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Simple 5-Step Reiki Routine for Beginners
Reiki, a gentle energy healing technique, can be a powerful tool for those navigating grief and seeking to deepen their intuition. This beginner-friendly 5-step routine provides a structured yet flexible approach to self-healing, fostering emotional release and spiritual connection through focused intention and practice.
1
Set Your Intention
Sit comfortably, place hands in prayer position at your heart, close your eyes, and silently state: “I welcome healing energy to release grief and open my awareness.” This clear intention sets the energetic focus for your practice.
2
Basic Self-Reiki Hand Positions
Gently place your hands on the following areas for 3–5 minutes each, breathing slowly and softly. Focus on the sensation of energy flowing into each area:
  • Crown (top of head) – Connect to universal consciousness and higher wisdom.
  • Third Eye (between brows) – Strengthen intuition and inner sight.
  • Heart (center of chest) – Heal emotional pain, grief, and cultivate compassion.
  • Solar Plexus (upper abdomen) – Boost personal power and self-confidence.
3
Use Two Key Reiki Symbols
For those attuned to Reiki symbols, integrate these powerful tools into your practice. You can visualize or gently draw them over each area:
  • Cho Ku Rei (Power symbol): Use it over each chakra before you begin to amplify healing energy and seal the space.
  • Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen (Distance symbol): Visualize it bridging your heart to your loved one’s soul when you wish to send or receive messages, transcending time and space.
4
Notice Signs with Journaling
After each session, dedicate 2 minutes to journaling. Record any thoughts, images, or subtle “signs” you perceive—such as animal encounters, repeating numbers, significant dreams, or gut feelings. This practice cultivates awareness and helps recognize patterns of intuitive guidance over time.
5
Integrate Nature and Movement
Once or twice a week, practice your Reiki outdoors. After your self-treatment, take a 5-10 minute mindful walk, paying attention to what naturally draws your eye—birds, clouds, leaves, or even specific colors. Let these observations reinforce your growing ability to notice subtle messages and connect with the natural world.
By consistently following these five simple steps, beginners can gently release the burden of grief, strengthen their intuitive “muscle,” and cultivate a clearer channel for healing and spiritual connection. This routine offers a pathway to deeper personal growth and a renewed sense of peace.