PHREE SPACE ONLINE REIKI LEVEL I AND II

“Guiding Light, Restoring Balance”

Reiki is a complementary energy therapy rooted in the understanding that every being is surrounded by a subtle energy field—often referred to as “life force energy.” This energy flows through and around the body, nourishing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When disrupted by stress, trauma, or negative thought patterns, this energy can become stagnant or unbalanced, affecting overall health.

Reiki works to restore harmony within this energy field through gentle touch or light energy transmission. The word Reiki can be understood as “universal life energy,” combining “Rei” (universal) and “Ki” (life force).

A Reiki practitioner or master—someone formally trained in this sacred healing art—channels life force energy through light, intentional hand placements. This may involve:

Gentle hand movements over or on the body

Light, firm, and gentle pressure on specific energy points

Holding hands over these points for up to four minutes, or until an energetic response is felt

The practitioner serves as a conduit, guiding the natural flow of healthy energy to support the body’s innate ability to heal. This process is not about transferring the practitioner’s energy, but rather allowing universal life energy to flow through, clearing blockages and rebalancing the system.

• Restore balance within the body's energy field
• Reduce stress and emotional tension
• Promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Enhance relaxation, clarity, and inner peace

While Reiki supports healing on many levels, it complements other medical and therapeutic treatments—it is not a replacement for professional medical care. Always consult with a healthcare provider regarding medical conditions.

A Reiki session typically lasts between 60–90 minutes. The client remains fully clothed, lying comfortably on a massage table or seated in a relaxed position. The practitioner then gently places their hands on or just above specific areas of the body, focusing on energy centers and pathways.

For distance Reiki, healing energy transcends physical space, connecting through the universal light field—sometimes referred to as the Merkaba space. In this sacred process, the practitioner channels energy remotely, with the same intention and effect as in-person sessions.

Reiki is more than a technique; it’s a way of aligning with the natural rhythms of life, fostering a deeper connection with oneself, others, and the universal flow of energy. It’s a path of continuous growth, reflection, and healing.

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Reiki is more than a healing technique; it is an ancient remembrance—a sacred reconnection to the life force energy that has flowed through humanity since the dawn of time. Though modern Reiki was formalized in Japan, its roots stretch far beyond borders, woven into the spiritual fabric of ancient cultures, especially within the ancestral wisdom of Africa and the sacred traditions of early civilizations.

The Meaning of Reiki: A Universal Thread

The word Reiki comes from two Japanese kanji:

Rei (霊) – meaning universal spirit or divine consciousness

Ki (気) – meaning life force energy, the breath of existence that flows through all living things

Yet, this concept of life force energy is not unique to Japan. It is a universal thread, known by many names across time and cultures:

Ase in African spiritual traditions, representing the sacred power to create, manifest, and transform.

Prana in Vedic teachings, the vital breath that animates life.

Chi or Qi in Chinese philosophy, the energy that sustains balance and harmony.

Ruach in ancient Semitic languages, the divine breath of life.

Through these diverse expressions, the essence remains the same: a recognition that all life is interconnected by an invisible yet palpable energy—a force that carries the wisdom of our ancestors, the rhythm of nature, and the breath of the universe itself.

While Mikao Usui is honored as the founder of modern Reiki in the early 20th century, the spirit of Reiki is ancient, flowing through the rituals, practices, and healing arts of ancestral civilizations long before his time.

In African spiritual traditions, energy healing was woven into daily life. The laying on of hands, invocation of spirit guides, connection to elemental forces (earth, air, fire, water), and the use of sacred symbols were central to healing practices. The concept of Ase embodies the same life-giving force that Reiki channels—an acknowledgment of the power to command and direct energy for the highest good.

Across the Nile Valley civilizations, sacred geometry, sound frequencies, and hands-on healing were part of spiritual initiation schools, designed to align the body with cosmic rhythms. The knowledge of energy flow was not seen as separate from nature but as an extension of it—mirroring the rivers, winds, and the radiant warmth of the sun that nourishes all life.

Even in indigenous cultures worldwide, from the Americas to Asia, healers understood how to work with the energy body, guided by ancestral spirits, elemental forces, and the wisdom passed down through generations. Reiki, in its purest form, is a continuation of this ancient lineage—a universal practice remembered and refined across ages.

The Role of Mikao Usui: Reawakening the Flow

Mikao Usui’s contribution was not the invention of Reiki but its reawakening for the modern world. 

Through his spiritual journey—marked by meditation, fasting, and deep reflection—Usui tapped into an ancient current of knowledge. On Mount Kurama in Japan, he experienced an energetic awakening that revealed the sacred healing symbols and principles we now associate with Reiki.

Usui’s system organized this universal practice into a form accessible to all, transcending religious or cultural boundaries. His teachings emphasized personal growth, spiritual development, and the 

Five Reiki Principles as a guide for living in harmony with oneself and others.

Reiki is a bridge—a sacred channel connecting us to the wisdom of those who came before. 

When practicing Reiki, it is not just the flow of life force energy that is activated; it is the remembrance of:  The hands of ancestors who healed through touch, prayer, and ritual.

The breath of the earth, carrying the whispers of ancient winds and sacred rivers.

The fire within, ignited by divine purpose and ancestral Ase.

Reiki teaches us to be present, to listen to the silence where ancestral voices speak, and to honor the sacred in every heartbeat, every breath, every ripple of energy.

Reiki in the Modern World: A Living Legacy

Today, Reiki is practiced globally, studied for its benefits in managing pain, anxiety, depression, and emotional stress. It is a complementary therapy, supporting traditional medical treatments while addressing the deeper energetic roots of imbalance.

Reiki doesn’t diagnose or cure. It invites us to become aware—of how we feel, how we breathe, and how we carry the unseen stories of our lineage. It reminds us that healing is not just about the individual but about restoring harmony within the universal tapestry of life.

Reiki doesn’t tell you what’s wrong; it holds space for you to remember what’s right within you. In stillness, it reconnects you to the river of life that flows through your veins—the same river that nourished your ancestors.

When receiving or offering Reiki, imagine the silence as a sacred drumbeat, carrying the echoes of those who came before, reminding you:

You are the radiant mirror of your lineage.

You are the cultivated warmth of ancestral light.

You are the living breath of universal 

Ase.

Reiki is more than a technique; it’s a way of aligning with the natural rhythms of life, fostering a deeper connection with oneself, others, and the universal flow of energy. It’s a path of continuous growth, reflection, and healing.

Within every being exists a radiant crown—a sacred gateway where divine consciousness flows, illuminating the essence of life itself. This is the Crown Deity Spirit, the divine spark where ancestral wisdom, universal energy, and sacred light converge.

The crown is not just a symbol of earthly royalty; 

it is the spiritual coronation of divine authority within. It carries the sacred memory of all who walked before, anointing each soul with ancestral Ase powers—the breath of life, the pulse of creation, and the eternal echo of universal love.

"For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principalities and powers."

Deity means divine nature—an infinite force that transcends form yet manifests in all creation. The divine light is not distant; it resides within, shining through the crown, radiating from the heart, and flowing through every breath. It is the light that awakens the pineal gland, the sacred "Peniel"—the place where one sees God face to face, as Jacob did, and life is preserved.

The pineal gland, nestled at the center of the brain, is more than a physical organ; it is the seat of divine sight, the sacred eye that perceives beyond the visible, connecting the soul to the vault of heaven. This inner vault opens only with the permission of the heart, the gateway to universal truths.

The coronation of the spirit is not a ceremony of man, but a divine alignment with the universe. Crowns, both seen and unseen, are ancient symbols of majesty, dignity, and divine authority. The crown chakra, known as Sahasrara, is the radiant lotus blooming with a thousand petals, anointed with the seven rays of vibrational Ase energy.

These rays are not just colors but frequencies of divine will—flowing from the Creator to sustain all that is, was, and will be. They represent the eternal dance of light through the chakras, connecting the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies as one divine tapestry.

Earth roots ground the body in ancestral wisdom.

Air winds carry the breath of divine inspiration.

Fire warmth ignites the soul’s passion and protection.

Water flows through rivers of renewal, cleansing and refreshing the spirit.

Ether holds the unseen, the sacred space where all elements converge in harmony.

The Light Within: A Universal Covenant

"God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all." — 1 John 1:5

The light of the Crown Deity Spirit reflects the eternal covenant between the divine and creation—a promise woven into the very fabric of existence. Like the rainbow after the storm, it symbolizes protection, grace, and the fulfillment of divine purpose.

Every thought is electric, every feeling magnetic. This sacred dance of energy shapes reality, sending signals into the universe and drawing reflections back. This is the quantum field of consciousness, where intention becomes creation, and light responds to the frequency of the heart.

The Radiant Mirror of the Self

Hold fast to the light within—a beacon that warms the soul, stirs the spirit to sing, and awakens the divine dance of creativity. This light is the radiant mirror, reflecting not just who one is, but the infinite potential of becoming.

Cultivate warmth that kisses the skin like divine rays, glowing brighter under the sun and softer beneath the moonlight.

Become the sunflower, turning towards the light, embodying the grace of all seven present energies that anoint the crown with ancestral Ase.

Embrace sovereignty, not as a ruler over others, but as a divine steward of the soul’s sacred purpose.

"Your focus determines your reality." Thoughts shape worlds; feelings anchor them. In this sacred truth lies the power to create, to heal, and to rise into the fullness of divine light.

In every breath, the divine speaks. In every heartbeat, the ancestors whisper. The Crown Deity Spirit is the eternal flame, the bridge between heaven and earth, the unseen thread that connects all life.

The word itself is a vibration—a sacred breath that affirms the power to make things happen, to call forth life, to honor the ancestors, and to seal all things in divine truth.

Ase. The beginning, the breath, the becoming.

Ase. The crown, the light, the life everlasting.

Ase.

 Energy channels in the body are the invisible highways through which life force, or qi (also known as prana or vital energy), flows. These pathways are essential for maintaining balance and well-being, as they carry energy throughout the body, nourishing every cell, organ, and system. In various spiritual traditions, these energy channels are known by different names, including meridians, nadis, and jing luo. Reiki, as an energy healing modality, works directly with these channels to restore harmony, channel ancestral wisdom, and invoke the power of Ase (divine energy).

These channels form a sacred network, connecting the body’s organs and systems, facilitating the flow of energy to where it is needed. When one aligns this understanding with the wisdom of astrology, the natal chart emerges as a divine blueprint revealing the unique pathways through which Ase energy moves. Esoterically understanding this wisdom allows for conscious coordination of not only daily life but also the transformation of one's entire being.

In acupuncture, energy points are activated to help the energy of the meridians rise to the surface of the body, allowing for balance and harmony. Similarly, Nadis in Ayurvedic medicine represent the subtle energy channels that connect the chakras and energy centers throughout the body. These channels also serve as conduits for ancestral wisdom, guiding healing, awakening, and spiritual insight.

Astrology mirrors this understanding through the natal chart, which reflects the alignment of celestial bodies at the time of one’s birth. Each planet, house, and aspect corresponds to energetic patterns that shape emotional responses, personal challenges, and divine purpose. The connection between these astrological imprints and energy channels offers a path to self-mastery, where one can harmonize with the cosmic rhythm of Ase and transform their spiritual journey with intention.

 Ase energy is the divine power that shapes existence, a force of creation and transformation passed down through ancestral lineage. This energy deeply influences the inner child, the core of one’s emotional foundation and subconscious patterns. When Ase flows harmoniously through the energy centers, it nurtures the inner child, fostering confidence, resilience, and spiritual clarity.

However, when these channels are blocked or imbalanced, unresolved traumas and emotional wounds may manifest as disharmony in the mind, body, and spirit. This can lead to emotional disorders, anxiety, depression, or even physical ailments. The solar plexus chakra, for example, governs personal power and self-identity—when out of balance, it can cause insecurity, low self-esteem, and a lack of direction. Consciously working with Ase energy through Reiki, meditation, and astrological awareness allows one to restore this balance, reprogram the subconscious mind, and heal the inner child.

 Each individual’s natal chart serves as a guide to understanding their unique energy flow. By aligning Ase energy with the planetary placements, one can gain clarity on their strengths, challenges, and karmic lessons. For example:

- The Sun in the Chart represents the soul’s purpose and inner radiance. Strengthening the solar plexus chakra with Reiki and Ase energy can activate confidence and willpower, allowing one to embody their personal sun.

- The Moon in the Chart governs emotional depth and intuition. Balancing the sacral chakra can bring harmony to emotional expression and ancestral connection.

- Mars and Ogun’s Ase embody the force of action and transformation. Working with the root and solar plexus chakras strengthens one’s ability to overcome challenges, stand in divine strength, and manifest with purpose.

By working with these astrological placements in harmony with Reiki and energy healing, one can cultivate their being with intention, embracing divine alignment with the ancestral wisdom encoded within.

The integration of Reiki, ancestral wisdom, and astrology offers a profound approach to personal transformation. Energy channels are not just conduits of vitality; they are spiritual pathways guiding the soul’s evolution. By consciously directing Ase energy, harmonizing the inner child, and understanding one’s natal chart, one steps into their divine purpose, shaping their reality with sacred intention and universal alignment.

The chakras, or energy centers, are directly connected to these energy channels. They correspond with specific organs, emotions, colors, and frequencies. There are seven main chakras within the body, each serving as a focal point for spiritual, emotional, and physical health.

• 1.**Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Elegua**   Energy: Grounding, protection, and opening spiritual pathways.  Connection: Elegua, the divine messenger and guardian of the crossroads, aligns with the Root Chakra’s role in stability and security. As the gatekeeper of spiritual realms, Elegua ensures balance between the seen and unseen, allowing for safe passage and protection in all aspects of life. Just as the Root Chakra grounds the body, Elegua grounds the spirit, ensuring a strong foundation to walk one’s path with confidence and clarity.  

• 2. **Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Yemaya**   Energy Nurturing, creation, fertility, and emotional flow.  Connection: Yemaya, the great mother of the sea, governs the waters that sustain life, making her the perfect force for the Sacral Chakra. This chakra governs emotions, sensuality, and creativity—qualities that flow like the ocean's tides. Yemaya nurtures the soul like a loving mother, cleansing emotional wounds and guiding one to embrace love, pleasure, and the sacred dance of creation. Just as the Sacral Chakra allows emotions to move freely, Yemaya's presence soothes, heals, and replenishes the spirit.  

• 3. **Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) – Ogun**   Energy: Strength, willpower, resilience, and transformation.   Connection: Ogun, the divine warrior and master of iron, is the force behind strength, determination, and self-empowerment. The Solar Plexus Chakra governs personal power, ambition, and self-discipline—qualities that Ogun embodies as the Orisha of metal, labor, and strategic action. Just as Ogun forges tools to shape the physical world, this chakra forges confidence and the fire to overcome obstacles. Calling on Ogun strengthens the inner warrior, enabling transformation, protection, and the courage to manifest one's destiny.  

• 4. **Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Oshun** Energy: Divine love, emotional connection, abundance, and joy. Connection: Oshun, the Orisha of sweet waters, beauty, and love, perfectly embodies the Heart Chakra’s essence of divine connection and emotional flow. Just as the heart bridges the physical and spiritual, Oshun’s sacred rivers flow with healing, passion, and abundance. She teaches the balance of giving and receiving love, encouraging one to embrace self-worth and experience life’s pleasures with grace. Her energy is like golden honey—sweet, nourishing, and transformative—flowing through the heart to cleanse, uplift, and open the spirit to divine love.  

• 5. **Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Obatala**    Energy: Wisdom, truth, clarity, and divine expression.   Connection: Obatala, the father of the Orishas and the embodiment of wisdom and purity, governs the Throat Chakra's role in communication and divine truth. As the Orisha of clarity and serenity, Obatala ensures that words, thoughts, and expressions align with higher wisdom. The Throat Chakra, when in balance, allows for truth to be spoken with integrity, mirroring Obatala’s calm and just nature. Through his guidance, expression becomes a sacred act, illuminating the path with wisdom, peace, and divine purpose.  

• 6. **Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Oya** Energy**: Transformation, vision, intuition, and ancestral wisdom.    connection: Oya, the fierce goddess of winds, storms, and the spirit realm, governs change and the unseen forces of the universe. The Third Eye Chakra serves as the gateway to intuition and ancestral connection, making Oya its natural counterpart. Like the whirlwind she commands, Oya clears illusions, pushing one toward enlightenment and deep inner knowing. She awakens the inner vision, sharpening perception beyond the physical, and allowing access to spiritual truths hidden beneath the surface. Her presence brings the courage to embrace transformation and trust the wisdom of one’s higher self.  

• 7. **Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Shango** * Energy: Divine power, enlightenment, cosmic connection, and spiritual authority.  Connection: Shango, the Orisha of thunder, lightning, and divine justice, embodies the raw power of spiritual awakening. The Crown Chakra connects one to universal consciousness, just as Shango channels divine force and righteousness from the heavens. He represents the spark of enlightenment—the fire of ascension that illuminates the path to divine truth. His energy is electrifying, inspiring confidence, leadership, and the fearless pursuit of spiritual mastery. As the ruler of cosmic justice, Shango’s presence at the Crown Chakra reinforces alignment with one’s highest purpose and the sacred responsibility of embodying divine power with wisdom and integrity.  

Phree Space Holistic Healing consciously coordinates these divine forces with Reiki, meditation, and sacred movement, ensuring a powerful connection to ancestral guidance and cosmic balance. By aligning the chakras with these seven Orishas, individuals can access deep healing, wisdom, and transformation, attuning to the rhythm of divine light energy within and around them to create a humanized energy field.

Your aura is an electromagnetic energy field that surrounds your physical body, connecting and interacting with the subtle realms. The aura reflects your spiritual, emotional, and physical health, vibrating with the energy of your chakras and energy channels. A strong, balanced aura means the life force is flowing freely through your energy channels, connecting you to universal wisdom and the divine essence. Reiki, as a healing art, works with the aura and energy channels to clear blockages, restore balance, and channel ancestral Ase.

Reiki is more than a physical practice; it is a spiritual conduit that aligns with the body’s energy channels to channel divine wisdom and ancestral Ase. When practicing Reiki, you are not simply healing the body but invoking the power of your lineage, ancestors, and the universe itself. 

Through focused intention, Reiki can access deep ancestral knowledge held within the energy channels, helping you to reconnect with the wisdom of those who have passed, healing past life patterns, and aligning the soul with its true path.

By understanding the metaphysical workings of energy channels, chakras, and the aura, we can consciously tune into the divine currents that flow through us, awakening the power of ancestral wisdom and the sacred light of Ase. As you deepen your Reiki practice, remember that every energy channel you activate is an invitation to connect more fully with the divine and the eternal flow of universal love.

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s balance, immunity, and detoxification processes. It is an essential part of the immune system and acts as the body's natural defense against illness and injury. In the context of Reiki, understanding the metaphysical influence of the lymphatic system helps channel energy to support the body's innate healing processes, facilitating the flow of life force (or Ase) to promote healing, balance, and rejuvenation.

The lymphatic system includes a network of vessels and nodes that transport lymph (a clear fluid containing white blood cells) throughout the body, filtering out toxins, waste, and other harmful substances. It is intricately connected to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the body's automatic regulation system, which governs functions such as heart rate, digestion, and immune response.

The lymph nodes are key centers where immune cells work to identify and destroy harmful pathogens, and they act as important stations of energetic cleansing. The spleen, another vital organ in the lymphatic system, plays a crucial role in blood filtration, immune function, and storage of blood cells. This connection between lymphatic function and energy channels offers opportunities for Reiki healing.

In Reiki practice, the lymphatic system’s role in clearing out toxins and unwanted substances parallels the process of emotional and energetic detoxification. Reiki energy works to clear blockages within the body’s energy channels, similar to how the lymphatic system cleanses and maintains fluid balance. In this way, Reiki helps the body move stagnant or toxic emotions and energy, much like the lymphatic system removes waste from the bloodstream.

The spleen is a central organ in the lymphatic system that filters blood, stores immune cells, and helps regulate blood cell production. In Reiki, the spleen can be viewed as an energetic center of purification and vitality. When Reiki is directed toward the spleen, it can help release emotional stagnation, cleanse the energetic body, and restore a sense of inner peace.

Spleen and Emotional Balance: The spleen also governs the body’s ability to process and release stored emotional energy. Reiki can be used to release emotional trauma and tension stored within the body, allowing the energy to flow freely through the lymphatic system.

The spleen plays a direct role in immune defense by producing lymphocytes. In Reiki, energy can be channeled to enhance the body's immune response, empowering the system to defend against physical and energetic invaders, clearing any disruptions in the body's flow of energy.

Chronic Inflammation and Reiki’s Role

Conditions like chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and stress-related disorders can overwhelm the lymphatic system, leading to imbalances in both the body and the energy field. 

Through Reiki, energy is directed to areas where the body’s systems may be compromised—like areas of inflammation or energy blockages—helping to rebalance the body and promote healing.

Reiki assists in reducing inflammation by directing energy to clear blocked pathways and help the body return to a state of harmony.

Chronic stress and emotional wounds can cause long-lasting energy blockages in the lymphatic system. Reiki helps clear the stagnant energy, promoting healing on all levels (physical, mental, and emotional).

To effectively support the lymphatic system using Reiki, one can utilize techniques that focus on the following principles:

 Using light pressure on lymph nodes (such as in the neck, armpits, and groin) helps stimulate the energy flow and clear any stagnant energy. Reiki healing can promote fluid movement, creating balance in both the physical and energetic systems.

Visualizing the flow of lymph as a radiant, cleansing light can help activate the body’s natural detoxification processes. During a Reiki session, envisioning energy flow through the lymphatic channels can help to clear blockages and restore the balance of fluid and energy throughout the body.

 Deep breathing exercises, combined with Reiki, help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing for deep relaxation and energy alignment, supporting the lymphatic system’s detoxification processes.

 Reiki can be used to cleanse the energy bodies (aura, chakras) and the physical body by clearing negative energy, like toxins or suppressed emotions, thus improving the lymphatic system’s efficiency.

The lymphatic system’s direct connection to immune function, detoxification, and fluid balance suggests that when the emotional body is in harmony, the physical body can also achieve greater balance. Reiki offers a way to clear emotional blockages from past trauma, stress, or unresolved feelings, encouraging the lymphatic system to function optimally.

Reiki serves as a metaphysical tool to enhance the body’s innate healing capacity, supporting not only physical wellness but also emotional and spiritual balance. When Ase flows freely through the energy channels of the lymphatic system, the body can heal more rapidly, releasing toxins and accumulated stress, and promoting overall well-being.

• Hydration: Drink plenty of water to support the fluid balance in the lymphatic system.
• Exercise: Regular physical movement stimulates the lymphatic system, promoting fluid flow.
• Reiki Self-Healing: Practice self-Reiki on areas where the lymphatic system is concentrated, like the neck, chest, and abdomen, to maintain energy flow and clear blockages.
• Breathwork: Incorporate breathwork with Reiki to encourage energetic cleansing and support the body’s lymphatic health.

In conclusion, integrating Reiki with the understanding of the lymphatic system enhances the body’s ability to detoxify, regenerate, and heal energetically. Reiki offers a spiritual and metaphysical perspective on supporting both immune function and emotional well-being, allowing the lymphatic system to operate with optimal balance and efficiency.

 

In African spirituality, healing is seen as a sacred journey of restoration and reconnection with the divine, the ancestors, and the natural world. This healing is rooted in the understanding that all living beings are interconnected with the cosmos, nature, and the spiritual realms. The role of energy (known as Ase, chi, or prana) is fundamental to both African and Reiki healing practices, as energy flows through all things, governing life and health.

 The African concept of Ase represents the divine energy that flows through all living beings and the universe. This energy is the life force that connects people to the spirit realm, the ancestors, and nature. Healers use this energy to heal by restoring balance to the recipient’s body, mind, and spirit. This aligns with Reiki, where practitioners channel universal life force energy through their hands to promote healing and spiritual alignment.

In African healing traditions, ancestors and spirit guides are revered as sources of wisdom, protection, and healing. They are seen as powerful allies in the healing process, guiding the healer’s hands and spirit. In Reiki, practitioners also call on divine beings and guides to assist in the transmission of healing energy. These spiritual entities help to amplify the healing process, whether the healing is done through hands-on healing or distance healing.

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Incorporating moon energy, crystals, and astrology into hands-on Reiki healing from an African perspective brings a layer of cosmic and elemental power to the practice. Both African spiritual traditions and Reiki emphasize that the energy of the Earth and the cosmos has profound effects on the healing process. The Moon, crystals, and astrological influences can be used to enhance the channeling of life force energy.

 The Moon has long been revered in African spiritual traditions as a symbol of feminine energy, intuition, and spiritual growth. The Moon’s cycles, especially the full moon and new moon, have a powerful influence on energy flows and are seen as times of spiritual significance. In the context of Reiki healing, the Moon’s energy can be utilized to enhance intuitive healing and to tap into the rhythms of nature.

 The full moon represents completion, illumination, and the peak of energy. African traditions celebrate the full moon as a time to release negativity, heal emotional wounds, and connect deeply with the spiritual realms. In Reiki, the full moon can be used to amplify healing intentions, release blockages, and achieve greater spiritual clarity. During hands-on healing, the Moon’s energy can be channeled through the healer’s hands to cleanse, purify, and restore balance to the recipient’s energy field.

The new moon is a time of renewal, intention-setting, and new beginnings. African traditions often view the new moon as a time for spiritual growth, rebirth, and inner reflection. In Reiki, the new moon can be used to channel fresh energy, setting intentions for the recipient’s healing journey and allowing for new patterns of health and well-being to emerge. During hands-on healing, the healer can visualize the new moon’s energy flowing through their hands, helping to clear out stagnant energy and invite in new, healing vibrations.

 Crystals have a long history of use in African spiritual practices as powerful conduits of energy. Many African cultures believe that crystals, such as quartz, amethyst, citrine, and turquoise, hold specific spiritual properties that can enhance healing. These stones can amplify the energy channeled during Reiki sessions, acting as both amplifiers and filters for spiritual energy.

 During hands-on Reiki healing, crystals can be placed on or around the recipient’s body to assist in the healing process. Rose Quartz, for example, is used for emotional healing and self-love, aligning with the heart chakra. Amethyst is used for spiritual protection and intuitive insight, making it a great stone for spiritual connection. Selenite, which is known for its ability to cleanse and purify energy, can be used to clear negative energy from the body and aura. The use of these crystals aligns with African traditions where stones and minerals are believed to hold deep spiritual significance and are used to harness healing powers.

Astrology and the positioning of the planets and stars have a profound influence on spiritual practices. In African spirituality, the cosmic influences of the sun, moon, and planets are often incorporated into divination and healing practices. The connection between the celestial bodies and the individual’s energy is believed to influence one’s path in life, health, and spiritual well-being.

In Reiki, an astrologer can tailor healing sessions based on the recipient’s astrological chart, using specific crystal placements and focusing energy on the chakras most affected by the individual’s astrological sign. For example, Leo (ruled by the Sun) might benefit from healing focusing on solar plexus energy, while Pisces (ruled by Neptune) might require energy work that enhances intuition and emotional healing. Hands-on Reiki healing can be enhanced by aligning the energy work with astrological influences, helping the healer target areas of imbalance that correspond to the individual’s birth chart.

 Integrating Moon Energy, Crystals, and Astrology

Distance Reiki healing can be powerfully enhanced by incorporating moon energy, crystals, and astrology, allowing the healer to send energy across time and space with focused intention.

Distance Healing with Moon Energy: The Moon’s energy can be used to amplify distance Reiki healing by connecting the healer and recipient through visualization and intention-setting. Just as the Moon’s cycles affect the Earth’s energy, Reiki practitioners can use the full moon to send healing energy to distant recipients, illuminating their path and helping them release negative energy. The new moon can be used to send fresh energy and healing intentions to the recipient, helping them set new intentions for their well-being.

When performing distance Reiki healing, crystals can be used as powerful tools to amplify energy and direct the flow of healing. For example, placing a clear quartz crystal on the healer’s hands during a session can help channel energy to the recipient more effectively. Crystals can be programmed with specific intentions for the recipient, such as emotional healing, spiritual growth, or physical well-being, and sent across time and space using the healer’s focused intention. In African traditions, the spiritual properties of crystals are used to draw upon cosmic energy to enhance the healing experience.

Just as astrological signs influence hands-on Reiki healing, they can also guide distance Reiki healing sessions. By examining the recipient’s astrological chart, a Reiki practitioner can tailor the energy sent to align with the person’s cosmic influences, amplifying the healing in ways that resonate with their sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign. For example, a Scorpio (ruled by Pluto) may benefit from deep emotional healing during a distance Reiki session focused on clearing past trauma, while a Virgo (ruled by Mercury) might need assistance in balancing mental health and enhancing clarity. The healer can use astrology as a guide to understand what energies to focus on, sending healing energy to the recipient's specific needs based on their astrological profile.

Practical Applications:

 When performing distance Reiki from an African perspective, the healer can set up an altar with crystals, astrological charts, and moon phase symbols. The healer can invoke the ancestors, the Moon’s energy, and the stars to enhance the healing work. A crystal such as amethyst or selenite may be placed on the recipient's photo or name to focus the energy, and the healer can send energy while chanting or calling on spiritual guides.

Healing with Moon and Astrology: 

A healer can choose specific moon phases and astrological influences to tailor the healing process. For instance, a Reiki practitioner may perform a distance session on a Pisces full moon to promote spiritual insight and emotional healing, or during a Capricorn new moon to aid in manifesting goals and creating structure in the recipient’s life.

Integrating hands-on healing, distance Reiki, moon energy, crystals, and astrology from an African perspective into the Reiki practice brings a deeper, multidimensional layer to spiritual healing. These elements combine the ancient wisdom of African spirituality with modern energy healing modalities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings, the spiritual realms, and the cosmos.

By channeling Ase, honoring the ancestors, and working with cosmic forces such as the Moon, crystals, and astrology, Reiki healers can create a profound healing experience that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit, whether through hands-on healing or distance healing.

1. Receive Permission:

Always ensure you have permission from the recipient before performing a distance Reiki session. This ensures consent and respects their energy.

2. Prepare the Recipient’s Photo:

Hold a photo of the recipient and visualize the Reiki symbols over it. As you do this, intone the recipient's name to establish the connection and focus your energy on them.

3. Focus and Cup Your Hands:

Hold the photo in your hands and focus on the recipient. Imagine that your energy is being sent through the photo, and cup your hands around it as a way of channeling the healing energy.

4. Mental Connection:

In your mind’s eye, envision being physically present with the recipient. Imagine that they are ready to begin the session, feeling their energy and preparing for the healing process.

5. Draw Symbols and Intone Names:

Mentally draw the Reiki symbols over the recipient and intone their names three times while focusing on the specific symbols for the session (Power Symbol, Emotional Symbol, Distance Symbol). This helps align the energy with the recipient’s needs.

6. Perform the Reiki Session:

As you perform the session, stay present and pay attention to the sensations in your hands. Trust where your hands feel guided to go and focus on the areas where healing is most needed. Stay intuitive and allow the energy to flow naturally.

7. Closing the Session:

Once you feel the session is complete, close it as you normally would. Set the intention that the session is finished and send gratitude to Reiki for the healing that took place.

8. Ground Yourself:

After the session, ground yourself by washing your hands with cold water and drinking a glass of cold water. This helps release any residual energy and brings you back to your present state.

Note: These guidelines are a foundation, but you may encounter different variations of the technique from other Reiki practitioners and Master teachers. Each practitioner may offer their own methods or adjustments to the process.

Create Sacred Space

Find a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted. Light candles, incense, or burn sage to clear the space, inviting positive energy and your ancestors' spirits to assist in the healing.

Place a picture or a personal item of the recipient in front of you. If the recipient is not physically present, this helps to focus your intention.

Ground Yourself

Use breath work to center yourself, connecting deeply with the earth. Visualize roots growing from your feet, anchoring you to the soil, and pulling in the Earth’s nurturing energy.

Call upon your ancestors and the spirits of your lineage. In African spirituality, ancestral energy is powerful and can guide the Reiki flow. With your intention, invite them to be present and assist in the healing session.

Set Your Intention

Focus on the person receiving the healing, whether they are near or far. Speak their name three times aloud or in your mind to establish the connection.

Set the intention to channel healing energy for the highest good of the recipient. 

Trust that the Reiki will go where it’s needed.

Connecting to Ancestral Energy

As you draw the Usui Reiki symbols (Power, Emotional/Mental, and Distance symbols), visualize the symbols within the sacred space created by your ancestors. See them infused with the divine energy of your lineage.

Call on the strength and wisdom of your ancestors to infuse the symbols. See them glowing brightly with divine light as they carry ancestral wisdom for healing.

Distance Reiki Practice: Guided Session

Visualizing the Recipient

Close your eyes, focus on your breath, and see the recipient in your mind’s eye. Picture them lying peacefully, ready to receive the healing.

In your mind, see the symbols surrounding them and infusing their energy field. Allow the symbols to gently create healing, and trust the energy is being guided where it’s needed.

Performing the Reiki Flow

Use your hands to perform hand positions mentally. For example, you can mentally place your hands on the recipient's crown chakra, heart center, and any other points you feel guided to.

As you channel the Reiki energy, listen to your inner guidance and let the symbols (visualized or drawn with your hand or tongue) guide you to specific areas.

While sending energy, affirm the ancestral wisdom and healing, invoking the power of the African ancestors to heal and protect the recipient.

Incorporating Breath and Energy

With each inhale, breathe in life force energy (Reiki), and as you exhale, release this healing energy toward the recipient, trusting the energy is going where it’s needed.

Visualize the recipient being enveloped in golden or violet light, a light infused with ancestral wisdom, which nurtures and balances them.

Complete the Session

Once you feel the session is complete, visualize the recipient receiving the energy with gratitude. Allow the Reiki energy to continue to flow to them even after you close the session.

Offer thanks to your ancestors for their presence and wisdom in the session. Acknowledge the power of the Reiki energy, knowing it will continue its work beyond the session.

Closing the Session

Close the session by washing your hands in cold water to ground yourself. Drink a glass of water to further cleanse and hydrate your energy.

Visualize a protective shield surrounding the recipient and yourself, ensuring that both of you are balanced and grounded.

Mu-shin (No-Mind): Before or during the session, perform Mu-shin to clear your mind. This meditation helps you remain open and receptive to the energy, allowing the ancestors to guide your actions. 

Gassho: Use this meditation to set a powerful intention for the session. The Gassho prayer (hands together in prayer position) is a way of showing reverence and respect, allowing you to enter the session with the proper mental and spiritual alignment.

Dan Tian Breathing: Use deep breathing techniques to focus on your body’s energy centers (especially the Dan Tian) to enhance your energy flow. This is particularly helpful when performing Reiki for distance work, as it aligns your physical and spiritual bodies, enabling you to channel Reiki more effectively.

Reiji-ho: Allow your hands to be guided intuitively. If you're unsure of where to place them, use this technique to trust your guidance and your hands' natural flow of energy. Feel the energy as it shifts and moves, knowing you are supported by the wisdom of your ancestors.

Distance Reiki is an ongoing practice that gets better with time. As you continue, trust that with each session, you will deepen your connection with your own ancestral lineage, further empowering your Reiki work and helping to heal not just the recipient but also yourself and your lineage. Trust that the flow of healing is eternal, moving through time and space, just as the energy of your ancestors does.

As you practice more, you may start to receive intuitive messages, visions, or even ancestral symbols that will guide your Reiki healing. Trust and honor these insights, and share them when appropriate.

 In African metaphysics, the concept of healing, energy, and spiritual alignment is deeply rooted in the understanding of the interconnectedness of all things—body, mind, and spirit. African traditions often emphasize the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms, recognizing that healing is not just a matter of curing the body but aligning oneself with the divine forces, ancestors, and universal energies that govern existence.

In African cosmology, everything is seen as interconnected through spiritual energy, often referred to as Ase (pronounced Ah-shay), the divine life force or energy that flows through all living things. A Reiki attunement can be understood as an initiation into accessing and channeling this universal life force, much like an African healer would undergo a spiritual initiation to connect with ancestral energies and spiritual realms.

Just as an African healer undergoes initiations to align themselves with the spiritual forces that govern life, the Reiki attunement ceremony aligns the individual with Reiki energy. This process of initiation strengthens the flow of Ase through the individual, clearing energy blockages that may prevent them from fully channeling divine energy for healing purposes.

In African traditions, symbols hold deep spiritual power, often representing ancestral wisdom, divine principles, and natural forces. Similarly, in Reiki, the symbols used in attunement serve as energetic tools that help channel universal life force. These symbols are like keys to unlocking deeper levels of spiritual awareness and connection to the universe and ancestors. Much like African spiritual symbols used in rituals, these symbols during Reiki attunement work to focus and direct energy, enhancing the healing process.

 In African metaphysical thought, the concept of programming or shaping one’s spiritual path is rooted in the practice of ancestral veneration and divination, which helps guide individuals to align their personal energies with divine purpose. Similarly, Reiki attunement is a way of "programming" the individual’s energy channels to receive and direct healing energies, similar to how African spiritual practices guide one to align with cosmic or ancestral energies.

The 21-day Reiki cleanse can be seen as a spiritual purification in African metaphysical terms, where the individual cleanses not only their physical body but also their spiritual and emotional energy systems. African spiritual practices often involve rituals of cleansing, including purging negative energies, ancestral healing, and restoring balance to the individual's life force (Ase).

Spiritual Cleansing: In many African traditions, spiritual cleansing involves rituals that help to release negative energies, ancestral curses, or blockages that hinder the flow of life force. This is similar to how the 21-day Reiki cleanse works to release stagnant or negative energy, allowing the body and spirit to return to balance. Through this process, individuals shed old emotional patterns and heal from past wounds, both physical and spiritual.

Connection with Nature and the Elements: In African cosmology, the natural world is deeply spiritual. The elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air are seen as manifestations of divine forces. As Reiki practitioners focus on cleansing and balancing their energy, they can also incorporate African spiritual practices of communing with nature, invoking the energies of the Earth (for grounding), Water (for emotional healing), Fire (for transformation), and Air (for mental clarity). These elemental energies work in harmony with the Reiki cleanse to restore balance to the individual.

 The energy flowing through the Reiki cleanse can be understood as a channeling of Ase, much like the guidance received through ancestors in African spiritual practices. The energy from the 21-day cleanse works to align the individual with ancestral wisdom and the spiritual guidance of past generations. As individuals practice Reiki daily, they also strengthen their connection to their ancestors and the universal energy that flows through all beings. The experiences, insights, and emotional releases during the cleanse can be seen as messages from the ancestors, helping individuals to heal and elevate their consciousness.

 African metaphysical systems embrace the concept of holistic healing, which involves the alignment and integration of the body, mind, and spirit. The Reiki cleanse embodies this holistic approach by addressing the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of an individual. The process of daily Reiki self-treatment can be seen as an act of self-love and spiritual growth, akin to African rituals of self-care and spiritual nourishment, where individuals honor their spiritual, mental, and physical health.

 As in African spiritual practices where purification rituals mark the transition from one spiritual state to another, the 21-day Reiki cleanse marks a period of transformation. Just as African rituals guide individuals through phases of growth, healing, and initiation, the cleanse helps the practitioner move through a phase of self-purification and renewal, leading to a higher state of spiritual awareness and connection to the divine.

In this way, both Reiki attunement and the 21-day Reiki cleanse can be viewed through the lens of African metaphysics as processes that align the individual with the universal life force, promote spiritual healing, and deepen the connection to divine and ancestral energies, all of which are essential for holistic well-being and spiritual growth.

The 21-day Reiki cleanse is a spiritual practice that involves daily self-treatment sessions with Reiki energy. It’s believed to help cleanse the body, mind, and spirit, releasing stagnant energy and promoting balance and well-being.

How do I perform the 21-day Reiki cleanse?

To perform the 21-day Reiki cleanse, you must set aside time each day for a self-Reiki session. Begin by finding a quiet and comfortable space. Then, place your hands on different body parts, allowing the Reiki energy to flow. Focus on your breath and intention, allowing the energy to cleanse and balance you.

What are the benefits of the 21-day Reiki cleanse?

The benefits of the 21-day Reiki cleanse can vary from person to person, but common reported benefits include increased relaxation, stress reduction, improved sleep, enhanced mental clarity, and a greater sense of well-being. It can also help to release emotional blockages and promote spiritual growth.

Do I need to be a Reiki practitioner to do the 21-day cleanse?

While having some knowledge of Reiki is helpful, you don’t need to be a certified practitioner to do the 21-day cleanse. Anyone can learn basic Reiki techniques and apply them to themselves for healing and self-care. However, if you’re unfamiliar with Reiki, you may want to seek guidance from a qualified Reiki teacher or practitioner.

What should I expect during the 21-day Reiki cleanse?

During the 21-day Reiki cleanse, you may experience a range of sensations, emotions, and insights as your energy system adjusts and clears. Some people feel more relaxed and centered, while others may experience temporary discomfort as old patterns are released. It’s important to listen to your body and honor whatever arises during the cleanse, allowing yourself to process and integrate the changes.

• Performing the Reiki Self-Healing Hand Positions at least once daily
• Drink plenty of water
• Perform some type of self-care treatment every week. For example, an Epsom salt bath using your favorite essential oils. Maybe add in some crystals to your bath water to help balance everything out.
• Get a massage
• Spend some time outdoors in nature
• Take part in relaxing activities in nature or with people you love
• Do a silent walking meditation for 15 minutes or more
• Start journaling, if you have not done so already
• Sing, chant, or listen to inspiring music
• Dance, exercise, or do something you enjoy that moves your body

Drugs, alcohol, excessive caffeine, and high-sugar or salty foods.

Post-Cleanse:

After completing the 21-day cleanse, you may notice that your symptoms gradually diminish. The process of self-healing and energy cleansing will have supported emotional, mental, and spiritual healing, leaving you feeling lighter and more balanced.

Self-Healing Hand Positions will continue to support you in your journey as you integrate the energy from the cleanse.

While having Reiki training can enhance the experience, anyone can perform the 21-day Reiki cleanse, even if they are not certified. Learning basic Reiki self-healing techniques is enough for the cleanse. If you’re new to Reiki, seeking guidance from a Reiki teacher can be beneficial.