This article is regarding my experience in a Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) session, its procedures, duration and feelings that experienced. To understand JSJ a little further, I had previously met my Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner, Carolyn, to discuss what can I expect the session to be like (and to dispel any fears that I have). And what attracted me to give JSJ a shot is the few points below that she mentioned. - Work on Meridians: Just like how TCM uses acupuncture, JSJ uses holds o

Ever wondered why do some people always stay dissatisfied and unhappy, no matter what circumstances they are in? If you would like to experience it yourself, here are 5 ways to keep yourself chronically unhappy. 1. Be IRRESPONSIBLE It's so common that we see in our school report cards or work testimonials "...is a responsible person". But... are you really? We have come so far doing the the actions that we have been taking. Instead of blaming others for our circumstances, how

Stepping into the workforce, taking on responsibilities and becoming a full fledged adult is something that most of us will go through at certain points in our life. Many of us may feel that this is an arduous process, but there here are some reasons why adulting is actually that BEST THING that could happen to us! 1) We gain the POWER of FREEDOM Imagine yourself being 10 year old, and you go up to your parents saying, "I want to be Sailormoon!" your parents might have laughe

Ever wanted to find out how close you are to being crazy? Have a look at the 5 signs below to see if you are... close enough. 1. You spend more time everyday thinking of what to eat, wear and do, than actually eating, wearing and doing If you are exactly like the aforementioned, I would wonder.... are you TOO free!?! Most of us in Singapore don't have the luxury to spend the whole day thinking do we! Indeed in Singapore we are just so spoiled for choice. From shopping, to foo

In this final section, we explore some of the most important features of our subconscious mind (SCM) that can be reprogrammed for better emotional and mental health. We will touch on the Feelings and Emotions tagged to events as well as the Behaviors and Habits that are formed over the course of the years of our life. Feelings and Emotions When we describe feelings, they are literally the physical sensations that we feel when we experience emotions. For example, when we are s

In the previous post, we mentioned the 3 minds, the Conscious Mind (CM), Subconscious Mind (SCM) and the Unconscious Mind (UCM). We explored the functions of each mind, and here, we will delve deeper into one of the functions within our SCM: the creation and storage of long-term memory, meanings and interpretations. This may not be directly the things that we want to reprogram, but understanding these concepts sets the framework onto deeper understandings of the workings of o

The human brain is a complex organ that even modern science has yet to debunk its full capabilities of it yet. Of course physically we do know that we do not have 3 brains, but from a psychological point of view, we often split the functions of it into a 2-mind or a 3-mind model. To reprogram ourselves to have a better life ahead, we need to first understand what we are trying to reprogram within us. In this 3-mind model, we have the (1) Conscious Mind (CM) (2) Subconscious M

Previously, we briefly described what are Chakras, their location with reference to our body, and the parts it governs. Here we will look at what happens when these Chakras are not balanced and how we could remedy it. 1. Root Chakra: Muladhara Underactive Signs: Insecurity. Disconnected with the outside world. High anxiety. Fearful Nervousness. Overactive Signs: Easily provoked. Aggressive. Short-tempered. Controlling. Greedy. Materialistic. Resist/Unable to adapt to change.

If you have practised yoga, reiki, or energetic activities similar to these, the term CHAKRAS shouldn't be new to you. Originating sometime 1500 to 500 BC in India, the Chakra system is now one of main systems mentioned when energy work is involved. The word Chakra, refers to wheel, or disk, in Sanskrit. There are 7 "main" Chakras within our body and in the Chakra system, each Chakra governs certain functions and organs in our body. When we face certain issues whether emotion