The Solar Plexus Chakra in Reiki

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The solar plexus chakra is the third chakra in the body. This chakra is used as a portal in Reiki, and therefore, must be opened and cleared from blockages when used in Reiki healing. The solar plexus chakra has several attributes and functions that help with the physical, mental and emotional states of the body.

The solar plexus chakra has several unique names that it may be referred to, including the navel center, liver chakra, stomach chakra, spleen chakra and manipura chakra. This chakra is located above the navel and when its energies are in tact will open forward. This will create what it is referred to as a ten petal lotus. Inside of this chakra are several secondary chakras that can open to universal energies.

The main purpose of this chakra is to create a center for life. This chakra has the ability to give life as well as create and generate emotional energies. Many will state that this chakra forms the best between the ages of 15 and 21. Its purpose is to create a shaping of being. It is also known to be associated with transformation and purification. When one’s solar plexus chakra is open, it will directly affect the sense of sight. It may also directly affect the pancreas or liver, as well as the liver, stomach and spleen.

The aura that is used in association with the solar plexus is a bright yellow. When the chakra is open, this aura will be apparent to a Reiki instructor. In relation to this, the solar plexus is often referred to as relating to the element of fire. When one goes through a healing with the solar plexus, they may have visions of sunlight or sunflowers in relation to this.

Reiki instructors will usually place their hands above the navel to trigger this energy center. For females, they will rotate left and with males they will rotate right. This will help in clearing the blocked energies in this area. If something emotional or traumatic has happened, this is usually where the blocked energies will be. Once this is opened, different emotions will also be able to open.

If a Reiki instructor decides to use Reiki toning, then they will begin on a low tone of E. This will then be complimented with the mantra of ‘ram’. This helps to send extra vibrations through the body and helps to clear the solar plexus area. In relation to this, some Reiki instructors will also use the aromas of lavender, rosemary and bergamot to clear this area. Gemstones may also be used in this process. This includes amber, tiger’s eye, yellow topaz and citrine. All of these gemstones will help with the healing process of the solar plexus through their complimentary universal energies.

The solar plexus chakra is the last of the lower chakras and is the most complex of the three. It’s relation to the body relies on the emotions that are being generated by that person. By opening up the solar plexus chakra and healing its center, one will find many differences in their health.


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Shamballa Reiki

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Shamballa Reiki is an important subset of the Reiki craft. Shamballa Reiki is a combination of two methods of healing that, when used together, can be called upon to access universal energies. The idea of Shamballa is based on older Eastern practices. One usually uses Shamballa Reiki in conjunction with other forms of Reiki practices in order to improve the overall experience.

Shamballa is an ancient Eastern concept that is often associated with Buddhist practice. “Shamballa” means spiritual warrior. In the practice of Shamballa, one goes through several levels of training. In each level, they learn new concepts about things such as basic goodness and learning to live your life with love and goodness. Part of the concept of the Shamballa method is to be able to look inwards for the answers. Those who have achieved those answers can then take Shamballa precepts to help enlighten all of society. To be enlightened in this sense means to have an unlimited amount of compassion for those around you. This basic concept of universal goodness is practiced through meditation techniques.

Shamballa relies on the traditional concepts used in Reiki to allow healing through the universal energies. One starts by first looking inwards for certain blocks of energies and concepts, then one moves outwards by following the Reiki tradition and replacing inner energies with universal energies.

By combining both of these concepts, of inside and in the general community, one who is enrolled in Shamballa Reiki will be able to heal and find empowerment within them at the same time. From this good state, one will be able to take the concepts into their everyday lives. Those in Shamballa harmony can practice ways and techniques through discipline and meditation in order to find enlightenment, empowerment and compassion.

When a practitioner is using the Shamballa Reiki method for your healing, they will call on certain universal energies to help him and you. Usually, these will be based around ideas and concepts of love from universal energies. Bringing in outside forces intensifies the experience, and allows for a different type of energy to be manifested when you are going through a healing session with a Reiki practitioner.

If you are interested in practicing different techniques of Shamballa Reiki, there are several classes that you will be able to take. These will often focus on traditional Eastern healing methods. This may include things such as Qi Gong, strengthening exercises and meditation practices. By combining these methods, you will multiply the effectiveness of each and arrive at a better state in the end.

The combination of older Eastern traditions with Reiki has helped for those who are interested in studying Eastern philosophies and helped them in their healing processes. By studying Shamballa Reike, you can become a spiritual warrior in everyday life. You can also learn how to empower yourself in two ways—internally and externally—by calling on universal energies.

If you are interested in finding a different method to your healing, while using a secondary method with it, then Shamballa Reiki may be something for you to look into.


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Reiki and the Throat Chakra

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

The throat chakra is one of the steps that Reiki practitioners will focus on during the healing method. When the throat chakra is opened, it allows for better communication to occur on many different levels. In relation to this, there are several techniques that can be used in the opening of the throat chakra.

The throat chakra is located between the inner collarbone and the larynx of the throat. It is known to be the center for communication and inspiration. Some will call the throat chakra the communication center. If there are blocks in the throat chakra it may cause problems with how one communicates with others and will not allow energy to flow freely to other chakras.

The throat chakra is also the part of the chakras that are used for resonance. This resonance is for both hearing and being. It is associated with the sixteen petal lotus with how the aura is shaped. The aura color of the throat chakra should be a pale blue when cleared. Some will also see a silver and turquoise color aura that is associated with the throat chakra.

If a Reiki instructor is working on your throat chakra, they will first place their hands by your collarbone and throat. For females, this energy can be cleared by rotating left, and for males, the Reiki practitioner will rotate right. Many say that this will not only affect the throat, but also the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Other Reiki practitioners may use Reiki toning when clearing the throat chakra. The attunement, or mantra, that is used in relation to clearing the throat chakra is the ‘ham’ sound. This allows for a vibration to change the energy flow in the communication center.

Other Reiki healers will use gemstones in relation to the communication chakra. The best gemstones that can be used include aquamarine, turquoise and chalcedony. These gemstones can either be gently placed on the persons’ throat chakra, or they can be placed in different areas where a person rests, which will clear the blocking over a longer period of time. Several practitioners may also use aromas to help with this clearing. Sage and eucalyptus are known to be the best methods of clearing with the communication center. These aromas will then move into the energy center of the throat and help in removing the blocks.

When one is clearing the throat center, it is said those four to five hours of sleep on either the right or left side will help with the clearing. It is also said that having visions of water and sky is a common practice to help with the clearing of this center. When one clears the throat chakra through different attunements, it helps one to be able to communicate better. It will also help with a couple of the lower glands in relation to this. Reiki methods that are used in order to clear the blocked energy in the throat chakra will allow for this portal to open to the rest of the body.


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Reiki and the Crown Chakra

Monday, May 19th, 2008

The opening of the crown chakra in Reiki is usually the first step that is taken with the healing process. The crown chakra is known to be the place where the consciousness can be awakened, making it an important first step in the healing process. In relation to this, there are several ways and techniques that Reiki practitioners will use when working on and with the crown chakra.

The crown chakra is located from the top of the head and moves upward and outward past the body. The crown chakra will always be the first portal to be opened. This is because it is the point where the soul and the physical body cross over.

The crown chakra is also known to be the part of the soul that is the pure being. Many will refer to this as the seventh chakra, or the one-thousand petal lotus. Many will also refer to the crown chakra as the part of the soul that is purest. This is the place where the consciousness is awakened and where one is able to transcend into different types of thinking and mastery.

In relation to this are several different types of methods that can be used to awaken and unblock the crown chakra. When one refers to the aura of the chakra, it is said to be a violet, white or gold. When a master looks at the crown chakra, they will be able to see whether it is blocked by seeing the color of aura and energy that is related to it. Depending on the type of Reiki that is being used, and the techniques in relation to it, they can then work on opening the crown chakra.

If a Reiki master is using mantras and chanting, then they will use the mantra of ‘ohm’ in order to awaken the crown chakra. Usually, the awakening will not completely happen unless one is in a half awake state of mind. This is because it allows the mind to relax, which then can allow the mind to awaken.

Other Reiki masters will use gemstones to help with opening the crown chakra. Amethyst and rock crystal are the two most popular types of gemstones that are used when awakening this chakra. Others will choose to use certain aromas in relation to the crown chakra. The aromas that will work best include lotus and olibanum.

From here, symbols as well as more attunements can be used in order to help the crown chakra to open. Each of these actions helps with the energy that is moving into the crown chakra. Once this portal is opened, it will allow for easier healing to be done and will begin to awaken the consciousness of the person who is using Reiki as a healing technique.

After the crown chakra attunements are completed, the Reiki master will then move into other areas of being able to help the person who is using Reiki to heal. When the crown chakra is opened using these attunements it will help them in consciousness, awareness, and practicing the different techniques of Reiki.


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Reiki for the Brow Chakra

Friday, May 16th, 2008

The brow chakra is commonly referred to as the third eye in Reiki, and is also referred to in other forms of meditation from Eastern countries. The brow chakra is the sixth chakra, and is used for a portal for universal energies. The healing and flow of energy to this chakra contains several different elements. In relation to this, the third eye chakra holds several special characteristics.

The brow chakra is located above the nose and in the center of the forehead. This particular chakra is known to be the beginning of higher consciousness and mental powers. Many cultures believe that this chakra is the most important to understanding spirituality and metaphysical truth. Because of this, many will also refer to it as the Eye of Wisdom, Inner Eye Chakra or the Command Chakra.

The most prominent characteristic in the third eye chakra relates to the knowledge of being. This is said to be the most apparent when one is between the ages of 35 and 42. Recognizing things is another aspect that is apparent with the third eye chakra. Many who have psychic abilities and high intuition are said to have an open third eye. When it is open, the aura is said to be like the ninety-six petal lotus. The aura that will be seen in relation to this is indigo. Yellow and violet may also mix with this aura.

When a Reiki practitioner is sending universal energies to this area or clearing a blockage, they will gently place their hands above the eyes and on the forehead. They will then move in a circular motion in order to release old energies and let universal energies in. For females, the movement is a clockwise circulation, and for males, this is counter-clockwise.

There may also be several other methods that can be used in relation to this healing method. In Reiki toning, the note of A may be used on the mantra of ‘Ksham’. The vibration used in this sound will open up the energies to the universal energy. The aromas of mint and jasmine may also be used when clearing this chakra. Gemstones that may be placed on this area include lapis lazuli, indigo sapphire and sodalities. All of these will send energies to the brow chakra to help in releasing the negative energies and opening the third eye to higher consciousness.

Many times, when one needs healing with their pituitary gland they will work on sending energies through the third eye chakra, as they are known to both be connected. After someone has been through this healing, they may remain in a half awake state of mind for at least four hours. They may also experience visions of the night time sky as a direct relation to the third eye chakra.

When opening the third eye chakra to the universal energies through Reiki healing, it allows one to move to a level of deeper understandings and mental states. Through the different techniques that are used, one will easily be able to open the third eye chakra to the universe.


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The Second Principle of Reiki Don’t Get Angry

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

The second principle of Reiki states: “namely today don’t get angry.” Even though this principle is rather short, it communicates well several ideas and truths. And all of them find practical application during the Reiki healing process. However, they are not only used for the Reiki healing processes, but also for changing one’s day to day consciousness, created by the interactions with the world.

Reiki teaching states that when person gets angry he or she looses the ability to observe the world. For, anger blocks your energy outflow, which joins the universal flow of energy. That is why when practicing Reiki it is crucial not to get angry about anything. The same way as it is with anxiety, anger can produce energy blocks and you will have to work on getting rid of them. Unblocking of these energy blocks is supposed to be done not only within the Reiki setting, but outside of the Reiki classroom as well.

If one follows the second Reiki principle of not getting angry, it is observed that the Reiki energies can change. If we can stop our anger we will be able to learn, observe and discover the small manifestations of the surrounding world. Becoming more observant of the surrounding world helps persons in developing different types of reactions.

Often times, anger stimulates our reflexes and evokes certain quick reactions. Such reactions are caused by nervous system responses, which communicated to your brain, to producing certain actions and reflexes in relation to someone or something. Such reactions, being rather impulsive, can in return evoke even greater anger accumulating around you. Thus, these reactions can block of the Rei, universal energy, from manifesting itself around you. However, if one responds to the surround energy with the full awareness of what is going on, instead of responding with anger, he or she allows those energies to make an outflow.

Some Reiki leaders also relate to this second principle as to allowing oneself to become a part of the higher consciousness. Though, when this consciousness is asleep, you may be moved to reaction instead of observation. By awakening this awareness you may substitute anger with different kind of observation and manifestation.

It can be said that by awakening of this consciousness one allows the Soul to become aware of the general universe flow and to open up to the surrounding goodness. Then this principle will work for healing. Using this principle for opening up one’s consciousness to the energy, one can learn to react in different ways and to change many things around him or her.

The second Reiki principle is often times used for unblocking the energy on the inside of people. When someone is released from anger and tension, such person can open up to creating new consciousness and awareness within his or her being, because such awareness allows one to observe and open up for the universal energies to flow through them.


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The Root Chakra in Reiki

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

The root chakra is also referred to as the first chakra, or base chakra. During a Reiki session, this chakra will be opened in order to communicate with universal energies that can be used for healing. There are several different attributes of the root chakra. It’s important to understand how it relates to the healing methods that can be used in Reiki.

The root chakra is located between the anus and genitals. It is known to open downwards. This is for the purpose of connecting us with the earth and allowing the energies from the world in which we live to be able to connect with our bodies. The connection of the root chakra to the body is important in order to be connected to certain characteristics and attributes.

The root chakra is said to be at its height when one is between the ages of one to seven. It allows one to establish instincts for survival. It also helps us to understand the idea of a physical being and presence. Often, the root chakra will be related to the fou- petal lotus. The root chakra is known to relate to the element of earth because of its relations to the physical elements of the body.

The root chakra is also associated with the sense of smell. When looking into the aura of one who has the root chakra intact, it will be red. When a Reiki practitioner is helping to open the root chakra, they will touch lightly around the thigh and lower stomach area. With women, they will then move to the left, and males will move to the right.

There are also other techniques that can be used in relation to this one. The Reiki practitioner chants ‘lam’ while finding blocked energies. This energy will help to clear the area and allow new universal energies to move in. They may also use aromas in relation to clear the area. The most common are the smells of cedar and clove, as it allows one to relate to the earth element.

There are also gemstones that are used in the practice of opening this chakra portal. Agate, bloodstone, garnet, red coral and ruby are all used as methods for clearing and communicating with the root chakra. These are said to hold the same energies as the root chakra.

When one’s root chakra is cleared, then the suprarenal glands will also be healed. One may notice that after this is cleared, they will either have visions or feel a relation to the dawn, sunset and fresh soil. These are all representative of the mode of the root chakra.

The clearing of the root chakra allows for one to be able to understand and revert to physical instincts that are necessary for survival. By doing this, it helps one to clear blocks that they may have had in relation to this type of energy. There are several methods that can be used in order to allow for the energy here can be cleared and used as a portal for universal energy.


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Lightarian Reiki

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Lightarian Reiki is used as an expansion for one’s knowledge. It is practiced by specialists after they have passed the master level of traditional Reiki training. Through this type of Reiki, one is able to call on different universal energies and learn advanced techniques for healing. Lightarian Reiki comprises several unique details and ways of practicing Reiki. It allows for new techniques that call on universal energies.

This type of Reiki first developed in 1997. It is often associated with the Ascended Master Buddha. The idea that was developed in relation to this type of Reiki is to offer those who take the training a form of self-empowerment. Because of this, Lightarian Reiki concentrates on tuning in to Inner Powers.

Lightarian Reiki focuses on advanced techniques for calling on universal energies. By doing this, it allows for the universal energies to be used for healing through higher vibrations that are moving from the universe and into the person that needs healing. Going through this training is also used for accelerated healing that is needed by others.

Lightarian Reiki can be used to benefit your own healing processes. This Reiki method also offers advanced techniques for you to be able to expand your own spiritual and mental vibrations. By moving through this process, you can offer yourself additional ways to heal yourself by channeling universal energies, as well as with others.

One of the unique features of Lightarian Reiki is that it does not add new symbols to the practice. The training and focus is to use your own consciousness and ideas in order to help with advanced healing methods. Lightarian Reiki refers to this as using your higher self connection in order to reach higher universal energies that are inside of you.

The concentration that Lightarian Reiki will focus on is giving those being trained different attunements. Each of these attunements is then used as a tool in order to change the vibrations of energy that are within each person. Through doing this, one is able to accelerate their healing as well as their consciousness levels.

Lightarian Reiki training consists of four different levels, or divisions, which are taught in parts in order to teach students how to master the technique. In each of these steps, you will learn attunements, learn about changes in your vibrations and energy, and learn about different universal energies that are available. Each of these will move deeper into the energies that are available to you. These levels not only help one to expand their energy consciousness, but also are used in training students with other styles of Reiki.

Lightarian Reiki is known to be the most developed and detailed type of Reiki training. Because of the process that is used, as well as the prerequisite for traditional Reiki, it allows students and those involved to use universal energies and their own conscious levels to heal and move into modes of self-empowerment. By becoming involved in Lightarian Reiki, one is able to gain more tools that are related to finding universal energies as well as inner energy.


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Kundalini Reiki

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Kundalini Reiki is one of several specialized forms of the Reiki tradition. Through the Kundalini form, one is able to open to specific universal energies that can be used in their healing process. By knowing the specifics about Kundalini Reiki, you can include it in your armamentarium of healing methods in your practice.

Kundalini is described as a word that means there is an opening of your chakras and healing channels. By opening these channels, you then gain access to the Earth’s energies. This type of opening and healing method is also often times referred to as Kundalini “fire.” This is because it is calling on the Earth energies to help with healing.

The major chakra that is focused on in Kundalini healing is the root chakra. This is the first and lowest of the seven chakras. With the opening of this specific energy center, one will be given access to the Earth’s energies freely. These energies will then be able to run through the different chakras and up to the crown chakra, where you will be able to open your consciousness.

The difference between Kundalini Reiki and traditional Reiki is the attunements that are used for healing. Traditional Reiki does not focus on one chakra, but rather on where the energy is blocked. Kundalini Reiki focuses primarily on the root chakra. Because of this focus, there will be different attunements that are used in order to open this chakra.

Like traditional Reiki, Kundalini Reiki involves different levels of training.

In level one Reiki, you will be able to open up your different channels for energy flow. You can then strengthen these chakras and energy flows.
From here, you will move to the second level, where you will learn how to strengthen your energy chakras.
You will then be taught specific meditations in order to help you with channeling the universal energies.
When you move into the Kundalini Reiki Master level, you will open other chakras and focus on advanced universal energy flows. You will also focus on knowing how to channel the Kundalini fire energy.
Through opening these different flows, Kundalini Reiki can help you to gain higher consciousness and use the energies of the earth in order to learn how to heal on several different levels. Some who are interested in restructuring DNA will often use Kundalini Reiki as a basis for their therapy, as it allows one to be able to use the root chakra and earth energies produced from it. This DNA restructuring is said to help those who have genetic problems, such as diseases, to be able to heal through calling on earth energies.

This type of Reiki is one variation of several that can help with your healing and with allowing you to become in tune to the universal energies. The concentration in this training will be on earth energies and attunements relating to this. Through the use of Kundalini Reiki, one will understand how to open the different chakras, and use the root chakra in order to use Earth energies for healing.


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The Heart Chakra in Reiki

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

The heart chakra is one of the most important portals in the Reiki method for transfers of certain universal energies. The heart chakra has a unique mission of connecting the other chakras to it. Because of this, it is important for Reiki practitioners to open up the heart chakra for healing. There are several characteristics that are associated with the heart chakra in relation to this healing, which can be opened through several different methods.

The heart chakra is located at the center of the chest. It is known to open forward. The main function of the heart chakra is to connect the three lower chakras with the higher chakras. This can also be seen as a connection between the physical, emotional and spiritual chakras.

There are several attributes that are related to the heart chakra. Devotion, feeling, openness, connection, and several other types of attributes come from the heart chakra. The heart chakra is also often referred to as the twelve petal lotus.

When a Reiki practitioner is focusing on the heart chakra, he or she will often place the hands lightly on the chest center. With females, they will rotate their hands right, and with males, the rotation will be left. This will help to clear the heart chakra and allow for universal energies to go in through this portal. If there are major blockages in the heart chakra, Reiki healers may choose to use other methods as well.

The attunement or chant that is used with the heart chakra is the mantra ‘yam’. This, said for a long period of time, will help in increasing universal energies. The heart chakra helps to clear and receive universal energies. Many say that the heart chakra also helps with the clearing of the thymus gland.

Gemstones are sometimes used with Reiki practitioners in opening up the heart center. The gemstones that carry the right type of universal energy for the heart chakra include the emerald, green jade, kunzite, rose quartz, and pink tourmaline. Any of these types of gemstones can be placed at the heart center when performing Reiki, or can be used over a longer period of time.

The essence of rose is another technique that many Reiki practitioners use with the opening and communication of the heart center. With any of these techniques, the heart chakra will open easiest when a person sleeps on their left side for five to six hours after treatment. Many times, those undergoing heart chakra treatments will picture nature or pink shades when opening the heart chakra.

The heart chakra is opened by Reiki practitioners in order to communicate with the other chakras. It is also used to help develop several different attributes. With the opening of the heart chakra, the universal energies can then be communicated on a different level with those studying Reiki.


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