September 30, 2011 in Reiki Hand Positions, Reiki Manual
Three illustrations are included for a basic Reiki treatment of general back pain. Although the illustrations are numbered sequentially, use your intuition and begin where your intuition guides you to begin, and allow your intuition to guide you where and when to next place your hands.
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The hands-on Reiki treatment should be performed with caution and care to not injure the client, and as injury can occur through improper posture, to protect your body during the session as well.
Basic steps to take during the treatment include:
Eye lashes host an array of bacteria that may cause an infection when introduced to a new environment. For example, if the provider rubs his or her eye with a finger and then touches the client’s eye-lid while applying a hands-on treatment to the face, an infection may result. Always place a clean tissue over the eyes of the client to prevent the accidental transmission of bacteria from one environment to another.
Be mindful of hand pressure when providing a treatment to a client’s chest. Sometimes during the course of the treatment the practitioner’s hands may become heavy, preventing the client from being able to breathe properly. Always maintain a very light hand pressure when applying treatment onto the lung cavity.
The hands-on application of the Reiki Treatment holds a few very basic concepts: to provide a relaxing environment that allows the client to become more aware of themselves, to gently walk the hands over the persons body, and to provide a treatment session that facilitates self healing for the practitioner and the client.
The amount of time the hands are held in one position on the client will vary based on the needs of the client and the time scheduled for the treatment session. Holding the hands in one position for three to five minutes is normal, but it is also possible to keep a certain position for ten or even fifteen minutes.
Reiki meditations, treatments, and attunements usually begin with a moment of meditation that focuses on gratitude. Gratitude helps open the heart, allowing unconditional love and compassion to manifest. Positioning the hands in front of the center of the chest with the fingertips pointing upwards is one common starting position to meditate on gratitude.
Begin to relax by taking a slow, deep breath to fill the belly and once full, exhale with the same slow pace. Relax with the breath and tune in to the Reiki energies during the process. Feel Reiki warm the heart, the air, the hands.
When the practitioner is ready, tilt the head and shoulders into a bow while feeling gratitude and respect to the Reiki energy and the healing process that is about to begin.
For this demonstration, the hands begin on the client’s heart and walk downwards. It does not matter which hand is is front of the other, or if they are side by side. Since this is the area of the lungs, it is important to be mindful of the client’s breathing – do not permit the hands to become heavy and always maintain a light touch in this area of the body. The practitioner should be mindful of her or her own posture. It is appropriate to stand or to sit during this process. Be mindful of the back and keep the shoulders and elbows relaxed.
Beginning with the client’s heart center, the Reiki practitioner places both hands gently onto the chest. The hands may be placed side by side or one in front of the other.
Invite and allow the Reiki healing energy to be automatically drawn by the client. Do not direct the Reiki energy into the client or hold the intent of treating a symptom. Holding the intent of treating a symptom provides Reiki to the symptom and it may cause the symptom to become worse.
The Reiki Practitioner should serve only as a channel to the Reiki energy, not director.
Treating the symptom feeds the symptom.
Treating the source heals the symptom.
When Reiki is allowed to be automatically drawn by the subconscious mind or higher self of the client, it will automatically go where it is needed most to begin healing.
The hands should remain in one posture for three to five minutes. When the flow of Reiki decreases or the predetermined time expires, gently position the hands to the next position.
Begin to place the hands into the new position in a way that does not disrupt the comfort of the client. Move one hand so that it is positioned directly next to the other and allow the Reiki to flow. Once the Reiki flow has begun, position the former hand so that it compliments the other.
Gently place the hands at the heart center. The hands may be side by side, or one in front of the other. If the client is female, the preferred hand placement is for one to rest gently on the breast bone, and the other perpendicular to it along the collar bone just below the throat.
While the hands are placed on the chest or lung area, be mindful of the weight of the hands. It is not uncommon for the hands to become heavy, unintentionally applying pressure against the lungs. This may inhibit the client’s ability to breathe and disrupt the session.
Allow the Reiki to flow for three to five minutes. When it’s time to reposition the hands, do so in a very gentle manner. Imagine one hand is a feather and gently raise it from the client’s body. Reposition the hand so that it is directly next to the other and allow it to float downwards, resting directly next to the other.
Allow time for the newly positioned hand to settle and the Reiki to flow. Once a good Reiki flow has returned, gently reposition the other hand in the same manner. Imagine it is a feather being gently raised from the original position and floating downwards to rest on the new area.
In this demonstration, my left hand was forward, directly in front of the right. When it was time to position the hands to the next position, my right hand was positioned directly next to the left. A short period of time was given to allow the right hand to settle into the new position and the Reiki to flow. A moment later my left hand was positioned directly behind the right.
This concept of walking the hands may be applied to the entire body. Additional care needs to be taken when treating the head as the eyes and nose are sensitive.
September 7, 2011 in Reiki Hand Positions, Reiki Manual
Abrasions and cuts are common, sometimes day-to-day occurrences (especially when one is a child).
Use additional caution when working with open wounds as the area may be too sensitive for direct touch. Sometimes, applying pressure to an open wound will prevent it from healing properly.
Never directly touch an open wound–proper first-aid bandaging should be present before providing hands-on treatment.
When applying Reiki, do not directly touch the open wound.
The best practice is to apply hands-on healing energy around the injury, and apply distance healing energy immediately above the injured area.
Remember to always ask the client if direct touch is okay to perform on or around the injured area.
