Reiki is an energy healing technique of Japanese origin and literally means “universal life energy”. “Rei” means universal and ‘Ki’ means life energy. Reiki helps to clear energy blockages, support the body’s natural healing abilities and establish a balance between mind, body and spirit.
Reiki is usually learned through training from a Reiki master and universal energy is transferred through the hands during the practice. Reiki practice can contribute to the healing of physical, emotional and spiritual problems.
How is Reiki practiced?
Reiki is practiced by following certain steps. Here is a detailed guide:
1. Preparation Phase
- Meditation and Focus:
- Meditate to calm your mind before the Reiki treatment. Make sure you feel focused and peaceful.
- Setting Intention:
- Set an intention for the purpose for which you want the Reiki energy to flow. For example, “May this energy contribute to my health and peace of mind.”
- Provide a Comfortable Environment:
- Choose a quiet and calm space.
- You can play soft music or light a candle.
- Wear comfortable clothes when sitting or lying down.
- Clear Your Energy Field:
- You can do a short energy cleansing with your hands. Washing your hands or warming them by rubbing your palms together increases the flow of energy.
2. Activating Reiki Energy
- Prepare Your Hands:
- Try to feel the flow of energy by rubbing your hands together. This helps to activate the Reiki energy.
- Use Reiki Symbols (If Trained):
- You can intensify the energy by visualizing basic Reiki symbols such as the power symbol (Cho Ku Rei).
- Draw the symbol in the air with your hands or mentally visualize it.
3. Reiki Practice
During a Reiki treatment, you can direct the flow of energy by placing your hands on certain areas. Your hands can touch the body directly or rest lightly on it. Here is the step by step practice:
- Head and Forehead Area:
- Place your hands on the forehead or top of the head.
- Transfer energy for mental relaxation and focus.
- Stay here for a few minutes.
- Heart and Chest Area:
- Place your hands over the heart.
- Transfer energy for love, peace and emotional balance.
- Abdomen and Pelvis Area:
- Place your hands on your abdomen.
- Channel energy for physical healing and creativity.
- Legs and Feet:
- Place your hands on your legs or feet.
- Send energy to these areas for grounding and balancing the flow of energy.
You can stay in each position for 2-5 minutes. You can extend the duration as long as you feel the energy flow.
4. Ending the Reiki Session
- Closing the Session:
- You can close the session with an intention such as “Reiki energy is complete, thank you”.
- You can make a gesture of thanks by clasping your hands in front of your chest.
- Clear Your Energy Field:
- Balance your energy by washing your hands or rubbing them together.
Using Reiki in Daily Life
- Self Healing:
- You can direct energy by placing your hands on the area where you feel pain or discomfort.
- Stress Management:
- You can calm down by placing your hands on your heart during meditation.
- Healing Others:
- If you have completed Reiki training, you can transfer energy to relatives or animals.
- Distance Healing:
- You can send energy remotely using Reiki symbols and your intention.
Reiki becomes more effective with regular practice. This energy modality is a simple yet powerful tool to support physical and spiritual health. With training, you can gain deeper knowledge about the symbols and techniques and direct your energy more consciously.