by Grace Ng Ee Wern
Traveling across time zones can leave your body feeling disoriented, fatigued, and out of sync. This is more than just jet lag—it’s a disruption of your body’s natural energy rhythm. Jin Shin Energy Healing, a gentle Japanese healing art, offers a simple and effective way to reset your internal clock and restore balance.
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Toggle🌿 What Are Organ Function Flows?
According to Jin Shin Energy Healing, the body is sustained by the movement and circulation of energy. There are 17 individualized body function energies, 12 of which are known as organ function flows. These flows are not limited to the physical organs they’re named after—they represent the energetic function of those organs and how they support the body as a whole.
Each organ function flow connects to the next, forming a continuous circuit of life energy that nourishes the body, mind, and spirit.
🕒 The Body Clock: Your Energetic Biorhythm
Each organ function flow is most active during a specific 2-hour window in a 24-hour cycle. This energetic rhythm forms your natural body clock.
When you travel across time zones, this rhythm is disrupted—leading to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and digestive upset. To reset your body clock, simply practice the organ function flow that corresponds to the local time when you land.
⏰ Organ Function Flow Time Chart
Time | Organ Function Energy |
---|---|
4:00 AM | Lung |
6:00 AM | Large Intestine |
8:00 AM | Stomach |
10:00 AM | Spleen |
12:00 PM | Heart |
2:00 PM | Small Intestine |
4:00 PM | Bladder |
6:00 PM | Kidney |
8:00 PM | Diaphragm |
10:00 PM | Umbilicus |
12:00 AM | Gallbladder |
2:00 AM | Liver |
✋ Quick Self-Help Holds for Jet Lag Relief
The right side of the body reflects your current life experience, making it ideal for addressing jet lag. Below are simplified holds for each organ function energy. Hold each position for 5 minutes, or until you feel a shift or the pulse under your hands subsides.
Lung (4 AM)
- Right hand: Bottom of right ribcage
- Left hand: Over right collarbone
Large Intestine (6 AM)
- Right hand: Where neck meets left shoulder
- Left hand: Hold right index finger
Stomach (8 AM)
- Right hand: Over right collarbone
- Left hand: Over right cheekbone
Spleen (10 AM)
- Left hand: Over coccyx
- Right hand: Inner right ankle
Heart (12 PM)
- Right hand: Where neck meets right shoulder
- Left hand: Hold right wrist
Small Intestine (2 PM)
- Right hand: Where neck meets right shoulder
- Left hand: Below left collarbone
Bladder (4 PM)
- Right hand: Middle of right neck
- Left hand: Under right buttock
Kidney (6 PM)
- Sit with right leg crossed over left
- Right hand: Over pubic bone
- Left hand: Hold right little toe
Diaphragm (8 PM)
- Right hand: Lower right ribs
- Left hand: Wrap around left thumb
Umbilicus (10 PM)
- Right hand: Above left eyebrow
- Left hand: Outer right elbow
Gallbladder (12 AM)
- Right hand: Middle of right neck
- Left hand: Above left eyebrow
Liver (2 AM)
- Left hand: Base of skull (left side)
- Right hand: Over right collarbone
🔄 Bonus: Whole-Body Rejuvenation
To invigorate the entire body, form a ring by gently touching your thumb and ring finger together. Hold for 2–5 minutes.
⚠️ Important Note
Jin Shin Energy Healing is a complementary practice and does not replace medical care. If you are experiencing serious symptoms, please consult a healthcare professional.
Bon voyage—and may your energy flow freely wherever you land. 🌍✨