Bring Calm to Your Pets During Stormy Weather with Jin Shin Jyutsu

Stormy weather can be stressful for our animal companions. The sounds of thunder, flashes of lightning, and sudden changes in atmospheric pressure can all lead to anxiety in our pets. Many pet owners are familiar with the signs: trembling, hiding, restlessness, or even excessive barking or meowing. While there are various methods to help soothe your pet during these unsettling times, Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) offers a gentle, natural way to harmonize their energy and ease their stress.

What is Jin Shin Jyutsu?

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art that works with the body’s energy pathways. These energy flows can become blocked or imbalanced, leading to discomfort or emotional distress. By gently placing your hands on specific areas of the body known as Safety Energy Locks (SELs), you can help restore balance and harmony. While this practice is often used on humans, animals can also benefit greatly from its calming effects.

How Storms Affect Animals

Just like humans, animals are sensitive to changes in their environment. Storms bring loud noises, flashing lights, and shifts in atmospheric pressure, all of which can be disorienting and frightening for animals. Their heightened senses make them more vulnerable to these disturbances, leading to signs of anxiety such as:

• Shaking or trembling
• Hiding or seeking comfort
• Panting or drooling
• Restlessness or pacing
• Excessive vocalization

While it’s tempting to simply cuddle them or use distractions like toys, JSJ offers a way to directly address the root of their stress by harmonizing their energy.

Using Jin Shin Jyutsu to Calm Your Pet During a Storm

Here are a couple of simple yet powerful Jin Shin Jyutsu holds that you can use to help your animal companion through a storm. These holds not only reduce anxiety but also help them feel safe and grounded in the face of unsettling weather conditions.

1. Safety Energy Lock 26: Helps to Ground and Provide Security

Location: Right behind the front leg, where it meets the body (on the chest area).

This area is known as Safety Energy Lock 26, and it's all about "total and complete" harmonization. During a storm, placing one hand gently on this spot helps your pet feel grounded and secure, like they are connected to something stable amidst the chaos.

How to Apply:

• Sit next to your pet in a calm, relaxed manner.
• Gently place one hand behind their front leg, just where the leg meets the body. This is not only soothing but also provides a comforting touch that helps them release fear and tension.
• Hold this position for a series of slow breaths, focusing on your pet’s response. Signs of relaxation such as a deep exhale, softened eyes, or even a gurgling stomach mean they are starting to let go of their stress.

2. Safety Energy Lock 4: Helps to Adapt to Change

Location: Behind the ear, where your hand naturally rests when you’re petting them.

Safety Energy Lock 4 helps animals adapt to new and unexpected situations. This is the perfect hold for when the storm brings sudden loud noises or flashes of lightning. It helps the animal relax and accept the situation without fear.

How to Apply:

• While holding SEL 26 with one hand, place your other hand behind your pet’s ear, as if you were petting them.
• This position not only feels natural but also supports the release of tension and fear. It’s an excellent way to help your pet process the sudden changes brought by the storm.
• Hold the position for several slow breaths, allowing your pet to ease into the calm.

Signs That Your Pet Is Responding to JSJ

As you apply these holds, watch for signs that your animal companion is relaxing:

• Deep, calming breaths
• Ears that soften or relax
• Less tension in their body
• Yawning or licking their lips
• A gurgling stomach (a sign that the parasympathetic nervous system is kicking in, helping the body to rest and digest)

Each animal responds differently, but these are all positive indications that the Jin Shin Jyutsu holds are working and that your pet is releasing the stress caused by the storm.

Incorporating JSJ into Your Pet’s Wellness Routine

While JSJ is especially helpful during stressful events like storms, it’s a wonderful practice to incorporate into your pet’s overall wellness routine. Regular JSJ sessions can help keep their energy balanced, reduce general anxiety, and even improve their physical health, such as boosting their immune system or helping with digestive issues.

The beauty of Jin Shin Jyutsu is that it’s gentle, non-invasive, and can be done by anyone with love and intention. You don’t need to be a trained practitioner to offer your pet the benefits of this ancient healing art.

Conclusion: Bring Calm to the Storm

Storms may be out of our control, but with Jin Shin Jyutsu, you can provide your pet with a sense of calm and security in the face of unsettling weather. By holding Safety Energy Locks 26 and 4, you not only help harmonize their energy but also deepen the bond between you and your animal companion.

If you’d like to learn more about using Jin Shin Jyutsu for your pets, visit our website for courses, video tutorials, and resources. Together, we can help our animal companions feel safe and balanced no matter what life throws their way.