Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment

The Level 1 Reiki practitioner should perform a sequence of hand placements during each treatment, beginning with the face placement and moving downward. In this article, I will explain basic Reiki hand placements for self treatment.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #1 - Face Placement

The first of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the face placement. Place the palms of the hands against the sides of the face, cupping your hands over your eyes. The tips of the fingers should rest gently against the forehead. The nose and mouth remain uncovered and exposed between the hands. Do not obstruct breathing by squeezing the nostrils. The fingers and thumbs of each hand should be held together snugly so there are no gaps between them.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #2 - Crown Placement

The second of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the crown placement. The base of each palm should be placed just slightly above the ears. Wrap both palms and fingers along the skull. The fingertips should meet at the crown of the head.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #3 - Back of the Head Placement

The third of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the back of the head placement. The arms are crossed behind the head with one hand on the back of the head. The other hand should be directly below the first and just above the nape of the neck.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #4 - Chin and Jaw Line Placement

The fourth of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the chin and jaw line placement. The chin and jaw line are cupped in the hands with the inside of the wrists touching beneath the chin. The fingertips should be rested gently over the earlobes.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #5 - Neck, Collarbone and Heart Placement

The fifth of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the neck, collarbone and heart placement. The right hand is placed over the front of the neck, gently grasping the throat while allowing the neck to be held in the space between the outward stretched thumb and fingers. The left hand is rested on top of the chest, between the collarbone and heart.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #6 - Rib Placement

The sixth of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the rib placement. The hands are placed on the rib cage right below the breasts with the fingertips touching while bending the elbows back a little bit.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #7 - Abdomen Placement

The seventh of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the abdomen placement. The hands are placed on the solar plexus right above the navel. The elbows are kept bent and the fingertips should be touching.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #8 - Pelvic Bone Placement

The eighth of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the pelvic bone placement. The right hand is placed over the right pelvic bone and the left hand over the left pelvic bone. The fingertips should touch in the center.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #9 - Shoulder Placement

The ninth of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the shoulder placement. Reach over the top of the shoulders and place the hands on the shoulder blades. If you cannot reach the shoulder blades, just go as far as you comfortably can.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #10 - Mid-Back Placement

The tenth of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the mid-back placement. With elbows bent, reach behind the back and place your hands on the middle of the back. The fingertips should be touching if it is comfortable to do so.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #11 - Lower Back Placement

The eleventh of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the lower back placement. With elbows bent, reach behind the back and place your hands on the lower back. The fingertips should be touching if it is comfortable to do so.

Reiki Hand Placements for Self Treatment #12 - Sacrum Placement

The twelfth and last of the Reiki hand placements for self treatment is the sacrum placement. With elbows bent, reach behind the back and place the hands on the sacral region, keeping the fingers close together.