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The Chakras and Reiki Healing
The word chakra originated in ancient India. It comes
from a Sanskrit word meaning (roughly) "wheel". A chakra is described as a wheel-like center of energy
-- or vortex -- that occurs where many lines of subtle energy intersect.
Major chakras are said to exist at seven different locations in
the body. The seven major chakras are arranged physically along the
midline of the body, extending from the base of the spine up through the
skull. Each chakra is associated with certain physical functions, as well as mental and emotional functions. Proponents of various New Age therapies have popularized the notion that each chakra has a particular color and responds to particular crystals or gemstones. These same individuals have popularized the idea that each chakra may be influenced by particular aromas. A brief overview of the major chakras is given below. You can click on the names of the various chakras to read additional information about them and their relationship to Reiki healing.
The activity of the chakras is said to contribute to our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Disturbances or energy blockages in particular chakras, or imbalances among them, can open the self to various illnesses. Depending on the chakras involved, illness may affect body, mind, or spirit. It is the healer's task to normalize the flow of life energy, or prana, through the chakras. There is no evidence that the concept of chakras was a part of Usui's original formulation of Reiki healing practices. But, Usui's ideas about subtle energies and a universal life force (Reiki) are similar to ancient writings about prana. As a result, chakras and their relationship to energy healing have been accepted by many modern Reiki practitioners. Today, teachings about chakras have become a popular part of many Reiki training programs. How are chakras involved in a Reiki healing session? Generally, Reiki masters who adopt the concept of chakras believe that is important to open and clear the chakras during a healing session. Clearing the chakras creates a better connection to the universal life force and encourages a greater flow of healing energies through the person. Reiki practitioners may focus on clearing and balancing a particular chakra if a set of problems commonly associated with that chakra is detected.
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