UCHI / OSHI / NADE
TE CHIRYO HO
Copyright © 2003 James Deacon

Uchi te, Oshi te & Nade te chiryo ho are three ampuku / shiatsu related massage techniques, and as such seem somewhat out of place in Reiki.

Uchi te involves tapping with the fingertips, or patting (not slapping) with the hands, using a light to medium force. The technique is an 'opening' one - applied to help stimulate and encourage energy flow and may be utilised at areas of blockage, inhibition or stagnation.

Oshi te involves pushing with the palms/'heel' of the hands or with the fingertips.
Oshi te is a 'loosening' technique - applied at areas of stiffness / tightness.

Nade te involves stroking or brushing in linear or circular direction with the hands. Like Uchi te, Nade te is an 'opening' technique - applied to help stimulate and encourage energy flow.

In using any of these techniques, one should be aware of Reiki flowing into the area being worked on.