REIKI TREATMENT
LONG FORM
Copyright © 2003 James Deacon
There
are several sets of hand positions (both for self-treatment and
for treating others) commonly taught to Reiki students, with some
using as many as twenty positions, and some with as few as five.
The set described below - for treating others - covers the 'mid-ground',
having fourteen positions.
As a general guideline, (especially for newer students), it is
commonly recommended that you stay at each of the positions for
about 3 minutes or so - however, the sooner new students begin
trusting their intuition in these matters, the better, so do what
feels right at the time.
To begin, centre yourself - do what you do to let the Reiki flow:
Draw the relevant symbols if you chose to - in your mind's-eye
or in physical space. Silently intone their mantra-names (or their
kotodama if you work with these)...
The
client reclines on a therapy couch/table or on a futon on the
floor.
It is important to make the client feel comfortable and relaxed
before beginning treatment.
Some clients may need the added support of a cushion under the
small of their back - yet others find a rolled up towel placed
behind the knees can take pressure off their back, should they
have problems there...
1.
From a position behind the client's head, place your hands over
their eyes - palms on forehead, fingertips resting either side
of their nose
2.
Place your hands on the crown of the client's head. With the 'heels'
of your palms close together, cup your hands either side of their
head
3.
Place your hands over the client's ears - your middle finger should
be on the level of the earlobe
4.
Place your slightly cupped hands under the client's head. Your
hands should be relaxed, with fingertips resting at the level
of the occipital ridge at the base of their skull
5.
With fingertips touching, form a V shape with your hands, resting
lightly on the clients throat
[The hands may be held in the aura rather than placed on the throat
as many people find direct throat-contact a subconscious threat]
Move to the clients left
6. Place your right hand centrally over the client's collarbone
(your fingers should be pointing towards the client's right side),
and your left hand on their thymus gland/'Heart Centre' -
at a 90 degree angle to your right hand (i.e. fingers pointing
towards the client's head)
[In the case of female clients, it is important to be
mindful of issues of privacy and touch concerning the manner
and positioning of hand contact here. Remember that the hands
may be held just off the body (in the aura) for any of the hand
positions mentioned - especially where doing so will negate possible
embarrassment]
6a. [Alternative position] Place both hands high on the
client's upper chest, right hand in front of the left - forming
a straight line
7. Keeping the same formation as in 6a, move both hands down
to a point over the diaphragm/solar plexus
8.
Place your hands side-by-side - thumbs touching - on the right
side of the clients body, just below their ribcage
9.
Place your hands side-by-side - thumbs touching - on the left
side of the clients body, just below their ribcage
10. For male clients: place your hands, again right hand in front
of the left - forming a straight line -
at the level of their seika tanden
For
female clients: place your hands in a V shape over their ovaries
Ask the patient to turn over, assisting them as necessary
11. Keeping the same in-line hand-formation as you used on the
front of the client's body, place your hands high on the client's
shoulder blades
12. Move both hands down to a point level with the diaphragm/solar
plexus
13. Move both hands down to a point level with the waist
14.
Move both hands down to rest on each hip.
This
completes this version of the long form treatment. You may find
that some clients have dropped off to sleep - if time permits
you might like to let them wake in their own time.
