Dr. Mikao Usui, formulated the 5 principles of Reiki, which every Reiki channel must practice.

During the first level Reiki class, a session is devoted to explain these 5 principles of Reiki.

1. Just for today, I will live in the attitude of gratitude:

   We must be thankful for what we have been provided with, rather than compare with others. We must live in abundance of everything. By living in gratitude we will move away from the viscious circle of scarcity to the grand spiral of abundance.

2. Just for today I will not worry:

   Worry is a worthless emotion. Nothing can be achieved by worrying. It only drains our energy. When we are in a worrying state we forget the great & grand plan of the creator and that we are a part of HIM. Accepting everything as they are and be thankful.

3. Just for today I will not anger:

   Anger is a needless emotion. Anger in destructive to our inner peace and harmony. Anger manifests when our desires are not fulfilled. We must not control the anger but allow it go out of our system, but we must watchful of our words and actions, when we are angry. Anger lasts a few seconds but hurts us and others for a life time.

4. Just for today I will do my work honestly:

   By being honest to ourself, gives us a lot of piece and joy.

   To work honestly means to live in truth. Leading a truthful life beings us closer to the Divine. Doing work honestly brings in a lot of peace and harmony, to us and to others.

5. Just for today I will show love to all living beings:

   We have all come form one source and all living being are inter-connected. When we love others, they too will love us. The world will literaly become a paradise. Our love should extend beyond our family members, to all human beings, all animals, plants, insects etc.

Sincere practise of Reiki will make us a complete and and a better human being thus leading to a great society and a wonderful planet.

Chakras (Energy Centres)

1. Sahasrara or Crown Chakra

   Connected to pineal gland, upper brain right eye.

   Dark Violet in colour.

   Opening to the universe, to the highest consciousness and gives experience of who you are. Connects us with spiritual self.

2. Ajna chakra or Third Eye

   Connected to Pituitary gland, Autonomous nervous system and hypothalamus.

   Bright Indigo in colour.

   Centre of intuition.

3. Vishudha Chakra or Throat

   Connected to Thyroid Glands, throat & lungs.

   Light Blue

   Centre for communication & self expression.

4. Anahata chakra or Heart

   To be honest with oneself is to face truth in all things. Truth brings clarity. Honesty with one self will project honesty on to others.

   Connected to Adrenal gland, stomach, liver, Connected to Thymus gland, Heart, Lungs & Circulatory system.

   Bright Light Green

   Love, Compassion & Motherliness

5. Manipuraka or Solar Plexus

   Connected to Adrenal gland, stomach, liver,

   Gall bladder

   Bright Yellow

   Centre for power & Inner wisdom

   Storehouse of emotions & feelings.

6. Swadhistana or Hara

   Connected to Gonads, testicles or ovaries

   Bright Orange

   Connected to peace & stability

7. Mooladhara or Root chakra

   Connected to Supra renal glands, Kidneys, Bladder & spine.

   Bright Red

   Center for survival & Abundance issues

   Seat of Kundalini.

The body communicates with nervous system through the brain, which then stimulates the glands to release hormones that are needed for homeostasis. On the etheric level, each of the 7 major chakras or energy centres correspond to the endocrine glands. Thus the endocrine system acts as a “Transducer” of energy to the Chakras.