The Interplay of Elements in Jin Shin Jyutsu

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The Twelve-Fold Division, the Five-Element Theory, and the Order of Creation in Jin Shin Jyutsu

Created byTatiana Gwon (née Stantcheva)

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

The twelve organ function energy in Jin Shin Jyutsu and how to harmonize it
The interplay of the twelve organ function energy within the Lumbar circle (5 Element Theory)
How to use the interplay of the elements to harmonize long-standing conditions

Course content

10 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 59m total length

How to make the most of this class3:55
Overview of the course organization.
Review of Jin Shin Jyutsu principles6:05
Review of principles and applications.
Review of Jin Shin Jyutsu Depths3:44
Review of the Depths in Jin Shin Jyutsu.
CYON The Twenty-six Safety Energy Locks and the Depths

Division of Five: The Five Element Theory8:41
Overview of the Five Element Theory and how it is incorporated in Jin Shin Jyutsu.
Division of Six: The Order of Creation and the 6th Depths10:53
The Division of the circle into six parts. The Order of Creation, the Depths, and their correspondence to the time of the day and the seasons of the year.
Division of Twelve: The Twelve-fold Daily Function Energy12:43
Twelve Organ Function Energy, or the twelve functions of our daily energetic circulation.
CYON The 12-Fold Energy, Depths, and Overloads
The Overloads

12.5 Heart Function Energy9:55
Explore heart function energy, the feminine fifth depth, its 12 pm peak, branches across chest and back, and harmonize it using diaphragm guardians and simple hand holds.
12.6 Small Intestine Function Energy8:53
Discover small intestine function energy in the twelvefold division, its pathways and harmonization sequences using safety energy locks, with practical insights on sore throat, ear discomfort, and neck-to-shoulder symptoms.
Heart and Small Intestine FE

12.9 Diaphragm Function Energy9:19
Explore the ninth part of the twelvefold division, diaphragm function energy, its ascending chest pathway, nighttime themes, and how harmonizing this energy supports heart protection and sleep.
12.10 Umbilicus Function Energy5:55
Explore the umbilicus function energy, the tenth part of the twelvefold division, its ear pathway, temperature regulation, and how harmonization helps ear ringing and joint discomfort.
Diaphragm and Umbilicus

12.11 Gall Bladder Function Energy7:42
Explore gallbladder function energy as the face flow of the third depth, sideways windshield wiper path from the eyes to the toes that eases headaches and fosters insight and innovation.
12.12 Liver Function Energy4:58
Explore liver function energy, the inhaling aspect of the daily energy cycle, peaking at two a.m. and tracing the toe flow through safety zones to the neck and back.
Gall Bladder and Liver FE

The daily rhythm5:37
Times for harmonization of each function of the twelve-fold FE. Using its rhythm for alleviating jet lag symptoms.
CYON The Hours of the Twelve and Quick Harmonization
The Interplay of Elements8:17
Examples of how the symptoms and disharmony can cascade through the depths due to interplay of the elements within the 5-Element Cycle and the Order of Creation.
The Twelve in Body and Mind11:54
Sneezing, coughing, etc. and the functions to which they are related. The wrinkles on our faces can indicate distress in the function energy. Twelve mental affirmations to help us navigate through challenging situations.

Conclusion and Further Study2:12
Test Your Knowledge of the Twelve
Bonus: Exploring the Connection Between Jin Shin Jyutsu and Astrology8:17
My life coaching practice frequently incorporates professional astrological chart readings as a way of gaining a deeper understanding of yourself—your natural strengths, recurring challenges, and the life cycles you're currently navigating. Alongside astrology, I use Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help flows as practical tools to help you stay in harmony while working toward the insights, goals, and next steps that emerge during a coaching session.
Over the years, I've found that the twelve Jin Shin Jyutsu Organ Flows and the twelve astrological archetypes complement one another beautifully. If you'd like to experience this synergy for yourself, here's a simple place to begin.
Find the sign of Saturn in your natal chart. For example, your Saturn may be in Cancer, Scorpio, Aquarius, or another sign. Once you know its placement, use the Jin Shin Jyutsu–Astrology correspondence chart to identify the matching Organ Flow and practice that flow for yourself.
In the Resources section, you'll find:
A short YouTube video introducing Saturn and its role in the natal chart.
A link to the Traveler's Guide to Healing, where you'll find the correspondence between the twelve Jin Shin Jyutsu Organ Flows and the twelve astrological energies.
If I could recommend just one Jin Shin Jyutsu flow for someone experiencing the art for the first time, it would be the Saturn Flow. Saturn represents the areas of life where we encounter resistance, obstacles, and the blocks that ultimately motivate us to build resilience, create solid foundations, and persevere on the path toward mastery. A little extra harmony in this area is often felt as a noticeable lightening of Saturn's burden. It is therefore not surprising that many people experience this quite literally when practicing the Jin Shin Jyutsu flow that corresponds to their Saturn energy.

Requirements

Familiarity of the fundamental principles of Jin Shin Jyutsu
Knowledge of the twenty-six Safety Energy Locks of Jin Shin Jyutsu

Description

In this course, I introduce the twelve aspects of the daily energetic circulation: Lung and Large Intestine, Stomach and Spleen, Heart and Small Intestine, Bladder and Kidney, Diaphragm and Umbilicus, and Gall Bladder and Liver Function Energy. We go over their circulation pathways, key concepts associated with them, their attributes, symptoms of disharmony, and sequences on how to harmonize them.

Students are expected to have taken In Movement With Jin Shin Jyutsu first, or at least to have equivalent knowledge. I have included a brief review of the Safety Energy Locks and the Depths. The class is organized into ten chapters. Each chapter includes two to three videos and a quiz to practice the presented material. I have also included videos on the Five Elemental Energy cycle (the TCM Five Element Theory) and how the various aspects of the twelve-fold Function Energy interplay and affect each other. On several occasions, I have given examples of how the Five Element Theory can help us go beyond the immediate symptoms and help us pinpoint the culprit for disharmony more effectively.

One important aspect of this class is that it gives a comparative study of the various Function Energy aspects. For example, we go over what distinguishes Kidney, Umbilicus, and Small Intestine FE in their help of ear discomforts. Cookbook recipes for flows that help this or that symptom have not been very helpful in my experience.

The final exam in the last chapter is for students who wish to test their overall knowledge and receive a certificate of completion.

Who this course is for:

Students of Jin Shin Jyutsu who would like to learn about the 12-fold daily energetic cycle (12 Organ Function Energy)
Students of Jin Shin Jyutsu who would like to learn how the 12 Organ Function Energy interplays based on the Five Elemental Energy Cycle (the Lumbar Circle)
Students who completed In Movement With Jin Shin Jyutsu and would like to explore further.

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Introduction and Review3 lectures • 14min

Divisions and Patterns3 lectures • 32min

Second Depth Air/Metal2 lectures • 13min

First Depth Earth2 lectures • 15min

Fifth Depth Fire2 lectures • 19min

Fourth Depth Water2 lectures • 22min

Sixth Depth Primordial Fire (un-manifested)2 lectures • 15min

Third Depth Wood2 lectures • 13min

Applications3 lectures • 26min

Review and Summary2 lectures • 10min

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