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General considerations on how to do Reiki
The people who apply Reiki, do not necessarily need to be connected to an assignment such as, mission or meaning. To perform this practice is mainly necessary to have a connection with the universal Love energy. In this way, it is possible for these people to become a transmitter of light, love and power.
However, it does not mean that one cannot have a meaning or a definition. In each of the networks and schools, they have their own thoughts and have a different vision. Each person who goes through the application of Reiki has the freedom to choose, with their heart, which Reiki knowledge speaks best with their feelings. There is no need to limit yourself to follow rules that have beencreated by human beings.
In today's article you will find various information about the application of Reiki, know the step by step to do Reiki, how to perform self application, tips for applying Reiki on other people, what is the meaning of Vital Energy, what the importance of Chakras and the benefits of this practice.
The step by step of how to do Reiki
For the application of Reiki there is a step by step to be followed. The person who will receive the imposition of hands, can stay in the position in which you feel better, then the therapist will approach the hands at specific points of the body.
Below, understand what is this step by step and understand how is the practice of Reiki, we will talk about the invocation, the execution of the first Chakra, the other positions, the last Chakra, the disconnection and attention at the end of the session.
Start with the invocation
To begin the session an invocation must be made, which begins with the rubbing of the hands, thus opening the receptor channels. Then ask that the energy released by Reiki be present to assist in the removal of the illness of the person who will receive the imposition of hands. Reiki can also be administered on animals, plants and specific locations.
This preparation is the guarantee that, who will apply the Reiki will never be unprotected when performing the application of Reiki. At this time, it is important to remember the masters and teachers and ask God, so that they are present spiritually to give you the necessary help.
The execution of the first Chakra
After the initial preparation, the therapist will move on to the first point of the laying on of hands, where he will perform the first Chakra. This Chakra asks the reikian to linger a little longer on it, to open its conducting and receiving channels.
After the opening of the first Chakra, it will be totally able to receive the energy transmitted by Reiki in a perfectly fluid manner. This step is very important because it will bring great benefits to the realization of this therapy.
The other positions
With the first Chakra fully open and ready to receive the healing energies, it is time to follow the application of Reiki to the other positions. The recommended time to dedicate to each point is two and a half minutes.
However, there is no need to mark the time, because the therapist will have the perception of the moment when the Reiki begins to flow, as well as when the energy begins to decrease in each of the Chakras that are being stimulated.
The Last Chakra
Just as, when starting the stimulation of the first Chakra in Reiki practice, it is necessary to make the opening of this point for the flow of energies, when reaching the last Chakra, it is also necessary to do a pre-closure of practice.
Therefore, to finish the last Chakra, it is recommended that the therapist joins hands and gives thanks to God for allowing him to be a transmitter of healing through the practice of Reiki. This is also the time to thank the masters and teachers who were invoked at the beginning of the application.
Disconnection and attention at the end of the session
At the end of the session it is necessary to disconnect and give attention to the patient, for this it is important to blow the palms of the hands to be able to disconnect from him. In this way, there will be no risk of emotional involvement between patient and therapist, which is not recommended.
When it is time to say goodbye to the patient, it is necessary to give him some attention, at least for a few moments. Avoid showing haste when saying goodbye, because after the session he may need to talk about something that is worrying you.
Self-treatment, the before and after application
After understanding what the step by step of applying Reiki on other people, it is also necessary to understand if it is possible and how it can be done self application of this therapy. A course with a master will be paramount for self care.
In this part of the article we will talk about how Reiki self application can be done, its importance, what to do before self application and how to do it. Keep reading to better understand how to do self application.
The self application of Reiki and its importance
Self application of Reiki is very beneficial as it helps to increase the level of positive energy frequency of the person applying it. In addition, it also helps to keep one's own energy channel totally clean and fluid. This practice of applying the therapy on oneself will bring greater emotional, mental and physical balance, bringing lightness.
However, when doing the self application, it is necessary to be patient, because the healing results have a certain time to occur. The constancy of the self application will make you find in a particular way the balance that you need.
What to do before the self application of Reiki
Before starting the self application of the imposition of hands is necessary to create your own connection with the energy of love existing in the universe, which is unconditional love. After establishing this connection, the person will feel the presence of energy in their Chakras of the hands. From this moment, begins the imposition of hands on your own body. Following the step by step application left in thistext.
The self application also goes through a learning process, so it is recommended to perform the self application for at least 21 consecutive days. This period of 21 days is called inner purification, and it is very important for the body to adapt to the energetic and vibratory changes.
After the purification process is complete, people will be prepared and will move from being a beginner to becoming a Reikian. From this moment on, you will be able to be a channel for the energy of Reiki therapy through your hands, both for yourself and for others.
How to do the Reiki self application
To begin the self application of Reiki is necessary to follow some steps, as described below. It is necessary to determine a period of the day, more or less 15 to 60 minutes for its practice, another important point is to clean the body with a bath at a pleasant temperature. For the self application the person can stay in the position that is most comfortable, depending on the points that will be activated.
Also, it is important to choose a quiet environment that gives you the opportunity to be alone, so try to push away excess thinking. Concentrate and let the energy flow throughout your body and mind, and now recite the five Reiki base points out loud. Then do the laying on of hands over your body, setting the intention and channeling the energy.
Tips for doing Reiki on someone else
People who have never experienced therapy with Reiki, may have some doubts about what may or may not occur during the application. Therefore, these tips will be quite useful for those who are beginning in Reiki, as well as for people who want to perform this therapy for the first time.
Below know some tips to do the application of Reiki on other people like, sleep during the session, remain the whole time with the hands on the patient, while it is not necessary to touch the person.
The patient can sleep
During the application of Reiki it is possible that the person ends up sleeping, something totally understandable, since this therapy produces intense feeling of tranquility and relaxation in people. This occurs because this therapy is a strong energy that is transmitted to the patient.
If this occurs, the therapist should awaken the patient with a light touch, and instruct him/her to get up in a gentle manner, without sudden movements. This will prolong the tranquil sensation provided by the application.
You should not take your hands off the patient
While performing the application of Reiki, the therapist should not take his hands off the patient, it is necessary to keep at least one hand in contact with him. Leaving contact with him, can cause the disruption of the energetic connection created between patient and therapist, which can cause a shock.
This occurs because Reiki is a therapy of imposition of hands, which is the source that transmits the energy of universal love to the other person. This break causes the flow of energy between the two to be interrupted.
At the same time, it is not necessary to touch the person
The touch is not necessary for the application of Reiki. However, if the therapist chooses to use touch, it should be as light as possible, so that the person practically does not even notice that it is occurring. People who receive the imposition of hands, may feel uncomfortable being touched, so the need to be as subtle as possible.
Something quite important to be put at this point, is that the application of Reiki does not need a specific place to be done, it can occur anywhere, whenever there is a need.
Reiki, Vital Energy, benefits, the Chakras and others
Reiki therapy is used for healing and it is performed from the imposition of the therapist's hands to transmit energy to their patients. This is a practice that provides a high degree of relaxation that will benefit the one who receives it.
In this part of the article you will learn what the meaning of Vital Energy is, what benefits the application of Reiki brings to people's lives, how the Chakras work in this therapy, among other information.
What is Reiki
Reiki therapy is an alternative medical treatment, a Japanese holistic therapy option. It is based on the concentration of energy in one person, and its transmission to another, through the imposition of hands.
By performing this therapy, it is believed that it is possible to channel the energy, enabling the alignment of the energy centers of the human body. These points are the already known Chakras, which promote the balance of energies necessary for people to maintain good mental and physical health.
The concept of Universal Vital Energy
According to scholars, Universal Vital Energy is a singular, full, stable form of energy, neither positive nor negative, but a union of qualities. It is a firm type of energy that cannot be handled, only transmitted.
It is used for application at all times of need, to improve any situation, being applied in other people, and also in the person himself.
What is it used for and what are its benefits
Reiki is a tool used to integrate and bring balance to the physical body, or parts of it, with the emotional, having as its basis energy. This energy flows in the body using the energy channels, and thus nourishes the organs, cells and regulates vital functions.
The benefits provided by the application of Reiki is used for healing and to prevent the onset of disease, in helping to maintain the balance of energies of the physical, mind and emotions. To bring this benefit, this method of therapy seeks to restore harmony of body and mind, resulting in inner peace.
For physical health, the application of Reiki helps in the treatment of problems such as nervousness, anxiety attacks, depression, self-esteem problems, panic syndrome, body aches, fatigue, nausea and insomnia.
The Chakras of Reiki
The Chakras are energy points that exist throughout the body and follow the spine, and when this flow of energy is interrupted or blocked, it can cause health problems. Learn about the Chakras below.
Coronary Chakra: Located at the top of the head, it controls the pineal gland;
Frontal Chakra: Located between eyebrows, controls the endocrine glands, brain and eyes;
Laryngeal Chakra: present in the larynx, makes the control of the thyroid;
Heart Chakra: Located in the chest, it controls the cardiac system;
Navel Chakra or Solar Plexus: Located near the navel, controls digestion, liver, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas;
Sacral Chakra: Located near genitals, controls the glands and reproductive systems;
Basic Chakra: Located at the base of the spine, it controls the supra renal glands, the spine, spinal cord, lumbar and kidneys.
Other points that can receive Reiki are, the thighs, knees, ankles and feet.
The principles of Reiki
The principles that Reiki practitioners adhere to when they begin the practice of applying Reiki, are divided into 5. Below, know what they are.
Give thanks for the blessings received today;
Do not accept worries on this day;
Affirm that you will not feel anger for the day;
I will perform the work in an honest manner today;
Today I will seek to be kind to myself and also to other living people.
The origin of Reiki
Reiki has its origins in Japan, it was created by Dr. Mikao Usui, who was a university professor, born in Kyoto. Dr. Mikao had knowledge of the existence of life energy, and that it could be transmitted by the hands, but still did not understand in what way.
In search of knowing more about this subject that caused him great interest, he went to India and there he studied several ancient texts of Buddhism, and it was in this process that he found the answer to his doubts. In one of the manuscripts, there was a formula in Sanskrit, formed by several symbols, which when activated, could activate and absorb life energy.
The practice of Reiki only became known in the West in the 1940s, through Hawayo Takata, this practice only arrived in Brazil in 1983, with the work of the masters Dr. Egidio Vecchio and Claudete França, the first Reiki master in the country.
The levels
According to the Brazilian Reiki Association, which applies traditional Reiki, there are three levels of this method.
1st level: This is the most primordial level, in it people learn the basics of Reiki and the activation of life energy in themselves and also for others;
2nd level: At this level a more advanced form is used, which gives the condition for the application of Reiki at a distance and have the expected results on the ills that affect people;
3rd level: In this level people have their learning directed towards self-knowledge and have the certificate of Reiki Master. This reikian has the ability and competence to apply Reiki in crowds.
Who can be a reikian
Anyone can become a reikian, this is because, according to the rules of Reiki, all living beings are carriers of life energy. Thus, all those who have an interest in this practice can start learning Reiki.
In addition, anyone who is dedicated to learning Reiki, can also become a master in this application, just by committing to study, have many hours of practice and thus reach the level 3 of Traditional Reiki. These people have reached an advanced point of knowledge of this technique, and so can also transmit their knowledge in a correct way the teachings on the application of Reiki.
By learning how to do Reiki, can I apply it to anyone else?
All those who have an interest in this practice can learn how to do Reiki and apply it in all people, including making the self application. For this you need dedication, deep studies on its fundamentals, ways of application and desire to help others.
Therefore, those who have had contact with Reiki and realized that this practice has caught their attention, it may be time to seek further knowledge in this area.
In today's article, we have tried to bring as much information about the application and knowledge about Reiki. We hope it helps to remove your doubts and to know more about this practice.
