Discover Hatsurei-Ho, a Japanese Reiki practice blending cleansing and meditation techniques to purify energy, deepen your Reiki connection and nurture spiritual growth.


The 8 steps to this Technique

1. Kihon Shisei: Begin in standard posture.


2. Kenyoku-Ho: Practice dry bathing or energy brushing.


3. Connecting to Reiki: Establish your energetic link.


4. Joshin Kokyu Ho: Perform cleansing breaths.


5. Gassho: Transition into hands in prayer.


6. Seishin Toitsu: Engage in meditation and focus.


7. Gokai Sansho: Recite the Reiki principles.


8. Mokunen: Close the practice with intention.


Benefits

Experience clarity, relaxation, and focus through this versatile technique, which can be completed in just 10 minutes or extended for a more profound practice.



A Step-by-Step Exploration of Hatsurei-Ho - Uniting Reiki Cleansing and Meditation

1. Kihon Shisei—Standard Posture



Begin by finding a comfortable seat on the floor or in a chair. Close your eyes, relax, and rest your hands on your lap, palms facing down. Focus on your Tan-dien, an energy centre below your navel. Centre yourself with slow, deep breaths, allowing your thoughts to settle.

2. Kenyoku-Ho—Dry Bathing or Brushing


This technique cleanses your energy field by sweeping away stagnant energy. Perform the movements either on your body or within your aura, about 5cm away.

• Place your right hand on your left shoulder and sweep diagonally across your chest to your right hip. Exhale forcefully with a "haaah" sound.

• Repeat from your right shoulder to left hip, then left shoulder to right hip.

• Next, place your right hand on your left shoulder, sweeping down your left arm from shoulder to fingertips. Switch hands and repeat on your right arm. Remember to keep your arm straight and at your side.

• Repeat the arm brushing sequence once more on each side.


3. Connecting to Reiki


Raise your hands above your head, palms facing each other, about 30cm apart. Visualise Reiki light flowing between your hands and remain until you sense or imagine the energy.

4. Joshin Kokyu Ho—Cleansing Breath


Lower your hands, resting them on your lap with palms facing upward. Breathe steadily through your nose.

• Visualise Reiki energy entering through your crown chakra as white light, travelling down your Hara line and filling your body and major chakras. The Hara line is an energetic pathway in the human body. It extends from the crown chakra to the root chakra, connecting our physical and spiritual selves.

• On each exhale, picture the light radiating outward through your skin, filling your aura, and expanding into the universe.

• Continue this cleansing breath for a few minutes or longer if you desire.


5. Gassho—Hands in Prayer


Bring your hands together in the Gassho position at your heart centre to focus your energy and prepare for meditation.

6. Seishin Toitsu—Meditation and Focus


In Gassho position, visualise breathing through your hands.

• As you inhale, imagine Reiki energy entering your hands, flowing into your heart chakra and down your Hara line.

• As you exhale, picture the energy radiating from your Hara line, through your hands, and into the universe as Reiki light.

• Allow your mind to enter a calm, meditative state and stay for as long as you feel comfortable.


7. Gokai Sansho—Reciting the Reiki Principles


Traditionally, practitioners recite the Reiki Principles three times aloud. You may wish to do the same.

"Just for today -
Do not get angry.
Do not worry.
Show appreciation.
Work hard (on yourself).
Be kind.”

8. Mokunen—Closing the Practice


To close Hatsurei-Ho, return your hands to your lap, palms facing down. Set an intention to finish the practice. Open your eyes and gently shake your hands when ready, reawakening your physical awareness.

Benefits of Hatsurei-Ho

This practice offers a powerful method to clear your mind, deepen your Reiki connection, and balance your energy system. Regular practice can help you feel grounded, focused and prepared for the day. Whether used as a standalone meditation or to enhance your Reiki practice, Hatsurei-Ho is an invaluable tool for personal and spiritual growth.

Enjoy the transformative benefits of Hatsurei-Ho and bring clarity to your mind, body and spirit!

The Reiki Shower Technique

The Reiki Shower Technique invites you to visualise a rejuvenating shower of Reiki energy enveloping your body, purifying and revitalising your entire being. While Kenyoku-Ho concentrates on sweeping away negative energy, the Reiki Shower Technique focuses on imbuing your aura with positive, healing energy. This makes it particularly effective for elevating your energy levels and fostering an overall sense of well-being.

The Reiki Shower Technique - A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Find a peaceful space where you can remain undisturbed. Sit or stand comfortably, place you hands in the prayer position, Gassho, and set the intention to receive a cleansing shower of Reiki energy. 


2. Now rain your hands above your head, palms down, about 20cm apart and imagine a shower of golden, shimmering Reiki energy flowing down from above, cascading over your head and body. Feel the energy cleansing and revitalising every cell, dissolving any blockages or negativity.


3. Conscious breathing can amplify the effectiveness of the Reiki Shower Technique. Inhale deeply, envisioning the Reiki energy filling your lungs and permeating your body. Exhale slowly, releasing any tension or negativity.


Incorporating the Reiki Shower Technique into Your Daily Routine

This technique's adaptability allows it to be practiced anytime, anywhere. Integrate it into your morning routine to begin your day with an invigorating burst of energy, or utilise it at the end of the day to release stress and encourage restful sleep.

Combining Techniques for Optimal Benefits

Kenyoku-Ho and the Reiki Shower Technique harmonise beautifully, creating a holistic self-cleansing ritual when combined. Start with Kenyoku-Ho to dispel stagnant energy, followed by the Reiki Shower Technique to imbue your aura with revitalising Reiki energy. This potent combination can leave you feeling deeply purified, balanced and energised.

Related Practices and Enhancements

Additional practices can enrich your self-cleansing routine even further. For instance, chanting and toning can alter the vibrational frequency of your energy field, fostering deeper healing. Guided meditations centred on healing the shadow self can also aid in uncovering and releasing concealed emotional blocks, promoting profound personal growth.

Insights from Reiki Masters

“We need each other, we need to take care of ourselves, we need to do for ourselves what only we can do for ourselves, our self-practice, but we also need one another, to know that we’re part of a community.”
- Pamela Miles, Reiki Master

“Personal practice is all about self-connection. It’s the time that we give ourselves to listen to our body, our mind, and our spirit. In this day and age, we have so much information at our fingertips, and we’re constantly being given feedback. We’re also in constant communication with others. And so, I find it’s really important that we have the same conversations with ourselves and check in, how am I actually feeling today?”
- Parita Shah, Reiki Master

“Through Reiki, we awaken the healer within and remember our innate wholeness.”
- Dr Mikao Usui, Reiki Founder

These perspectives from esteemed Reiki masters emphasise the importance of self-cleansing techniques for personal growth and spiritual development.

FAQs on Reiki Self-Cleansing Techniques

Q: How often should I practice Kenyoku-Ho and the Reiki Shower Technique?

A: For optimal benefits, practice these techniques daily. However, incorporating them into your routine a few times a week can still yield positive results.

Q: Can I practice these techniques if I'm not a Reiki practitioner?

A: Absolutely! While commonly used in Reiki practice, anyone can reap the cleansing and balancing benefits these techniques offer.

Q: Which technique is best when feeling overwhelmed?

A: If you're experiencing overwhelm, the calming and centring effects of the Reiki Shower Technique can be particularly helpful.

In Conclusion

Integrating Kenyoku-Ho and the Reiki Shower Technique into your daily practice can have a profound effect on your overall well-being. These powerful self-cleansing techniques can help clear energetic blockages, invigorate your energy levels, promote emotional balance and deepen your connection to self. I encourage you to explore these practices firsthand and witness their transformative potential. Engage with other practitioners in Reiki communities to share your experiences and enrich your understanding of these techniques.

Resources and Further Reading

“Reiki for Life” by Penelope Quest


“The Reiki Sourcebook” by Bronwen and Frans Stiene


The International Center for Reiki Training website: www.reiki.org