Panchamakara

Panchamakara means Panch= 5 and Makara  = tattvas ( elements). The Pancha-Makara were ways to cleanse and transcend the mind. Each "M" stands for a particular practice. In Vamachara /left handed path the meaning is taken literally & practiced ( based on the sub-group) whereas in Right Handed Path /Dakshinachara consider the subtle and unintended meaning of the same.


Following are the Panchamakaras  in brief :-

Tattva/Element Name	Meaning in Left Handed Path	Meaning in right handed path	Tattva relates to
Madya	Wine/Alcohol/Bhang	Sweet Nectar/Amrit	Air
Mamsa	Meat	Control of Speech	Fire
Matysa	Fish	Control of Nadis ( literally means ida and pingala ) through yoga and pranayama	Water
Mudra	Parched grain usually eaten with meat	Posture of Yoga and spiritual company, satsang, prayers	Earth
Maithuna	Sex with no orgasm	Samadhi	Ether

If you are interested to know more, you can read up or contact a person who practices the elements in their spiritual consciousness and growth.

Chakras & Hand Mudras

Mudras are hand positions. Each area of the hand has a certain reflex reaction in certain part of the brain which is related a certain gland and related body part. Mudras have a holistic effect which improvement in efficiency, overall health of body, mind & spirit. There are multiple mudras for physical, emotional , mental and spiritual elements of the body however here we will be covering a few.

Lets have a look at the chakras and mudras associated:-

Chakra	Mudra	Hand Position	Significance/Benefits
Root & Foot Chakra	Pran Mudra – can be done with both hands	Touching the thumb with the tip of ring & little finger. Do it atleast for 10 min to best 35-40 min.	·  Creates state of relaxation ·  Security- stabilizes things/ person or events around ·  Enhances immunity & vitality. ·  Removal of fear ·  Allows release of unwanted ·  Grounding ·  Improves eye diseases ·  Sound Sleep
Hara chakra	Dhyani Mudra- Great for spiritual connection	Place both hands like a bowl on your hara chakra below your navel. Do it for 4-5 min to 30-40 min.	·   Gesture of mediation & submission ·   Self discipline ·   Remove unwanted desires. ·   Helps in forgiveness ·   Aids in being responsible.
Manipura chakra	Hakini Mudra- Powerful mudra Additionally rudra mudra	Placed at the solar plexus, sit in contemplation placing all the finger tips of one touching the other hand. Eyes to be upward & tongue touching the gums at inhale & tongue gasping out on exhale.	·  Opens the right hemisphere, of the memory store ·  Deepens respiration ·  Improves oxygen supply to brain ·  Helps in thinking, emotional balance. Esp if u are too much of sacral chakra person. ·  Improve self identity, anxiety & personal power ·  Provides energy to lower chakras. ·  Balances third eye, lungs, brain, left & right hemisphere.
Heart Chakra	Apan vayu Mudra- vayu & apan, lotus, gyan mudra can also be practiced. Done for 15 min.	Bend your index finger & let it touch the base of thumb. Let index & middle finger touch the tip of thumb & extend little finger. Do it with both hands close to heart chakra	·   Very good for heart patients- helps to remove vayu tatwa. ·   Strengthens heart ·   Helps in detoxification ·   Improves heart circulation. ·   Improves blood pressure ·   Helps one to take care of own needs. ·   Helps to remove air, balances body temperature, cures toothache, removes excess sweat from hand
Throat Chakra	Shankh & Gyan Mudra	Encircle the thumb with right hand fingers & right thumb to touch the middle finger of left hand and form a conch shape & brought closer to sternum. Do it for 15 min For gyan mudra index finger to touch the thumb of same hand	·  Drives away every problem of the throat ·  Removes negative and loneliness feelings & helps to express. ·  Removes allergies. ·  Reduces inflammatory condition of body and throat. ·  Growth in alertness
Third Eye Chakra	Shambhavi Mudra	Move eyes upwards & inwards attempting to imagine a third eye. Concentrating on the tip of the nose	·   Checks degeneration of pineal  gland ·   Removes tiredness & mental stress ·   Induces higher consciousness.
Crown Chakra	Khechari Mudra/ Akasha Mudra- some suggest matangi mudra	Tip of the middle finger to touch the tip of the thumb & roll your eyes if possible. Practice for 10-15 min	·   Clears the throat ·   Broadens the mind and one becomes less selfish. ·   Opens up the higher self/intuition. ·   Helps to improve bones/calcium, hearing abilities

Hope it helps . Would recommend reading up more on each other mudras.

Group Healing- Reiki

My first reiki group healing session was just a day after my Reiki -1 attunement. It was quite an interesting experience.

Group healing session- after my  reiki -1

One of the key aspects of reiki is to send loving reiki to others and to situations and thereby help them to cope up with their issues. Each member of the group should be committed to contribute. Reiki group healers is a yourself and one more person to usually up to 5-6 people.Apart from sending healing every individual of the group will gain a greater sense of peace within and overall feel better about oneself as a person.

How to do a group healing :-

• Start by sending distant healing or in-person healing to specific person or situation or for general peace.
• After a month or so apart from yourself, identify 5-6 people who will be willing to form a reiki group.
• If all the members are in -person for healing- before the healing sit in a circle or just individually take deep breaths and meditate or be quiet for 5-10 minutes.
• For In-person healing of healee - each individual to choose a specific chakra and heal and later share experiences with the other healers and person.
• For Distant healing of the healee- the group can form a circle and imagine the individual sitting or lying in the centre , or alternatively each individual can imagine the person on hand or sitting in front or healing a specific chakra.
• For group for an incident or event or overall healing to universe- the group can meet up or fix -up a time to send group healing. This will be very powerful and help in speedy resolution .
• For group healing to a person who is in advance stage of the certain ailment better to send daily or regular healing
• Last and not the least -positiveness and love to the person

Benefits of group healing/healers :-

• Faster scope for  recovery specifically for certain ailments.
• Mass concentration of energy helps in more effective healing
• The person can talk about their issues with a larger set of people and seek better perspective apart from healing
• Better support system especially in case of grief or loss or loneliness
• The group healing sessions/ Seva Sessions - can be free of cost which can help people who cannot afford or just wanting to experiment or can get a better understanding of alternative healing. 
• Group healing can be conducted in hospitals, orphanages, schools, women welfare associations to promote overall welfare of humankind.
• Remember no one is greater than the other , group healers are for deep healing and self discovery.
• Remember it provides a safe environment of support,love and embrace being held by universe
• Good session for sharing experiences
• Act of spiritual boost.

Heal with Purple flowers-
color of the crown chakra

Heal & Love All !!!!!!

How to prepare before a Reiki session?

Most of the people are worried or unsure how to prepare themselves before or for a Reiki session. The fear or worry is merely cause of  lack of faith, lack of knowledge, lack of awareness, unsure of what to do before a healing session. The healee should understand the full importance of being involved and aiding the healer & universe so the outcome is best accomplished as helpful & successful. A few proactive & preparatory steps can make the experience better.

Prepare oneself before Reiki session :-

• Read about basics of Reiki & how it is being conducted.
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water atleast 4-5 days before the Reiki session. 
• Try and eat organic food or light food- more sattvic  food ( about 1-2 days before the session).
• Avoid alcohol or re-creational drugs atleast 2 days in advance to the reiki session.
• Use the affirmation " I am present and I love myself " for about 2-3 days before the session.
• Be free and trust your healer. Sometimes it s better to have a brief talk to see if you can connect.
• Explain to the healer before the session preferably 2-3 days about a specific problem area which you would want to healed. 
• Tell the healer if you have any specific ailment before the session. Be honest .
• Keep a journal of how you were feeling before the session and after
• If you would like specific aroma or music which will aid the healing session, please have a discussion with the healer.
• Take a shower, refrain from perfumes or itrs or jewelry, wear loose fitted clothes
• Take deep breaths - for about 5-10 min before the Reiki session
• Drink 2-3 glasses of water before the Reiki session.
• Let go of expectation of treating a specific problem ,just know that the energy will flow.
• Understand that healing is process, it may take a day or months or years for a specific aspect to heal. be patient.
• If possible try and laugh by reading a book or just by conversing.

Hope these tips & you have a wonderful reiki healing experience .