Daily Reiki - for the self first

 When she began teaching Reiki in the 1930s, lineage bearer Hawayo Takata invited her students to practice Reiki 'for the self first' - and ideally, every day!

Igniting the spark
Reading my Reiki Journal after the weekend's class, I came across my notes on a 14 Day Reiki challenge several years ago, and thought, 'now's a perfect time for this!' 

Like Takata, teachers invite their students to practice self-Reiki for 21 days following each class, as they begin to integrate their Reiki lifeway. Takata's granddaughter Phyllis Lei Furumoto recommended doing self Reiki daily, receiving a session weekly, and scheduling 1/2 day of self care and Reiki monthly. 

East Coast Master Pamela Miles also stresses the importance of developing a daily Self-Reiki practice. Pamela commented she doesn't offer certificates, but she does invite her students to follow her lead on practicing daily self-Reiki. Her inquiry of any Reiki student or practitioner experiencing problems is, 'Do you practice Daily Self Reiki?'

My Master Analyse suggested we fall asleep with one hand on our belly & one on our heart. Other masters suggest alternating between a full Self-treatment and one centered over the chakras. 

Birthday flowers, tea, flower essence
On her blog, Pamela shares her simple morning practice: 

"To offer myself a full Reiki self-treatment, I place my hands on these areas of my body, in this order:

  • Crown of head
  • Face
  • Throat
  • Back of head
  • Upper chest
  • Lower ribs
  • Navel
  • Lower abdomen.

"I lie on my side with the pillow doubled over for the first three placements, finding it more comfortable when my head is slightly elevated, and roll onto my back for the rest.
"My practice time is when I awaken in the morning, before opening my eyes. My hands linger at each placement as feels right. My awareness is present with my practice, observing my breath and whatever sensations occur as I savor the experience of Reiki essence. Often, I am drawn deeply inside, surfacing only to replace my hands. I linger at the end to contemplate the experience."

Pamela goes on to recommend having a regular time for this treatment, & having a routine you follow, says you "may want to follow Mikao Usui’s example and recite the Reiki Precepts as part of your daily practice."

Another time to practice 'simple Reiki' is just before you fall asleep - my teacher's prompt of one hand on the belly & one on the heart, or your arms crossed over the chest, with your hands on your shoulders. I was doing this naturally for quite awhile, and then someone mentioned that is a nice way to address all the meridians!  

Do you practice Daily Self-Reiki?

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