This is the 3rd and final post on gentle positions you can do to empower yourself,

increase intuition and connection to your energy, and kick start your own

healing journey.

Please be assured that you do not need to be a Reiki Master to heal yourself. If you wish

to put in the time to focus on your hands, and their connection to your energy field, you will be rewarded with understanding of the true power they hold.

It is my feverent wish that everyone becomes more in tune with their energy. This will allow you to make intuitive choices in your life which will fill your heart with passion and love, allowing you to make decisions on how to move forward and unblock energy and karma in your life. 

Freedom to all of you.

 

This position specifically works with your solar plexus area. This energy centre can assist with confidence, power, and energy levels.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
Spleen

Liver

Stomach

Gall bladder

 Digestion

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:
Relaxation

Release of fears

Stress

Centering

Mental Benefits

Focus

Determination

Concentration

Knowing what you truly want

Enough energy, confidence, and grounding to resist temptation.

Spiritual Benefits

This is important area to protect and grow. Martial artists teach their students to draw power from this area. Don't you feel like somebody has punched you in the stomach when they hurt you? This has to do with feeling as though you have lost power. The solar plexus takes this hit directly and so so easily becomes blocked in so many of us. If you instinctively feel the need to cover this area, then cover it! Protect yourself and allow equal balance of energies into your life, this means a healthy balance of allowing your confidence to be boosted, while also using your own confidence and power to boots others as well.

 

This position specifically works with your sacral area. This is your emotional centre, if you are someone who was born to have strong emotions and use that energy to create whether from sorrow, grief of connection, this is an area you may need to work on.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:

Liver

Pancreas

Gall bladder

 Transverse Colon

Digestion

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:

Release of bitter feelings

Connection to others

Emotional expression

Sexuality

Creativity

Mental Benefits

Focus on the right emotions

Learning and growth

Positivity

Joy

Clearer thinking

Sense of calm

Spiritual Benefits

Your emotional centre is a place to transmute all your emotions and send them upwards to your solar plexus to manifest what you want in life through love, voice and vision. With proper alignment of energy your sacral chakra can help you transmute your emotions into something you can use. Grief into gratitude, anger into motivation and sadness into joy, frustration into freedom. 

This position specifically works with your base chakra. This energy centre can assist with manifestation in a physical form, money, support, relaxation, and a sense of well-being like you are at home wherever you travel on the earth.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:

Release of Toxins

Constipation

Lymphatic Drainage

Large and Small intestine

Ovaries/Uterus/Prostate

Emotional Benefits

Assists with:

Sense of security

Sense of support

Pleasure

Mental Benefits

Assists with:

Creativity

Elimination of that and who does not servce us

Letting go of old ideas

Spiritual Benefits

We hold feelings of guilt in this area as well as sexual blocks. Although the sacral is largely related to sexuality and sexual blocks as well. The base relates to our feelings of being worthy of pleasure and sexuality. When grounded humans like animals can be a force of nature, we feel, and we intuitively know, we want connection to each other mentally, emotionally and physically. This should be natural to all of us. Unfortunately many of us have doubts, confusion and mentally worry attached to getting what we want and need, this is not something that should occupy space in our brain, free it up to manifest what you want!

 

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This essay will aim to examine the core principles and values held in high esteem amongst Reiki practitioners and their community. Reiki is a form of energy medicine first introduced into this world by Dr Usui, a Japanese healer. Dr Usui discovered a process in which he could draw down white healing energy from the universe, through himself as a vessel, and out through his hands to perform body, mental, emotional and spiritual healing, he passed this ability on. This is known today as the attunement process, which involves a Reiki master passing on the Reiki symbols by placing them into a student’s chakras and auric field to begin development as a vessel for Reiki Energy. Reiki ideals hold a valid place in the holistic care of clients suffering from spiritual agitation, loss of direction, stress, anxiety, depression and physical pain. Reiki treatments are also effective at calming cancer patients by helping them to work through their illness on a level of positivity, reducing pain and stress in the body, as well as harmful thoughts from the mind.

Reiki means universal life energy, rei meaning flowing through everything alive, and ki is light, which is also known as prana, mana or energy. (Muller 1995, p.9). Reiki was founded at the end of the 19^th century by a Japanese Christian priest named Dr Mikao Usui. Dr Usui first became interested in healing through his study upon the enigma of the secret healings of Jesus. He dedicated his life to obtaining the ability to heal progressing in his studies to discover that Buddha also had the power to heal at a Japanese monastery. After discovering healing symbology within Buddhist scripts he decided to travel to a mountain where he fasted for twenty one days. On the twenty first day healing symbols hit his third eye, today they are known as Reiki symbols which are passed from teacher to student through a process call attunement. (Muller 1995, p.13)

Reiki healing is homage to a beautiful philosophy and set of principles, which drives healers to think larger than just the person they are healing directly. Their everyday way of life is based around kindness, honesty and respect, sending out positive energy wherever they go.

Just for today – Thou shalt not anger

Just for today – Thou shalt not worry.

Be thankful for the many blessings.

Earn thy living with honest labor.

Be kind to thy neighbours. (Muller 1995, p.15)

            Although Reiki is still largely scientifically unknown territory, there have been studies conducted that clinically prove that the energy does have a calming and therapeutic effect, even if the mechanism behind Reiki is yet to be scientifically understood. Baldwin and Wagers and Schartz conducted a study on rats showing Reiki significantly lowers heart rate in stressed and unstressed rats, which some of were exposed to loud noises. A sham group was also included, which had no effect on heart-rate (2008). Reiki is also being embraced by cancer support services all over the world. Velde and Van discuss the anecdotal reports, and beginning research that supports the use of Reiki in providing relief for mental, physical and emotional effects of cancer on patients. 

People to experience Reiki have felt its energizing effects, as well as the balance it brings to their mental and emotional issues. The most commonly reported benefit of Reiki is reduced stress, which has a positive impact on the well-being of cancer patients (2012). An article which discusses the scientific evidence recorded for the effectiveness of Reiki treatments by Baldwin, presents evidence of Reiki increasing activity of vagal nerves in twelve patients recovering from acute coronary syndrome, a disease involving blockages of the arteries. This indicates a relaxation affect which changed heart rate variability. Ultimately, Reiki had a similar effect to the medication taken by patients who have suffered from this type of heart disease (2011). 

            The effects of Reiki can also be seen visually with high frequency photography. This effect was first shown by two Russian scientists who succeeded in photographing the microstructural bioenergetics radiation of the human aura. The photo showed the energetic field of a hand before and after a Reiki treatment, carried out for only a few seconds, the field became bigger and brighter in the second photo (Muller 1995, p151). If stress and pain has been proven to increase anxiety, leading to depression in patients, it can be assumed that Reiki is also effective for treating depression and anxiety, which has been shown to be true. In an experiment including 12 men and 18 women, the patients who received Reiki compared to sham Reiki demonstrated a significant reduction in pain, depression and anxiety experienced in chronically ill patients suffering with different medical conditions. Sessions were conducted twice a week for five weeks and the benefits were still enjoyed three months after completion of Reiki treatments (Baldwin, 2011). Leo also had similar evidence to present in regards to depressed patients, showing evidence that Reiki shifted depressed patients to get out of bed and exercise, which is a major chemistry-shifter (2011).

            Reiki is just beginning to be understood and clinically proven. The centre for Reiki Research upholds excellent standards for the new evidence that emerges in support of the therapeutic effect of Reiki healings. There is no doubt that Reiki is a holistic and gentle way of healing, which encourages the body’s energetic system to repair itself without toxic side effects. Patients who experience Reiki understand the calming affect it can have on body, mind, spirit, even if it is yet to be fully understood by scientists and society. The principles adopted by Reiki practitioners assures that they first heal themselves, which in turn creates a peaceful and positive energetic field around them, and everyone they come in contact with.

References

A Complete Book of Reiki Healing, Brigitte Muller, Horst Gunther. Life Rhythm, 1995, California .

Baldwin, AL 2011, ‘Reiki, the Scientific Evidence, Reiki News, vol. 10, no.3, pp.28-31, viewed 25 May 2013, < http://ehis.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.endeavour.edu.au: 2048/eds/detail?sid=9903c3c1-e147-4e6c-a9fd-e0cea5ac84d7%40sessionmgr14 &vid=1&hid=3&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#db=awh&AN=7 8268970>

Baldwin, AL, Wagers, C, Schwartz, GE 2008, ‘Reiki improves heart rate homeostasis in laboratory rats’, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, vol. 4, no.17, pp.417-22, viewed 26 May 2013, <http://ehis.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.endeavour.edu.au :2048/eds/detail?sid=34f619a9-af0f-4595-b133-dec97b7be6cb%40sessionmgr 111&vid= 1&hid=104&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#db=rzh&AN=2009938270>.

Leo, V, 2011, ‘Reiki, Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder’, Reiki News, vol. 10, no.4, pp.54-58, viewed 25 May 2013, < http://ehis.ebscohost. com.ezproxy.endeavour. edu.au:2048/eds/detail?sid=a310c7c2-1331-4d7e-af8ed584fbf01eb8%40sessionmgr 13&vid=1&hid=3&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzL WxpdmU%3d#db=awh&AN=78281337>.

Velde, D, Van, J, 2008, ‘Reiki improves heart rate homeostasis in laboratory rats’, Reiki News, vol. 11, no.1, pp.27-31, viewed 25 May 2013, < http://ehis.ebscohost. com.ezproxy.endeavour. edu.au:2048/eds/detail?sid=a310c7c2-1331-4d7e-af8ed584fbf01eb8%40sessionmgr 13&vid=1&hid=3&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzL WxpdmU%3d#db=awh&AN=78281337>.

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Welcome to the the 2nd post on Reiki Healing positions for self-care, self-love and 

self-balance.You hold the power in your hands to heal yourself. Higher healing comes with

 beleif, faith and practise. The more you open yourself to the healing energy in your 

hands the more attuned you will become to energy medicine. Discovering your bodies subtle energy systems is a journey. Understanding how it works, how it feels and how it expresses itself through your emotions, thoughts and beleifs is not only an empowering

experience, but an enlightening one.

My journey with energy medicine started roughly a year ago, my ability to sense energy

has always been strong, which is why I was drawn to this path.

After experience the many different ways in which my senses and perception have become heightened during this experience, as well releasing myself from many of the emotional and mental issues that I was struggling with has been a blessing. Energy 

medicine is becoming a deep-rooted passion that I wish to share with others!  

Energy medicine may not be for everyone, it is a slow and gentle form of healing which 

may not be suitable for medical emergencies in all situations. However energy medicine is

preventative, stress reducing, emotionally clearing, self-empowering and simply put, beautiful. 

When you reach a state of being able to switch off your thoughts completely, you may

even begin to visualise your own energy field and those of others. Dive into the infinte 

web of your bodies subtle energy field and be amazed at the magic and light that we are all created from. 

May you find some sort of enjoyment, clarity, and wisdom from your self-healing 

practices.     

 

This position works mainly with your throat chakra. Please be aware that it is best not

to cross your hands over eachother while healing.

Crossing of hands and fingers can interfere with ease and fluidity of the energy 

movement.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
Strokes
tonsils
throat
larynx
thyroid
parathyroid

Emotional Benefits

helps bring:

confidence

joy

relieves anger 

larynx

thyroid

parathyroid

Mental Benefits

Brings:

Calmness

Clarity of throught 

Helps to relieve:

Anger

hostility

resentment

Spiritual Benefits

The jaw is an area we hold onto significant amounts of emotion. It is where

we may be holding onto feelings of old rage, helplessness and anger. Are you afraid of 

speaking your truth? We tend to swallow our words rather than share them. The energy 

will begin to activiate your throat. As the energy starts to balance the area, it becomes 

much easier for a person to speak their truth and express themselves.

Physical Benefits

Assists with:
heart

lungs

thymus

immune system

circulation  

Emotional Benefits

releases stress

enhances capacity to love and be loved

Mental Benefits

restores balance and harmony

Spiritual Benefits

As you work with yourself and others you will begin to discover that everyone has heart 

issues. We all learn to protect our hearts and keep love out, building walls of protection. The energy will help to release those stores protection and walls with tremors,

palpitations or vibration of the heart.    

 This posture helps to balance the feminine and masculine energy in your body.

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Self-healing is accessible to everyone. Even though some are born with an innate ability to channel larger amounts than others, and Reiki practitioners are open to become a vessel for Reiki-healing energy, every single one of us is made out of energy and vibration, therefore the energy and vibration in our hands acts as a jumper cable to help release unwanted energy blocks in our bodies.

Close your eyes, imagine white light pouring into your head, down the mid-line of your body, imagine your hands opening up and swirling with the beautiful white light you have drawn upon. Cup your hands and position them over your eyes, lightly touching or hovering above your face are both fine. 

 

Energetically this position affects the pituitary and pineal glands, as well as the eyes, sinuses, nose, teeth and jaws. Emotionally it will help to reduce stress. Mentally it will help your thought process and concentration, increasing clarity, which will lead to improved decision making. You can also use this position to heal headaches on a physical level. This position can restore the balance of one's eyesight with diligent practice of at least one hour a day.

This position will assist you in the awakening of the third eye, opening the innate ability to see the divine within yourself and everyone else.

You cannot over-heal yourself. You may feel heat in your hands which turns on and off, but the energy will slow down and greatly reduce when a certain area has received enough healing.

This position, involving slight cupping of your hands over ears/temples affects the brain at a physical level. Reiki energy will being to promote release of any mental tension, which allows you to channel more energy, it will calm the mind and slow the brain's activity.

This position will also aid with headaches, seizures, motion sickness, shock, as well as with the pineal and pituitary glands 

At an emotional level it will free you from worry, hysteria, stress and depression. Use it with intention to set a greater ability for dream recall.

At a mental level it will assist with calmness, helping you to improve memory retention, productivity and creativity. It will integrate the right and left hemispheres of the brain  

This position will aid you in awakening the crown chakra. 

 

 Physically this position can help you relieve hay fever, sinus. It will help with digestion.

This beautiful hand position works on the Medulla Oblongata and the eyes, aiding with vision and headaches. It can help you speak clearly and concisely. It controls the entire nervous system for the whole body, relieving stress and enhancing relaxation. 

It will aid in dream, and past life recall. It will calm your thoughts and help relieve depression.

Happy self-healing.

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