One of the techniques that have grown out of the Reiki method is using toning, or different sounds in order to help the body with healing. This is mostly done through the Karuna Reiki branch of the Reiki method. It is said that toning in Reiki will help one to be able to heal by using the sound vibrations. When using toning, there are several techniques that can be used in relation to it.

The first thing to learn about with Reiki toning is how vibrations in the sounds work. All sounds and tones create vibrations in the air when they are played. These vibrations turn into a frequency, or a wave. This wave will travel to your ear, causing you to be able to hear a certain pitch. There are certain frequencies that are created in the air that will cause you to feel a certain way. For instance, a sound that produces a lower frequency, or slower wave, can cause feelings of relaxation to occur. Depending on what you want to accomplish with Reiki toning will determine what frequency you will be using.

The next part of the method to learn about is which kinds of instruments to use. There are several traditional instruments that come from Eastern countries that are used for this specific purpose. Singing bowls are a popular instrument for this and can be found in several different pitches. The pitch will vary in relation to how large the bowl is. There are also things such as ohm tuning forks. When you hit this, it will create a vibration which can then be held above your chakras, causing different tones to move through the areas needed.

For those who do not have these instruments available for toning, you can easily find a CD that will help with this purpose. The CDs may include everything from drumming to different sounds that are held over longer or shorter periods. These can all help in the toning process of Reiki. Most of the CDs and sounds are used to create vibrations that will pass into your ear and open up the different chakras.

Many will use Reiki toning as a compliment to the different Reiki attunements that are offered in Reiki. For beginners, this makes the process of opening the different chakras easier. This will then make it easier for the universal energies to move into the body and help with the healing process. Those who are more hesitant to this process find it easier to use Reiki toning in healing methods.

No matter what type of instrument or method that is used with Reiki toning, it has proven to be a good compliment to Reiki healing. It will help with opening the chakras, balance, as well as allowing one to move into a relaxed state. By understanding the different types of frequencies that can be used as well as the best instruments for practicing this method, one can be able to use the Reiki toning in their healing process.