Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and encourages healing. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing through which a "universal energy" is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to encourage emotional or physical healing.
The word "Reiki" comes from the Japanese words "rei" (universal) and "ki" (life energy). Reiki is based on the idea that all living things have a special energy flowing through them called life energy. When your life energy is high, you are more likely to be healthy and happy.
The founder of Reiki, Mikao Usui, created five principles to help guide practitioners in their daily lives. These principles are often recited at the beginning of Reiki sessions:
Worry can drain your energy and prevent healing. Focus on the present moment instead of anxieties about the future.
Anger disrupts your energy flow and can cause physical and emotional harm. Practice compassion and understanding.
Gratitude shifts your focus to the positive aspects of life and opens you to receive more blessings.
Honest work brings satisfaction and purpose to your life, contributing to your overall wellbeing.
Kindness creates positive energy that benefits both the giver and receiver, creating harmony in the world.
Explore the seven main energy centers of the body. Click on each chakra to learn more about its properties and significance.
Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra is associated with feelings of safety, security, and basic survival needs.
Keywords: stability, grounding, physical identity, security
Located in the lower abdomen, the sacral chakra governs creativity, pleasure, and emotional well-being.
Keywords: creativity, emotion, sexuality, pleasure
Located in the upper abdomen, the solar plexus chakra is associated with personal power, confidence, and self-esteem.
Keywords: power, will, confidence, self-esteem
Located at the center of the chest, the heart chakra governs love, compassion, and connection to others.
Keywords: love, compassion, harmony, peace
Located at the throat, this chakra is associated with communication, self-expression, and speaking your truth.
Keywords: communication, expression, truth, clarity
Located between the eyebrows, the third eye chakra governs intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
Keywords: intuition, imagination, wisdom, vision
Located at the top of the head, the crown chakra represents spiritual connection, enlightenment, and higher consciousness.
Keywords: consciousness, awareness, spirituality, enlightenment
You can practice Reiki on yourself to promote healing and balance your energy. Here's a simple self-Reiki technique to try:
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