(1) Areas of the body where "Ki" is flowing are relaxed and show active vital functions—what we would call a “healthy” state. In such areas, the cells are lively and work joyfully, and processes such as metabolism and immune activity take place vigorously. Conversely, parts where "Ki" does not pass or where it is stagnant become tense and exhibit reduced vital activity, resulting in an “unwell” condition. Even when such imbalances arise, as long as they can be resolved by one’s own life force within a short period and without interfering with daily life, one is considered healthy. These minor imbalances are simply natural fluctuations that accompany being alive and are nothing to worry about.
(2) Teate therapy involves bringing your palm close to an unwell area—either on yourself or on another person—and allowing the "Ki" radiating from the hand to promote healing, restoring the area from a weakened state to a healthy one. When "Ki" enters and begins to flow through an unwell area, vital functions become more active and the area regains its vitality. This is sometimes described as “the area relaxing,” meaning that regions with poor movement or stiffness soften, stagnation begins to flow, and the body recovers its natural flexibility and ease of movement. This effect seems to work not only at the level of muscles or internal organs, but also at microscopic levels such as cells and even genes.
(3) Why this happens is a fundamental question of Teate therapy, but the exact reasons or mechanisms remain unknown. The best approach may be to consider that “this sort of thing might be possible” and simply try it. This is similar to wondering why listening to music is enjoyable—we don’t fully understand the mechanisms behind it. Some people enjoy music, others do not, and it doesn't always bring joy every time. Likewise, Teate may work for some people and not for others, and its effects may vary from time to time. A mindset like “Let’s listen to music—it might be nice” is a good parallel.
(4) When treating an affected area, the practitioner may feel sensations such as warmth or other changes in the palm. Those with heightened sensitivity may perceive these sensations (often referred to as hibiki or “resonance”) simply by bringing their hand near the affected area. This sensitivity can sometimes even be used for diagnostic purposes.
(5) It seems that the flow of "Ki" between the hands and the body is often easier to perceive when the hands are held slightly away from the surface—depending on the area, about 1 to several centimeters—rather than in direct contact. This tends to be true for both the sender and the receiver of "Ki". Based on my experience, it feels effective to lightly touch the area where "Ki" is to be directed (such as an affected part) and then lift the palm slightly to send "Ki". By creating a small distance, the physical sensation of touch disappears, making the subtle presence of "Ki" easier to perceive. However, even if no sensation is perceived, "Ki" transmission is believed to still occur. When the area of imbalance is relatively small, using the fingertips—especially the index and middle fingers—can sometimes be more effective than using the whole palm. Which method works better will become clear simply by trying it; your own palms and fingers will tell you.
(6) When performing healing through "Ki", it’s better not to hold a strong intention like “I must heal this.” A gentler intention—such as “I hope healing will occur if it can”—seems more effective. Visualizing the healing process or imagining the state of recovery can also help facilitate the effect.
(7) It seems preferable to regard intention as something that arises not from the brain alone but from the entire body. In other words, we imagine that all the cells in the body share the same unified intention. When the intentions of all the body’s cells truly align, an extraordinary flow of "Ki"—one that would be unimaginable under normal circumstances—may be generated.
This resembles the phenomenon in which a group accomplishes something extraordinary when its members unite their hearts (“a burning collective”, Tenge Siro), or when an individual reaches a state of exceptional concentration known as the “zone” or “flow” (Yohjiro Katayama) allowing them to perform beyond ordinary limits. If one can become aware of intention arising at the scale of the entire universe, it may even be possible to bring about what we commonly call miracles.
(8) The healing process does not proceed continuously like climbing a slope, but rather in steps, like ascending stairs. Changes often appear to occur suddenly, shifting from one state to another in an instant. This resembles a phase transition, such as the shift from ice to water. It also echoes the discontinuity of energy levels found in quantum mechanics. It appears that "Ki"-related phenomena often involve such discontinuities. For instance, those who practice Qigong frequently report that their progress is not gradual; instead, they suddenly advance to the next level after continued practice. Shigemi Sasaki, who conducted experimental studies on the emission of "Ki", has stated that "Ki" is radiated in discontinuous pulses.
(9) How long Teate treatment should be applied depends on the individual case. Toshihiro Eguchi, who promoted “Palm Healing,” said:
“It’s not like a spell or incantation that works after just one try,” and
“Do about 40 minutes of Teate in a day. Ten to fifteen minutes in short sessions is less effective.” There are cases where a 10-minute session produces clear effects, and others where several tens of minutes show no noticeable result. In general, Teate appears to work more quickly for acute conditions such as wounds, burns, or stomach pain, while chronic illnesses tend to require repeated sessions over time.
(10) Sometimes Teate therapy may not bring as much relief or healing as expected, but it rarely causes any harm or makes things worse. If the root cause of the issue lies in a person’s unhealthy habits or lifestyle, the effects of treatment may be only temporary unless the individual becomes aware and makes necessary changes—otherwise, the symptoms are likely to recur.
(11) "Ki" can enter the body from anywhere on the surface, so if there is a specific issue, you simply direct the hand toward that area. However, "Ki" may not reach deep within the body—perhaps only up to about 10 cm. That said, "Ki" is thought to be more easily received through specific points such as tsubo (acupoints) or chakras, and once it enters, it spreads throughout the body along the meridians. Where "Ki" flows, the area relaxes, and this helps rejuvenate the entire body. In particular, directing "Ki" to the Hyakue point (top of the head) or Yusen point (soles of the feet) seems to cause the whole body to relax. Even without any obvious physical issues, sending "Ki" to tsubo or chakras can be beneficial for promoting overall health.
(12) The explanation in (11) reflects the general perspective of traditional East Asian medicine. However, if we adopt the view that each part of the body contains the whole body—that every part carries information about the entire organism—then applying teate to any part can help heal issues elsewhere. This idea that “the whole is inherent within the part” is similar to physicist David Bohm’s holographic universe theory (a hypothetical model). Put more intuitively, this idea can also be understood as meaning that all parts are organically interconnected and together constitute the whole.In practice, simply placing one’s hand on any area where it can be done comfortably and in a relaxed posture often seems to help alleviate problems throughout the body. It may be that the healer’s ability to relax and place the hand gently on the recipient is more important than the specific location where the hand is placed.
(13) As discussed above, the concept of "Ki" appears to share similarities with quantum mechanics. "Ki" is often regarded as a form of fine particles or waves, and both quantum phenomena and "Ki" involve microscopic perspectives. Both domains also feature unusual phenomena that are difficult to imagine from ordinary common sense. In section (5), I described my personal sense of the effective range of "Ki" therapy, but some reports (for example, by Isamu Mochizuki) claim that long-distance remote healing is also possible. This might relate to quantum entanglement, in which information is transmitted instantaneously regardless of distance. In reality, many people seem capable of practicing nearby teate therapy, but only a limited number appear able to perform remote healing. This may be a matter of individual ability—much like how only a very small number of people can run 100 meters in ten seconds. Similar phenomena have been reported in studies on healing effects induced by prayer (for example, by Kazuo Murakami / Masakazu Tanatsugu). Remote healing through teate may involve comparable mechanisms. Quantum mechanics, unlike our everyday intuition, shows that even the vacuum—which should contain absolutely nothing—possesses energy. Some theories even suggest that the early universe emerged from this mysterious field of energy.
Hiroshi Tasaka proposes, as a hypothesis, that within this vacuum energy, both matter and consciousness (intention) are embedded as forms of energy that interact with the reality of the physical world. The phenomenon of "Ki" may also lie along the extension of such a hypothesis.