What is Reiki, Actually?
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive alternative healing modality used to restore and revitalize your being from the inside out. The practice pulls energy from higher intellectual energies which when channeled is uniquely translated to best harmonize with the client's journey. By activating and cleansing your chakras, you allow for a transformative experience to consume you reshaping how you see the world. Below is only a beginner's guide to the chakra system, while it is a much more detailed and complexed, it is helpful to understand the basic principles:
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BASIC CHAKRAS SYSTEM
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Root Chakra: [Muladhara]
Location: Base of the spine, perineum; Element: Earth
Body Correspondence: Spine, rectum, legs, feet, immune system, bones, adrenal glands
Functions: Grounding, survival, safety, stability, basic needs
Signs of Imbalance: Anxiety, fear, insecurity, financial instability, lower back pain, immune system issues
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Sacral Chakra: [Svadhisthana]
Location: Lower abdomen, about two inches below the navel
Element: Water
Body Correspondence: Reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, lower intestines, womb
Functions: Creativity, pleasure, emotions, relationships, sensuality
Signs of Imbalance: Emotional instability, creative block, sexual dysfunction, urinary issues, guilt, lack of passion
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Solar Plexus Chakra: [Manipura]
Location: Upper abdomen, stomach area (between the navel and sternum)
Element: Fire
Body Correspondence: Digestive system, pancreas, liver, stomach, gallbladder
Functions: Personal power, confidence, willpower, motivation, self-esteem
Signs of Imbalance: Low self-esteem, lack of confidence, digestive issues, fatigue, feeling powerless
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Heart Chakra: [Anahata]
Location: Center of the chest, near the heart
Element: Air
Body Correspondence: Heart, lungs, thymus gland, circulatory system, arms, hands
Functions: Love, compassion, forgiveness, connection, emotional balance
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty in relationships, grief, fear of intimacy, heart/lung issues, lack of empathy
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Throat Chakra: [Vishuddha]
Location: Throat area
Element: Ether (Space)
Body Correspondence: Throat, neck, mouth, thyroid, jaw, ears
Functions: Communication, self-expression, truth, authenticity
Signs of Imbalance: Difficulty expressing thoughts, fear of speaking, throat issues, thyroid problems, dishonesty
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Third Eye Chakra: [Ajna]
Location: Between the eyebrows (third eye)
Element: Light
Body Correspondence: Eyes, brain, pineal gland, nervous system
Functions: Intuition, imagination, perception, spiritual insight, clarity
Signs of Imbalance: Lack of intuition, confusion, headaches, nightmares, difficulty concentrating​
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Crown Chakra: [Sahasrara]
Location: Top of the head
Element: Thought / Divine Consciousness
Body Correspondence: Brain, central nervous system, pituitary gland
Functions: Spiritual connection, enlightenment, higher consciousness
Signs of Imbalance: Disconnection from Spirit, depression, lack of purpose, chronic exhaustion​
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