There are 7 major energy centers, or Chakras, within the human body located along the spine. Each corresponds to different parts of the nervous system. It is believed that when you experience pain, illness, or disease, your body is out of balance. This imbalance creates a blockage of energy in the Chakras. Reiki helps eliminate and heal these blockages while promoting balance and harmony in the entire body.

The 7 major Chakras are:

• The Root Chakra – Located in the base of the spine.
• The Sacral Chakra – Located below the belly button area and above the genital area.
• The Solar Plexus Chakra – Located in the Solar Plexus or stomach area.
• The Heart Chakra – Located in the chest area.
• The Throat Chakra – Located in the throat.
• The Brow Chakra or Third Eye – Located in the middle of the forehead.
• The Crown Chakra – Located at the top of your head.

So, how does this happen?

It is not yet fully understood how Reiki helps balance and heal the Chakras. What is known, is that Reiki energy guides itself to exactly where it is needed in the body for healing. It is the practitioner’s intention to be the channel for this spiritual healing energy so it can flow through themselves and out to others.

To help keep the Chakras balanced between Reiki healing sessions, there are other steps that can be taken. These range from different forms of exercise, meditation, or even eating certain items based on their color. Wearing particular items of clothes in a specific color can also help maintain the balance of a certain Chakra. Certain gem stones, used by some Reiki practitioners, can be used as an aide to continue balance and harmony between sessions, as well.