Reiki Hand Positions

Reiki is a powerful technique of holistic healing. While treating anyone with Reiki, it is important to know about the proper hand positions to channelize the energy effectively. However, it is also said that healing energy itself locates the way to problem parts. In the initial times, Dr. Usui referred some hand positions that are still used by the practitioners. During the treatment, it is possible for the recipient to feel or not to feel vibrations like heat, coldness, pulsations or tingling.

Reiki can be used for both, self-treatment as well as to treat others. Simply by placing the hands over body, Reiki energy starts flowing automatically. The practitioner has to channelize the life force energy through hands, first at the head, then front of the body, back, knees and gradually feet. This process facilitates the energy to flow exactly to the problem's source and not only the visible symptom.

Reiki energy would flow wherever it is required most by the recipient. Keep in mind that you don't need to apply force on the body parts, just touch in a gentle manner and let the energy flow itself. In a typical Reiki session, the practitioner places his hands at different points on the body for 3 to 5 minutes each. The hands should be cupped slightly while all the fingers together. The recipient should be reclined on a treatment table, so that he/she feels comfortable.