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Stress Reduction

The Present Moment is Where– Jon Kabat-Zinn


Cynthia designs an individualized stress reduction program for you, including:

  • Stress Reduction consultation
  • Jin Shin Jyutsu® sessions
  • Reiki sessions
  • Instruction in deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation
  • Meditation instruction

Stress Reduction Consultation

The key to stress reduction on a lifelong basis is the knowledge of how to respond to stress in our lives. The stressors in our lives often don’t change, but our response to them can. The above techniques each help to bring us back to the present moment, as the present moment is where change is possible.

Jin Shin Jyutsu and Reiki

The two ancient therapies of Jin Shin Jyutsu and Reiki both use a gentle touch
to the outside of the body, while the client is fully clothed resting on a massage table. These are holistic approaches that complement conventional medical treatment, and are used in a unique combination to meet each individual’s needs.

All of these techniques induce the relaxation response. The benefits of the relaxation response have been scientifically proven by researchers at Harvard University* and the University of Massachusetts Medical Center:

  • Physiological response includes a decrease in pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate and overall metabolism
  • Decrease in cortisol levels, pituitary, adrenal, and hypothalamus response
  • 45% reduction in medical symptoms for heart patients
  • 61% had a 50% decrease in chronic pain
  • 39% reduction in anxiety, depression and hostility

The Relaxation Response, Herbert Benson.
Full Catastrophe Living, Jon Kabat-Zinn.

Medical Conditions Assisted

  • Heart conditions: holistic support pre & post triple heart bypass & angioplasty; reduces high blood pressure & chest pains
  • Breast cancer: holistic support during chemo & radiation treatments; reduces lymphedema
  • Chronic pain: headaches, backaches, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, MS and chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Mood disorders and recovery from emotional trauma: depression, anxiety, PTSD & sleep disorders
  • Enhancing overall health & well-being

People normally respond to stress with the fight-or-flight response, which creates chronic hyper-arousal, leading to symptoms such as headaches, back pain, sleep disorders and high blood pressure. If stress is not addressed, eventually a physiological breakdown can occur, such as coronary heart disease. However, research has shown that simply bringing awareness to a stressful situation reduces adrenal response and lowers blood pressure.

Cynthia teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction. Mindfulness is a non-judgmental, moment to moment experience. Mindfulness practices allow us to soften to the stressors in our lives by bringing acceptance, kindness and gentleness to ourselves and the situation. Practices taught may include:

  • Full body relaxation
  • Deep breathing
  • Sitting meditation
  • Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help flows
  • Meditation in movement through Tai Chi

Stress Reduction Programs for Medical Institutions

I am available to create and deliver customized stress reduction programs for hospitals and clinics. These can be extremely helpful to assist cardiac patients, cancer patients, chronic pain sufferers, and others, to maintain optimal health as their medical condition is resolving, and afterwards.

The core of each program will be based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program, utilized at the Department of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, adapted as appropriate for the needs of your institution’s patients. The program typically takes the form of an eight-week course in which patients undergo training in the daily discipline of mindfulness practice: full body relaxation, Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation. The curriculum would also include an in-depth look at stress management principles and homework assignments.

Please contact me to discuss your institution’s needs.

Links of interest

Learn more about Stress Reduction:

Jon Kabat-Zinn – Mindfulness Meditation Research
www.umassmed.edu/cfm/srp/

Dean Ornish Research
my.webmd.com/content/pages/9/3068_9408And to reduce your own stress, see this website:

Positive Pause
www.positivepause.com

Testimonials: 

My physical therapist told me I’d need a sleeve for my lymphedema following breast cancer treatment. I tried Jin Shin Jyutsu instead, and was surprised how much the swelling went down. Now Jin Shin Jyutsu helps keep me stress-free as well as the lymphedema at bay.

— Martha Minihan

Thank you for coming. What a treat. I agree, it was very encouraging to see everyone so open to something so different to them. This is a group of people who have never seen/heard anything like this before, and when I joined the group a year 1/2 ago, it was unusual for them to have someone “different” around. So I can’t tell you how great this was! You were the perfect facilitator for the occasion, and really put them at ease. You did a great job!

-Workshop Participant

Thank you for the fantastic introduction you
provided us to Tai Chi in our meeting today in Denver.
I’ve arrived back home to Minneapolis this evening and played your DVD
and tried some of the exercises to relax after the flight home.
Fantastic!!

-Workshop Participant

Upcoming Tai Chi Classes

Tuesday Morning Tai Chi Classes: June 17th – July 22nd 2025

Six week class. Price is $175. Outdoor location: North Boulder Park, 800 Dellwood, Boulder CO, 80304

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment for an individual session with Cynthia, please call 303-868-0867, or email her at cynthiaghiron@gmail.com. Appointments usually available 10am–6pm, most days.

What Clients Are Saying ...

Tai Chi Class – Both play and meditation

In my fifteen years of Tai Chi class with Cynthia Ghiron, Tai Chi has been both play and meditation. No matter how hectic my day, how sore my body, how sad my heart, Tai Chi in the company of others expands my energy and turns me towards my better and stronger self.

— Mary Alice Parmalee
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:48:08+06:00
In my fifteen years of Tai Chi class with Cynthia Ghiron, Tai Chi has been both play and meditation. No matter how hectic my day, how sore my body, how sad my heart, Tai Chi in the company of others expands my energy and turns me towards my better and stronger self. — Mary Alice Parmalee
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-both-play-and-meditation/

Tai Chi Class – Leaves no one behind

I had wanted to learn Tai Chi for some years before I found the opportunity provided by Cynthia Ghiron’s fine teaching. I recommend Tai Chi to anyone who wants to move more gracefully and easily into older age. Cynthia Ghiron’s teaching is also excellent. She is thoughtful, skilled, encouraging and leaves no one behind.

— Elaine Seymour
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:49:00+06:00
I had wanted to learn Tai Chi for some years before I found the opportunity provided by Cynthia Ghiron’s fine teaching. I recommend Tai Chi to anyone who wants to move more gracefully and easily into older age. Cynthia Ghiron’s teaching is also excellent. She is thoughtful, skilled, encouraging and leaves no one behind. — Elaine Seymour
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-leaves-no-one-behind/

Tai Chi Class – Prevents recurrent back and neck aches

I wanted to express my gratitude for Cynthia’s Tai Chi instruction in the past few years. I enrolled primarily because of its beauty and controlled movement aspects. Although I did not believe much in Tai Chi’s health benefits at first, I have found it prevents my recurrent back and neck aches that I experience as a result of my work as an optometrist. I also appreciate your relaxation and meditation sessions. I find they help me relax from stress.

— Daniel C Weber O.D., Tai Chi Student
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:49:48+06:00
I wanted to express my gratitude for Cynthia’s Tai Chi instruction in the past few years. I enrolled primarily because of its beauty and controlled movement aspects. Although I did not believe much in Tai Chi’s health benefits at first, I have found it prevents my recurrent back and neck aches that I experience as a result of my work as an optometrist. I also appreciate your relaxation and meditation sessions. I find they help me relax from stress. — Daniel C Weber O.D., Tai Chi Student
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-prevents-recurrent-back-and-neck-aches/

Tai Chi Class – Has given me inner peace

Tai Chi has offered me the opportunity to gain a new way of being insightful, both to myself and others. It has given me inner peace.

— Deb Wolf, Tai Chi Student
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:50:36+06:00
Tai Chi has offered me the opportunity to gain a new way of being insightful, both to myself and others. It has given me inner peace. — Deb Wolf, Tai Chi Student
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-has-given-me-inner-peace/

Tai Chi Class – What we need more of today

This class is what we need more of today, in this age of seeking to pull together and rebalance ourselves and the world. Tai Chi has given me another tool for self-healing and healing of others. Excellent.

— Chris Hazelton, Tai Chi Student
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:51:25+06:00
This class is what we need more of today, in this age of seeking to pull together and rebalance ourselves and the world. Tai Chi has given me another tool for self-healing and healing of others. Excellent. — Chris Hazelton, Tai Chi Student
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-what-we-need-more-of-today/

Jin Shin Jyutsu – Courage to overcome fear of my disease

Being a stage 4 breast cancer patient – Jin Shin Jyutsu gave me the courage to overcome the fear of my disease, its treatment; and also gave me some control over my own health care. I think the most important thing was overcoming the fear and also gaining some control in my own health care. I didn’t like having to turn my life completely over to the medical establishment: Jin Shin Jyutsu gave me a bit of control over my body and spirit.

— Sue Poe, Breast Cancer Survivor
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:52:39+06:00
Being a stage 4 breast cancer patient – Jin Shin Jyutsu gave me the courage to overcome the fear of my disease, its treatment; and also gave me some control over my own health care. I think the most important thing was overcoming the fear and also gaining some control in my own health care. I didn’t like having to turn my life completely over to the medical establishment: Jin Shin Jyutsu gave me a bit of control over my body and spirit. — Sue Poe, Breast Cancer Survivor
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/jin-shin-jyutsu-courage-to-overcome-fear-of-my-disease/

Tai Chi Class – Gentle, contemplative approach

Cynthia's Tai Chi course offers a gentle contemplative approach to a physical expression of being alive.

— Ken Robinson, Tai Chi Student
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:53:16+06:00
Cynthia's Tai Chi course offers a gentle contemplative approach to a physical expression of being alive. — Ken Robinson, Tai Chi Student
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-gentle-contemplative-approach/

Tai Chi – Makes me feel more connected to the world

There is so much energy to harness in the universe. Tai Chi makes me feel more connected to the world.

— Catriona Mize
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:53:58+06:00
There is so much energy to harness in the universe. Tai Chi makes me feel more connected to the world. — Catriona Mize
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-makes-me-feel-more-connected-to-the-world/

Jin Shin Jyutsu – Guardian Angel Cynthia

I have survived several heart attacks and a triple bypass. I couldn’t have handled any of this without my “Guardian Angel” Cynthia. She was actually allowed to practice Jin Shin Jyutsu and Reiki on me in Intensive Care after my open heart surgery. Even the doctors were amazed when all my numbers immediately returned to normal!

— Mikki Rainey, Client
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:23:04+06:00
I have survived several heart attacks and a triple bypass. I couldn’t have handled any of this without my “Guardian Angel” Cynthia. She was actually allowed to practice Jin Shin Jyutsu and Reiki on me in Intensive Care after my open heart surgery. Even the doctors were amazed when all my numbers immediately returned to normal! — Mikki Rainey, Client
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/guardian-angel-cynthia/

Jin Shin Jyutsu – So gentle and precise

I am amazed and very impressed with the potency of Jin Shin Jyutsu. It feels like it addresses a different level of energy flow in the body, as you explained. Deeper! You were so gentle and precise in the way you touched my body in the session, and I felt a beautiful flow between us: the trust and psychic connection between us was wonderful.

— Tad Hanna
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:27:19+06:00
I am amazed and very impressed with the potency of Jin Shin Jyutsu. It feels like it addresses a different level of energy flow in the body, as you explained. Deeper! You were so gentle and precise in the way you touched my body in the session, and I felt a beautiful flow between us: the trust and psychic connection between us was wonderful. — Tad Hanna
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/1985/

Tai Chi Class – Spiritually uplifting mind-body experience

My introduction to Tai Chi was in Cynthia Ghiron’s Tai Chi classes at the YMCA in Boulder. I found the class to be the highlight of my week, with soothing music, beautiful imagery, flowing movements and a fun atmosphere. I recently tried a Tai Chi class nearer my house and found it to be not half as enjoyable as Cynthia’s class. Because I’m looking for a spiritually uplifting mind-body experience, I signed up for Cynthia’s class again.

— John Gregorson, Longmont, Colorado
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:44:02+06:00
My introduction to Tai Chi was in Cynthia Ghiron’s Tai Chi classes at the YMCA in Boulder. I found the class to be the highlight of my week, with soothing music, beautiful imagery, flowing movements and a fun atmosphere. I recently tried a Tai Chi class nearer my house and found it to be not half as enjoyable as Cynthia’s class. Because I’m looking for a spiritually uplifting mind-body experience, I signed up for Cynthia’s class again. — John Gregorson, Longmont, Colorado
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-spiritually-uplifting-mind-body-experience/

Tai Chi Class – Noticeable drop in blood pressure

About 6 years ago I learned I had heart disease. I improved my nutrition and exercise easily enough but I wasn’t sure how to reduce stress, a major cause of heart disease. I began Tai Chi at that time and have continued ever since. I have a noticeable drop in blood pressure and I feel so much more centered after I perform Tai Chi. I highly recommend it.

— Paul Malinowski, Littleton, Colorado
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:44:54+06:00
About 6 years ago I learned I had heart disease. I improved my nutrition and exercise easily enough but I wasn’t sure how to reduce stress, a major cause of heart disease. I began Tai Chi at that time and have continued ever since. I have a noticeable drop in blood pressure and I feel so much more centered after I perform Tai Chi. I highly recommend it. — Paul Malinowski, Littleton, Colorado
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-noticeable-drop-in-blood-pressure/

Tai Chi Class – Kind, supportive and encouraging teacher

Cynthia Ghiron guides her students through a meditative movement experience. I found a peace of mind, equanimity and centeredness that greatly contributed to my well being and ability to cope with the stresses of everyday life. I highly recommend Cynthia’s approach to teaching Tai Chi – she is a kind, supportive and encouraging teacher – a pleasure to learn from.

— Lynn Pfeffer
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:45:47+06:00
Cynthia Ghiron guides her students through a meditative movement experience. I found a peace of mind, equanimity and centeredness that greatly contributed to my well being and ability to cope with the stresses of everyday life. I highly recommend Cynthia’s approach to teaching Tai Chi – she is a kind, supportive and encouraging teacher – a pleasure to learn from. — Lynn Pfeffer
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-kind-supportive-and-encouraging-teacher/

Tai Chi Class – Feel the calmness within

In my work as an ultra-sonographer I had developed pain due to chronic repetitive motion. The simple and gentle rotation and stretching of the shoulders along with the movements and focused breathing of Tai Chi has both decreased my pain and helped me to feel the calmness within. I am grateful to Cynthia for providing me with such a wonderful experience.

— Norma Drury
Cynthia Ghiron Stress Reduction Consultant
2024-04-24T05:46:40+06:00
In my work as an ultra-sonographer I had developed pain due to chronic repetitive motion. The simple and gentle rotation and stretching of the shoulders along with the movements and focused breathing of Tai Chi has both decreased my pain and helped me to feel the calmness within. I am grateful to Cynthia for providing me with such a wonderful experience. — Norma Drury
https://cynthiaghiron.com/testimonials/tai-chi-class-feel-the-calmness-within/
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There is no need to run outside
for better seeing
nor peer from a window
rather abide at the center of your being
for the more you leave it
the less you learn.
— Lao Tzu

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