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A Guide to Reiki Hand Positions

2007-11-18T21:02:00.001-08:00

Reiki practitioners use hand positions to assist them in guiding energy through the body’s channels. Although certain hand positions are taught to Reiki practitioners, these positions are only a guideline.

There is not one set, correct way to “do Reiki.” Rather, each person adds their own experience and intuition into the process.

The series of hand positions taught are spaced throughout the client’s body so as to provide good coverage. Covering all parts of the body evenly will assure that the client will get the best treatment and encourage the energy to flow throughout. Some practitioners will sweep their hands over the front and back of the body looking for hot spots which need healing and focus on this area.

The hand positions can be used either touching the body, holding the hands over the body, or over the client’s hands which are then guided by the Reiki practitioner. Some of the hand placements are near private areas, so be sure to indicate that to the client beforehand.

Three common hand positions are listed below. For these positions, have the client lie down.

1. Stand behind the client and place your hands gently over your clients eyes. Keep your palms down and your fingers pointing toward the client’s toes. Take special care to not squeeze the nose.

2. Place your hands around the temples.

3. Cradle the head with your hands. Gently rock the head to one side, slide your hand underneath, and then repeat to the other side. Make sure it is centered on both hands.

These positions and more are taught in classes, books, and videos on the subject. None of the positions are complicated and they are ideal for a beginning learner.

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A Guide to Reiki Hand Positions

2007-11-18T21:02:00.000-08:00

There is not one set, correct way to “do Reiki.” Rather, each person adds their own experience and intuition into the process.

Three common hand positions are listed below. For these positions, have the client lie down.

1. Stand behind the client and place your hands gently over your clients eyes. Keep your palms down and your fingers pointing toward the client’s toes. Take special care to not squeeze the nose.

2. Place your hands around the temples.

3. Cradle the head with your hands. Gently rock the head to one side, slide your hand underneath, and then repeat to the other side. Make sure it is centered on both hands.

These positions and more are taught in classes, books, and videos on the subject. None of the positions are complicated and they are ideal for a beginning learner.

You have the power to attune yourself to this incredible energy. To learn how, visit here.

Let's Go Japanese: Reiki on Track

2007-11-15T20:52:00.001-08:00

Reiki is a Japanese term, which means divine life energy force. From the Westside people it is an expression understood to be the “Laying of the hands.”

Reiki is an olden innate phenomenon of energy shift, which bestows much service that embodies emotional and physical toxin discharge, relaxation, and healing. During the Reiki session, a patient should be relaxed and comfortable, honest and unleashed to healing in order to avail and benefit the most of it.

The essence of Reiki healing is to deliver the feeling of loving beatitude, completeness, and pure well being. Often, it heals spontaneously. It gives the person holistic treatment and come to feel and look the warm brightness around you.

Reiki healing treats 3 corporal states. The spiritual, physical, and mental state comprises these. Aside from being simple, Reiki healing can be practiced by anyone for its natural and safe method of treatment.

Witnesses' declaration's show that Reiki has been tested and in effect virtual help to every known sickness cause beneficial result. Results not only in relieving side effects and aids a fast recovery too.

Can anyone learn the treatment? Reiki is so simple that anyone can learn it. In fact it is not learnt. Experience is then passed through by the teacher or master to the student. This is done however, by the Master raising the vibratory stage, the student and then afterwards uplifting the awareness of the student to the boundless universal curing life energy. This does not depend upon on the educational achievement and academic level of the student but precisely to their own entire essence and therefore, anyone can study it.

Contrary to the credence of a number of people, Reiki is not a spiritual faction or a prearranged religion. It is not true that one must be holy in character in order to attain the ability of healing. Preliminary experience is the major need to become a natural and one's own innate essence is automatically acquainted with it. Remember that healing is heavenly, so therefore as it comes from the creator, the nearness to whomever one is comfortable with will develop your own potentials in Reiki.

One can be healed and cured. One can boost up spiritual level of oneself, and elevate that of others.

Reiki is beyond doubt holistic, the spirit, emotion, body, and the mind are positively affected. The unique valuable effects consisting of peaceful well-being and feeling, security, and relaxation are barely the natural effect.

There are Various Reiki teachers and masters throughout the world that can teach anyone who has a great interest in learning Reiki.

Instinct will let you feel the divergence. You will appreciate without explanation when the fit amid the student and the master is right.

Take note that when you feel the harmony with the universal goodness the more likely Reiki will work for you and others. The Reiki treatment itself will assist the harmonizing effect of nature, your thoughts, attitude and your skill.

Reiki originated in Japan, but it is comparatively atypical today. Instead it nurtures rapidly in the west and is common worldwide nowadays. Whereas Reiki healing has become more fashionable worldwide even in hospitals and to quite a lot uses Reiki as a harmonizing natural medicine for almost all day care classes and programs.

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Charging for Reiki in the UK

2007-11-13T21:21:00.001-08:00

Reiki and charging money - a highly charged subject indeed!

If you are not of the Reiki community, you could be forgiven for thinking that anyone working for free or almost free is totally mad.

So what is it about Reiki that is contradictory to charging for one's time? Nothing. As a matter of fact, Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, advocated an exchange for the healing in order to empower the healee to take an active part in their healing process.

How did the Reiki healing community get to this point?

History has a part to play. When Reiki first came to the West, people were charged obscene amounts of money to become a Reiki healer. This was not a true reflection of the value of the initiation and teaching to the healer, and healers rebelled against this at the first opportunity.

Then again, there is the way in which Reiki at a professional level spread through the world. From a purely financial point of view, it was largely, and for many still is, a cottage industry for housewives, the disabled, retirees, and people already in work looking for a second income. It is very easy for anyone in this situation to miscalculate their true overheads. It is even easier not to need to make a living with Reiki if there is already a source of income, be it a loving husband, disability benefits, a pension, or a secure job.

There is also the driver which leads us to Reiki in the first Place. Most of us come to Reiki because of a need for physical or emotional healing. This may be our own need or that of a loved one whom we know is suffering. Immediately after the initiation, a Reiki healer starts self-healing each day, and soon progresses onto healing loved ones in need. The emphasis is on self-development and helping loved ones. The Reiki healer then spends months or years in this relationship with Reiki, and it is very hard to suddenly switch to having a financial relationship with Reiki too.

Then again for many, Reiki is a spiritual discipline, and for many, spirituality is misunderstood as being divorced from monetary gain. I feel that Reiki is about unconditional love, and that spirituality is about abundance for the highest good. Let me illustrate. Sandra goes to work on a chicken battery farm, where chickens are bred to have chests that are so heavy, these birds have been proven scientifically to be in constant pain. Sandra has also learned Reiki to professional level but since Reiki is spiritual, she will not charge for her Reiki sessions. If she does charge, it is not a sufficient amount to enable her to give up her job at the chicken battery farm. But Mikao Usui told us to be gracious to every living thing, and Sandra tortures chickens for a living! Society's standards about spirituality, handed down over the ages for the rich to control the poor, are to blame.

Reiki is gaining popularity in the UK as a healing modality. Many clients come to me for healing anxiety, depression, joint pain, arthritis, and many other conditions with Reiki. At the same time, many healers have been received their Reiki professional-level training in a very short workshop or even in half an hour over the internet! They do not have the necessary training for client care, clinical practice, the law, tax, conditions requiring urgent medical attention, and health and safety. Quite rightly, these Reiki healers, although on paper possessing the Reiki healer certificate, know that they are in no position to charge. Unfortunately, many of these healers are simply unaware that Reiki is more than a quick initiation and nice warm feeling. No-one has told them! They have been taught by a Reiki Master teacher after a quick buck or (and this is more usually the case) just as ignorant themselves.

Add to the above the proliferation of Reiki healers in the UK today, where competition drives prices down. If one has little or no business training, it is easy to make the assumption that if you charge less, you will get the work. The fact is that if you charge less, you starve. Hence many Reiki practitioners give up the idea of doing Reiki full-time, as they need to make a living and cannot survive on what they charge. This leads to many Reiki healers competing for even less money, as they can afford to offer it for less part-time.

There is also an element of self-esteem. Many Reiki healers have been drawn to Reiki in order to heal low self-esteem. Somehow along the line, they take professional training but do not complete their self-healing. I do not blame them, as often self-healing can be painful! But if one doesn't value oneself, one simply does not charge for services given or charges very little.

Then there is the weirdness of the Reiki session as a process. To many, this feels like just laying the hands on the healee and "doing nothing". With time and experience, a Reiki healer becomes an active participant in the healing process, and even if this never happens, the results that clients report back are too astounding to be ignored! Somewhere along the line with many healers though, they begin to doubt that the are "doing anything" and of course if one is "doing nothing" then one has to charge nothing!

And then there are those erstwhile healers that give Reiki sessions as part of their job, albeit unofficially. Since it is unofficial, they do not view the Reiki as paid employment, even though they are being paid and are working as Reiki healers.

My hope is that the forthcoming Reiki Regulation in the UK will lead to the support of the Reiki healers that do want to work professionally. Reiki healers working unoficially will be recognised and more Reiki healers will be able to work full-time. The result? Freedom for chickens would be nice!

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Reiki Master Symbol Revealed

2007-11-12T21:05:00.000-08:00

A reiki master symbol may be used during a healing by a Reiki practitioner or during an attunement, which may be described as the first step in learning Reiki. The reiki symbols revealed to Usui Mikao at the end of his twenty-one day fast are referred to as Usui Reiki symbols. Other Reiki systems use different or additional symbols.

Some believe that Reiki symbols should be kept secret. Others will share the symbols easily enough, but will only explain how to use them after a student has paid a fee. Some Reiki masters charge for healings and attunements, while others teach that the power to heal lies within each of us and charge a fee for teaching a person to tap into that healing power. Charging a fee is actually a Reiki tradition.

According to legend, Usui Mikao originally performed healings for free in the poor sections of Kyoto Japan. Among other things, he used Reiki to help beggars find jobs, return to work and leave the life of begging behind. He was disappointed when he saw that many of the people he had helped eventually returned to begging. After questioning the beggars and meditating on the problem, he came up with a solution.

He believed that without attaching a fee to the service, the value of the treatments was not appreciated. It is easy to understand. Most people readily accept the responsibility of protecting an item for which they have paid a high price, but are less inclined to protect something for which they paid nothing. So, he closed his practice and began traveling throughout Japan teaching the Reiki healing system to others, with the understanding that Reiki power should not be given away for free.

Around the same time, he became aware that the reiki symbols revealed to him on Mount Kurama, after his long fast, were to be used for helping others to learn the system. The Reiki Master symbol or the Usui Master symbol was taught or given after a student had reached the Master level in his studies. Other Usui Reiki symbols were used by Master Mikao to help his students focus on different aspects of Reiki energy.

There is some disagreement among Reiki masters concerning the power of Usui Reiki symbols, but most agree that the symbols have no real power of their own. Even a Reiki Master symbol has no protective or healing value, unless a Reiki Master has “empowered” that symbol. Even Master Mikao did not use the Reiki symbols revealed to him on the mountain, until he saw that the symbols allowed students to more easily focus their healing energy.

Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about Reiki, an alternative approach to health care that can bring peace and joy to the lives of those who understand it. Read more at http://understanding-reiki.com

Today, we use Usui Reiki symbols to focus our energies and we learn the truths represented by the symbols to focus our daily lives. To learn more about the Reiki Master symbol, please visit Understanding Reiki.com

Anyone Can Learn Reiki

2007-11-11T21:05:00.000-08:00

Anyone can learn Reiki. At one time, Reiki courses were only given to a select few, at a very high price. Today, things have changed somewhat, although there are still groups of Reiki practitioners that charge high fees for master training.

There are several different versions of the history of Reiki. There are also different viewpoints as to how one should learn Reiki. It is interesting that the Western version of the history of Reiki differs from that of the Eastern version. The Western version seems to have been embellished somewhat, but that is a personal opinion.

The fees charged for Reiki courses vary greatly, although it has always been customary to charge a fee. For example, Hawayo Takata, who brought Reiki to Hawaii from Japan in the late 1930s, charged $10,000 for master Reiki courses. One of her students, Iris Ishikuro apparently believed that more people should be able to learn Reiki and chose to charge lower fees for training. Other students of Takata continued to follow a fee structure similar to hers.

Different factions have developed over time and on many points they disagree. All of the factions agree that the first person to offer Reiki courses was Usui Mikao.

The students of Usui Mikao referred to him as Usui-sensei. Sensei is a Japanese title of respect used to address teachers and other professionals such as doctors or lawyers. In the West, he is sometimes referred to as Dr. Usui, and while there is no proof that he held a doctorate or a medical degree, he definitely did practice a form of medicine. So, how did Usui Mikao learn Reiki?

There are many stories and legends, but from what we can tell, he came to understand Reiki energy on the 21st day of a meditation and fasting retreat on Mount Kurama. Some factions say that he had been searching for the answer to the question of how Jesus healed with his hands and that the answer was given to him on the mountain.

Others say that he was seeking the meaning of life, a satori or moment of enlightenment. Some say that he was a professor of Christian theology. Others say that he was probably a Buddhist. Some groups that offer Reiki courses incorporate religious ideas, from various religions, into their teachings. But, there is one thing that we can say for a certainty; Reiki is not a religion.

In order to learn Reiki, it is not necessary to give up your own religious beliefs. It is not necessary to “convert” to another religion. And, if you have no religion, that’s okay, too. All that is required is that you accept that Reiki energy exists and can be used to heal. Please visit http://understanding-reiki.com to learn more.

Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about Reiki, an alternative or complementary approach to good health. Read more at http://understanding-reiki.com

Reiki: Learning Via Courses

2007-11-07T20:58:00.001-08:00

The word Reiki is formed by the combination of two Japanese words. The first part of the word is ‘Rei’, which has the meaning higher power or the God’s power. The second part of the word is Ki, which means life force energy. Hence the meaning is Reiki is life force energy that is guided by the Almighty.

Reiki is an easy, natural and secure way of holy cure and self-improvement that everybody can use. It has been effectual in serving almost each identified sickness and difficulty and all the time makes a helpful result. It also works in combination with all supplementary medical or healing methods to ease the side effects and endorse healing

Reiki is an astonishingly easy method to learn. The aptitude to employ Reiki is not taught in the common way, but is conveyed to the student during a Reiki class. This skill is passed on through an "attunement" given by a Reiki master and lets the learner to spout into an limitless supply of "life force energy" to perk up one's health and improve the eminence of life. The Reiki course can be followed by anyone, who loves others and believes in the healing powers of Reiki.

In a Reiki course, there are three levels of learning. The first part of the Reiki course is called first degree attunement. This part of the Reiki course comprises of opening of the crown, Anahatha, Vishudha, Ajna charkas that is believed to empower the student to heal others and himself. The student is taught various hand positions of Reiki and the causes of various diseases and the method to heal them. Most of the teachings in the Reiki course are given orally and by practical demonstrations.

The second part of the Reiki course is called the second degree of attunement. In this part of the Reiki course the student of Reiki course is taught about the Reiki symbols. These Reiki symbols are considered to be very sacred and are believed to improve the healing energies of the student. In this part of the course techniques like distant healing, healing Karma, non healing use of symbols, personality development of the student etc are inculcated within the student.

The third part of the Reiki course includes the third degree of attunement, which is called the advance training in Reiki.This part of the Reiki course is actually a training to carry out the first and second degree of Reiki course. In this part of the Reiki course, the student is taught to spread the message of God’s love and healing.

The next part of the course if a person continues is to make the Grand Master. This part of the Reiki course teaches to create a master of Reiki.

The Reiki courses supply ample understanding to Reiki. Today thee are various associations and centers that offer courses in Reiki. Today, various forms of Reiki are practiced. Before, you enroll for a Reiki course, check the details of the course and make sure that the practitioner or the institute is a recognized Reiki center.

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2007-11-06T21:32:00.000-08:00

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The Hidden Treasures of Reiki

2007-11-05T21:06:00.000-08:00

Bronwen and Frans Stiene, founders of the International House of Reiki, were continually coming across hints that suggested there was more to the system of Reiki than meets the eye. Historical discrepancies, symbol variations and changed attunements suggested that the system had become somewhat like a game of Chinese whispers. The inability to verify much of the ‘new’ historical material was also causing disillusionment amongst many practitioners. On travelling to Japan they realised that traditional Japanese Reiki communities with ancient practitioners were slowly opening their doors to Westerners and many of Reiki’s unknown secrets were gradually being divulged.

This journey stimulated Bronwen and Frans to write a book tracing the history of the system through to the modern day. To help clear confusion in the Reiki world this book also includes lists of branches, schools and organizations throughout the world. There is a comprehensive lineage chart, timeline, extensive glossary and general information for novices and practitioners of all levels. This book is due out in December 2003 and is called The Reiki Sourcebook.

Reiki’s treasure is its ability to re-fuel you with your own life giving energy. It is generally accepted that this speeds up physical and emotional healing, gives clarity and added perception, brings about spiritual fulfilment and will return you to your true path in life.

To learn the system of Reiki is simple and yet today the processes vary considerably from school to school. Mikao Usui created the teachings in the early 1900s and they came to the West via Hawaii in the1940s. Here it seems the system was quietly altered to adapt to the turbulent times of World War II. The consequences are that for the last 60 years Western Reiki students have been unaware that there was a more traditional and spiritual side to Reiki. After the death of the Western Reiki Master Hawayo Takata in 1980, the system took on many new faces and there are likely to be over 1000 different branches of teachings available today.

Some of these new branches have channelled information, others claim to have ‘the only true teachings’. All in all there have been innumerable inconsistencies in the stories that Reiki Masters have told their students. Some believe the system of Reiki is Egyptian, Tibetan, or even linked to Shambhala. Questions have arisen such as; was Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, a doctor or not? Did he charge $10, 000 dollars to become a Reiki Master? Did he use manuals to teach? Was he a Christian?

The intent of The Reiki Sourcebook is to look closely at all these questions and to link together information that has been spread far and wide by time and circumstances. By capturing the results of this systematic global research, it aims to share the information and to promote and stimulate discussion in the global Reiki community. It is not entirely about ‘new’ information but the bringing together of histories and anecdotes to create a cohesive understanding of what has happened to and been said about the teachings during the past 100 years.

It is believed that this will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Mikao Usui, his teachings, Reiki and related practices. It is also for beginners or those who feel lost and confused by the myriad of choices that are presented to them as Reiki in today’s society.

This is an attempt to create unity rather than dissension. Until now no book has tackled these questions from such a practical and analytical standpoint. If we can see where we came from - we can see clearer where we are heading.

The system of Reiki is decidedly Japanese though there is sure to be a similarity between all healing techniques throughout the ages. The 4 traditional symbols were introduced in the later stages to Mikao Usui’s teachings and were for those who had difficulty connecting to the energy. They originate from the Japanese culture. In the West the symbols have often been mystified giving them the ‘power’ rather than seeing them as training wheels. Mantras and meditations on the other hand were taught in Mikao Usui’s teachings from as early as 1915.

The West did not ‘discover’ Mikao Usui’s memorial stone until the mid-1990s. Mikao Usui’s students erected it in temple grounds in 1927, one year after his death. Overlooked by the West for 60 years, this was truly a Reiki treasure. On translation this memorial stone answers many of the questions that have arisen in the Western Reiki community. Mikao Usui was not a doctor or physician - instead he had worked as a businessman, was an administrator and security guard to the Major of Tokyo as well as being a lay monk.

Bronwen and Frans met Hyakuten Inamoto, monk and Reiki Master in Kyoto. He introduced them to his teacher, the 85-year-old, Chiyoko Yamaguchi who had been taught by Chujiro Hayashi, a student of Mikao Usui. In Tokyo they met with two Reiki Masters, one who was a member of the ‘secret’ Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai. Here they found out that this society uses two manuals. One includes original statements from Mikao Usui. Today this manual is printed in modern Japanese and includes beautiful Japanese poetry to stimulate the mind as well as a healing guide for beginning practitioners. The Gakkai uses techniques to stimulate the meridians helping practitioners to sense the energy. Once they have accomplished a set of exercises they then move on to the next level. Receiving that level does not mean that you have completed it but that you have only just begun…

Yes, Mikao Usui’s teachings have many treasures – some well known and others just now returning to the light. Suzuki san, a 108-year-old nun and student of Mikao Usui, is surely one of these great treasures. Frans also flew to Florence, Italy to study with her Western student. There he learnt that there are said to be 12 students of Mikao Usui still alive aged between 98 and 112.

This system is about to change. It will not become more complex or difficult or contain more jargon as has happened in the past. It will simply return to its simplest, highest form and its practitioners, as individuals, will blossom taking their communities with them.

Reiki Masters Frans and Bronwen Stiene (pronounced stee-nuh) are authors of the internationally acclaimed The Reiki Sourcebook, The Japanese Art of Reiki, Reiki Techniques Card Deck and the A-Z of Reiki and are the founders of the International House of Reiki.

Their website is the http://www.reiki.net.au which is full of lots of articles and research into Reiki.

With over 16 years of combined experience as practitioners, teachers and speakers in healing and spirituality they have worked with, taught and researched healing in the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia and Japan. They are teachers whose passion is truth, education, support and spiritual development for all.

Reiki Courses - Questions To Ask

2007-11-04T21:53:00.001-08:00

Today the original art of Reiki has reached the far corners of the world and is rapidly catching on and constantly attracting droves of people not only wanting to try the wonderful therapy but also to learn this art of healing. With the demand, comes the supply and there are so many different schools and institutions to choose from. Here one must be made aware of the fact that Reiki though being a traditional Japanese system has been incorporated into various other esoteric and metaphysical forms of healing and meditation over time. Today Reiki which was primarily just about channeling the Universal Light Energy has been reshaped by various practitioners in the West to also incorporate aromatherapy, crystal therapy and various other mechanisms which have been smoothly integrated to heighten the curative powers of both the systems working in tandem.

What are the things you should look out for when signing up for a Reiki course? Here is a list, which by no means is complete but is a checklist to get you started these are questions to ask yourself first and then inquires about the path and Master:

Ask yourself:

Do I really wish to do this? Am I receiving a call from my soul to take this path in my life at this point? What will I gain and will I be able to fulfill the responsibility I will undertake? How much time and energy will I really be able to give to constant practice? Do I know the Master I wish to work with? What is our relationship? What are the energies/feelings am I getting from my Master? Do I trust this person completely?

Ask the Master:

What is the lineage of the Master? How long has he/she been practicing? How much of the course is practical and how much is theory? The fees and whether you will receive notes and a certificate on completion? Is the course an individual, one-on-one tutoring or is it in a classroom? If it is a classroom what is the density of the class? Is there a support group that you can join to network with others?

Of course these are just some of the questions that are absolutely necessary for you to know at the onset. However it is strongly advisable to only take up a Reiki course if you receive a calling for it, Reiki is not a fun thing you can do as a pass-time activity, and it requires a lot of time, patient, practice and concentration and also confers a great responsibility on the practitioner – one of healing.

Choose a Master carefully and it is advisable to again listen to your heart instead of joining a class where your friend might join because Reiki is an extremely personal path and each Master and their teachings may differ even if they share the same lineage. In a similar fashion the needs of each individual is different and a Master must be able to understand and work with the personal energies of each individual.

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The Reiki Energetic System

2007-11-02T23:26:00.001-07:00

But what energetic system are the principles of a Reiki practice based on? As Reiki is a Japanese practice that was created in the early 1900s we are aware that (as with many martial arts and Ki practices that were formalised in Japan at the same time – karate, judo, aikido) the hara or tanden were considered to be the centre of the body’s energetic powerhouse.

The word hara literally means stomach, abdomen or belly in Japanese. Energy is stored in this point of the body from where it expands throughout the whole body.

Usui Mikao's teachings focus on building the energy in the hara. From Hawayo Takata's diary notes it can be seen that she too was taught to practice in this manner. For a copy of her handwritten notes relating to the hara click here and click here for her daughter's typed copy of the notes. Once the system of Reiki became more westernized in the 1980s the chakra system (an energetic system from India that has been incorporated into the New Age movement) was introduced and replaced this system - the chakra system is now commonly used in the West

In traditional Japanese teachings and exercises today the hara system is still the main focus for building a person's energy. There are, in fact, two other energy centres in the body according to the Japanese energetic system. One is the head and the other is the heart. In the Japanese Art of Reiki we have called these the Three Diamonds. By linking all three areas the practitioner creates unity and balance. Most important, however, is to first develop the lower hara, as this is the body's central axis point.

Re-establishing this connection with the Original Energy through the hara will ensure good health and recovery from illness. There is always access to a reliable source of strength whenever needed.

An inner attitude results from first focusing on the hara. From this central point there is an ability to cope with everyday tasks and sudden emergencies with an ease of understanding. This allows appropriate action to be taken in a balanced and unprejudiced manner.

1. Lower hara (approximately 3 inches (8cms) below the naval)
In this centre, Original Energy is stored. This is the energy you are born with, the energy that is the essence of your life and gives you your life’s purpose. The Original Energy is not only the energy you receive from your parents when you are conceived but most importantly it is the energetic connection between you and the universal life force. When the singular term hara is mentioned it is the lower hara that is being discussed. This is the symbolic energetic centre for Earth Ki.

2. Middle hara (at the heart centre)
The energy in this centre is connected with emotions. It is 'human' energy connected with human experience. Through this centre you learn your life's process. From childhood through to adulthood and back to being a child. When you are a child you are without experience and as you grow older you become a child with experience. This is the symbolic energetic centre for Heart Ki.

3. Upper hara (third eye area).
This is the energy connected with your spirit. When you are connected with this centre you may see colours or you might have psychic ability. It is important for you not to become unbalanced and keep yourself centred. If you can use this energy in a balanced way, you can see beyond the immediate. This is the symbolic energetic centre for Heaven Ki.

The three diamonds of Earth Ki, Heaven Ki and Heart Ki are at the foundation of the system of Reiki. They are also at the crux of many facets of Japanese culture, religion and philosophy.

A diamond is often used as an analogy of the self in Buddhism. Each and every day a practitioner polishes the diamond by performing his or her practice. This is a constant task for humans who, in this earthly realm, attract dirt: becoming muddy and tarnished. A diamond is so sharp that it can cut through almost anything humanity attaches itself to, bringing back the true essence of life as seen in the perfection of a sparkling diamond.

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Breaking the Reiki Code

2007-11-01T23:16:00.001-07:00

While researching our books, The Reiki Sourcebook, and the soon to be released The Japanese Art of Reiki, we discovered that this is not the sort of knowledge that has deliberately been buried away from prying eyes – rather it has been lying under the dust of an unexplored past. By brushing off some of that dust, this article reveals a code: one that is constantly in play for practitioners across the globe - often unrecognized and unacknowledged.

Do you practice Reiki to help others, to work on yourself, to send distant healing, or for other reasons? The motivations behind an individual’s practice are endless due to the system’s numerous and immeasurable benefits. At the heart of these many rewards, deep within the foundations of the system, exists a law that makes this all possible. It is the home of spiritual energy and its name is non-duality.

The word, non-duality, expresses the underlying Oneness of existence: that there is no ‘I’ - just the simplicity of being. It exemplifies the concept that we all come from the same source, are the same source and return to that same source.

As a practitioner, the more knowledge you obtain about what you do and experience, the deeper the connection to your practice becomes. This unshakeable groundwork accordingly sharpens your intent: resulting in an overall more effective practice.

By delving into the Japanese background of the four traditional Reiki symbols and mantras, it is possible to discover how this code is the system’s blueprint and what that signifies in practical terms. To respect the nature of the teachings (as a system employing levels) the mantras in this article are replaced by the pseudonyms CKR, SHK, HSZSN and DKM. The symbols are listed as Symbol 1, Symbol 2, Symbol 3 and Symbol 4 as is taught in Japan.

The four symbols are clearly recognizable in Japan. Symbol 1 has connections to Tendai symbology and versions of Symbol 2 can be seen in temples across Japan. Symbol 3 and 4 are Japanese kanji[i] and when read in Japanese create the actual name of the corresponding mantra.

Breaking this code requires that a researcher first tap into understanding the Japanese philosophy of Heaven and Earth. Knowledge of these dualities, or polar opposites, is the primary structure required before appreciation of this law can grow. Dualities are the breeding ground for the ultimate experience of non-duality. Non-duality is not specifically a Japanese concept; it exists in all forms of life and its dual beginnings can often be found in references to yin and yang, negative and positive, or female and male. These examples are just the tip of an infinite iceberg of opposites.

A Japanese cosmological theory states that through the union of the dual forces of Earth energy and Heaven energy all things were born, including humankind.[ii] By this it is understood that people are a blend of both these forces, and to live purposefully these elements need to flow freely, becoming united. This can occur through working specifically with the first two traditional symbols and mantras taught in the system of Reiki.

Symbol 1 and the mantra CKR enable practitioners to connect to Earth energy. To do so one must direct the focus within, rather than outside of, the self. It is within that this energy is accessed. You are Earth energy – you just haven’t acknowledged its existence.

Underneath the growing layers of anger, sadness, fear, judgments and beliefs that humans gather - this knowledge lies hidden and neglected. These layers obscure one’s true nature that inherently comprises Earth energy. To re-establish a personal connection with the energy of the Earth is the purpose of Symbol 1 and CKR practice.

In the West, Symbol 1 and CKR are renowned for their grounding, protective, physical and powerful qualities - each of these is a basic Earth trait. By comprehending this and applying this facet of the code to the system of Reiki, one’s practice begins to take on a whole new potency of meaning.

Working with Symbol 2 and SHK involves exploring your mental and intuitive abilities. By taking this understanding one step further than the Western usage, the realm of Japanese philosophy and its connection to Heaven energy is exposed. Heaven is an expression that can trigger a thousand-fold beliefs, emotions and visions in as many religions and cultures worldwide. Viewed commonly throughout the globe as an abode for angelic beings, a floating paradise or a future resting place; Heaven maintains its culturally unique interpretation in Japan - one that includes an internal connection. As with Symbol 1 and CKR, practitioners can find their relationship to Heaven energy innately within themselves.

Energetic qualities are best understood through experience rather than words. To achieve a profound understanding of the connection between Earth energy or Heaven energy and yourself requires dedicated practice. This is accomplished by practicing solely with one symbol and mantra at a time, rather than a list of symbols and mantras simultaneously. Humans are too often in a rush to get to the end station of enlightenment forgetting that the process itself may possess the enlightening factor.

The grounding effect of the first symbol and mantra supports the ensuing work with the ethereal second symbol and mantra. Without this centered preparation the development of intuitive or psychic abilities can be hazardous. You may become unbalanced like an upside down triangle wobbling on its tip; reverse the pattern and stand with your base firmly rooted to the Earth, supporting your inner growth.

Now comes an intriguing part of the system of Reiki: the third symbol and mantra HSZSN. In the West this is commonly associated with distance. It is believed that by using these elements distance can be breached to send energy to someone or something else. From a Japanese perspective this concept goes deeper still, into the mechanics of the Japanese universal laws: Symbol 3 and HSZSN aid the realization of Oneness. This makes complete sense if you grasp that within Reiki - the energy of everything - distance cannot exist. Hiroshi Doi’s translation of HSZSN is ‘Right consciousness is the origin of everything’ – that ‘right consciousness’ is Oneness. Experiencing Oneness with everything, whether it is with another being, place or thing, is an alternative viewpoint of the machinations of ‘distant healing’.

To fully comprehend the purpose and meaning of Symbol 3 and HSZSN it is also necessary to have worked with the previous 2 symbols and mantras of Heaven and Earth energy. Without undergoing the process of first becoming Earth and subsequently Heaven energy it is impossible to give birth to the concept of Oneness within. Just as in conception it is imperative that the egg and the sperm join to create the miracle of a complete human. With Earth energy alone and no understanding of Heaven energy, or the other way around - Oneness cannot be given birth to. This is the central cosmology to the system of Reiki. Practicing successively with each of the symbols and mantras draws one along the path to Oneness and non-duality.

So where does that leave the fourth and final symbol and the mantra DKM? DKM, a frequently used Japanese word, when translated literally means ‘Great Bright Light’. It appears commonly in Japanese religious texts and even in Japanese martial arts practices.

Becoming this light is truly Knowing the concept of non-duality. In it everything is experienced as One: there is no good or bad, dark or light, ugly or beautiful, positive or negative, no God or Buddha - just existence. Once you acknowledge this Oneness in every thought, feeling and movement of your being - the true nature of existence is uncovered.

This system that you practice is multi-layered. As you progress through each layer new truths come to meet you, joining you on your journey. Know that the profundity of these arcane teachings is here to be discovered - their sole purpose being to support your life’s spiritual progress.

Uniting Heaven and Earth together, you travel the inner path to Oneness. The unique system of Reiki is offering you the opportunity to return to your true nature, that of the Great Bright Light. The code is broken.

[i] Kanji are the Japanese written characters

[ii] Shugendô by Miyake Hitoshi, Center for Japanese Studies, The University of Michigan

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What is Reiki All About?

2007-10-31T23:23:00.000-07:00

Reiki is a healing method that became popular in the Western cultures beginning in the twentieth century. It is an ancient healing method that has been used by the Japanese for several centuries. Through Reiki, many people will experience healing, balance, relaxation, and transfers of energy. By knowing how Reiki works, you will be able to use the technique in order to change your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual conscious levels.

When one begins to use Reiki as a practice, there are several principles that are used as guidelines. This will help the understanding of the use of energy to be taught at a higher level. By allowing the principles to be a part of the practice, one can use the energy for spiritual and mental healing easier.

Reiki is known to be a transfer of energy from external to internal environments. The practice began as defining a universal energy that is present in the universe. Those who practice Reiki will then be able to take this universal energy and transfer it into an individual. By doing this, it will change the internal energy level and allow several different types of healing to work.

In order for Reiki to be effective, one is expected to practice several different things. If you are practicing Reiki on your own, there are specific steps to follow. These steps allow you to become in tune to the universal energy, as well as allow you to become focused and relaxed when transferring the energy. Usually, it is best to take a class to learn how to do this effectively. If it is not done properly, it can cause the opposite effect.

The first principle that is taught in Reiki is in relation to the secret of inviting happiness. This is used in order to give students a basic understanding of the different energy flows that they will be using in relation to the Reiki technique. By doing this, the students will be able to understand a level of healing that is taking place. They will also be able to understand a new idea of happiness in relation to using the energy.

The second principle taught is that Reiki is a spiritual medicine for all illness. This idea is mostly taught in order to allow students to understand the basis of Reiki and where it’s emphasis and importance lies. Because it is an alternative healing method, Reiki is able to emphasize the spiritual ties to the method.

For those that are practicing Reiki on their own and decide to take a class, there are several things that will happen. Reiki classes are divided into levels. The more conscious you become of the universal energy and your internal energy, the higher of a level you can move to. Once you become an expert in these methods you can become a teacher, master and healer of this healing method.

The next that is taken in Reiki is to identify the different sources of internal energy that need to be transferred. These will usually be transferred by your breath moving the energy out of your body. Those with illnesses will have parts in their body that have a noticeable different source of energy. You can find this energy through either your intuition, or for those beginning the practice, they can use a light touch to begin recognizing the energy.

Once you recognize the internal and external energy, you can then begin to move the energies out of your body, and new energies in. This is usually done using two methods. Your breathing practice will often times help with this. You can also use a light touch in order to transfer a different energy from the universe. Reiki masters and trainers will usually do the healing using a touch when they are using the method on someone else.

Reiki is known to be an effective method of healing and balancing by several for centuries. By the continuous practice of transferring energy, one will find that healing, balance, relaxation and a different level of focus will take place. Several can use Reiki if they feel that they need a change of energy in their physical, mental, emotional or spiritual lives.

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2007-10-28T22:43:00.000-07:00

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Reiki as an Alternative Healing Process

2007-10-26T23:19:00.001-07:00

Maybe you are not familiar with Reiki, don’t worry, you are not alone.

To start with, Reiki is associated with natural holistic healing or a healing where pharmaceutical drugs and medical surgeries are just an alternative in case the system of holistic healing fails.

Reiki is an early form of energy healing in which a participant serves as a channel for Universal Life Force. The Reiki participant opens himself/herself as a channel for an energy that comes from a higher source to aid healing or correct a person’s aura. This is believed to be beneficial for the body, mind, and soul or the Indian system called chakra.

Reiki got its principle from the thought that the universe has an energy that gives form, structure, and health. This force is also called Chi by the Chinese martial artists. It is said to be capable of healing anything because its energy comes from the basic fundamental levels of reality.

It also teaches that the energy flows are affected by the thoughts of a Reiki practitioner. For instance, if he/she thinks of negative things, this will manifest diseases and unfortunate events. If he/she thinks the other way around, good health and fortune will come. These are facilitated to help the patients believe whatever positive thoughts they have in their minds.

To have an idea of how the healing process is conducted, here is an example: usually, the healer performs some hand rituals and eventually places it over a sick person. Then he will perform some massage from mid hair, and he will make some scooping actions like he is smoothing a bedspread. This movement is intent to correct the person’s aura. There are other Reiki masters that just place their hands directly to the patient and keeping it there as long as necessary.

They are also capable of healing from a distance, or also called Reiki remote healing. The healer will just ask for an object that will represent the ill person and they will treat that said object just like he is treating the person. They are also capable of healing and blessing objects such as cars and computers.

Reiki is definitely a different healing process compared with others. It is up to you if you will believe in their methods.

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Reiki- Does it Concern Religion?

2007-10-25T23:29:00.000-07:00

The very essence of Reiki is healing using natural methods, but it does not concern any religion or cult at all. This is with firm conviction that even though Reiki is spiritual in nature, it does not advocate any kind of belief.

Faith here depends on the person’s individual capability of believing on the effectiveness of Reiki towards him. There is no particular teaching or Dogma that you must learn in order to be cured by Reiki.

Most people just associate Reiki with God because of the unexplainable healing process and effect that it provides them after undergoing the treatment. This is probably due to a certain therapeutic technique and Divine intervention that heals them. Like in any other form of healing, it is only natural to ask for God’s guidance.

The term Reiki is derived from the Japanese term “Rei”, which means God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power. The name itself suggests about the participation of the guidance of God in healing but does not necessarily imply that it is a religion. The “Ki” also means life force energy. To join and decipher this two terms, it simply means ‘spiritually guided life force energy.’

Reiki is already proven effective in curing people through all walks of life. The goal of Reiki is to make people realize that in healing ones spirit, he should possess all the willingness and commitment since it is a part of the healing experience.

To establish a lasting effect of the Reiki treatment, the client must do his responsibilities by participating in all the activities that he need to take part in the healing process. It should be a collaborative effort between the healer and the client.

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Treating Depression with Reiki

2007-10-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

Reiki Masters believe that thought is energy vibrating at a very high frequency while the human body is energy vibrating at a lower frequency. Vibrations produce actions and actions produce reactions at grosser and grosser levels of frequency in a ripple effect!

While positive thoughts are universally acknowledged to manifest as health, negative thoughts are held to produce disease or lack of ease. Mental disease is manifested as depression, depressive psychosis, mania or even schizophrenia.

Treating depression with Reiki is fast becoming a sought-after alternative to modern drugs. Reiki deals with depression as negative energy. Negative energy manifests at the aura level as imbalance in the Chakras or energy centres and is visible to the Reiki practitioner as grey or black spots in the aura. Imbalance of the energy centres causes reactions at a physical level, for the energy centre governs the health or disease of the organs and endocrine glands located within its purview.

The Chakra System and Depression

The Chakras that are usually blocked in a person who is depressed are the lower--the root chakra, the naval chakra, and to some extent the solar plexus chakra, which is part of the middle group.

The Root Chakra anchors the person to the earth. It represents the physical will and is associated with the spinal column, bones, teeth, nails, anus, rectum, colon, prostrate gland, blood and the building of cells. The Suprarenal glands, which produce adrenalin and influence body temperature, are governed by condition of the root chakra. The person whose root chakra is out of balance cannot accept life or enjoy physical existence. The creative energy of such a person is low and self-expression is not considered necessary. The person will have a tendency to overindulge in sensual pleasures such as overeating, alcohol, sex etc. He or she becomes selfish, self-centred. Physically the person becomes overweight and suffers from constipation. When challenged the person becomes irritable, aggressive, upset, violent and displays a complete lack of trust. If the Chakra is completely blocked the person will lack physical and emotional stamina and will be filled with feelings of uncertainty.

The Naval Chakra is the creative and reproductive centre of the being. It is associated with the pelvic girdle, kidneys, bladder and all liquids such as blood, lymph, gastric juices and the regulation of the female menstrual cycle. The glands associated with this chakra are the Prostrate, gonads, ovaries and testicles. If this energy centre is active and free of blocks the person exhibits freedom in self-expression and life appears interesting. Interpersonal relationships are regarded as beautiful. A disharmonious chakra induces the person turn off sensual messages and display low self-esteem, emotional paralysis and sexual coldness. Life does not seem worth living and suicidal tendencies manifest themselves.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the power centre of the being. A harmonious Chakra gives the person a feeling that he has the power of shaping things. It is associated with the lower back, abdomen, digestive system, stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder and the automatic nervous system. The organ that is governed by this Chakra is the Pancreas. The body absorbs solar energy through this chakra. This nurtures the ethereal body and energizes and maintains the physical body. Emotional energy is also governed by this Chakra. Personality traits and social identities are determined by it. Since it is located between the lower and higher chakras it has the additional function of purifies the basic instincts and directing the creative energy to higher values of life. It is also connected to the astral body and helps us integrate our feelings, wishes and experiences harmoniously. A block solar plexus chakra deprives the individual of the zest for life. The person feels gloomy, unbalanced and moody. Negative vibrations impact the individual through this chakra. The person is restless and attempts to manipulate everything in accordance with his or her own wishes. There is a persistent feeling of inadequacy, which drives them to ceaseless activity. The person gets easily threatened and tends to feel dejected and discouraged. The person insists that obstacles are preventing them from realizing the true goals of life.

It is clear that the symptoms of a person in the grip of acute depression are as much physical as emotional and psychological. A block will exist in the root chakra, the naval chakra and the Solar plexus Chakra. The creative energies of the person will be at an all time low and the person will avoid situations where he or she has give expression to his or her feelings. He is self indulgent, selfish, self-centred and suffers from a large number of ailments related to the stomach and has a tendency to put on weight. He or she will lack physical stamina and will be moody, irritable, aggressive and defensive. He will have no interest in life and will refuse to socialize. In extreme cases he will attempt suicide.

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Case Study of Treating Depression with Reiki:

Ms.L, an obese woman (she weighed 180 Kgs), had not stepped out of her front door for the last ten years. She was convinced that she could not walk without support and that she would fall down if she tried. She spent entire days in the house, refusing to talk with visitors. She had a compulsive need to eat and would cook and consume huge quantities of Chicken, eggs and meats at odd times of the day. She had tried anti depressant drugs and other methods of treatment that included Homeopathy, acupressure, acupuncture and anything that was recommended to her by her sister and brother in law. She was convinced that she was born unlucky and she would never be normal again. She would begin a treatment with lukewarm enthusiasm, but would soon slip into lethargy and refuse to go on with the treatment. When Ms.L was referred for Reiki, she had convinced herself that she had not long to live and had told her sister not to be surprised if she found her dead one-day. Her sister-- alarmed--rushed to the Reiki clinic for help.

Day 1: Since the patient would not come to the clinic, I decided to visit her home. It was clear from Ms.L's posture that she was in the grip of acute depression. She was seated on a sofa with her feet up on a footstool. Her body limp, her head bowed and her shoulders drooping. Her arms lay lifelessly at her sides. She seemed lost to the world and did not even look up when we entered the room. She merely lifted her eyes to look at us without enthusiasm when she was talked to. An aura scan revealed that her root chakra and the naval chakra were completely blocked and her solar plexus chakra was partially blocked.

With a lot of persuasion from her sister and myself, she got up and went to lie down on her bed. I noted that she used the walker even though she was perfectly able to walk without it. She seemed to cling to it as a means of support. I kept up a general chatter as I started the treatment. She continued looking at the ceiling blankly. After some time, she started to pay a little more attention. Her muscles would twitch and she lifted her head to see what we are doing. She called her sister near and asked her whether we were using some chemicals as she was feeling some heat where my hand rested. When she was assured that no chemicals were being used, she subsided once more into indifference. Slowly and visibly she began to relax. She soon fell into a deep sleep and began to snore. As the round of treatment was over, we let her sleep.

Day 2: Ms.L was waiting for me. She looked relaxed and calm. On enquiry, she replied, "I slept deeply and dreamlessly for the first time. I feel well". She then went willingly and lay down on her bed. After chatting with her for some time on a variety of topics (she did not reply), I started the treatment. While doing Reiki, I continued to chat and Ms.L replied in monosyllables to the questions being addressed to her. At the end of the hour she remarked, "That felt nice".

Day 3: Mrs. L was ready for me. She was lying down and eager to start the treatment. She began to talk about the weather all the time keeping an eye on me. When I agreed that it was hot, she began telling me how the heat was affecting her and how she could not eat as much as she used to. I made sympathetic noises to encourage her. She seemed to feel reassured and gradually opened up--almost as if she were talking to herself and occasionally asking me a question. Then, her tone changed and she became more emotional and personal. She poured out her feelings. She insisted that she was very depressed because God had taken away her husband and her children had all flown away to distant lands and nobody cared for her. She said she had hated God from the day he had taken her husband and she had not gone to church or prayed for a long time. Since she had been very religious, she felt guilty that she had forsaken God but, she hated him and she did not want to pray to him. She then began weeping and ranting at God and exclaiming that she should not be doing it! This emotional outburst lasted for almost an hour, during which I continued the treatment, unfazed. Finally, exhausted by emotions and relaxed by the Reiki, Ms.L fell asleep.

Day 4: Ms.L was waiting for me--a little shamefaced and diffident. She greeted her with a defiant "I was carried away a little yesterday. I am sorry". I assured her that it was ok and that she must not hold back her emotions and that I do not mind her talking to me about anything. She then, asked me a little suspiciously 'Do you think your treatment is making me unbalanced?". Well that was a tricky question at this stage and I was not very sure whether I should admit to the fact or assure her that it was not so. I intuitively felt that it would be better to explain to Ms.L and so I told her that Reiki dives deep into the psyche and stirs up emotional blocks for release. I explained that what she was experiencing was the release of emotional blocks and it was nothing to be alarmed about. It would help her come out of her lethargy and feel more enthusiastic about life. She was silent for some time and then said that she was glad that I had been honest with her. She only requested that whatever she said to me should be kept confidential. I agreed and she said she was looking forward to the treatment. As we went through the various hand positions, she started asking me about Reiki and what it was all about. I explained to her about energy centres and how imbalances in energy caused illness. She expressed eagerness to learn it herself. I told that it could be easily arranged. She then began to talk to me about her husband and the wonderful man that he had been and how cancer had eaten into his insides unsuspected. She described the shock they had experienced when the disease was diagnosed at a terminal stage. She described the trauma of waiting for death to part them. She re-lived the pain she had felt when he went to the hospital for the last time and she could not be with him during his last minutes, as she was laid up in bed at home with a fracture. She felt she had let him down and was guilty of continuing to live when he had died such an agonizing death. She then sobbed quietly till she fell asleep exhausted by her emotions.

Day 5: Ms.L was looking very anxious when I entered her room. She immediately piped up "Do you think God is cruel?" I cautiously replied "No". She then asked, "Do you think I should begin to pray to him? Do you think he will hear my prayers now? I have abused him so much!" I was impressed. I said, "Yes, you should. God is very forgiving and he is always happy to welcome his children, however abusive they have been!" She was content with my reply and got ready for the treatment. While I worked the hand positions she continued telling me how much she loved God and how she had missed her conversations with him. She then told me she is convinced that her husband was waiting for her in heaven and she would join him when God felt that it was time. Meanwhile she had a lot to do. She had written to her son and asked him to come back home to keep her company and was in hourly expectation of hearing from him. She then began thanking me for the wonderful treatment that I was giving her and she was convinced that God had sent me to her when she was most depressed.

Days 6-21: Followed with the patient very enthusiastic and cooperative. She gradually left off her walker and her posture improved and she stuck to mealtimes with determination. She even consented to step out of her house and take short walks in the corridor with her sister. A month later she completed a course in Reiki and even visited a textile showroom to select some dress material for her. She invited me over for a party she held to celebrate her Son's return home. (The boy had left his job to take up one closer home to be with his mother). She was bubbling with energy and extremely enthusiastic about life. A quick scan of her chakras revealed that the energy levels were normal and the grey spots in her aura at the root and naval chakra had disappeared. The Solar plexus Chakra was also open.

Combining Reiki With Other Therapies.

Many Reiki practitioners combine crystal therapy with Reiki to stimulate the chakras. Limonite, Lapis Lazuli, Pietersite, and Turquoise are used to stimulate the sacral Chakra Wardite, Mesolite, Jasper, and Jet, help the base chakra open up. The Solar Plexus Chakra is stimulated by chrysanthemum stone, gypsum, jasper, obsidian and rutilated quartz.. Wadeite is used to stimulate all the chakras. I personally, combine Reiki treatment with Bach Flower treatment and crystal therapy as I find that it accelerates the healing and gives the patient a psychological satisfaction.

As is evident from the above case study, that Reiki brings about immediate and dramatic improvement in condition of persons suffering from depression. It is also evident from countless testimonials that persons who have come out of their depression by using Reiki have not had a recurrence of the same. Many hospitals round the world are recommending Reiki as a parallel system of treatment. Treating depression with Reiki is becoming a recognized practice within hospitals and more so with local doctors. The efficacy and impact of Reiki is best understood when it is personally experienced.

Peter Tremayne

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Becoming a Powerful Reiki Master

2007-10-23T22:14:00.000-07:00

Reiki is usually the shortened version of various styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho. Examples of other uses are 5239 Reiki an asteroid named after the astrometor Reiki Kushida. (Wikipedia encyclopedia)

Usui Reiki Ryoho is neither a religion nor a belief system. However, it parallels religion in the proven/unproven debate. The energy flowing in Reiki can be sensed in many ways, but cannot be proved nor disproved. When it comes to energy E=mc² is accepted, but universal energy remains in the gray area. As with religions, this leaves people in the middle saying everything comes from human beings and if you think differently show me proof. Many canards have been created in an attempt to explain what cannot be proven.

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can be neither created nor destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another. The spiritual practice Mikao Usui founded uses a gentle form of universal energy that if not altered by human actions or another energy attaching to it, is powerful.

Synergism happens when Reiki is added to other practices; because Reiki is a form of universal energy how can any addition make it greater. A person can try to equate Reiki to manmade forms of energy and grade its power on a scientific scale. Or, they can simply look at a child as he or she gazes at their four-legged companion bouncing back from an injury and see unproven energy flowing from that child's heart. Reiki is the vibrations of love and harmony from the universe.

I have studied various forms of Usui Reiki Ryoho and diligently listened and practiced what three of my Reiki Shihans (teachers) shared with me. Two of those teachers have only two teachers between themselves and Mikao Usui, and all have done research in places I have not been. I have also had other teachers of styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho from around the world share things with me. Therefore, I am not basing what I say on just my own daily practice.

The first thing most Shihans (teachers) of all styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho tell students is, "Trust in Reiki". (Doi, Inamoto, 2002) The unique form of energy, which flows with Reiki, balances mind, body, and spirit in ways that can be called powerful, but most Reiki teachers and practitioners simply look at it as wonderful for the life that is experiencing the healing. Reiki is not a complicated practice, just one that requires time, study, practice, and understanding.

"Each of us is born with the right to be healthy and live with happiness, and the path of Reiki helps us to fulfill that right."-- Roberta R. Barnes © 2000 I wrote these words following the first styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho I studied. I since have been blessed to have been lucky enough to have shared with me many techniques and much factual history, but my view has not changed.

Even though Hippocrates was not referring to Reiki he described its power as he said, "The physician cures, but nature heals." Surgeons and other medical professionals remove the immediate danger, and then the healing begins. It is natural power that provides what is needed for the inner healer to awaken and heal. Reiki is natural power that often aids in healing the mind and body far beyond and much faster then anyone, medical or other wise, ever expected. If searching for factual documentation of healings directly from Reiki, you may not find any. Reiki teachers and practitioners focus on a life form healing in the way that is best for that life form at that junction in time, and have no need for receiving praise. The motto of Komyo Reiki Kai is, "Go placidly in the midst of praise or blame." The fee Reiki practitioners and teachers accept is for his or her time spent with a client or student, and overhead.

Life force energy usually does not require proof because it is something each of us experiences. For centuries different people have used his or her life force energy to help another heal, leaving themselves sometimes exhausted. The supply of universal energy is endless and any Reiki practitioner's life force energy that flows with Reiki is replenished as powerful universal energy flows through that practitioner.

Becoming powerful presents different images to different people. All human languages are complex, and use varying symbols such as characters, kanji, dots, hand movements, etc. In Reiki we see many symbols being introduced to point a student to various energies within the unique form of universal energy. The creation of Reiki symbols was a very natural evolution to represent parts of an unproven energy. Colors are sometimes used as symbols; the meaning of color as a symbol is determined by each person's own reality. Universal energy is received by a person's receptors open to receiving, and interrupted by those elements that formed that person's reality. Symbols, colors, chakras, and such are sometimes used to help students understand the flow of energy, as opposed to trying to make universal energy more powerful. Reiki is a path towards peace, tranquility, and joy; no worry is given if symbols are not drawn exactly as shown and symbols are transcended at the time that is best for each individual.

When I think of the path Usui Reiki Ryoho is traveling in various communities in this century I think of Dr. H.C.F. Meyer. Matthew Wood (1997) tells how in the 1880s Dr. Meyer learned how to make from the Native Americans a preparation using Echinacea Angustifolia he called a cure-all. Dr. Meyer repeatedly allowed himself to be bitten by rattlesnakes to demonstrate its healing power. His cure-all was the original "snake oil". Other people made their own preparations either not knowing his formula or trying to improve it. Consequently, this gave birth to the term "snake oil" becoming equated to the term quackery.

As far as becoming powerful, humankind has been blessed to have many "powerful" people throughout history. Think for a moment about a woman who might be described as living in a dark silent world. Through the teachings of another she was able to touch many lives in a positive way. She became a Powerful American writer that developed her skills with discipline, determination, and time. She, Helen Keller (1880-1968), wrote, "True happiness is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." The historical facts surrounding powerful people show their actions are what placed him or her in a position of power.

There were only four years between when Mikao Usui founded his system Reiki Ryoho and his death, but in that short time he passed on a wondrous gift. He was a quiet man and only raised three of his 2,000 students to the level where they could open others to the form of universal energy to which he had connected. (Rivard, Doi, Inamoto, 1997-2003) Shouoh Matsui in 1928 wrote, "Mikao Usui did not like to announce it". (Rivard, 2003, translation M. Iwasaki) Mikao Usui's power is symbolized by on a scale of one being the best, he rated himself a two to encourage his students to do their best. Throughout history, those that "stand out from the crowd" do so because their actions set him or her apart from others.

Reiki Master represents different levels in different styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho. Many men and women that I know, although having one or more certificates stating Reiki Master prefer to call themselves Reiki Shihan, Reiki Teacher, or simply say I have reached the fourth or higher level in one of more styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho.

One of the synonyms for Master is teacher, but others such as ruling and commanding are misleading when it comes to universal energy. Even if a person believes that all the forms of universal energy are within each person it is still misleading. If each of us could switch on power and be in total command of our own body, we could control the degeneration and regeneration of all our cells.

Mikao Usui's first awakening was intellectual and following his second awakening, his connection to universal energy, he said the system he founded was the key to health and happiness. What could be more powerful then having your pathway opened to a form of universal energy that when used in a spiritual practice can lead to health and happiness? The determination and discipline some people use in what is accessible to him or her does seem to take them out of the position of skipper and make him or her the "Master" of their own fate.

Not all energies are positive even though they may feel powerful; there are supposititious creations in many practices. When deciding to have your pathway opened to the form of universal energy called Reiki it is good to review the teacher's certificate(s). Any Reiki teacher will have a lineage going back to Mikao Usui and will be happy to explain if what he or she practices has been altered in any way.

Would it not be a beautiful world if instead of each person trying to be the most powerful of anything, each person tried to be in balance and allow harmony to emanate from him or her? Can you imagine a world filled with balance and harmony, where the sound of bombs or planes crashing into towers was unknown? As unrealistic as it might sound today, would it not be a wonderful gift to pass onto our children and grandchildren? If each person's goal is to live in balance and be surrounded by harmony instead of seeking power, then why cannot that happen? If each segment is in harmony then the whole is at peace.

Any style honoring the traditions of Usui Reiki Ryoho has the goal of bringing a state of maximum balance and a bright future. Hiroshi Doi said of Reiki, "It is to merge with vibrations of the universal rhythm." If you would like to know more about what I practice, you can do so by visiting my website at http://www.naturalhelainglearning.com/

Roberta R. Barnes, Gendai Reiki ho & Komyo Reiki Shihan and Herbalist. Roberta Barnes teaches Reiki, Meditation, and Raising awareness through nature. She also offers Reiki healing sessions and herbal consulting in her healing center nestled in a wildlife habitat certified by the National Wildlife Federation. Find out more about her and her practice by visiting her website at http://www.naturalhealinglearning.com

Reiki Symbols And Healing

2007-10-22T22:20:00.000-07:00

Reiki Symbols - Healing Yourself And Others With Reiki Energy

Reiki Symbols are handed down from Reiki Master to Reiki Master. The symbols are used for attuning other initiates into Reiki and, more importantly, Reiki practicioners use them for healing and protection. One of the simplest and most effective uses of the Reiki and it's symbols is Stress Relief - either your own stress or others.

Using Reiki energy and the symbols is a powerful and effective method of :

reducing stress; promoting relaxation; promoting emotional and mental well-being;

Reiki Symbols are a means of focusing your attention in order to connect with "specific" healing frequencies. While some teach that the symbols can only be activated in using certain techniques, others teach that they can be activated in many ways. For example, some teach that they can be activated by drawing the symbols with the hand, simply by visualizing them, or even by saying the name of the symbol either out loud or to oneself.

To use the Reiki Symbols, the student must undergo a Reiki Attunement (some call it Reiki Empowerment, the terms are interchangeable really). The Reiki Attunement is a pleasurable experience that normally happens during a Reiki Class or Course although some Master Practicioners have developed Reiki Courses that enable you to be attuned and to use the symbols in your own home, with no-one else in attendance, not having to attend any class at all.

Traditionally, in the West at least, the symbols have been kept secret and sacred. In Japan though it's not uncommon to see the symbols displayed in public places.

To use the symbols and Reiki in general you don't have to spend years practicing meditation or have any spiritual learning at all. All you need is to be attuned to the correct level and you're ready to go.

You can be up and running and healing yourself and others with Reiki energy and Reiki Symbols very quickly indeed.

Here's a list of the most used Reiki Symbols:

CHO KU RAY - "The Power Symbol"
Meaning: "Put all the power of The Universe Here". The primary use of this Symbol is to increase Reiki power. It draws Energy from around you and it focuses it where you want

SEI HEI KI - "The Mental/Emotional Symbol"
Meaning: "God and humanity become one". It is most often used when there is an emotional release or build up in the recipient. It is used primary for mental/emotional healing and calming the mind.

HON SHA ZE SHO NEN - "The Distance Symbol"
Meaning: The God (The Buddha, the Christ, The Spirit..) in Me Greets the God (The Buddha, the Christ, The Spirit..) in You to Promote Enlightenment and Peace This is the Distant Healing Symbol and it is used to send Reiki over distance and time to anyone and anything.

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Reiki Symbols

2007-10-21T22:45:00.000-07:00

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Distance Healing with Reiki

2007-10-19T22:55:00.000-07:00

As a little boy, I was greatly moved by the story of Prometheus, the Greek God, who defied heavenly laws to bring light and fire to mankind. I was amazed at the compassion the prompted him to court suffering for the sake of others. I would feel very sad that he was eternally bound over for this great act of compassion.

I have wept many silent tears for him. When I first learnt Reiki and began practicing I felt as if Prometheus had handed over a special gift of light to me personally—a light so soft, gentle, compassionate and healing that I am constantly moved by its beauty and grace!

Reiki is a compassionate energy. It flows from source to destination in an involuntary, uninterrupted wave. It is faster than human thought and is innately intelligent. There are no obstacles that can retard the flow of the energy. An expressed wish for Reiki is all that it demands and once that exists the person is immediately enveloped in the warmth of the healing energy.

Distance healing in Reiki is based on the principle that Reiki transcends all limitations of time and place. Unlike Prometheus, Reiki cannot be bound even by the Gods. Reiki can be transmitted to a person living in Mars or Jupiter or you can send Reiki to a situation that you anticipate will happen in the future. Often healers use proxies provide themselves with points of reference for the different chakras. They may use the photograph of the person, a teddy bear or even their own Knees and upper thighs to position their hands over the chakras of the absent person. If they are doing Reiki to a situation, they may project the situation in their minds eye or visualize it in front of them and do Reiki to it. Yet others make affirmations on pieces of paper, which they place in a Reiki box and send energy to the affirmation. This kind of distance healing is made possible by invoking appropriate distance healing Reiki symbols.

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Case Study

Ms NS lives all alone in a large City. She had never married and did not have any relatives who could live with her and care for her. Her friends have all passed over. She is 87 years old and did not want to go into an old age home and is vehement about maintaining her independence. She spends her time assisting the local church in its social activities. She visits the parks in the evening and spends the time watching the children at play. She has no friends and hates visitors of any kind. It is as if she has closed the doors on all human contact other than those she chooses to indulge in. She has an income that has allowed her to lead a leisurely life and an apartment to call her own. She has a daily help who does her cooking and cleaning for her.

Everything was fine so long as her health was good. The day she fell ill, she lost confidence in herself and became very depressed. For the first time she became aware of an intense need for companionship. She realized that she had alienated herself from her relatives over the years and she could not recall even one person who would come to her aid in times of need. She lay in bed worrying about little things that she would normally have taken in her stride. She could not eat or sleep and was constantly vomiting and purging herself. She was in constant pain and she could feel her condition worsening day by day. The Doctor, who came in to attend on her, suggested that she go to the hospital for treatment. Ms.NS could not bear the thought and refused to even entertain it. She even repelled his suggestion that she should go into hospital for taking some of the required tests. She insisted on him treating her ailment at home. She informed him that she had never been ill and this discomfort she is experiencing could not be anything very worrisome. However, the Doctor was worried. He could feel a bulging growth in her abdomen and he wanted the tests done for confirming or negating his suspicions. After a lot of threats and persuasion Ms. NS agreed to go into the clinic for the tests. The tests were positive. A tumor clearly showed up in the scans. Though the tumor was not cancerous, it was large and growing and it would give her considerable pain if it was not removed immediately. An operation to remove the tumor was recommended. Ms.NS was shattered. She tried to push away the reality of her illness and rapidly descended into maudlin self pity. She would sit for hours in her chair dazed and uncomprehending. She would refuse to see visitors and would allow the Doctor in after a lot of argument. A Nurse, who was assigned the task of persuading Ms.NS to undertake the operation, was an advocate of Reiki. She suggested that Ms.NS should be coaxed into having a Reiki treatment first. Maybe it would help her accept the situation better and get her to agree to an operation. The Doctor was not very happy with the situation, but agreed to talk to Ms.NS about it.

Ms NS was hoping and praying for a miracle and their description of Reiki gave her a feeling that it was some kind of magic that would help her avoid an operation. It would also help her postpone the need to take a decision about going into the hospital for the operation. She also liked the idea as she did not have to go out to the clinic to undertake the treatment. She had only to lie down in her home at a specified time and relax. She was doing that all the time anyway. A Reiki practitioner was located by the Nurse. A 21 day one hour session daily was agreed to and considering the recalcitrant nature of the patient distance Reiki treatment was recommended. The practitioner decided to use a teddy bear as a proxy for the patient.

Day one: Ms.NS was very excited about the magic that was going to be performed on her. She promptly went to lie down at the specified time. Ms.NS felt a slight tingling warmth in her body as the treatment began. She savored the feeling wonderingly. Gradually her muscles began to relax and she slipped into deep sleep. She woke up after two hours feeling relaxed and strangely peaceful. She was not very sure whether the ‘magic’ was working or she was just imagining it. Anyway she had slept peacefully after a long time.

Day two to four: Ms.NS found the one hour specified very soothing and she was eager that the magic should work. During the treatment the warmth seemed to be intense in some parts and not in others. While describing the sensation she said the warmth began at her feet and traveled up her body till it reached her head. She could immediately sense that the treatment had begun as the warmth seemed to be associated with the treatment. Later the practitioner confirmed that she had the habit of starting her Reiki treatment from the soles of the feet contrary to the normal practice of beginning with the ears and head.

On day four, the practitioner was held up by another patient and was fifteen minutes late in starting the treatment. She was planning to ring up Ms NS and inform her that she had been delayed and to apologize for the same, when the phone rang. She was surprised to receive a call from Ms.NS demanding why she had not started the treatment in time!

Day five to ten: Ms.NS was very comfortable. She was feeling more positive towards life and had recovered from her lethargy. The painful cramps in the stomach had also considerably reduced and she had even begun to feel hungry. She was now eating two meals a day and keeping it down. She could take active interest in all that was happening around her. She even spent some time talking to her maid about her family. She read the papers and even watched TV for sometime. On the tenth day she ventured for a short walk to the park and helped a little girl dress her doll. She was absolutely certain that Reiki was magic and it had brought her new friends and relationships along with health.

Day eleven to twenty one: Ms.NS was gradually recovering her strength. She faithfully adhered to her Reiki treatment and informed the Priest at the local church that she was having “treatment by magic” and she was feeling great. She was convinced that the magic had removed her tumor and she would not require an operation. She donated lavishly for the local blind school and spent time with the children there. She felt so good that she wanted to resume her normal routine, but the Doctor advised her against it. He insisted that she should resume normal activities only after she has had her operation. Ms.NS called him a fool and refused to believe that she had a tumor in her stomach. She told him that the “magic” had rid her off the tumor and she would have no operation done on her for a non existent problem. In despair the Doctor called in a colleague for another opinion. The second Doctor examined the test results and concurred with the diagnosis. He wanted to examine the patient before he gave the final verdict. When he saw Ms NS, he could not believe that it was the same person whose results he had seen. He began to doubt the results and suggested that another set of tests be carried out to confirm the correctness of the results. Ms.NS became stubborn and refused to come in for the tests. However, the second doctor intrigued her by remarking that the tests were being done to prove that the magic had worked. She thought about it for some time and then agreed for the tests. All tests proved negative. The tumor that was clearly visible in the scans of the first test was no longer present in the second set.

Ms NS has not learnt Reiki. She tells everyone she meets that she was cured by a Witch Doctor. This is not the case with the Doctor. He feels humbled and acknowledges in the spirit of Hamlet that there a many things in the heaven and earth that he knows nothing about. He has enrolled himself for the first degree course in Reiki and recommends it as a supplementary treatment to all his patients. His friend still holds the belief that the first tests had been mysteriously wrong in diagnosis and that Ms.NS had probably never had tumor. However, he is willing to wait and watch the impact of Reiki on his friend’s patients and even recommends some of his terminal patients for Reiki in the spirit of experimentation.

Reiki is an energy that flows towards those who are ready and willing to receive it. When a patient downs his defenses and demands a cure, he opens himself to receiving and benefiting by Reiki energy. Ms. NS for reasons of her own was completely open and receptive. She was completely conscious of the impact of the energy flow in her body and unconsciously became a container that captured and retained the energy in her body. It helped remove the negativity in her life and the tumor that had manifested as a physical evidence of her negative reactions to life. Reiki clearly requires both the healer and the person being healed to give and receive the energy unquestioningly.

Peter Tremayne

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Reiki Energy and Guides

2007-10-16T22:42:00.000-07:00

Reiki Energy and Guides

Reiki energy increases the positive vibrations in your body and eases stress, it can also clear energy blockages in your chakras and cleanse your aura of spiritual slime. It has been effectively used to help with karmic past-life problems too which manifest in your present birth. The constant use of Reiki can also help coming in contact with spirit guides or angels called Reiki guides. Reiki does not fight a disease on the surface but attacks the root cause of disease at the emotional or spiritual level to bring about balance and harmony in the system and cure a disease wholly. It works of anyone regardless of age or any physical factor. However it is not correct to have unreasonable expectations from Reiki. The cure depends on many factors though and Reiki can be a great supplementary therapy that can enhance the benefits of any other medication or therapy.

Today this art has been adapted and many branches of Reiki can be seen worldwide which have evolved from merging Reiki with another spiritual belief. Reiki is not a cult or even belief system it is simply a way of life and it can harmoniously balance with any other religious or spiritual practice regardless of race, religion, caste and creed. Many people have succesfully used Reiki to enhance their lives, their relationships and their health. Changing your life can be a very positive step which can influence you future pattern. Reiki allows you to change and embrace your way of life.

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Reiki Teach

2007-10-15T03:39:00.000-07:00

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Looking for a Reiki Association?

2007-10-10T23:34:00.000-07:00

There are many Reiki associations across the globe and there are many reasons for their existence and growth (or non-growth).

When we first arrived back in Australia in 1999 we joined an association that was run by a Reiki Master. We paid our joining fees and received an annual newsletter that focussed on the teachings of that teacher and advertised her courses. This wasn't what we had expected of an association (we were simply supporting her Reiki business!) and soon left. The word association means an organisation of persons having a common interest and we knew that it was certainly not our interest (nor in our interests) to be a part this association. The association did not survive much longer either.

At this point we started thinking seriously about what makes an association worthwhile. We realised that we were looking for an association that had community, was interested in setting some standards for Reiki practices and promoted the system in the greater community. To be successful in its own right an association needed to fulfil certain requirements by providing support to would-be clients and students of the system of Reiki as well its own members. It is not about building the practise of another individual, school or organisation.

It was then we found the Australian Reiki Connection or ARC. It appeared to have proven itself in many ways - one way is simply that it has been in existence since 1997. An important factor is that it is not run by one individual but rather by members for members . The president and the committee are not getting any 'kick backs' from their positions and instead dedicate themselves to creating an environment where members can come together to create a vibrant and progressive Reiki community in Australia. Positions within the association are voted on by members each year, a bi-monthly newsletter brings everyone together along with a website that has a member's section. As this is not an advertisement for ARC we wont list the benefits and discounts members receive but, in short, we found what we were looking for.

If you're in Australia we'd recommend this association to all Reiki practitioners and if you're not - there are many other associations around the world that are trying to promote, educate and support too. It's a fabulous way to meet others and promote the growth of Reiki in a positive light through active membership.

Their website is the http://www.reiki.net.au which is full of lots of articles and research into Reiki.

Reiki Hands-On-Healing

2007-10-10T23:33:00.000-07:00

Hands can protect, and hands can heal. Anyone feeling or seeing an injury to his or her body will have the instant reaction of putting one or both hands on that area. How many times have you seen someone put their hand over their mouth after saying the wrong thing? When watching a movie containing a scene that you do not like seeing, is not putting your hands over your eyes your first thought?

It may not be instinctive, but beginning in childhood we learn that putting our hands where it hurts on ourselves and on others feels good. Do you remember your mom or dad gently holding your finger that you had dropped something onto? When your heart is hurting does it not ease some of the pain to receive a hug from someone? When pain is involved, the natural reaction is to put hands on the location where we feel the pain.

All throughout history, some people have seemed to have more of a natural healing ability through their hands then others. It was only natural that the system Mikao Usui developed would involve the placing of hands on another who is ill. I once met a registered nurse that friends and patients would gravitate to because there was something healing about her presence and touch. Some people are natural healers and those people when connected to the vibrations of love and harmony of universal energy by a qualified Reiki Shihan (teacher) increase the healing that happens by their touch.

The difference between what flows from a various individual's hands once connect to Reiki is his or her ability to receive, which is based on their level of consciousness. A person cannot receive more than the level they can reach, which is determined by the level at which they resonate. Higher resonating comes through techniques and self-realization, not tools or Reiki symbols.

Healing is in your hands.

The hands of any person feel more healing once that person has been connected to Reiki. I am referring to a connection made possible by a Reiki Shihan (teacher) and not knowledge that has been obtained through books or videos. Knowledge can cure, but healing is a natural process that requires energy in some form. The practice of Usui Reiki Ryoho is a powerful form of Universal energy.

Hands-on-healing, not the system called Reiki Ryoho, over the centuries has been called many things, such as the "royal touch" in ancient Europe. Unfortunately, at one time it was called by names that ended in selected people being burned at the stake. The mystery of healing being promoted and assisted by human touch is something that has no clear rules or explanations. The mysteries surrounding hands-on-healing are closely related to the mysteries of the heart.

Within each of us is the natural ability to heal our whole self. However, often that ability lies in a dormant state. One of the things Reiki does is to awaken that natural ability. Reiki being a form of universal energy also provides what is beyond the abilities of life force energy. The total actions of Reiki promote and speed the healing that is best for that life form at that junction in time.

A person who has been connected to Reiki easily does hands-on-healing because universal energy balances and surrounds with harmony. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but changes form. That well from which all forms of energy originate creates mystery. Mystery is one of the things that surrounds the form of energy called Usui Reiki Ryoho, but it is the embracing of mystery that many wise men and women throughout the centuries have said enriches our lives.

Information was passed to me by the research of one of my Reiki Shihans (teachers), Richard Rivard, that Mikao Usui being a bit shy of cash would rent his dojo (school) to at least two of his students to use one evening a week. One of those students was practicing a hands- on-healing technique prior to Mikao Usui connected him to Reiki, and another held a medical doctorate. That shows that from the time Mikao Usui practiced and taught Reiki Ryoho many people recognizing the strength of the unique form of energy blended it into areas in which they were already skilled. The blending of Reiki into other practices with the intent to enhance the other practice is a common event. Reiki being a form of universal energy automatically tells us nothing can increase its strength, but it can easily enhance anything else in life, in a positive way.

Usui Reiki Ryoho differs from other hands-on-healing techniques. Hard training including memorized detials from textbooks and written tests are things few Reiki teachers find necessary. Reading books written by those that have researched or experienced some area of Reiki helps to expand our view, but a person cannot be connected without the assistance of a qualified Reiki Shihan (teacher). Another of my Reiki Shihans, Rev. Hyakuten Inamoto, also a Japanese Buddhist monk, explained how teaching Reiki is like pointing a finger to the moon. Once the student sees the moon and knows where it is he or she no longer has need of the finger. In the way Reiki developed once it left Japan and linked to the new age movement the finger transformed into the numerous Reiki symbols that various teachers felt were needed to show the overwhelming number of ways the vibrations of love and harmony can bring balance. Some teachers even incorporated materials and rituals used in other healing modalities.

The mysterious form of universal energy that needs nothing but a body that has been opened to it and a mind that is disciplined is not always easy for some people to accept. Perhaps we have become much too accepting of things being improved.

Another of the things that separates the spiritual practice of Reiki from other hands-on-healing practices is that it can create a better life. Not better as in learning a skill for an income, but better in learning how to allow balance and harmony to flow into all areas of life. Reiki is an effective way to raise spirituality and create a positive life. The mind is the master so daily practice is best to keep the mind in balance so that Reiki can flow smoothing out those bumps that are around you. Reiki flowing quietly into all of every day life is what I so embrace about the styles Gendai Reiki-ho and Komyo Reiki, which I practice. I have found wherever I am and whatever I am doing if I connect to the light (Reiki) and allow it to flow into what is happening at that time, everything simply works more smoothly. Summer in the USA means insects, and when connecting I have fewer negative interactions. Reiki cannot be directed, but a person studying Reiki learns how to connect to person, place or event even over time and distance and allow Reiki to flow.

One of the unique things about Reiki is that it flows only as much as needed. If you rub an area of your skin that will soon show dark purple or swell it will feel better, but if you continue to rub for an unreasonable length of time, you will cause irritation. Reiki will not irritate, when the cells have received all they can hold at that time it stop flowing. If no cells are in need of energy, it does not flow. I believe everyone can always use extra energy because of all the trillions of activities going on in the mind and body.

Reiki also flows through the eyes, breath, soles of feet and emanates from the whole self. Because of this if a person's hands are not available to be used Reiki can still flow bringing balance, surrounding with harmony and healing.

Hiroshi Doi another of my Reiki Shihans (teachers) and a member of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai, the original society created in Japan, said "Usui-Sensei said of Reiki, "It is love, harmony and healing energy. Universal energy which is the essence of all existence is Reiki."

I have always enjoyed the motto of Komyo Reiki Kai, "Go placidly in the midst of praise or blame." Reiki Shihans such as myself must ask money in exchange for our time because most creditors do not accept hands on healing for payment, but we began our journey with the understanding the spiritual practice of Reiki Ryoho is not a skill leading to fame or fortune. The mystery that surrounds Reiki Ryoho I like to equate to that which surrounds our central nervous system. My spinal cord and brain were damaged in an accident. Oh the stories I could tell about how awesome I have found the unique energy called Reiki to be.

I have learned no one can give specific explanations for the lack of movement or sudden unexplained movements associate with central nervous system damage. Medical doctors, who I highly respect, know certain symptoms indicate damage in certain areas, but the answers to all those specific whys remain mysteries. Anyone that has not experienced central nervous system damage or studied it can at times become very annoyed because person X's limitations or actions do not fit in the file they hold that explains the workings of nerves.

Those people having only read or heard about Reiki can react in the same way to the mysterious form of universal energy. There are many things in this life that as humans we cannot know everything about or master. That is not a problem when you reflect on the origins of Usui Reiki Ryoho; "today/now there is no anger or fretful worry, we give thanks and do our work with diligence, and we are kind to all".

The love and harmony that comes from Usui Reiki Ryoho goes beyond hand-on-healing. If you would like to read more about my practice of Gendai Reiki-ho and Komyo Reiki you can do so at http://www.naturalhealinglearning.com/

Roberta R. Barnes, Gendai Reiki-ho and Komyo Reiki Shihan (master teacher) and Herbalist, teaches and offers Reiki sessions in her Natural Healing & Learning Center nestled in a certified wildlife habitat in Maine USA. Roberta Barnes also teaches meditation and in summer months holds connecting with nature one-day workshops. Roberta Barnes offers herbal consulting and guided journeys into a person's past for healing and self-discovery. More can be learned about Roberta R. Barnes and her practice at her website http://www.naturalhealinglearning.com

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