Jin Shin The Art of the Creator
Harmony is your birthright. Your hands hold the key. Your breath is the door.
A Natural Path to Balance
Jin Shin Jyutsu is a gentle, non-invasive healing art that harmonizes the flow of life energy through the body. Unlike techniques that require pressure or manipulation, it works through conscious, still touch โ the simple, intentional placement of the hands on specific points along the body's energy pathways.
There are no needles, no instruments, and no force. Only awareness, presence, and breath. The art teaches that all disharmony in the body โ whether physical pain, emotional turbulence, or mental fatigue โ is a signal that energy has become stagnant or blocked. By gently releasing those blocks, the body can return to its natural state of vitality and ease.
What makes Jin Shin Jyutsu remarkable is this: you do not need a practitioner to experience it. The entire art can be learned as a daily self-help practice. Your own two hands are your most powerful tools.
The Name โ What It Means
"Everything in the universe is a rhythm, and every rhythm has a pulse."
โ Christina Kruger, thank you Jiro Murai, thank you Mary Burmeister
Older Than Written History
According to records preserved in Japan's Imperial Palace archives, the knowledge underlying Jin Shin Jyutsu predates written civilization โ older than the Kojiki (712 A.D.), the time of Moses, and the birth of Gautama Buddha. For generations, this wisdom traveled not through books but through breath and spoken teaching. Over centuries it quietly faded from common awareness โ until one extraordinary moment in the early twentieth century brought it back to life.
The Original Knowing
Before written language, healers understood that life energy moves through the body in precise pathways. This wisdom was transmitted orally โ sacred, experiential, and alive โ for thousands of years.
Knowledge Fades
As Japan modernized, the ancient oral healing traditions gradually fell away from common practice โ stored only in the Imperial archives and a few remaining sacred texts. The art became nearly lost to the world.
Jiro Murai Is Born
A Japanese philosopher, scholar, and passionate researcher is born. Murai would grow into a man of extraordinary intellect and spiritual curiosity โ and would one day face a crisis that changed everything.
The Great Illness
Murai contracted a serious, life-threatening illness. Physicians declared his condition terminal. In his final days, he requested solitude in a mountain cabin and began a profound experiment in self-healing โ meditating, fasting, and applying mudras from ancient texts he had studied.
Murai's Miraculous Recovery
On the seventh day of his solitary practice, Murai felt an overwhelming heat move through his body โ followed by a deep and complete stillness. He emerged from the cabin fully recovered. His life's mission became clear: to understand, document, and share this ancient healing knowledge with all of humanity.
Mary Burmeister Arrives
A young American woman named Mary Burmeister traveled to Japan as a translator. There she met Jiro Murai, who told her: "Would you like to be a gift to God, a gift to man, and a gift to yourself?" Mary said yes โ and became Murai's most devoted student, studying with him for twelve years.
The Art Crosses the Pacific
Mary Burmeister returned to the United States and quietly began sharing Jin Shin Jyutsu. Working first with family and close friends, her reputation grew through results alone. She became the bridge that carried this ancient art into the Western world.
A Living Lineage
Mary formally established Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona, and began training teachers and practitioners. Haruki Kato, Murai's niece, carried the lineage in Japan. The art slowly spread across Europe, the Americas, and beyond โ person by person, hand by hand.
A Global Healing Movement
Jin Shin Jyutsu is now practiced in dozens of countries, taught in certified seminars, and integrated into hospitals, wellness centers, and personal homes worldwide. The self-help practice in particular has made these tools available to anyone willing to place their hands and breathe.
Those Who Carried the Light
Jiro Murai
A Japanese philosopher who healed himself from terminal illness using ancient mudras and breathing techniques. Murai spent the rest of his life researching the Imperial archives and codifying the 26 Safety Energy Locks, the flows, and the self-help practices that form the foundation of modern Jin Shin Jyutsu. He gave this knowledge freely, asking only that it be shared with humanity.
Mary Burmeister
Born in Seattle, Mary traveled to post-war Japan where fate connected her with Jiro Murai. Over twelve years of devoted study she mastered his teachings and became the person who made Jin Shin Jyutsu accessible to Western culture. She authored the foundational study texts that remain the primary learning materials today, and founded Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Haruki Kato
Murai's niece and spiritual heir in Japan, Haruki Kato preserved and transmitted the art within her native country. While Mary brought Jin Shin Jyutsu west, Haruki ensured it remained rooted in its Japanese cultural and spiritual foundation. Together, these two women became the living pillars of a lineage that now reaches every corner of the world.
The human body holds all the wisdom of the universe. It asks nothing more of us than the gentle placement of our own two hands and the willingness to listen.
โ Attributed to Jiro Murai
The 26 Energy Locations on the body
Just as a fuse protects an electrical system from overload, in the Art of Jin Shin, the body has 26 specific points that lock when energy flow becomes excessive or stagnant, protecting the body from greater harm. A practitioner or a self-help practitioner gently holds these points to restore flow. Here is a brief guide to each: Note the colors of each point suports a Depth in Jin Shin. Energy spirals through the body deeper and deeper. Please book a Jin Shin Session to learn more...
You don't need to memorize all 26 to begin. In a single session, a practitioner reads the body and selects which locks to hold. In self-help practice, you can start with just the finger holds (below) and experience immediate results. Understanding the energy locks deepens over time โ this is a lifelong art, not a one-day course.
The Finger Holds
One of the most accessible self-help tools in Jin Shin is the simple practice of holding each finger. Each finger corresponds to a specific organ function, emotional pattern, and energy flow. Holding a finger for 2โ5 minutes โ or simply until you feel a gentle pulse โ harmonizes that entire energy channel throughout the body.
- Worry & overthinking
- Digestive tension
- Skin concerns
- Feeling scattered
- Stomach ยท Spleen
- Fear & anxiety
- Lower back tension
- Teeth & gums
- Feeling stuck or paralyzed
- Kidney ยท Bladder
- Anger & irritability
- Eye strain & vision
- Indecision
- Migraines
- Liver ยท Gallbladder
- Grief & sadness
- Respiratory issues
- Skin dryness
- Difficulty letting go
- Lung ยท Large Intestine
- Trying too hard
- Heart tension
- Nervousness
- Overwhelm
- Heart ยท Small Intestine
โจ How to Practice the Finger Holds
- Find a comfortable seated or lying position. Close your eyes if possible.
- With one hand, gently wrap your fingers around the finger you are holding โ thumb included in a light, relaxed grasp.
- Breathe slowly and naturally. You do not need to force anything.
- Hold for 2โ5 minutes per finger, or until you feel a gentle, rhythmic pulse beneath your fingertips.
- You can hold all five fingers on one hand, then move to the other โ this completes a full self-help cycle.
- Practice any time: while watching TV, before sleep, in the morning, or whenever you feel called to.
How a Session Works
What Happens During a Session
- ๐๏ธYou lie fully clothed and comfortable on a massage table or mat
- ๐คฒThe practitioner places their hands on specific Energy points along the body โ holding two points at a time, listening for the pulse and flow
- ๐Sessions are quiet, deeply relaxing, and non-invasive โ there is no pressure, no manipulation, and no discomfort
- โฑ๏ธA typical session lasts 60โ90 minutes, though shorter self-help sessions are equally beneficial
- ๐ฌThe practitioner may ask about what you are experiencing โ physically, emotionally, or in your life generally โ to guide the session
What to Expect
- ๐Deep, wave-like relaxation โ many clients fall into a meditative state or sleep
- ๐ก๏ธSensations of warmth, tingling, or pulsing in the body as energy begins to move
- ๐ฎโ๐จSpontaneous deep sighs or yawns โ signs that the nervous system is releasing
- ๐งEmotional release may occur โ this is natural, welcomed, and supported
- โจA feeling of lightness, clarity, or renewed energy after the session ends
A Note on the Process
Some changes are immediate and noticeable; others unfold gently over the hours and days following a session. Jin Shin works cumulatively โ regular sessions and consistent self-help practice build lasting harmony in the body's energy system over time.
Benefits of the Practice
Jin Shin works holistically โ addressing the physical, emotional, and mental dimensions of the whole person simultaneously. These are some of the most commonly experienced benefits, reported by practitioners and recipients worldwide.The information provided by My36breaths, including Jin Shin techniques, meditation practices, and coaching content, is for educational and self-empowerment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness practice, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.
Physical
- Relief from chronic pain and tension
- Improved sleep quality and depth
- Stronger immune function
- Digestive ease and regularity
- Increased energy and vitality
- Support for recovery from illness
- Hormonal and endocrine balance
- Reduced inflammation patterns
Emotional
- Calmed anxiety and fear responses
- Release of grief and sadness
- Reduced anger and irritability
- Greater emotional resilience
- Feeling more grounded and safe
- Increased self-compassion
- Relief from depression patterns
- Deeper sense of inner peace
Mental & Spiritual
- Quieted mental chatter
- Improved focus and clarity
- Deeper meditation access
- A felt sense of purpose
- Reduced decision fatigue
- Greater trust in oneself
- Connection to breath and presence
- Expanded self-awareness
"Thirty-six breaths. That is all it takes
to come home to yourself."
Why This Art Is at the Heart of Everything We Do
I came to Jin Shin Jyutsu not as a student looking for certification โ I came as a human being looking for answers.
As a life coach, wellness practitioner, mother, and artist, I have spent years exploring the relationship between the body, the breath, and the soul's capacity for healing. Jin Shin Jyutsu was the art that brought it all together.
What moved me most was this: you don't need a practitioner to begin. The art is designed to be self-taught, self-applied, and self-sustaining. That principle became the heartbeat of My36Breaths โ the belief that every person already holds within them the intelligence to restore their own harmony.
Jin Shin is woven into everything at My36Breaths: our coaching programs, our self-help courses, our breathwork sessions, and our approach to emotional empowerment for families and individuals navigating stress, change, and the beautiful chaos of modern life.
This is not a technique. It is a way of living โ one breath, one hold, one moment of stillness at a time.
Certified. Trained. Ready to Guide You.
Christina Kruger holds formal certifications from two internationally recognized Jin Shin bodies โ as both a practitioner and a certified instructor. When you work with My36Breaths, you are in the hands of someone who has not only received this training, but is qualified to teach it.
in The Art of Jin Shin
Jin Shin Guild Phase I Training Program
Practitioner AND Instructor โ Why It Matters to You
Holding dual credentials means Christina can both deliver professional Jin Shin sessions and teach these tools to others in structured programs. Whether you are seeking personal healing, family self-help education, or practitioner training, you are working with someone formally qualified at every level of the practice.
Your Hands Are Already the Healer
Whether you're ready to book a session, explore a self-help course, or simply start with one finger hold tonight โ this is your invitation.
Jin Shin is a complementary wellness practice and is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns. The information on this page is for educational purposes only. Jin Shin Jyutsuยฎ is a registered trademark of Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. Historical content is presented in original language for informational purposes.