Ancient Secrets Revealed

Reiki is an alternative healing practice that focuses on the energy in the body.  Reiki practitioners are highly trained and go through a series of classes to be able to effectively perform Reiki.

Reiki involves a practitioner placing their hands over certain energy centers in the body.  These energy centers are related to the chakras of the body. 

When Reiki is performed it is called an attunement.  Basically the practitioner is getting the energy flowing through the body. 

Many ailments are related to blocked energy in the body.  By performing Reiki a person can help themselves or others to feel better.

Reiki can also be done from a distance.  It is called distance healing.  It is very important, though, that the person the Reiki is being practiced on has agreed and is aware Reiki is being performed on them.

A person can perform Reiki on themselves or others.  However, it is a good idea for a person to really have a good understanding of Reiki before trying to practice it on anyone.

One of the major concepts in Reiki is learning the hand positions.  There are a number of different hand positions used, depending on where a practitioner learned Reiki.  However there are eleven basically recognized hand positions.  They go all over the body and cover all major body parts. 

In a general Reiki session, the session will begin with a scan of the subject’s body.  This is done by placing the hands over the body starting at the top of the head and then moving them down the body.  The practitioner is trying to sense any blockage of energy or any trouble areas where the energy may be flowing slowly.

After the scan the practitioner may begin the session.  They will start with their hands in a prayer position, called Gassho.  This is when the practitioner starts to build the energy in their body that will be used to help the subject.

They then begin to go into each position and adjust the energy as needed.  Each position is held for about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the need for adjustment.

Reiki has many uses and can be very helpful for a person who has tried conventional methods to heal themselves without any luck.  Reiki is not complex and is not harmful in any way, so it is worth trying if you are looking for an alternative healing option.