REIKI MUDRAS                                               REIKI2.TXT
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       Hand Positions for Receiving Distant Attunement

       Hand Positions For Distant Attunement Students

       It is important to learn these hand positions as well as the "Tree
       of Life" meditation and the breathing techniques prior to your
       attunement. Practice these every day until the time of your
       attunement. The Mudra and the breathing technique are used
       throughout your Reiki training during attunements, meditations, and
       treatments.

       During your attunement, you will need to fold your hands in a
       position refereed to as "Mudra One", scene here the photograph. This
       hand position actually allows a greater amount of
       spiritual energy to flow through your body. It is important to be
       comfortable and familiar with this hand position during your
       attunement so you are not distracted by attempting to place your
       hands into this position.

       Practice this position daily until your attunement to gain
       familiarity with it. Thumbs and index fingers are held close
       together but not touching, close enough for only a piece of paper to
       pass between them. The rest of the fingers are folded inside. Close
       your eyes and keep them closed throughout the attunement process.
       Keep your back straight and comfortable.

       Breath in very slowly. Count to 15 in your mind: one thousand, two
       thousand, three thousand, etc. while breathing in to get an idea of
       the slow pace. Once you're comfortable with the pace, stop counting
       and clear your mind as much as possible. When you have breathed in
       as far as you can, momentarily hold the breath and then begin
       breathing out at the same slow pace. Once you have breathed out as
       much as you can, hold momentarily and begin breathing in again,
       slowly. Make sure your back is straight while you are breathing.
       Continue to breath like this while you do the Tree of Life
       Meditation

       Read the meditation through several times if you are not familiar
       with this meditation. This meditation is intended to help you ground
       and center prior to your attunement. If you already have a technique
       for grounding and centering that can be done while holding Mudra
       One, please feel free to use what you already are familiar with.
       Your Reiki master will be doing similar things to begin preparation
       for sending the attunement.

       For the Attunement:

       After you have centered and grounded, you will feel a shift in the
       energy as the attunement begins. After a few minutes, you will raise
       your hands to the top of your head as shown in this photo. Keep your
       hands on top of your head for a few minutes, until you feel the
       shift in energy is complete.

       Then, move your hands down in front of you, with your palms open and
       facing upward, as shown in this photo. You will sense some things
       happening again, and when you feel the energy shift is complete,
       return to the Mudra One hand position. Again, you will feel some
       energy flowing.

       When you feel the energy shift again, place your hands back into the
       original position. When you feel the connection is broken, place
       your hands on your knees and open your eyes.

       Give yourself plenty of time to adjust to the new energy. Have some
       water to drink near you, as many are thirsty after an attunement. It
       is also a good idea to have some fruit or other good, clean food to
       break your fast with as soon as you feel like moving
       around. There is no hurry. Experience the newness of things as
       long as you like. Later, be sure to journal your attunement
       experience. This is a great place to start your journal!