If you have ever experienced anxiety or panic, you know how overwhelming it can feel. I suffered from severe anxiety and panic for several years until I found a variety of techniques to alleviate it.
Recently Jin Shin Jyutsu expert Astrid Kaufmann (Flows for Life), offered these self-help techniques to ease anxiety and panic. Thy are so simple they can be used anywhere, anytime by anyone– during stress, before sleep, or in moments of acute anxiety. With regular practice, they support resilience, inner safety, and the natural flow of life energy.
In Jin Shin Jyutsu anxiety and panic relief begins with understanding that FEAR is the root cause of ALL WORRY, FEAR, ANGER, GRIEF, EFFORT. When fear accumulates in the body, it can disturb breathing, heart rhythm, and nervous-system balance.
Jin Shin Jyutsu uses simple hand holds to restore energy flow and calm the body. Because the hands connect with all energy pathways, holding fingers or specific energy sites on the body can quickly settle anxiety and panic responses.
1. Finger sequence for relief
The following Jin Shin Jyutsu sequence alleviates the attitude of FEAR and helps prevent anxiety and panic from setting in.
- Wrap one hand around the other thumb, hold for a couple of minutes,
- Then hold the index finger of that hand,
- Then hold the little finger of that hand.
- You can go back and repeat the sequence once again, or as often as you like in one sitting.
- Or you can hold each finger for as long as you want. Holding each finger for several minutes can ease anxious breathing, racing thoughts, and emotional tension.
- The sequence can be repeated on the opposite hand.
- It is great to do while watching TV, or at any time, hands are free.
- Finger practice video: Calm FEAR and ANXIETY with Easy Jin Shin Jyutsu
2. Jin Shin Jyutsu wrist panic hold
A central Jin Shin Jyutsu panic relief point is Safety Energy Lock 17, located on the outside of the wrist. This site helps balance nerves, calm the mind, and support the heart and chest.
Combining SEL 17 with SEL 18 (base of the thumb)enhances the calming effect. The wonderful thing about this Jin Shin Jyutsu panic hold is that it can be used discreetly in public or during stressful moments. It is a very natural easy position.
- Place one hand around the opposite wrist (SEL 17).
- Let the fingers of that hand rest at the base of the thumb (SEL 18).
- Hold until calm returns.
- Wrist demonstration and practice video: Ease ANXIETY and PANIC with this Jin Shin Jyutsu Hold
3. Jin Shin Jyutsu for whole-body calm
When anxiety or panic affects the whole body, the Jin Shin Jyutsu SELF-HUG offers deep settling. This position harmonizes Safety Energy Lock 26, associated with peace, total life force, and balance for the whole being. It can quickly restore a sense of safety and grounded calm.
- Place right hand under the left armpit
- Place left hand under the right armpit
- Rest thumbs gently on the chest
- Hold quietly and breathe.
- Hug post/video explanation: Give MY SELF a HUG for Peace
4. Jin Shin Jyutsu for panic surges
During a panic surge, breathing and heart rhythm may feel unstable. Jin Shin Jyutsu offers grounding holds for these moments. If one does not bring relief within seconds, move onto the next one and keep rotating, holding for a bit longer each time.
Inside the knees (SEL 1).
- Cross your arms
- Place your hands on the inner knees to support breathing.
- This gets everything moving down from the head, helping the exhale. It is truly dynamic.
- Continue with SEL 17 and 18 described above.
- Wrist/little finger post/video demonstration: Self Help For ANXIETY and PANIC ATTACKS
5. Simple daily Jin Shin Jyutsu panic routine
If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, don’t wait until it hits you. You can combine these holds into a short calming sequence that you can practice regularly, every day:
- Hold insides of knees at SEL 1
- Hold outside wrist at SEL 17 and base of thumb at SEL 18 for panic and nervous system balance
- Self-Hug with SEL 26 for deep peace and whole-body calm
- Hold Thumb, then Index Finger, then Little Finger-Practice one side for a few minutes, then the other side to release fear and restore calm.
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