Localized treatment:- Localized Reiki treatments involve the practitioner's hands being held on or near a specific part of the body. Recent injuries are usually treated in this way, with the site of injury being targeted. There is great variation in the duration of such treatments, though 20 minutes might be typical. Some practitioners use localized treatments for certain ailments, and some publications have tabulated appropriate hand positions.However,other practitioners prefer to use the whole body treatment for all chronic conditions, on the grounds that it has a more holistic effect. Another approach is to give a whole body treatment first, followed by a localized treatment.
Informal treatment:- Many practitioners use Reiki in an informal way, as part of social interaction with friends or family members. In this style of use, the practitioner places one or both hands on any part of the recipient; wherever feels appropriate and comfortable in the particular situation. Talking and all other aspects of social interaction continue as normal.
Self treatment:- A Reiki practitioner can treat himself or herself with any of the methods described above In this case, the practitioner is also the recipient.
Group treatment:- A group treatment involves two or more Reiki practitioners treating the same recipient, simultaneously.This is said to have a significantly stronger effect than treatment from a single practitioner. Groups of practitioners can come together to share Reiki . In these situations, each participant in turn acts as the recipient, with the rest of the group giving the treatment. The number of people involved is usually in the range 3 to 9. (Two practitioners can also meet to exchange Reiki treatments.) If there are more than 8 or 9 participants, then they split into two or more groups for practical reasons. The duration of treatment is such that the whole sharing takes one to two hours (between 10 and 30 minutes per recipient). Such a 'Reiki share' is often a social occasion, with the practitioners talking throughout.
Treatment of animals and plants:- Animals and plants are usually treated for shorter periods than humans. The duration of treatment, and number of hand positions used, depends on factors such as the size of the recipient and the severity of the condition being addressed. In the absence of disease, some practitioners enjoy giving Reiki to animals or plants, as a loving interaction.
Spiritual practice:-
Many practitioners use Reiki as the basis
of a s piritual practice, or to augment other
spiritual practices. The cornerstone of Reiki spiritual practice is a daily
one hour self-treatment conducted in a meditative
frame of mind. As well as maintaining
physical, mental and emotional well-being, this practice is understood
to induce spiritual growth, potentially leading to self-realization.