10/08/2025
The Three Pillars of Reiki
These foundational practices help Reiki practitioners connect deeply with the energy and offer clear, effective sessions:
1. Gassho (“Two Hands Coming Together”)
This meditative practice focuses the mind and aligns your energy with Reiki. Practitioners join hands in the prayer position and bring awareness to the breath, allowing inner stillness to emerge. Gassho is often used at the beginning and end of Reiki sessions.
2. Reiji-Ho (“Indication of Spirit”)
This is the process of inviting Reiki and setting an intention for the session. Practitioners place their hands in Gassho and silently ask for guidance, trusting Reiki to flow where it's needed most. It’s also the moment to connect with your inner knowing and spiritual support.
3. Chiryo (“Treatment”)
This is the hands-on or distance Reiki treatment itself. After inviting Reiki and aligning with its guidance, the practitioner begins the session, often guided by intuition rather than a fixed hand position protocol. Chiryo is where Reiki flows to support the client’s highest healing.
Together, these three pillars create a powerful container for healing, presence, and spiritual connection.
