| The opening of the crown chakra in Reiki is usually the | | | | to it, they can then work on opening the crown chakra. |
| first step that is taken with the healing process. The | | | | If a Reiki master is using mantras and chanting, then |
| chakra is known to be the place where the | | | | they will use the mantra of 'ohm' in order to awaken |
| consciousness can be awakened, making it an | | | | the crown chakra. Usually, the awakening will not |
| important first step in the healing process. In relation to | | | | completely happen unless one is in a half awake state |
| this, there are several ways and techniques that Reiki | | | | of mind. This is because it allows the mind to relax, |
| practitioners will use when working on and with the | | | | which then can allow the mind to awaken. |
| crown chakra. | | | | Other Reiki masters will use gemstones to help with |
| The crown chakra is located from the top of the head | | | | opening the crown chakra. Amethyst and rock crystal |
| and moves upward and outward past the body. This | | | | are the two most popular types of gemstones that |
| chakra will always be the first portal to be opened. | | | | are used when awakening this chakra. Others will |
| This is because it is the point where the soul and the | | | | choose to use certain aromas in relation to the crown |
| physical body cross over. | | | | chakra. The aromas that will work best include lotus |
| The crown chakra is also known to be the part of the | | | | and olibanum. |
| soul that is the pure being. Many will refer to this as the | | | | From here, symbols as well as more attunements can |
| seventh chakra, or the one-thousand petal lotus. Many | | | | be used in order to help the crown chakra to open. |
| will also refer to the crown chakra as the part of the | | | | Each of these actions helps with the energy that is |
| soul that is purest. This is the place where the | | | | moving into the chakra. Once this portal is opened, it will |
| consciousness is awakened and where one is able to | | | | allow for easier healing to be done and will begin to |
| transcend into different types of thinking and mastery. | | | | awaken the consciousness of the person who is using |
| In relation to this are several different types of | | | | Reiki as a healing technique. |
| methods that can be used to awaken and unblock the | | | | After the crown chakra attunements are completed, |
| crown chakra. When one refers to the aura of the | | | | the Reiki master will then move into other areas of |
| chakra, it is said to be a violet, white or gold. When a | | | | being able to help the person who is using Reiki to heal. |
| master looks at the chakra, they will be able to see | | | | When this chakra is opened using these attunements it |
| whether it is blocked by seeing the color of aura and | | | | will help them in consciousness, awareness, and |
| energy that is related to it. Depending on the type of | | | | practicing the different techniques of Reiki. |
| Reiki that is being used, and the techniques in relation | | | | |