Reiki Daily Self Practice

 

Disclaimer: If you are not attuned for Reiki symbols, then please do not try to look them up online or elsewhere. Simply omit the steps that invoke these symbols, in the following routine.

Best way to obtain the symbols is: proper attunement from a teacher/guide. 

Reiki Daily Self Practice

Direction of our reiki (top to bottom or bottom to top) depends on our intention.

Root to Crown (or bottom to top) is best for grounding and energizing.

Crown to Root (or top to bottom) is best for calming, releasing.

As a thumb rule,

Morning/energy-building → Root → Crown

Evening/calm & grounding → Crown → Root

1. Sit in a comfortable position.

2. Say a brief prayer to Reiki energy.

3. Set the intention: I invite Reiki to flow for my highest good. May each chakra receive exactly what it needs, and be in a balanced state.

4. Draw cho ku rei symbol in the air, by hands.

5. Chant cho ku rei three times.

6. Draw Sie he ki symbol in the air, by hands.

7. Chant Sie he ki  three times.

8. Symbols may be drawn on hands, instead.

9. Place hands on Crown Chakra.

10. Say affirmation. Sample: Let this chakra be open, balanced and in harmony with the body as a whole.

11. Do this for 2-3 minutes.

12. Repeat steps 9 thru 11 for all seven chakras.

13. Draw cho ku rei symbol in the air, by hands (Also, chant 3 time), to seal the session.

14. Do the grounding routine, by placing hands on thighs or knees, without energizing it, with a simple intention: I am grounded, safe, and energy is integrated within me.

15. Close out by saying thanks to Reiki.

Above sequence of Chakras is for Top-to-Bottom. Bottom-to-Top is the reverse of the above sequence of Chakras.

Everything else remains the same.

Giving reiki to Others

1. Do this only by consent.

2. Request the subject to sit or lie down, with eyes closed and palms in open position.

3. Say a brief prayer to Reiki energy.

4. Mention the person’s name, and intention (General purpose or some specific need).

5. For self grounding, set affirmation: I am grounded, present, and my energy flows clearly for the recipient’s highest good.

6. Draw cho ku rei symbol in the air, by hand.

7. Chant cho ku rei three times.

8. Draw Sie he ki symbol in the air, by hand.

9. Chant Sie he ki  three times.

10. Symbols may be drawn on each hand, by fingers, instead.

11. Place hands on Crown Chakra.

12. Say affirmations: Let this chakra be open, balanced and in harmony with the body as a whole.

13. Do this for 2-3 minutes.

14. Repeat steps 10 thru 12 for all 7 chakras.

15. Draw cho ku rei symbol in the air, by hands (Also, chant 3 time), to seal the session.

16. Do the grounding routine for self, by placing hands on thighs or knees, without energizing it, with a simple intention: I am grounded, safe, and energy is integrated within me.

17. Close out by saying thanks to Reiki.

Few tips and techniques for hand sensitivity

1. Slow, Gentle Scanning

• Hover your hands a few inches above the chakra instead of placing them directly.

• Move your hand slowly in small circles or side to side.

• Notice subtle changes: temperature, tingling, resistance, or even a “magnetic push/pull” feeling.

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2. Hand Sensitivity Practice

• Rub your palms together briskly for 15–20 seconds, then hold them about 2–3 inches apart.

• You may feel heat, tingling, or a ball-like sensation between them.

• Use this same sensitivity when you place your hands over chakras.

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3. Symbol Activation Variation

• Try drawing the symbol in the air over the chakra, then placing your hands.
• Compare that with silently visualizing the symbol in your mind while your hands rest.
• You may notice one method amplifies your sensations more strongly than the other.

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4. Breath + Intention Awareness

• As you breathe in, imagine drawing Reiki energy through your crown into your hands.
• As you breathe out, feel that energy flowing into the chakra.
• This can heighten your awareness of subtle temperature shifts.