4. At the end of this teaching learning session 2nd
year bsc.nursing students will be able to:
Introduce Reiki
Define Reiki
Techniques of reiki
State the basic effect of reiki
list the advantages of reiki
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5. Enlist the principles of reiki
Introduce foot reflexology
Define foot reflexology
Explain the mechanism of action of foot
reflexology
List the procedure of foot reflexology
Summary
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7. Reiki is a Japanese word representing universal
life energy.
It is derived from Rei meaning “free passage”
and Ki meaning “universal life energy”.
It is derived from ancient Buddhist practices from
Tibet several thousand years ago.
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8. It’s a holistic , natural ability to heal itself through
balancing of energy .
Reiki Therapy was developed on the foundation
that the universal energy can be found within
the human body and around it.
Reiki uses palm for healing as a form of
complementary therapy.
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9. Reiki is a Japanese healing art (1922, Dr. Mikao
Usi) and becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
It involves the transfer of healing energy from
practitioner to patient and uses a technique
commonly called Palm healing.
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10. Making a recipients in comfortable
environment created : temperature , music
pillow ,quite ,dim light.
Practitioner starts with a prayer
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11. The healer places his/her hands above the
recipient or hold his/her hands a few inches or
farther away from the patient’s body and
manipulates the energy field .
Connect clients energetically through reiki.
Sequences of hand placement , head to-toe ,on
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12. Practitioner reveals of energy blockages .
Final sweep aura
The recipient draws energy as needed
The individual being healed takes active part in
healing process.
The individual takes responsibility for his/her
healing.
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13. Utilizes specific techniques for restoring and
balancing the natural force energy within the
body .
The aim is to balance this energy and to allow its
transfer.
Lastly ,water for client and see adjust to
changes
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14. Deep relaxations
Destroys blockage of energy flow
Detoxify the system
Provide new vitality in the form of healing
universal life energy
Increases the vibrational frequency of body
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15. The natural process of renewal and
removal of toxins enhances and opens up
more of the body to the life energy.
Reiki therapy can be used for whole body
treatment as well as localized.
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16. It is useful in treating sport injuries, cuts,
burns, internal diseases, emotional
disorders and stress related illness.
Those who use Reiki regularly often find they
are more joyful, lively and their own in-built
energy is enhanced.
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19. Foot reflexology is a based on pseudoscientific
systems of zones and reflexes areas in feet
and hand which corresponds all body parts .
It’s a alternatives medical practices involving
applications of pressure to a specific points on
feets . Done without use of oil or lotion .
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20. Reflexology also called zone therapy is based on
the principle that the hands and feet have the reflex
points that correspond to the body parts and
organs.
When the reflex area is massaged, squeezed or
pushed, it stimulates the corresponding organs in
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21. It encourages a beneficial effect on other parts
of the body, or to improve general health.
The main goal of foot reflexology is to provide
relaxation by maintaining or restoring a state
of health and relieving congestion or tension
in the zone.
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23. Reflexologists use a map of feet where all the
organs, glands and corresponding parts of body
are laid out.
Toes reflect the head .
Beneath the toes on top part is neck line
Ball of foot reflect the chest, arch mirror the
digestive organs.
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24. Heel and ankles reflects for reproductive
system.
Inside curves of each foot is spinal reflex .
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25. Reflexologist says that the body contains an
energy field, invisible life force or qi, the
blockage of which can prevent healing.
Other reflexologist claim that more than 72, 000
nerves in the body terminate in the feet, when
stimulating them through massage, the
corresponding organ may stimulate.
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26. • Other proposed effects of reflexology
includes:
- release of endorphins
- promotion of lymphatic flow in the body
- dissolving of Uric acid crystals
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27. Lie down or sit comfortably in chair .
Relax the entire body and take a deep breathe
and release the tension.
Explain the procedure about the squeezing and
rubbing to clients .
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28. Relax the feet with simple relaxation
techniques:
squeezing ,pressing, lightly slapping or gently
kneading then hold thump on solar plexus point
for 5-10 second each.
Session should not be longer than 10-20
minute per foot .
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29. On the bottom of each foot ‘walk 'thumb up from
the base of heel to each toe then press reflex
point with outer edges of thumb or tip of
forefinger :
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30. Head /brain promotes clarity and positive
thinking .
Pituitary stimulates /balances secretions of all
glands
Pineal gland secrets melatonin controls circadian
rhythm
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31. Chest/lungs calms breathing
Solar plexus /diaphragm encourages
relaxation and peacefulness
Neck shoulders release tension
Thyroid balances metabolism
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32. Apply the relaxation techniques again and finish
with another thumb press on solar plexus on
both feet.
End with breeze stroke –lightly running the
fingertips down the tops ,bottom ,sides of foot in
a feathery motion.
Repeat several times soothing to nerves .
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