Article by Shailja Kapur
Reiki being a holistic healing technique can also help you to heal on an emotional level. The fingers represent the five elements of the body, which in turn associated with emotions. I believe Reiki helps you to heal the emotions by channelling it to the associated fingers because of the connection between finger-elements-emotions.
If you are affected or overpowered by any emotions just give Reiki to the corresponding finger accordingly. Cover your finger with other hand completely and channel the energy with the intent that it brings balance to the element for the greatest good. Do it on the fingers of both hands.
The same process can be used while doing a Reiki session. We can check the behavioural pattern of the receiver before beginning the session. If possible start the session by giving Reiki to the concerned fingers first and then carry on with the remaining.
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One of the best things with Reiki is experimenting. Following are the basic list of the emotions which we face in day to day life and are connected to the fingers and elements but you can make your own list by working on it.
Worry – Thumb – Fire
Sadness, Grief, Depression – Index Finger – Air / Metal
Impatience, Carelessness – Middle Finger – Ether / Space / Akash
Temper, Tantrum – Ring Finger – Earth / Wood
Fear – Little Finger – Water
Just try it and experience the difference that will give you inspiration to continue and to explore further.
Ensure to surrender yourself to the divine loving energy while doing Reiki.
Stay Blessed! Love and Light!
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Shailja Kapur
Shailja Kapur is a Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Teacher and a Certified Meditation Instructor. She has been attuned as a Reiki Grand Master.
Shailja conducts both in-person and online Reiki sessions, and her healing services include Distant Healing, Chakra Healing, Crystal Healing, Dowsing, Candle Healing, Magnified Healing, Breathing Exercises, and Guided Meditations. Shailja also provides personalized meditations depending on your personal needs and choices. She always felt a strong connection with Reiki and since the possibilities are endless when practicing this amazing healing modality, Shailja is enthusiastic to experiment with Reiki and share her experiences with the world. She believes self-purification, self-dedication, and selflessness enhance our Reiki experiences.
For any sessions or communication, Shailja can be reached through her website showershealing.com or by e-mail at divinereikiblessings@gmail.com. You can also enjoy Shailja’s content through her YouTube channel: Showers Healing.
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Great Article!
Many Thanks. Love & Gratitude
You should write a book as well as e-magazine articles. You would do well with your knowledge & experience.
What is emotion for little finger please?
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I am going to add this technique to my current practice of Reiki. Thank you.
That is Great!
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge and practices of Reiki. Your e-book is such a gem. 🙂
I’ve been studying with a Chinese master since 2005. According to traditional Chinese medicine the fingers represent the five elements. Thumb represents EARTH and the emotion worry. Index finger represents WOOD, and the emotion anger. Middle finger represents FIRE and the emotion depression/anxiety. Ring finger (4th) represents the element METAL and emotion grief/sadness. The little finger (pinkie) represents the element WATER and the emotion fear.
You can balance all five elements by squeezing all 5 fingers together of the left hand with your right hand. OR you can balance all five elements by pointing all five fingers at each other. Leave a tiny space between the fingers. Another option is what my teacher calls ‘tight-loose.’ Squeeze one finger for one minute, then relax it for one minute. Do this for 5-10 minutes to balance a particular element. You can learn more in the books Zhi Neng Medicine, Power Healing, and Soul Mind Body Medicine. More updated books include Soul Mind Body Science System (co-written with a theoretical physicist). This book includes advanced teachings on how to employ the Ba Gua for healing and much more. His name is Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha. He is a medical doctor, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, herbalist, world-renowned acupuncturist, lineage holder of longevity and immortality tradition, and other Taoist, Buddhist traditions. He is lineage holder of Guan Yin Lineage. I met one of his spiritual fathers and tradition leaders in China, Dr. Zhi Chen Guo. He wrote the book of Master Guo called Body Space Medicine. If you are in the field of traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture you will find this book a great resource.
Please keep up with your great articles and teachings. Love them!
Very informative, dear Shailja. Love & light for you…Rainy
Many Thanks. Love & Light!
Yes!! love tips like this!
Hi,
I dont understand, i read another article written by you (Releas your fear 10 ways to heal your kidneys). You wrote there that the index finger is associated with water and fear. And here you wrote that the little finger is associated with fear and water. I dont understand….
Can you explain plz?
Ioana
Hi Ioana,
I have just noticed your comment. I have had also read articles and I must say I have been benefitted by both of the articles. Similar to you, I also had thought about that. I did my own research on it to understand it better. Little finger is associated with Fear and Water but Index finger is associated with Kidney meridian. In the article “Release Your Fear: 10 Reiki Ways to Heal Kidneys” – there is also mention of Adi Mudra and Bhudi Mudra in both of them one has to touch the little finger only with the thumb. As all fingers are associated and attached with palm and index finger is associated with kidney meridian and hence in case of kidney disease it is good to give Reiki to Index finger and palm. You may find it would be good idea to give Reiki to all the fingers. For Fear, you may give Reiki to little finger. I hope this clear any confusion.
Again note for confusion also – you can give Reiki to Index Finger 🙂