Self Care Reiki style

Mrs Takata encouraged her students to practice "Reiki for the self first!" before treating others. She taught a simple self treatment pattern, and encouraged them to receive Reiki as well.

 When we're new students, we are excited and inspired to practice self Reiki daily, but as time passes, we may fall away. When's the last time you did a self-Reiki session 
 or received Reiki? Lineage head Phyllis Furomoto recommends receiving Reiki weekly throughout the year, and for a block of several days each month... 

 Wow! 
I receive regular bodywork sessions with a co-worker who is also a Reiki practitioner, but receiving a full Reiki session is rare. 

 I recently received an invitation to the #30daysofselfcarechallenge on Instagram, and immediately thought of including Reiki! 

I often practice self-Reiki when I awaken, as part of the Miracle Hour process: 
  • Silence (Self Reiki)
  • Affirmation (Reiki principles)
  • Visualization (M/E)
  • Exercise (Qigong or a walk)
  • Read (uplifting)
  • Scribe (journal) 
I don't do the full process each day, but generally practice at least a few minutes of self-Reiki, journal and movement. 
A favourite evening option is one I learned in my own first degree class with Analyse, one hand on my belly, the other on my heart as I fall asleep. It's so simple, sweet and comforting. Another option is arms crossed, with your hands on opposite shoulders. This balances all the meridians, and a minor chakra on the arms is above the heart! 

 What self care will you include today? 

Comments

  1. TheresaHPIROctober 4, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    Thank you for the reminder! I've gone through Levels I and II and hope to finish out my reiki training this year or early next. I could definitely use a little reiki on myself lately.

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    1. NadyaOctober 4, 2018 at 2:58 PM

      Congratulations on being close to doing Reiki Mastery! It's a wonderful path. You may wish to check out the global Reiki webinars, with grand master Phyllis Furomoto and Rachel Goldberg - They're free/by donation, and always so stock and informative! You can join the FB group, to tap into the schedule.

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  2. Amanda TroughtOctober 4, 2018 at 1:26 PM

    Self care is so important on a daily basis, I have never tried Reiki, I will check it out. Thank you for your post.

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  3. Marc CohenOctober 4, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing your self reiki process. I am at Level 2, but am not consistent with my practice. Your post is a great reminder to get back at it. Peace.

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  4. HorsePower InternationalOctober 4, 2018 at 3:32 PM

    love your post!

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  5. UnknownOctober 4, 2018 at 6:54 PM

    Have not heard of this but will check it out. My self-care include just being by myself and coloring.

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    1. NadyaOctober 5, 2018 at 9:53 AM

      Coloring is a great outlet! I incorporate a lot of art into my life, and it rocks!

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  6. RobertNelsonNovember 23, 2021 at 7:28 AM

    I really liked your Information. Keep up the good work. Direct Binding Million Djinns

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