How Reiki Works with the Chakra System

By Chris Pichereau, Abshier House

Reiki is an ancient form of Japanese healing that is practiced by many practitioners
around the world. There is an omnipotent energy that gives life to every living thing, and
the Japanese call this Ki. It is also known as Chi by the Chinese, Prana by a number
of Asian cultures, and most of the western world refers to it as the Holy Spirit.
Chakras, a Sanskrit language word meaning wheel of life, are energy centers found
throughout the body. The position of each of the major chakras corresponds with an
endocrine gland controlling hormonal balance. These chakras are located at the base of
the spine (root chakra), between the genitals and naval (sacral chakra), a couple of
inches above the naval (solar plexus chakra), the center of the chest (heart chakra),
middle of the neck (throat chakra), just above the brow area (third-eye chakra), and top
of the head (crown chakra).

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Chakras represent specific aspects of the conscious being and their main functions and
characteristics are as follows:

Root chakra
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Color: Red

Body Parts: Adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, leg bones

Function: Grounds you physically.

Imbalance: Afraid of life, feel victimized, selfishness, prone to violence; low

back, feet, and leg pain

Sacral chakra
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Color: Orange

Body parts: Gonads, prostate gland, reproductive system, spleen, bladder

Function: Deals with creativity, sexuality, and emotions

Imbalance: Overuse of food, sex, or alcohol; sexual or reproductive

disorders; confusion, jealousy, and self-esteem issues.

Solar plexus chakra

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Color: Yellow

Body parts: Pancreas, liver, digestive tract, stomach, spleen, gall bladder,
autonomic nervous system

Function: Intellect and is known as the seat of personal power

Imbalance: Insecurity about financial matters; need to control others;

digestive disorders

Heart chakra
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Color: Green

Body parts: Thymus gland, heart, lower lungs, circulatory system, skin,
hands

Function: Bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds; center of

emotional well-being and love

Imbalance: Sad feelings, fear, anger, and can lead to heart disease
Throat chakra

Color: Blue

Body parts: Thyroid gland, throat and jaw areas, lungs, vocal cords,
digestive tract

Function: Communication and mental creativity

Imbalance: Communication breakdowns, overindulgences in eating and

drinking to keep from speaking the truth; respiratory diseases, dental problems,
and low self-esteem as well as anger, hostility, and resentment

Third-eye chakra
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Color: Indigo

Body parts: Pituitary gland, lower brain, left eye, ears, nose, central
nervous system

Function: Intuition and clairvoyance; ability to visualize and manifest

Imbalance: Fear of dreams, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and

depression

Crown chakra
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Color: Violet

Body parts: Pineal gland, upper brain, right eye

Function: Direct connection to spirit

Imbalance: Loneliness, need to compare ourselves to others, fear of death

By placing the hands over the corresponding seven major chakra centers that are
experiencing any of the imbalances mentioned and performing Reiki, these centers can
be rebalanced leading to better health.

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Reiki can be effectively performed only by someone who has been trained and attuned
by a Reiki Master.