What Is Reiki Treatment?
Reiki Treatment differs from many other treatment forms because it doesn’t use any type of medication. Reiki Treatment is based on the use of (unseen) universal life force energy (for more information about this ready my post: How Does Reiki Work). During Reiki Treatment person to receive reiki treatment usually lies down on the reiki table (or even on the ground), and remains fully closed. There might be some relaxation background music but it is not necessary for reiki treatment to be effective. Also it is very common that Reiki Practitioner talks during the reiki treatment. Here is the break down on different methods of reiki treatment:
Methods of Reiki Treatment?
1.Reiki Self Treatment
- Full Body Treatment
- Absent Treatment
- Mental Treatment
2.Treating The Others
- In person Treatment (Full Body Treatment, Localize Treatment Or Intuitive Treatment).
- Absent Reiki Treatment.
- Mental/Emotional Treatement.
Reiki Self Treatment- Full Body Treatment
When it comes to reiki self healing probably one of the most known technique is so called reiki full body treatment. This type of reiki self healing as the name implies treats full body vs. reiki localized treatment where we focus only on one area. This reiki self healing technique consist of twelve main hand positions. While the reiki self healing is usually being done in the evening it is recommended to do reiki chakra balancing in the morning before we leave the bed. However, keep in mind that the time doesn’t play that important role and you can do it whenever you have some time.
Finally, it is important to understand that all you need to do is intend to heal and place your hands and let the reiki do the rest. We can not take any credit for any healing that takes place for it is not us who heals. It could be said that we only facilitate the healing.
When it comes to learning the reiki self healing hand positions keep in mind that over the time you might develop you own style and might change these positions. This is absolutely fine. As we have mentioned it so times, practicing reiki is so simply. Treat the injured or area in pain for as long as it feels necessary but keep in mind that Reiki is complimentary therapy and doesn’t replace medical professional so if you treat others remind them that you can not make any diagnosis (unless you are certified medical professional)
Absent Self Treatment
It needs too be pointed out that reiki self healing could also be carried out via absent reiki. This of course assumes that reiki practitioner has received necessary training and attunement and is knowledgeable of reiki healing symbols. Reiki self healing via absent reiki comes very handy when we have to treat our back or other body area which would be hard to reach otherwise. In addition it is very easy to perform any other reiki self healing technique via absent reiki and practitioner do incorporate absent reiki in their daily reiki self healing practice.
Treating The Others
Full Body Reiki Treatment vs. Intuitive Treatment
It is said the Dr. Usui was using intuitive approach to reiki treatment. It is usually referred to as Reiki Byosen Scanning and is based on scanning body for the problem area (or hibiki). This technique is based on the idea that negative energy or hibiki will give different sensations due to different vibration.
While this technique seems to be simple in its form it is rather considered to be advanced technique and it assumes that practitioner already have developed his/her subtle energy sensation ability.
To make things even more complicated not everybody will experience the same sensations. One could feel pulsing while for other it could be some sort of pulling, tingling, heat, coolness or even pain. In addition to this another point to consider when using intuitive approach during reiki treatment is that while the source of illness may be at one point its manifestation could be somewhere else in the body.
The practitioner does this technique by starting from the prayer position making his intent statement and start scanning person usually from the top of the head and moving slowly down the body. The hands are usually held 1-2 inch away from the body.
The Benefits Of Reiki Treatment.
Benefits of Reiki Treatment include:
- Deep Relaxation And Stress Reduction.
- Improves Body Immune System
- Helps Reduce Pain
- Assist Body In Cleaning Itself From Toxins
- Improves Sleep
- Supports Healing Process
- Can Increase Body Vibrations
- May Reduce Blood Pressure
The 3 Elements Of Reiki Treatment:
It is very common that Reiki Practitioner after years of practicing Reiki slightly changes/adjust reiki technique to fit better into his/hers style. So, over the years I came to like follow method of doing reiki treatment. Is consist of three parts.
- Gasho
- Reiki Treatment Intent Statement.
- Full Body Treatment Hand Positions.
Gassho
I like to start each session with Gassho for simple reason that it brings me very quickly into meditative state and calms my mind. The technique itself is very simple. Just bring the hand, palms together in front of our heart and bring awareness to the top of fire fingers (the middle fingers). It usually takes 2-3 breath in this position and than go over to ..
Intent Statement
This is where many Reaiki Masters will differ. Some do not practice intent statement saying that Reiki will know where to flow and what to do. I want to make it perfectly clear here that I am not challenging this belief at all. However, over the years it is my experience that I had better results if my intent statement is very clear.
While some object that having intent statement has something to do with ego I happen to believe that the universe is unlimited source for what ever we need. In addition I think that have all the rights to claim our part and by doing so it will not affect somebody else. For example if I take my part it doesn’t mean that there is nothing left for somebody else. It would mean that we fundamentally mis-understand the meaning of “unlimited”.
As to the intent statement it is very simple. From the Gassho position I bring both hand (palm still together) in front of 3rd eye. The back of the thumbs may slightly touch our 3rd eye, breath in and say the statement in my mind
“I ask this reiki healing session to…….”
Please notice this is rather request than begging since as I said above I think that we have every right to claim our part (of what ever we need) from the Universe.
After this I would proceed with the treatment. This remains the same regardless of what treatment method will be used.
Reiki Hand Positions
Here is link to my article dedicated to Reik Hand Positions
Vido Example of Full Body Treatment is coming soon.
