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In a context of graduate education, we study intuitive uses of Jin Shin Jyutsu, a complementary theory of wellness that involves harmony and universal energy flow through the body. We adopt a multilogical approach to research in which we study events selected from videotapes of a doctoral class and two doctoral students critiquing presentations at a seminar. The research incorporates numerous sociocultural theories together with Jin Shin Jyutsu – adopting a standpoint that different theoretical perspectives illuminate experiences in ways that are synergistic, having the potential to reveal radically different research foci, associated research outcomes, and potential implications. What we learned is that those we studied continuously used touches, holds, and sequences of touches and holds (i.e., flows) that involved those parts of their body that were accessible to them. The prevalence of JSJ-like touches, holds, and flows are consistent with an assertion that emotions and well-being are controlled intuitively in an ongoing manner that harmonizes universal energy flow and contributes to maintaining good health. Our exploratory study sets the stage for further research involving interventions to ameliorate excess emotions and ensure that teacher and student roles do not adversely impact health.
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Tobin, K., Alexakos, K., Malyukova, A., Gangji, AK.H. (2017). Jin Shin Jyutsu and Ameliorating Emotion, Enhancing Mindfulness, and Sustaining Productive Learning Environments. In: Bellocchi, A., Quigley, C., Otrel-Cass, K. (eds) Exploring Emotions, Aesthetics and Wellbeing in Science Education Research. Cultural Studies of Science Education, vol 13. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43353-0_12
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