How to Feel Reiki Energy when Giving Reiki

Everyone "feels" Reiki in a different way. Some people don't feel anything when they are giving or receiving Reiki.
Even so the Reiki energy is flowing so they should not worry.

How to Open Yourself to the Energy when Giving Reiki

When giving Reiki, some people might feel their fingers tingle, pulsate or grow warmer or colder. Some will feel strong emotions or suppressed memories might come to the surface. Some feel incredibly happy, relaxed or elated.

Everyone is unique and everyone will feel the energy differently. The more you practice Reiki, the more you will recognise how to interpret the energy as it flows through you.

There are a number of exercises to help you open yourself to Reiki and feel the energy vibrations. You should choose the ones you feel most comfortable with.

To set the tone you might want to create a relaxing atmosphere for your Reiki exercises. Choose a room or place that makes you feel tranquil and at ease. You might want to light up some incense and have soothing music playing in the background.

Determining Your Dominant Hand

To determine your dominant or "power" hand hold your hands at a comfortable distance away from you with the palms facing you. Look at your left hand and concentrate on the palm.

Imagine energy flowing from the universe down into your crown chakra and flowing into your left hand. Feel the energy in your left palm. Now turn to your right palm and do the same thing. Whichever hand feels stronger - it might tingle, be hotter or colder than the other - this is your power hand.

If you don't feel anything when you first attempt this exercise keep trying and you will eventually start feeling the energy.

Exercise to Feel Reiki Energy

• Place your hands in the prayer or 'Gassho' position and visualise reiki energy entering your crown chakra.
  
• Feel the energy radiate through your whole being.
• Rub your hands together until your palms feel warm then relax your wrists and shake your hands
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• Put your hands together, then open them about six inches apart. Feel the energy emanating from your palms.
  
• As you feel the energy, explore it. Feel the different sensations as you move your hands up and down, side to side and around in circles.
  Can you feel the lines of energy connected to each palm?
  
• Separate your hands further and again move them up and down, side to side still feeling the energy between them.
  
• Now cup your hands together and create a circle of reiki within them.

  Place this energy into your heart and imagine it expanding and filling your entire body