THREE DIAMONDS

1 Ka Tanden - Earth Ki

2 Chu Tanden - Heart Ki

3 Sho Tanden - Heaven Ki

EMPOWER THE REIKI HEALER: 5 DAY CHALLENGE PARITA SHAH

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In Taoism and Buddhism, the Three Diamonds are centers where we

store, assimilate and share vital energy from. The three centers are the
Ka Tanden (Earth), Chu Tanden (Heart), and Sho Tanden (Heaven).
When these energy centers are balanced, we can balance the different
aspects of our humanness.

Earth
Hara means abdomen, or stomach, while Tanden means ocean of
energy. The Hara is located about 2 inches below the navel and it’s
considered our primary energetic center. In the martial arts, Shiatsu,
and Qi Gong school of thoughts, the Hara is a focus point from where
we can gather and then direct energy.The Hara holds the original
energy that we received from our parents. It’s also where our energy
merges with universal lifeforce. Working with the Hara and Earth Ki
keeps us grounded. It gives our mind a point of focus, and allows for
the breath to move freely. When we breathe into the Hara during a
Reiki session, we fill ourselves up before channeling the energy into
others. It is believed that by developing a strong Hara, our posture will
be strong, and our body will find good health. This center helps us stay
present, and be resilient.

ACTION ITEMS

Joshin Kokyu Ho is a breathing exercise

that’s balancing and centering. This
practice helps us “remember our
connection with the earth and our
physical body.” (Frans Stiene) Breathing
into the belly also helps to redirect
energies when we are emotional.

EMPOWER THE REIKI HEALER: 5 DAY CHALLENGE PARITA SHAH

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Heart
The Heart energy center is located in the middle of the chest. We hold
the energy of emotions and our human experience, at this center. Reiki
flows down to the Hara, and then up to the Heart Ki, before it flows out
our palms.

Heaven
The Heaven energy center is located in the middle of the forehead. We
hold the energy related to our spirit here. When it’s balanced, our
intuition is open and healthy.The key is to work with and balance all 3
energies - Earth, Heart, and Heaven. Begin by building your Hara with
deep belly breathing, and then you may meditate with all 3 Diamonds.

ACTION ITEMS

You may visualize these centers as you

share hands-on-healing. You may also
contemplate, “Which energy do I embody
the most? Which energy can I cultivate
more of? How does this energetic mix of
Earth, Heart, and Heaven influence how I
show up in the world?”

EMPOWER THE REIKI HEALER: 5 DAY CHALLENGE PARITA SHAH