Reiki practitioners use a systematic series of hand positions during treatment sessions, each targeting specific areas of the body and their associated energy centers for optimal healing benefits. The traditional hand positions begin at the head, with placements over the crown, eyes, temples, and back of the head to promote mental clarity, reduce headaches, and calm racing thoughts. Moving to the throat area, practitioners place hands gently over the throat chakra to support communication, self-expression, and release tension held in the neck and shoulders. The heart position involves placing hands over the chest area, which helps open the heart chakra, release grief or emotional pain, and promote feelings of love and compassion. Hand positions over the solar plexus address issues of personal power, confidence, and digestive concerns, while helping to release stored stress and anxiety. The sacral chakra position, with hands placed below the navel, supports creativity, emotional balance, and reproductive health. Lower positions include placements over the hips and lower abdomen to ground energy and address issues related to security, stability, and physical vitality. Practitioners also work on the back body, with positions along the spine that correspond to each chakra, helping to release tension and support the nervous system. Special attention is given to the shoulders and upper back, where many people hold stress and emotional burdens. The kidney area receives focused treatment to support adrenal function and help the body process fear and anxiety. Hand positions on the legs and feet help ground excess energy and create a sense of stability and connection to the earth. Some practitioners incorporate positions for the knees and ankles to address mobility issues and support the flow of energy through the lower body. Additional positions may be used intuitively based on the recipient’s specific needs, with practitioners sensing where extra attention is required. The duration of each hand position typically ranges from three to five minutes, allowing sufficient time for the energy to penetrate deeply and create lasting change. Through these comprehensive hand positions, Reiki addresses the whole person, creating balance and harmony throughout the entire energy system.