| This article will explain Usui Reiki hand positions used on | | | | both feet. Or, cup one hand underneath with the other |
| the back and other parts of the body. The recipients lie | | | | hand on top of each foot. Helps ground and balance |
| on their stomachs. Those who have back issues find | | | | energy in the body. Many people like to receive Reiki in |
| these hand positions very helpful. Some people are | | | | their feet. |
| more comfortable lying on the stomachs, so these | | | | Hands, wrists, elbows, upper arms, calves, and thighs |
| hand positions are beneficial. | | | | can also be treated with Reiki. Practitioners must give |
| Reiki Practitioners' Hand Positions: | | | | Reiki treatments to both sides of the body. They must |
| A) UPPER SHOULDERS - hands are placed on top of | | | | treat the right and left of each appendage in order to |
| shoulders under the neck. Relieves tension and neck | | | | balance the body's energy. |
| and shoulder aches. Treats the fifth throat chakra. | | | | Reiki can be performed with the traditional hand |
| B) SHOULDER BLADES - hands rest horizontally on | | | | positions or by using an intuitive approach for hand |
| shoulder blades. Treats the back, the heart fourth | | | | placement. Some use a combination of both practices. |
| chakra and the lungs. | | | | If someone has a particular issue or illness, the |
| C) WAIST - hands are placed horizontally on waist | | | | practitioner will concentrate on that area. Reiki knows |
| area on the back. Treats the solar plexus third chakra | | | | where it is required and will guide the hands where it is |
| as well as the kidneys and adrenal glands. | | | | most needed. |
| D) LOWER BACK - hands rest horizontally on the | | | | Moving the hands from position to position can be |
| hollow of the lower back above the buttocks. Relieves | | | | timed or just moved intuitively. Some practitioners stay |
| tension in lower back and treats the sacral second | | | | at one spot for three minutes. Others have sensations |
| chakra. | | | | in their hands that tell them to move on. Also, if the |
| E) KNEES - a hand is placed on each knee, either in | | | | recipient moves or sighs, it is a sign to move the hands |
| front or back. Or, cup one hand underneath with the | | | | to a new location on the body. |
| other hand on top of each knee. Relieves pain in the | | | | When you have your next Reiki session, keep these |
| knees. | | | | hand positions in mind. Practitioners are open to your |
| F) ANKLES - can be done from the front or back. | | | | suggestions is you would like to have them spend |
| Hold both ankles. Or, cup one hand underneath with the | | | | more time in one position compared to another. You |
| other hand on top of each ankle. Helps balance energy | | | | can also request that the hands hover above rather |
| in the legs and relieves pain in the ankles. | | | | than touch the body. Relax and enjoy, feel the peace |
| G) FEET - can be done from the front or back. Hold | | | | that comes with Reiki. |