In order to properly understand Reiki and the hand positions, you must first know about your chakras and the important role they play in giving a Reiki treatment. The Reiki hand positions are used to cover the chakras throughout the body in order to implement the energy into the receiver.
If you’ve ever had a massage, you might be under the impression that you know what to expect with a Reiki treatment. The truth is, a Reiki treatment will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before. It’s is non-invasive and doesn’t even require the practitioner to put their hands directly on the receiver, however, they usually do lightly rest their hands on the person’s body.