Gassho Meditation: A Simple Reiki Practice to Calm Your Nervous System

There are days when your mind just won’t stop.

You sit down, hoping for a moment of peace…
but the thoughts keep running.
The tension stays in your chest.
Your body feels like it’s always “on.”

I know this feeling—
because I see it in so many of the women I work with.

High-achieving. Responsible. Always holding everything together.

And this is exactly why I always come back to one simple practice:

Gassho.

What is Gassho Meditation?

Gassho (合掌) is a traditional practice used in Reiki.

It simply means:
👉 “bringing the hands together”

Palms gently pressed together in front of your heart.

But this small gesture carries deep meaning:

• connection

• gratitude

• presence

• returning to yourself

In Reiki practice, Gassho is often used as a gateway into meditation, helping you shift from a busy mind into a calm, centered state.

Why Gassho is So Powerful (Especially for Busy Women)

This is not just a hand position.

It’s a nervous system reset.

When you bring your hands together at your heart:

• your breath naturally slows

• your attention moves inward

• your body begins to soften

Many of my clients share that within minutes, they feel:

• less anxious

• more grounded

• emotionally lighter

• deeply present

And the best part?

• You can do it anywhere.

• You don’t need experience.

• It only takes a few minutes.

How to Practice Gassho Meditation (Step-by-Step)

You can follow this simple practice:

1. Sit comfortably
   (on a chair or on the floor)

2. Bring your palms together
   gently at your heart center

3. Close your eyes

4. Begin to notice your breath
   (no need to change it)

5. Let your attention rest
   where your fingers touch

6. If your mind wanders
   softly bring it back to your hands

Stay here for 3–10 minutes.

There is nothing to force.
Just return… again and again.

🎧 Guided Gassho Meditation (Listen Here)

Take a moment for yourself.

I’ve created a gentle guided Gassho meditation to help you drop into this practice:

A Small Shift That Changes Everything

Sometimes, healing doesn’t come from doing more.

It comes from pausing.

From placing your hands together…
and remembering:

You are already here.
You are already enough.
You can come back to yourself at any moment.

About Me

Hi, I’m JJ 💛
A Reiki Master Teacher based in Coquitlam, Canada.

I support women—especially high-achieving women over 40—
to gently regulate their nervous system, release stress,
and reconnect with themselves through:

• Reiki healing

• Sound baths

• Meditation practices

• Energy work

My work is not about pushing harder.
It’s about learning how to come back to yourself.

If this practice resonates with you:

Comment or DM me to explore my Reiki sessions and sound healing experiences

You don’t have to do this alone.

JJ | Holding space for your return to yourself