The Art in its Simplicity

Throughout humankind’s history, words have been used to influence the way we think and feel.

In the Art of Jin Shin, words often convey unconventional meaning and significance. Mary Burmeister was a master of linguistics, and she deliberately chose words or phrases that invoke thoughtful consideration.

The JSG Academy takes the initiative of developing and making available a glossary of terms embedded in the Art’s philosophy and teaching. The purpose is to contribute to the Art’s simplicity. Terminology should not complicate the way to our understanding of the Art.

Art of Jin Shin: A to Z is a collaborative tool. Members of the Jin Shin Guild are welcome to contribute new entries or make amendments to the existing ones. All contributions will be subject to an assessment process, coordinated by JSG’s Lead Instructors, before publication is authorized.

Browse the glossary using this index

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M

Main Central

A short name referring to the Main Central Vertical Universal Harmonizing Energy, the primary circulation of energy in our bodies.

Manifestation

According to Albert Einstein, manifestation (matter) is the concrete expression of energy (E = mc²). According to the Art of Jin Shin, it is the individualized expression of energy known as a living being.

Mary Burmeister

Mary Mariko Iino was born on October 21, 1918, in Seattle, Washington. Upon completing her early education, Mary chose to go to Japan, where she taught English. One of Mary’s students introduced her to Jiro Murai. In their first meeting, Jiro invited Mary to become his student and to, one day, take the Art of Jin Shin to America.

While in Japan, and during her studies with Jiro Murai, Mary met and fell in love with Gilbert Burmeister. In 1954, with Jiro’s blessing, Mary returned to America and married Gilbert. Through written correspondence, Mary continued her studies with Jiro Murai until his death in 1960.

In 1966, Mary began teaching and created her first textbook on Art of Jin Shin. She created several revisions of the textbooks during her years of teaching. In addition to her classes, Mary worked tirelessly giving private sessions to students and to the general public.

In 1989, Mary fell and sustained a head injury that would bring her teaching to an end. Mary Burmeister passed away on January 27, 2008.

Matter

That state of energy that can be perceived using the five senses.

Mediator

A short name referring to the Diagonal Mediator Universal Harmonizing Energy, sometimes called the Principle of Activity. The Mediator is in charge of bridging and integrating the left and right energetic circulations of the body and creating a unity we call life.