Back of head: Palms cup Occiput (bump/center back of head). Person can also sit up, or lay on their side or back.  (Fingers can point up, down, or out to side, depending on client's position.)

Top of head: Palms over crown (soft spot) and hands gently cupping sides of head. (gently = no pressing or squeezing)

This basic Reiki hand position is also used to balance the hemispheres of the brain, clear mental strain, and grounding consciousness into the body.

Forehead: Palms on forehead. (Model has eyes closed.) Fingers gently rest on cheeks/front of face.

Eyes: (not shown) Palms directly over center of closed eyes. Fingers rest gently on cheeks/front of face.

Sides of head: Palms of hands are directly over both right and left temples. Fingers gently rest on sides of face.

Sides of head: Palms over the center of both ears. Fingers gently curve around sides of face and rest on curve of jaw bone.

Variation: Palms directly over TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint - jaw joint/hinge).




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