Reiki and the chakras
To understand Reiki and the hand positions used, one will have to have some knowledge of the chakras. The Reiki hand positions as used here in the west, covers and treats all the major chakras. The chakras are both connected to the physical organs in our body and the different layers in the aura.
7 centers of energy
Chakra is a Sanskrit word and means "wheel". A wheel that spins around its own axis and can spin fast or slowly. A chakra will spin in relation to the energy level of your system. Where will you find these chakras? They exist within us all. In the same way that we have a physical body we also have a subtle body. Our chakras are part of a large network of subtle energies.
The chakras and the physical body
Every chakra has a corresponding organ in our physical system.
The crown chakra does not have a corresponding organ but is related to the whole being.
The third eye (forehead) chakra belongs to the brain, face, nose, eyes etc.
The throat chakra relates to the lungs and the throat.
The heart chakra belongs to the heart and the arms.
The solar plexus chakra is in relation to the liver, gall bladder, stomach, spleen and the small intestine.
The sacral chakra belongs to the reproduction system, the testicles and ovaries and also the urinary bladder and kidneys.
The base or root chakra belongs together with the large intestine and the rectum. It also has a certain influence on the function of the kidneys.
There is a clear connection between the condition of a chakra and the condition of the corresponding organ. A chakra can be over active, under active or in balance. Using Reiki can give the chakras balance and the organs health.
Because the energy channelled by Reiki has been shown to give over 50% better results, Reiki is not only used as a therapy on its own, it is increasingly learnt by healers and practitioners of other therapies to enhance their work.
Reiki treatment
You relax, fully clothed, on a couch or seated while the healer holds their hands on or above you. A treatment can last from half an hour to an hour or longer depending on the treatment required. In the western world many practitioners use the standard hand positions and commonly a full treatment is given covering all the important organs of the body.
There is no pressure on the body making it ideal for treating all ages and conditions, sometimes hands are even held away from the body. The energy flows wherever it is required and can normally be felt as a warm sensation or tingling in the body. Receiving Reiki is a very relaxing and soothing experience!
Reiki is an effective healing method
Reiki can be used for many ailments like reducing stress, relieving pain, headaches, stomach upsets, back problems, asthma - respiratory problems, PMT, menstrual problems, sinus, anxiety and many more.
There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive a Reiki treatment or a Reiki attunement. As in any healing the first step towards a healthier life is a desire to be healed.
Reiki - a powerful and gentle healer
- Promotes natural self-healing
- Balances the energies in the body
- Balances the organs and glands
- Strengthens the immune system
- Treats symptoms and causes of illness
- Relieves pain
- Clears toxins
- Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver
- Enhances personal awareness
- Relaxes and reduces stress
- Promotes creativity
- Releases blocked and suppressed feelings
- Aids meditation and positive thinking
- Heals holistically
Reiki is easy to learn
Anyone can "learn" Reiki. The word learn is not quite right as most of us cannot just read about Reiki and then do it. The ability to use Reiki is normally given via an attunement or initiation. There are 3 levels of Reiki: Reiki 1 and 2 and the Master level. Once attuned Reiki is easy to use and your ability to use Reiki will never leave you!
Reiki will enrich your life and give you happiness and health on all levels. |
