Psychologies

FEEL BETTER WITH SELF-REIKI

‘In Japanese, rei means ‘‘spirit” or ‘‘soul”, and ki means ‘‘the energy of. ‘The power of touch is as ancient as humanity,’ shares Harsono. ‘Start by placing your palms together, breathe deeply into your abdomen and close your eyes. Connect with reiki (universal energy) and wait to sense it in your hands. If you don’t feel anything, trust that it is present. Place your palms over, or lightly touch, the area that may need healing; spend at least five minutes in this position, noticing any changes in how you feel. To finish, thank reiki.’

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