| Reiki is a popular form of energy healing that is | | | | repeat the name Choku Rei three times. Hold the |
| practiced within the realm of complementary and | | | | visualization for as long as necessary to really feel |
| alternative medicine. It derives from a Japanese | | | | the symbol in your whole being. When you sense |
| healing modality developed by Mikao Usui, and uses | | | | that this process is complete, allow the Choku Rei |
| the concept of chi (spiritual and physical energy | | | | symbol to fade. Return to being mindful of your |
| system of the body). Reiki uses the power of | | | | breathing. |
| visualization and reiki meditation to effect healing. | | | | Next, draw the emotional symbol Sei He Ki in the air |
| However, the student must first be attuned by a | | | | in front of you, and again visualize it as a glowing |
| Reiki Master before beginning a treatment practice. | | | | white light. Repeat the name of the symbol three |
| To practice Reiki meditation it is helpful to understand | | | | times, and spend as long as necessary in meditation |
| the various signs and symbols used in this system. | | | | on the symbol. Allow it to fade away, and return to |
| This understanding can be given by a Reiki Master. | | | | your breath. Finally, draw the distance symbol, Hon |
| The meditation outlined here utilizes the Reiki power | | | | Sha Ze Sho Nen, in the air. It is also visualized as |
| symbol (Choku Rei), the emotional symbol (Sei He Ki), | | | | white light. Spend some time with this symbol, then |
| and the distance symbol (Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen). Begin | | | | let it fade as well. |
| by sitting in a comfortable, cross legged position on a | | | | At this point, if you so choose, you may engage in |
| meditation cushion or folded blanket. If this is | | | | distance healing with a specific person or animal. |
| uncomfortable for you, you may sit in a straight | | | | Visualize the person in your mind's eye. Send the |
| backed chair, but do not lean against the back of the | | | | Reiki energy to them, and visualize them as healthy, |
| chair. Instead, sit with your spine straight and your | | | | happy, and whole. Do this for as long as necessary, |
| feet placed on the floor. | | | | until you have a felt sense that the process is |
| Spend a few minutes being mindful of your breath. | | | | complete. When you are finished, vigourously rub |
| Make a conscious decision to relax completely and | | | | your hands together to disperse the energy, and |
| totally. Then, draw the Choku Rei symbol in the air in | | | | then gently rub your face. Be grateful, and go on |
| front of you. Visualize it as a glowing white light. Now, | | | | with your day. |