| Reiki practitioners use hand positions to assist | | | | over the client's hands which are then guided by |
| them in guiding energy through the body's | | | | the Reiki practitioner. Some of the hand |
| channels. Although certain hand positions are | | | | placements are near private areas, so be sure to |
| taught to Reiki practitioners, these positions are | | | | indicate that to the client beforehand. |
| only a guideline. | | | | Three common hand positions are listed below. |
| There is not one set, correct way to "do Reiki." | | | | For these positions, have the client lie down. |
| Rather, each person adds their own experience | | | | 1. Stand behind the client and place your hands |
| and intuition into the process. | | | | gently over your clients eyes. Keep your palms |
| The series of hand positions taught are spaced | | | | down and your fingers pointing toward the client's |
| throughout the client's body so as to provide | | | | toes. Take special care to not squeeze the nose. |
| good coverage. Covering all parts of the body | | | | 2. Place your hands around the temples. |
| evenly will assure that the client will get the best | | | | 3. Cradle the head with your hands. Gently rock |
| treatment and encourage the energy to flow | | | | the head to one side, slide your hand underneath, |
| throughout. Some practitioners will sweep their | | | | and then repeat to the other side. Make sure it is |
| hands over the front and back of the body | | | | centered on both hands. |
| looking for hot spots which need healing and focus | | | | These positions and more are taught in classes, |
| on this area. | | | | books, and videos on the subject. None of the |
| The hand positions can be used either touching | | | | positions are complicated and they are ideal for a |
| the body, holding the hands over the body, or | | | | beginning learner. |