
Teeth and jaw
Shoulders; Tennis elbow
Sweating during sleep
Holding the Little Finger
Attitude level: Pretense, 'Trying-To' (crying on the inside and laughing on the outside;
insecure; nervous; confused)
Harmonises Small Intestine and Heart energy pattern.
How to Harmonise:
Quick hold: wrap the left thumb and fingers around the right little finger and then the right thumb and fingers around the left little finger.
Full sequence: wrap the right thumb and fingers around the left little finger, then ring finger. Repeat on the other side.
This sequence can help the following:
Skeletal system
Nerves
Sore throat
Blood pressure and blood circulation
Sleep disorders
Calms the mind
Heart projects (especially the left little finger)
Stuttering
Brain function
Shock
Stress
Deafness
Holding the Palm
No Attitude at this level: Clears all of the Attitudes
Harmonises Umbilicus and Diaphragm energy functions
How to Harmonise:
Either place the right fingertips in the centre of the left palm and left finger tips in the centre of the right palm simultaneously, or place the thumb in the palm of the opposite hand.
This hold can help the following:
Releases general tension and stress from the total body
General balancer and energiser for the total body
Pituitary and Pineal glands
Blood composition
Brain function and growth
Constant thirst
Insomnia
Regulates body temperature
Harmonising action for the heart
Joint function
Ringing in the ears
Nourishes all of the organs and their functions
Simply customise for ‘Myself’ – I am the Artist.
Remember, there are no rules or regulations.
This Jin Shin Jyutsu information is intended to complement or integrate with, not replace advice of your own physician and/or other medical healthcare professional, whom you should always consult about your individual needs and any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention and before changing any medication.