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Palm Power: Tapping into the Healing Energy of your Palm Chakras.

Updated: Apr 17

colorful swirling energy between both palms

Most people are familiar with the seven main chakras that run along the body's midline, or they might recognize the 12-Chakra System, which incorporates five additional chakras. However, there are also a variety of minor chakras. Depending on the specific learning system, at least 21 minor chakras (along with 86 micro chakras) exist, bringing the total to 114 within the human body. Among these, two of the most important minor chakras are found in the palms of each hand, often referred to as the "palm chakras" or "hand chakras." These palm chakras are vital, as they are believed to act as a potent source of energy for healing, perception, and regeneration in holistic practices such as Reiki.



The Path to Your Heart Lies in Your Palms


heart shape colorful energy swirling between both palms

Through a network of energy channels, the palm chakras—your energy centers—are closely linked to the heart center, also known as the Anahata Chakra. Both palm chakras play a crucial role in the flow of life energy within the Toroidal Field. Their "openness" represents the fullness of life and the balance of giving and receiving energy and love.


This connection between your palms and heart allows healing energy to flow effortlessly between you and your client during both hands-on and hands-off Reiki sessions. As a result, your palms can help cultivate a deep sense of trust and establish a spiritual connection with your clients.



The Power of Palms!


colorful swirling energy between both palms

While often regarded as minor or secondary chakras, the energy centers found in the palms of our hands serve as potent tools for perception, intuition, and healing. Although Reiki practitioners fully understand the quality of energy coursing through their palm chakras, anyone with a bit of energy awareness and a strong desire to learn can recognize the significance of these healing centers.


Many traditions suggest that we receive energy through our left palm and transmit energy with our right. However, it's essential to remain open to exceptions during energy work or healing practices.


Open or Balanced Palm Chakras: A Key to Energy Healing

For effective energy healing, it's crucial that the palm chakras are open or balanced. When these chakras are blocked or imbalanced, the energy flow from the healer can become weak or inconsistent. Reiki practitioners and other energy healers employ various hand positions to direct energy to where it’s most needed; however, obstructed hand chakras can complicate this process.


  • It’s important to note that only one palm chakra might be blocked, which could indicate challenges in either giving or receiving energy. 

  • The same issues can arise during self-healing. 

Keep in mind that blocked hand chakras create a closed energy system, hindering the free flow of energy throughout your body and preventing it from reaching its intended destinations.


In certain energy medicine communities, it is believed that the right palm chakra rotates counterclockwise while the left palm chakra turns clockwise, representing a reflection of Yin and Yang. However, during energy work or healing, you might encounter experiences that differ from this notion when working with chakras. This is the fascinating aspect of energy work, as it is guided by Divine intelligence.



Quick and Simple Techniques to Open and Activate Your Palm Chakras



rubbing hands together

clapping hands


massaging the palms of the hands

clenching the hand into a fist


colorful swirling energy between both palms




colorful swirling energy between both palms


playing tibetan singing bowl on hand


rudra mudra


washing hands outdoors





Common Sensations When Energy Begins to Flow Through the Palm Energy Centers


The most frequently encountered sensation is a tingling in the hands. This can range from a subtle pins-and-needles feeling to a more pronounced buzzing or electrical sensation in the palms. Other common signs include:

  • Warmth or Heat: A noticeable warmth or heat emanating from the palms.

  • Coolness: At times, a cool sensation may occur, especially when drawing in energy.

  • Pulsing or Throbbing: A rhythmic pulsing feeling in the center of the palms.

  • Magnetic Sensation: The experience of a push or pull when bringing the palms close together or near an object or person.

  • Increased Sensitivity to Touch: A heightened awareness of textures and energies felt through the hands.

These sensations indicate that energy is circulating more freely through your palm chakras.



Functions of the Palm Chakras


  • Improved healing capabilities by channeling focused energy for both oneself and others.

  • Increased sensitivity to subtle energies, leading to a more refined perception of energy fields, like aura scanning.

  • Enhanced creativity and manifestation through harmonized hand chakras.

  • Fostering meaningful connections through balanced hand chakras.

  • Working with palm chakras can lead to greater well-being and understanding of one's energetic self.

  • Acts as a gateway for the heart center's high vibrational qualities.

  • During an energy session, open palm energy centers will foster a deeper sense of trust between you and your client.

  • Aids in feeling, sensing, and connecting with the natural healing properties of crystals.

  • Acts as a central point for psychometry.


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