Reiki meditation involves the manipulation of energy flow throughout the body to create balance and facilitate healing. A form of alternative healing, Reiki meditation may be practiced with the help of another or on your own. Through the use of deep breathing and visualization, Reiki meditation can be used to remove energy blockages in the body which may be the cause of physical ailments or emotional turmoil.
Origin
The word Reiki can be broken down into "rei" meaning universal spirit and "ki" meaning life energy. This form of Japanese healing was discovered by Dr. Usui Reiki Ryoho during a "mystical experience" atop Mount Kurama in Japan in 1922. Although Dr. Usui is said to have been a Buddhist who was studying Christianity, Reiki.org says that Reiki is essentially religiously neutral. Reiki made its way to the west by a female colleague named Hawayo Takata who then modified the original way it was practiced.
Benefits
Reiki meditation is believed by its enthusiasts to provide healing in all levels of the body. As a complement to traditional medicine, Reiki meditation may help ease suffering in those who are suffering from chronic pain. It is said to be useful for those who have trouble sleeping and for those who have difficulty maintaining concentration. Reiki meditation is used to strengthen the immune system and even help lower blood pressure. It is especially useful for managing stress and creating an improved overall sense of well-being.
Guided Reiki Meditation
Reiki meditation is most commonly learned from an experienced practitioner who begins the session by laying his hands upon the meditator to deliver a flow of energy. As the intention of being healed is held in the mind during meditation, this energy is magnified and delivered to where it is needed the most. The chanting of mantras may be part of the session, as well as the use of symbols to create mental pictures which strengthen the experience.
Doing It Yourself
A simple form of Reiki meditation can be practiced without the help of another. One method of Reiki meditation is known as the Gassho meditation. In a basic Gassho Reiki meditation, the hands are held in prayer position as you are seated. It begins by breathing in and out slowly. On every in breath, imagine that the healing energy of the universe is flowing to you through your crown chakra on top of the head and filling your entire being. On the exhale, visualize this same loving energy seeping out of every pore of your body and out into infinity.
Helping Another
Your own Reiki meditation practice can also be used to send healing energy to someone who is far away. Known as distance healing, the Reiki practitioner begins with a simple Reiki meditation to get her own energy flowing. Next, the meditator visualizes the person that she wishes to send good energy to for about 15 to 20 minutes. Imagine you are sending a healing light through another person's crown chakra and watching the energy travel throughout her body as it balances her body, mind and emotions. If you wish to do this for another, it is believed to work best if you ask the person to allow it.
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