The hands should be placed in the Reiki positions and rested gently there – completely relaxed and with no exerted pressure.
The life force or ‘Ki’ that produces the healing flows through the chakras in the centres of the palms and the tips of each finger.
When both hands are rested on one self or another with intent, Reiki energy flows automatically.
The hands are not the only place Reiki energy flows from, once you have had the Reiki One attunement, it can flow from any part of your body.
Energy can flow at other times other than when healing. For example, artists find that the energy starts flowing when they are doing their art.
Reiki students often report their hands growing hot at odd times, this may happen for several weeks.
If you are sitting close to someone who needs the energy your hands may heat up automatically.
You may notice your hands getting hot or cold after your Reiki One attunement, this is normal.
Sometimes the client may say that they feel heat or cold, this is the energy working.
You may notice different sensations, initially these include: – heat, magnetism, trembling, tingling, cold, static electricity, colour, water flowing, sound, vibrating. Pins and needles can be experienced also. The person receiving the healing may feel the same things or different feelings or nothing at all. This does not mean that it has not been received.
Sensations can change from position to position and person to person. They are unpredictable but there is almost always a sensation of some kind. These may continue for what at first seems like a long time, generally as long as five minutes, then the sensations end and body warmth returns. This completes the position and signals the healer to move onto the next one.
If you do not move then the cycle may begin again.
There is a suggested three to five minute rule. Hold each position for this length of time but most importantly, go by the feelings in your hand.
Note also, that one session may not be enough for the client. Sometimes it takes a long time to develop stress or any other ailment. Do not expect to improve things overnight! A rule of thumb for healing is that the clients try three sessions and then decide whether they want more or not.
Your intent is all that is needed to start the flow of energy once you have been initiated, however you should always stay aware of what your client is feeling. Sometimes the receiver of the energy may experience an emotional release or other experience. Stay in the present so that you can provide guidance for your client.
Psychic knowing can also be gained through a Reiki session. These are not to be divulged to the client. Notice also that during self healing thoughts may arise when your hands are on certain parts of your own body.
