Quick Answer
Daily Reiki practice involves self-treatment and meditation to keep your energy channel clear. By practicing the Five Reiki Principles (Gokai) and performing simple hand placements on yourself each day, you reduce stress, boost immunity, and maintain a high vibrational state.
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Key Takeaways
- You are the first patient; self-healing must come before healing others.
- The Reiki Principles are a mindfulness practice for the mind.
- 'Gassho' helps center the mind and activate the hands.
- Daily practice increases the strength of the Reiki flow over time.
- It is a tool for stress reduction that is always in your hands.
Why Practice Daily?
Many people take a Reiki Level 1 course, get excited, and then stop practicing. The "attunement" opens the channel, but *practice* keeps it clear. Think of your energy channel like a water pipe; if water doesn't flow through it regularly, it can get rusty or clogged.
Daily Reiki is not a chore; it is a way of filling your own cup. It calms the nervous system, supports the immune system, and helps you navigate emotional triggers with grace.
The Five Reiki Principles
Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, taught that healing the mind is just as important as healing the body. He prescribed five principles (*Gokai*) to be recited morning and evening.
Just for today:
- I will not be angry.
- I will not worry.
- I will be grateful.
- I will work with diligence.
- I will be kind to others.
Notice the phrase "Just for today." It makes the task manageable. You don't have to be perfect forever—just for today.
Simple Self-Treatment
You don't need a massage table to treat yourself. You can do it in bed before sleep or upon waking.
The 3-Point Balance
- Head: Place hands over eyes or temples. Calms the mind.
- Heart: Place hands on the center of the chest. Heals emotions.
- Belly: Place hands on the navel (Hara). Grounds energy.
Hold each position for 3-5 minutes, or until the heat in your hands subsides.
Hatsurei Ho: The Battery Charger
*Hatsurei Ho* is a traditional Japanese Reiki technique used to generate stronger energy flow. It combines breath, visualization, and movement.
Kenyoku (Dry Bathing): Sweep your right hand from your left shoulder to your right hip. Repeat on the other side. This "brushes off" negative energy from your aura.
Joshin Kokyu Ho (Cleansing Breath): Inhale through the nose, visualizing light entering the crown and filling the belly. Exhale through the mouth, visualizing the light expanding out of every pore.
Integration
Reiki is not something you *do*; it is something you *are*. By practicing daily, the distinction between "Reiki time" and "normal time" begins to fade. You start to live in a state of flow.
| Practice | Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Gokai (Principles) | Morning/Night | Mental Peace |
| Self-Healing | Bedtime | Physical Repair |
| Dry Bathing | After Work | Clearing Negativity |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to do all the hand positions every day?
No. While a full body treatment is wonderful, focusing on just one or two areas (like the heart or solar plexus) for 10-15 minutes is very effective for daily maintenance.
Can I do Reiki while watching TV?
Yes, Reiki works even if your mind is distracted. You can rest your hands on your body while watching a movie, and the energy will still flow. It's better than not doing it at all!
Why do my hands get hot?
Heat is the most common sensation of Reiki flowing (Hibiki). It indicates that the area you are treating is drawing in energy.
Sources & References
- Lubeck, W., & Petter, F.A. (2001). *The Spirit of Reiki*. Lotus Press.
- Usui, M. (Original Teachings).
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