Reiki Reiki Hand Positions & Techniques

Question 1

How many standard hand positions are typically taught for a full-body Reiki treatment in the Hayashi/Takata tradition?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

16

Question 2

What is the recommended amount of time a practitioner should hold each hand position during a Reiki session?

Accepted Answer

3–5 minutes

Answer

30 seconds

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1–2 minutes

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10–15 minutes

Question 3

In Reiki, which hand position typically begins a standard full-body treatment?

Accepted Answer

The top of the head or face/eyes

Answer

The feet

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The heart center

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The lower back

Question 4

What is 'Byosen scanning' in Reiki practice?

Accepted Answer

Sweeping the hands over the body to sense areas needing healing

Answer

A technique using crystals placed on chakras

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Drawing symbols on the recipient's skin

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A breathing technique used before sessions

Question 5

During a Reiki session, must the practitioner's hands physically touch the recipient's body?

Accepted Answer

No, Reiki can be given with hands hovering a few inches above the body

Answer

Yes, physical touch is required for Reiki to work

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Touch is required only for Level 2 practitioners

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Touch is only used on the feet and hands

Question 6

What is the 'sandwich technique' in Reiki practice?

Accepted Answer

Placing one hand on the front and one on the back of the body simultaneously

Answer

Placing crystals between layers of cloth

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Using two practitioners at once

Answer

Alternating between hot and cold compress