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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

Understanding Reiki Therapy

2007-10-09T23:12:00.001-07:00

Reiki healers are divided into three levels of therapy practice through attunements. The Reiki therapy teacher normally conducts a ceremony in which the teachers attach their hands in a proper position together with the symbol.

The Three Levels

The Reiki healers I usually learn the basic hand positions and the sacred symbol and they can perform the direct healing over the others.

The Reiki II healers can teach the symbol of symbols and hand position in order to practice distance or absentee healing.

The Reiki III healers can make a commitment on the outside universal power and further. The stage three teachers are the highest stage. The lower ranks call them as master teacher.

Keep in mind that Reiki is not a type of religion, healers establish a five spiritual code attributes. Here are those principles:

• Just for today do not worry.
• Just for today do not be angry.
• Honor your parents, teachers, and all the elders.
• Learn how to earn your living honestly.
• Be kind to your neighbors and in every living thing.

What are the risks in Reiki healing?

Reiki therapy healing is about working on a positive force that will only works for good without violating the human will. A patient has the capability to block the energy flowing in his body, but he cannot be harmed in any way.

Reiki is used for conjunctions with the Western medicine or homeopathy; the therapy does not ask the patients to change it religion or points of view in life. The therapy is only develop to help.

The fact that Reiki healers regard themselves as an energy channels, they may feel a warm, tickly sensation in their hands during the therapy treatment.

But the therapy do not cause any harm to the patient but the healers do not promise to heal their patient at a very short span of time.

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Group Reiki Treatment

2007-10-09T23:11:00.000-07:00

Every living and non living thing on this earth is permeated with the Universal life force energy. Mental or physical disease is caused by blockages in the free and uninterrupted flow of energy through an entity. The entity, then, experiences spiritual and physical divorce from the harmony of the Universe.

When energy healing is used, the connection is reestablished and the block removed. Healing, then, is as much a spiritual process as a physical one.

Group healing in Reiki is used when a powerful high voltage zap of energy is required to be sent to an entity or situation. The Native American sweat lodge or fire walking or the dance of the African witch Doctor with his disciples was nothing but efforts at group healing.

Group healing in Reiki is a unique experience. Each member of the group becomes a channel for the flow of energy. The energy flows through the body and out of his hands of the individual practitioner and is synchronized with that of the members of the group. It is given a specific direction of flow by the power of thought and symbol.

Before a group session can begin some amount of coordination at a physical level is required. The members call each other and decide on the date, time, and the type of healing and duration of the sessions. They also identify the patient or the situation who/which is to be given group Reiki. Often group practitioners spend some time sharing the experiences of the previous session and the purpose of the current session before beginning a group Reiki session. Ideally, one member of the group elects to lead the group and take the responsibility for the group. He leads the group through a visualization process. He also determines the allotment of time for each practitioner in the group and ensures that everyone adheres to the time allotted. He sits at the head of the patient while the others sit around the patient and place their hands on the person on the part nearest to them and move their hands to the next position together until each person has completed his treatment and cleared the aura of the patient.

Group healings are very effective in cases of patients with terminal problems, chronic diseases or extreme cases of emotional imbalance. The Reiki practitioners must understand that the symptoms of the disease are methods by which the higher mind alerts the body to stop and have a re-look at our lives. It is important that the patient is made to understand this concept and develop an attitude of gratitude towards the body. He or she will then be able to appreciate and critically examine the symptoms that have their root in causes that are deep seated. He/She will be able to assist the energy in the process of healing proactively.

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Case Study

Mr and Ms.K had adopted a baby from an orphanage fifteen years ago. The child’s parentage was unknown. As the child grew into adolescence he began to display an uncontrollable temper. He could not bear to be baulked in anything that he desired. He would beat up the persons who denied him. He would become stubborn and unreasonable about little things and was often violent with his parents, his teachers and classmates. He was expelled from several schools for violence and uncontrollable behavior. He was given psychiatric treatment and a number of drugs were prescribed to keep him calm. However, the situation worsened and the parents began to fear that the child was not mentally balanced and would soon have to be admitted to a mental home. While they were desperately trying to come to terms with the reality, a friend mentioned that Reiki may help the child come out of his problem. They approached the nearest Reiki clinic for help.

After talking to the patient and discussing with the parents it was decided that the child would benefit from group Reiki. Accordingly, arrangements were made for a group of three practitioners to be available for a month in the afternoons. The sessions began in earnest the next day.

Ms.S a Reiki practitioner with almost twenty years of experience took the lead role while the two of us stood on either side of the patient and placed our hands in the specified positions. We asked the child to close his eyes and focus on receiving the energy. We also told him that it was alright to go to sleep if he so desired. As the session progressed the child’s body began to twitch involuntarily and the twitching worsened as we continued giving Reiki. Soon his body was almost convulsing. He had his feet planted firmly on the table and his head was stable on the table, but the rest of his body seemed to try to get away from the energy. He twisted this way and that and began screaming and weeping with his eyes tightly closed. It was very alarming. However the leader calmly continued giving Reiki and so we followed suit. It was a horrifying experience. At the end of the hour we were very upset and sat down to share our experiences and map the future course of treatment.

On the next day the child was reluctant to take the treatment and his parents were also a little apprehensive about the violent reaction of the child. After some pep talk from Ms.S the treatment began. The pattern of response to Reiki continued to be the same for the next one week, but the intensity of reaction was lesser with each passing day. At the end of the week we were able to see the visible impact as the patient was more responsive and went to sleep on the coach. After the hour had passed and he had been gently woken up, the boy informed us that he felt very nice. He said thank you very sweetly and promised to come back the next day.

Master K has completed his one month of group Reiki treatment peacefully. He has vastly improved in health and is not very violent today. However, he does lose his temper once in a way and is not very emotionally stable yet. His parents have decided to learn Reiki themselves and also initiate Master K into Reiki. Meanwhile he continues to have Reiki with Ms.S on a one to one basis. He is also having Bach flower remedies as a supplement to the Reiki that he is receiving.

Violent reactions to Reiki are very common when blocks are severe and the energy literally blasts the blocks as it happened the case of Master K. In chronic cases, the number of sessions required would be large. Decisions on whether to resort to group or one to one Reiki will be dependent on the severity of each case. In every case, Reiki knows just what to do. The practitioner actually has very little to do apart from being a good channel through which the energy can flow and move his hand positions when he is given the indication by the Hibiki (the up-down in the tingling sensation in the palm).

Peter Tremayne

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Reiki: Hands On Healing

2007-10-07T23:15:00.001-07:00

When I mention to people that I am a Reiki practitioner, that I might be able to help ease their pain or suffering, I usually get a quizzical look, followed by “you’re a WHAT?”

Reiki, pronounced ray – key, is an old form of healing that works with a person’s own abilities to heal themselves. As a practitioner of this art, I work in accordance with the person’s own willingness and permission. In effect, they must allow, as well as accept, these healing energies.

I have come to realize that a substantial part of my role is in educating people about what it is I do, about their own part in their healing, and a great deal of patience to stand aside and let the work do its own good in any given patient.

Each patient brings their own set of suffering, pain and issues to the table, and the Reiki energies work on these issues in due time, according to the tolerance level and needs of the patient. Reiki works on all levels of the human condition: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

As a practitioner, I start from the top of their head and work down, but I do not know where the energy will have the most effect. I have placed my hands on a woman’s shoulders for several minutes and afterward she told me that a many years long standing pain in her knee suddenly disappeared. She felt the energies moving through her body to that point in her leg. I did not know of that particular pain.

I have worked on so many different people and with each person, a new transformation takes place. One thing that every person shares is going into the “spacey zone” as I like to refer to it; they are so relaxed as to either drift off to sleep or go into a deep meditative state. Both are good places for a patient as they can allow the energies to flow more readily into their bodies.

A typical session takes about an hour, though I have worked on people for ten minutes and seen dramatic healings occur almost spontaneously. My hands seem to know their own correct path, a tremendous heat is generated and transfers to the patient.

On one rare occasion, a friend had blackened her eye in a bad fall, her cheek was bruised and swollen. When I placed my hands on her face, they turned cold on her skin. I was completely unaware of this, as they felt a normal temperature to me, but apparently cold was the needed cure for her injury.

Often, a physical pain throbs quite strongly under my touch, and as the energy works into it, the throbbing slows and dissipates. It’s as if a raging little gremlin trapped in the cells loses its hold and breaks down.

While more serious diseases of the body will take a number of sessions to address, even one session will leave the patient with a feeling of lightness, a freeing of the hold on the body. The energies continue to work within the patient’s body for several days after a healing, giving a needed respite to a body battling the dis-ease.

Physical pain in a body is a direction to the person to focus upon particular thought patterns that develop within their minds, transferring into the body their incorrect thinking. Reiki can redirect, realign and reestablish and more healthy line of thought.

While I have seen some dramatic effects through the use of this kind of healing, I would always encourage a person to use this alongside of their standard medical approach. Reiki is the perfect accompaniment to all other forms of healing, and will in no way, interfere with any other practice.

If someone could lay their hands on you for an hour, leaving you with a blissful, calm feeling and a little freer of pain than before you entered, wouldn’t you want to give it a try?

Nancy Nylen is a Reiki Master and practitioner since 1998, having worked on many people in areas such as cancer treatment, Hospice care and many other maladies, too numerous to be listed. She is patiently awaiting the day when medical doctors will inform and advise their patients of such practices and encourage people to find their own pathways to greater health and whole living. You can visit her at =>http://www.causeoflife.com

What is a Reiki Attunement?

2007-10-04T23:07:00.000-07:00

In answering, the first thing to do is to break the question down into parts.

The word attunement became a popular way to refer to the act of opening another's pathway to universal energy around the 1980s. The dictionary meaning for attunement is being or bringing into harmony, or a feeling of being at one with another being. Being in harmony with anything requires balance within and being in a state able to receive.

Herbalists, forest rangers, farmers, and many people have an attunement to nature. Nature has its own form of energy, and each life form within nature has its own energy. Anyone drawn to a plant, animal, or bird for no logical reason, and is aware of receiving a gift from that connection knows nature's form of energy.

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, and there are trillions of forms of energy. The spiritual practice of Usui Reiki Ryoho uses one unique form of universal energy. The life force energy within each living being is another form, and throughout history different people have used still other forms. Many forms of energy are within and around us 24/7. Regardless of how many forms of energy one has experienced, each new energy feels different, if he or she is open to receiving.

Each initiation or empowerment (attunement) received from a Reiki Shihan (teacher) opens up your pathway a bit wider to allow more universal energy to flow through you. To completely open up to be one with the universe, which is beyond human comprehension, would take years of study, discipline, and practice. For Mikao Usui to reach his first awakening it took years of gathering knowledge of all kinds. He did not connect to universal energy until his second awakening following three years of disciplined Zen practice, days of deep meditation, and hours of unconsciousness.

As popular a phrase as Reiki attunement has become sometimes the knowledge that Usui Reiki Ryoho is a spiritual practices becomes lost. I first experienced Reiki in the 1980s. I explored other energy practices, met a few Reiki Masters, and then in the late 1990s I connected with a gifted Canadian Usui Reiki Ryoho teacher who taught me the spiritual practice of Usui Reiki Ryoho is not complicated, but has a depth that requires time to understand and guidance in how to embrace the energy.

While I often say just the word "Reiki", I know "Reiki" alone does not necessarily represent the spiritual practice that Mikao Usui founded in the early 1920s. As you read on, you will see why I say this.

I completed the teacher's level in Western styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho and then went on to complete the teacher's level in Gendai Reiki-ho and Komyo Reiki, commonly called Japanese Reiki. The research conducted and close lineage to Mikao Usui of three of my Usui Reiki Ryoho Shihans (teachers) gave me a wonderful beginning in my practice of Usui Reiki Ryoho. I feel honored at what they shared with me, and have continued to listen and read words of other Reiki teachers, even if some things I disregard. There are no secrets to be revealed about Usui Reiki Ryoho, but the hours of guidance from the right teacher can help a person to gain the understanding to grow spiritually and enhance all areas of his or her life. Healing is a byproduct of Usui Reiki Ryoho, it balances and surrounds with harmony so that one can live with health and happiness.

Reading an interview Paul Mitchell, a Usui Shiki Ryoho teacher (a style of Usui Reiki Ryoho), gave in October 2003 I saw an appropriate way of expressing how a teacher invites another into the spiritual practice of Usui Reiki Ryoho. He said. "Initiation is the sacred ritual passed on from master to master, which allows Dr. Usui's gift to be available to us. It is spiritual transmission." I disagree with Dr. placed in front of Mikao Usui's name and with the usage of master, but that does not take from the appreciation I have for the wisdom in his words.

Mikao Usui never received a doctorate. He was a very intelligent and insightful man, traveling a different path then formal education. I often include master/teacher after Shihan, but I have come to feel I would be a bit full of myself to think I could master the universe or any form that comes directly from it. When you visit my website http://www.naturalhealinglearning.com/ you will see master on my certificates, but I am most comfortable referring to myself as a Reiki teacher and practitioner.

No style of Usui Reiki Ryoho is better then any other style and each person should connect with the Reiki Shihan (teacher) that feels right to him or her. I would not suggest however if you want to learn a spiritual practice, that you study 5239 Reiki. I would also not suggest that your first choice of a Reiki teacher be Reiki Kushida. Then again, even though Reiki Kushida is a Japanese astronomer who co-discovered the asteroid 4875 Ingallis, discovered at least 14 supernovas in other galaxies, and who the asteroid 5239 Reiki is named after, she still might have studied with members of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai.

Even if Reiki Kushida did not study Usui Reiki Ryoho, she still may have mentally connected with a part of herself that was a very strong energy when she was looking through her telescope. In the 1980s I experienced altered states of mind through meditation, which might be described as the same feeling as an attunement by someone not having been connected to universal energy by a qualified Reiki Shihan. Experimenting with certain audio tones, what some call toning, during meditation not Reiki, I would go into that space where time and worry simply do not exist. Brain waves operate at many levels, so with guidance and practice you can experience many energies simply within yourself. I have experienced many energies, but none has the same feel as the unique form of universal energy called Usui Reiki. Unless a person has experienced the different energies, he or she cannot know if two energies have any similarities.

Following studies of other forms of energy I attended a festival of energy practices. I opened myself up to receive all the positive energies around me. It certainly sat me down, but it was not the same energy as Usui Reiki. The world is full of mysteries and many different forms of energy. Each time we experience a new energy it is foreign to our whole self and feels different then what we have experienced before, but that does not mean it is universal energy.

You do not have to be looking for energy to experience it. Love is energy and people often find that without looking for it. Mikao Usui was not looking to connect to the vibrations of love and harmony of universal energy, it just happened while he was in deep disciplined focused meditation. I say connected because for centuries people have known that universal energy has been and is always all around us, so he did not discover or rediscover anything.

I have received what is commonly called attunements in many styles of Usui Reiki Ryoho. The vibrations of love and harmony of universal energy is always the same, but the life force energy of the person through which it flows can change the way the energy feels, looks, and smells. Think of universal energy as the pure water coming from a spring in an untouched natural forest. The water drunk from a paper cup will taste different then that from a glass or a tin cup, different again depending upon what other beverage was first in the cup or glass, and different depending upon how well the cup or glass was cleaned. It is the same with universal energy flowing through body, mind, and spirit. Universal energy that has not been altered also has a very fine delicate feel.

An attunement is only the beginning and is best received from a qualified Reiki Shihan in the style you decide is best for you. There are no odd rituals practiced if the style follows the tradition of Usui Reiki Ryoho. No hidden secrets and no way anyone can skip the time needed for the shifts to happen at all levels. Each person assimilates in her or his own reality and what appears new to him or her might be viewed as a secret.

There are many others energies and energy practices in the world. Usui Reiki Ryoho is the connection to a unique form of energy and stems from living the Gokai.

It is each person's choice what he or she wishes to study, but not all paths lead to the same destination. Words have many meanings and when translated from another language that multiplies. Do you know the meaning of Japan? The kanji for Japan literally means, "The origin of the sun", or less literally, "Land of the Rising sun". On my website I show my lineage to Mikao Usui and explain more about the spiritual practice of Usui Reiki Ryoho.

Roberta R. Barnes a Gendai Reiki-ho and Komyo Reiki Shihan (teacher) in Maine is also an Herbalist. In her Center nestled in a wildlife habitat certified by the National Wildlife Federation, she teaches Reiki, meditation, and offers healing sessions and guided journeys into a person's past for healing and discovery. Weather permitting, she gives nature walks that can raise a person's awareness of life. website http://www.naturalhealinglearning.com is filled with information and has a calendar for some of the classes she offers. Roberta R. Barnes also enjoys giving talks on Usui Reiki Ryoho and Herbs and she will travel to teach Gendai Reiki-ho or Komyo Reiki.

Giving Reiki to Children

2007-10-03T05:52:00.000-07:00

Children are extremely sensitive to atmosphere and can frequently amaze you by their accurate reading of the energies that eddy around them. One would often find a child becoming restless and fearful when someone in the room is agitated or angry.

Children do not hesitate to call some one “bad” when they sense the negative energy in them. They react positively to those who love them and turn away from those who do not like children or are uneasy with them.

When they enter a Reiki clinic, they immediately sense the positive loving energy that is prevalent there and react favorably to it. They relax and are willing to explore with you this feeling of peacefulness that is generated.

However, children are the most difficult patients in a Reiki clinic. Their attention span is limited and they do not like the process of Reiki as it is passive. They feel that nothing exciting is happening and they are not being ‘zapped’ magically into becoming well. After a few minutes children become restless and refuse to lie passively while Reiki treatment is being given. If they insist on sitting up, the practitioner should allow them to do so and permit them to talk while you continue giving them treatment.

Giving Reiki treatment to a child has a very different feel from giving Reiki to an adult. The energy body of a healthy child is more attuned to the physical body and one can feel the energy going through the entire body in one sweep. Children who are ill or mentally retarded feel more comfortable if Reiki is given by their own parents. So often Reiki practitioners encourage parents to learn Reiki and administer it to their children themselves.

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Case Study

R was a ten month old baby diagnosed with Kidney failure. Her left kidney was completely impaired while her right kidney was partially functional. There was a block in the Urethra and it was to be removed. The distressed parents were induced to approach a Reiki clinic for help during the pre and post operative periods by the Doctor treating the child. The date for the surgery was fixed for third week of the month and the child was being monitored for various parameters at the children’s hospital on a daily basis.

Meanwhile the Reiki master called together a group of Reiki practitioners and requested them to give group Reiki to the ailing child. It was agreed that some of them would visit the hospital to give Reiki treatment directly. One on One and Distance group Reiki sessions were started and arrangements were made for all the members of the group to call each other before the session was started.

Over a period of a week the child’s condition stabilized and the urine out put increased slightly. The baby was more cheerful and did not cry as much. The parents too were asked to be present at these sessions and they would sit with some of the members of the group (who visited the hospital) and pray to God. The Reiki practitioners who visited the hospital gave direct Reiki on the area to be operated on.

Closer to the date of operation, all the clinical tests were repeated and it was found that the right kidney had begun to function normally, while the left kidney had become partially functional. The Doctor now felt that if he could remove the block in the Urethra, the child would be normal again. The operation was duly done and the blocked portion of the Urethra was bypassed. Medication was prescribed for a few years with repeated checkups at regular intervals.

The group continued with the Reiki for almost two weeks after that. However, the wound of the surgery healed almost immediately without a scar and the child was on her feet in that time.

Meanwhile the parents received Reiki attunement and began to treat the child themselves. At the end of two months when they went for a checkup, the Doctor found that the function of both the kidneys had become normal and the child was healthy.

Today R is a little girl of twelve years. She is very bright and energetic and a champion swimmer. Though her parents worry about her when she falls ill, they are very sensible and do not let their worry show. They continue with Reiki for her and once in a while ask for group sessions. The Doctors have discontinued all medicines and have certified that she is a fit and healthy child.

R has been initiated into Reiki and is convinced that she is the one who ‘zaps’ into health her parents whenever they fall ill. It is easier to treat very young children and the older ones with hands on Reiki. For the middle group who resist the need to be still, it is better to give them Reiki when they are sleeping. Hand positions cannot be adhered to but Reiki will pass through blankets and clothes and reach the chakras on its own.

Reiki energy when given in a group is enhanced manifold. It is very helpful in preparing people for surgery and for recovering from it. However, Reiki should not be given during the duration of the operation as it could interfere with the anesthesia and cause complications.

Peter Tremayne

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How Reiki Heals

2007-10-03T05:51:00.000-07:00

Reiki is a healing system that uses laying of hands on a person who wants to be healed. The practitioner of Reiki is not the healer but merely the channeler of the Universal Life Force Energy, or Reiki. Practitioners of Reiki tout that the practice is limitless, repressed only by the limits the person to be healed places upon themselves. The healing that occurs is one of self-development, eliminating bad habits or patterns, accepting change, accepting healing and opening up to possibilities within oneself. Reiki operates on the level of the underlying force that unites all things, the Chi or Ki, this force that vibrates and flows through all matter whether it is physical, mental or spiritual. People who have suffered trauma are equally as healable as someone suffering from a physical disease.

The healing that is described in Reiki goes beyond our traditional understanding of what it means to be healed. Often, we think of being healed the same as being cured, of symptoms or an ailment. Healing in the Reiki sense is the return to wholeness. Reiki purports that each human being has an ideal form, that which is the highest and clearest expression of their true selves. Through sickness, stress, emotional trauma or upset we get further away from this wholeness and become tainted. Reiki helps to bring a person back to their ideal form through treatments with a practitioner. Reiki helps to change a person’s limitations, or perceived limitations that are exemplified by patterns he or she has developed such as behavioral, eating, physical, imagined, psychological, emotional, mental, living and loving.

Once the person discovers their limitation and identified it they must move on to letting it go. Reiki helps to accomplish this by providing energy to the recipient to become aware of these factors and to utilize the Universal Life Force Energy and release them. Reiki’s energy is extremely positive, flowing in a sense of pure love throughout the universe, it allows the recipient to transcend his or her limitations, pains, emotional shortcomings and helps encourage listening and remembering the ideal state of being.

An analogy for Reiki’s healing process can be understood by the example of a glass of water with dirt in it and a magic pitcher full of pure water. Imagine the pitcher’s water never emptying no matter how many times it is poured out. This is the Reiki energy. The dirty glass of water is the person to be healed. The magic water pours into the dirty water until all the water is now clean, as this happens, the water slowly becomes as crystal clear as the magic water. This is perfect health. Reiki can clear the ‘dirt’ from within oneself- be it bad habits, sickness, impatience, laziness, addiction or disease.

It is widely accepted that stress will cause sickness. Whether the stress is in the form of unresolved trauma, worry, fear, anxiety, anger or negative thought patterns it has the potential to cause disease in a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual state due to the lack of energy that is not flowing through the body. Reiki cleanses toxins, eases stress, trauma and shock by calming the body. It promotes vitality and allows the body to heal itself. Reiki induces feelings of well-being, relaxation and increase of energy.

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Reiki - The Word

2007-09-30T23:10:00.000-07:00

First, here's a look at what Reiki is ...

Reiki is a Japanese spiritual and healing practice that supports you in feeling more connected to life.

You can either experience a Reiki treatment or study how to practice Reiki for yourself.

A Reiki treatment is one-hour long and is useful for specific healing or general relaxation. The client remains fully clothed at all times as the practitioner goes through a set healing process placing hands on or just off the body as agreed with the client prior to the treatment. Sex, age and condition are of no concern as the client's own body controls this energetic process. During the treatment the body will only take the amount of energy that it requires. A Reiki treatment is not intrusive and clients do not remove clothing and no private parts of the body are touched. If a client is wishing to work on a specific issue or health problem it is advisable to book for three one-hour treatments.

A 2-day Reiki course (called Shoden) will teach you:

* meditation techniques to strengthen and clear your energy

* to gain a clearer understanding of the working of energy in your life and its benefits

* to find a spiritual connection to life helping you to feel happier and healthier

* to heal the self and others using hand positions on or near the body

Most importantly, remember that the system of Reiki is about you and your spiritual journey.

Reiki – The Word

Two kanji (pictographs from Japan) make the word Reiki.

Previously these 2 kanji have been translated as 'Universal Energy' (or Universal Life Force Energy) in the West. This is obviously a translation of the 2nd kanji, ki, only. Ki is naturally the energy of everything including heaven and earth, the entire universe.

The first kanji, rei, may have been left out of English translations due to the fact that the term 'spiritual' was not the focus of the Western practice in the 20th century.

Modern Japanese also find the kanji for Reiki to be 'spooky' therefore in Japan these kanji are not used. Instead a different script that is phonetical and does not contain meaning (katakana) is used.

In Chinese, the same 2 kanji used to represent Reiki are pronounced differently but have a similar meaning. In Chinese, Reiki is called Ling chi.

Ling chi is the subtlest and most highly refined of all the energies in the human system and the product of the most advanced stages of practice, whereby the ordinary energies of the body are transformed into pure spiritual vitality. This type of highly refined energy enhances spiritual awareness, improves all cerebral functions, and constitutes the basic fuel for the highest level of spiritual work. Excerpt from Chi-gung: Harnessing the Power of the Universe by Daniel Reid

Pronunciation

To pronounce the word 'Reiki' in Japanese it is necessary to forego any preconceptions about language. The first sound in 'rei' is neither an R nor an L, as some Westerners believe. In Japanese the sound is in fact somewhere in between the two letters. The Japanese language has no correlation with English or its pronunciations.

The first time that the government initiated a standardized system and romaji (English letters used to translate kanji) were introduced was in 1885. The kanji for 'rei' 'is officially spelt with an R when translating into English and is therefore pronounced with an R (even though the Japanese pronunciation might sound similar to what is understood as an L in English).

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

Where is Reiki Taking Us?

2007-09-30T23:09:00.000-07:00

I often ask myself “Is the discovery of all this new Reiki information helping my Reiki teaching and practice?”- and this is my answer to myself…

The wonderful world of Reiki is changing minute by minute. Tick, tick, tick. I find that with each new day I am presented with more insights into the history of Reiki. I occasionally ask myself, ‘What is the use of that?’. But when Reiki is your way of life it can make a difference. New ideas and challenges can help you retain your integrity and humility as a teacher.

You may think that Reiki is greater than a few facts that the energy is all that you need to know. It is true that experience what makes a great teacher but also as a teacher to daily question your approach, your attitudes and your certainties leads in one direction and that is growth. Growth as an individual leads to integrity as a teacher. Ignorance is not bliss - it is laziness. Continually looking at what we teach and how we teach can only benefit us, our students and Reiki in the eyes of the community.

It is humbling to know that what we once knew is now changed. Change is a fact of life: birth, life, death. We are change. And yet we forget this - trying to tie ourselves down, resisting that which is natural. Mc Donald’s hamburgers are so popular not because they taste good but because they never change. You can buy that same hamburger wherever you are in the world and that is comforting – aaaah. Change can be traumatic, unexpected or down right ugly (let’s not forget exciting, stimulating and adventurous). Sometimes when we teach we talk so much, keeping control, telling others, holding on to what we know that we forget to listen. You see we may not like what we are listening to – it may tell us that we have lost touch, don’t know everything that there is to know or that things have changed. With our mouths shut and our ears open life can be a humbling experience. To be humble is to listen is to learn.

So new facts and details can not only arm us with interesting information but may lead us on a journey. So as a teacher learning new things, I try to remain truthful and continue to fill those Reiki files in my head with more fascinating data. Tick, tick, tick.

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

Reiki on the Road

2007-09-28T22:18:00.000-07:00

Have you always wanted to travel but your budget is a little short and you're worried you'll 'feel so lonely I could die, boom boom'?

Well there's something that you could take with you that might help; it doesn't weigh a ton (it'll even leave room for that extra book) and will always leave love and compassion strewn across the path behind you . You'll have guessed by now what I'm about to suggest - Reiki! This article also applies to those who practise any healing art whether it be massage, shiatsu or acupressure.

Here's how to set yourself up.

Cost: We suggest that you charge the local price for a massage. Remember, you don't have to charge a lot to cover the costs of your next meal and you'll meet really interesting, like minded people who you'll probably end up having lunch with anyway and perhaps even travelling with. Instead of charging money you could also swap services; a massage, a painting, information, food etc.etc.

Where: Reiki can be practised anywhere though preferably in a quiet(ish) space on a comfortable something. Hmmm sounds a little vague doesn't it? But then that's the point - it really doesn't matter! When you're travelling you can do Reiki in the room of a backpackers, by the beach or in a park. Make the space more attractive by using aromatherapy (incense), candles or locally handcrafted materials.

Other ideas are to ring Health Resorts (your dream destination) and work for a month as a practitioner on a commission basis or for free board and rent.

Reiki Masters might want to rent a space if they are staying in an area for a while and offer courses for travellers. This can be a huge success as travellers are often interested in self development.

How: Carry an A4 sheet with you that announces 'Reiki treatments by your name'. Don't fill in where as yet but do leave a space. When you have found a place to practise, photcopy the sheet and fill in where. This might be your address 'Room 8, The Backpackers Inn' or it might say 'For more information meet me at Grandma's for breakfast between 8 and 10 every morning' - you eat there anyway! All you do is place a leaflet on the table so that everyone knows that it is you who they are looking for.

You can then copy this sheet a number of times and place in backpackers, hostels, restaurant windows, bus/train stations. Make sure you ask beforehand - you'll find most locals are curious and more than willing to help your venture. If necessary offer them a free treatment!

If money's no object and you are simply interested in practising your Reiki for the benefit of others, now's your chance. When travelling you can become involved in the immediate community by volunteering your services. You can do this formally through the Red Cross or local hospital or just ask around and there will surely be someone who needs Reiki. This is an excellent way to meet people, understand the culture (a little bit) and spread love and compassion. Perfect!

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

The Magic of Reiki

2007-09-28T22:17:00.000-07:00

For the sake of information, Reiki is a kind of holistic therapy that was based on the concept of Eastern energy flow with the conglomeration of seven chakras. Chakras are the energy centers in the human body. According to some of the therapy experts, the human body has a focal point. The therapy of Reiki concentrates on those points.

Reiki was invented and formulated by some of the Japanese healing teachers. But the most influential among them is Mikao Usui. Around the year of 1980, Usui incorporated the basic Reiki meditation techniques, beliefs, and symbols. Most of the techniques in this meditation therapy are considerably older.

The processes of this therapy are very much distinctive compared to other forms of alternative meditation. Reiki meditation normally concentrates on self-healing, concentration, the five spiritual principles, and the accreditation the healers through a process of initiation.

What are the primary principles of Reiki?

The main purpose of this therapy is to be able to heal emotional and spiritual flow. The other sub-purpose of this therapy is to gain physical stamina and resistance from the pain. This therapy can also transmit the flow of universal life energy called “ki” in Japanese.

Most of the Reiki therapy teachers believe that “ki” flows through the universe, and the therapy connects the energy to the human body. Reiki can be used in healing of animals as well as people.

The practice of self-healing is being practiced by the Reiki healers, in which they place their hand in a traditional position, stimulating their own body energy.

Reiki can also be practiced through group and distance healing. In group healing, there are two or more Reiki practitioners placing their hand over the body of the patient.

In distance or absence healing involves the visualizing the patient, his or her illness through the Reiki symbol.

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Wondering About Reiki?

2007-09-26T22:59:00.000-07:00

Friends, colleagues and clients often ask me about Reiki (pronounced “ray-kee”), as it is gaining such popularity as an alternative medicine. According to NCCAM, (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Reiki is an energy medicine practice that originated in Japan. In Reiki, the practitioner places his hands on or near the person receiving treatment, with the intent to transmit ki, believed to be a life-force energy. Practitioners also believe that they can treat themselves with Reiki and send ki across short or long distances. In the United States, Reiki is part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

This article is to highlight the important points in this an from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine website, available at, http://nccam.nih.gov/health/reiki/.

The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words: Rei, or universal spirit (sometimes thought of as a supreme being), and ki. Thus, the word Reiki means "universal life energy." In CAM, Reiki belongs to a domain (area of knowledge) called energy medicine. In this domain, therapies are based on the belief that disturbances in energy cause illness. Energy medicine practitioners seek to improve the flow and balance of energy in a beneficial way.

As always, I encourage anyone who intends to utilize an alternative therapy, including Reiki, to talk to your health care provider before starting. It is still not proven how Reiki improves health or how it improves healing. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is sponsoring studies to find out more about Reiki's effects, how it works, and diseases and conditions for which it may be most helpful.

Reiki practitioners perform the therapy with their hands, in the hopes to reduce negative energy and to increase the ki in the client. The client is usually fully clothed and sitting or lying comfortably. The practitioner places his hands on the client’s body using several different hand positions. The positions are held as long as the practitioner feels the energy is continuing, usually two to five minutes.

Reiki is performed in offices, hospitals, clinics and private homes. The number of sessions is determined by both the practitioner and the client and generally at least four sessions are scheduled, at 30 to 90 minutes each.

Why people seek Reiki

People seek Reiki treatment for several health-related reasons. According to NCCAM, some of these reasons include:

• Effects of stress.
• Chronic pain.
• Recovery from surgery and anesthesia.
• Side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.
• Lowering heart rate.
• Improving immunity.
• Mental clarity.
• Sense of well-being and/or spirituality.
• Enhancing the sense of peace in people who are dying.
There tends to be a relaxed sensation after a Reiki session. That alone may be beneficial in combating certain health issues, such as pain, stress, and fatigue. Clients may also feel a warmth, tingling, sleepiness as well. Reiki appears to be safe with no serious side effects being reported.

Occasionally a person can experience symptoms of weakness, tiredness, headache or stomach ache, after a session. Practitioners believe these are effects of the releasing of toxins from the body, and advise rest and drink plenty of water as a way to deal with these symptoms.

Consider these points about using Reiki therapy:

• Do not use Reiki as a replacement for conventional care or to delay the time it takes you to see a doctor about a medical problem.
• Discuss any CAM therapies you are considering or using with your health care provider.
• Ask the Reiki practitioner about his training and experience (see also the NCCAM publication "Selecting a CAM Practitioner").
• Reiki has not been well studied scientifically, but you can find and read research studies published on its use for various health conditions (see “for more information” below).

One does not need a special background to receive Reiki training, though many who seek training are health care professionals. Reiki can not be self-taught, and must be learned from an experienced teacher or Master. There are several schools of Reiki and there are usually three or four levels of expertise, depending upon the school. Laws regulating the practice of Reiki vary from state to state. In Florida, for example, one must be a certified massage therapist in order to become a Reiki practitioner.

Areas of controversy in Reiki:

• Since little is known scientifically about Reiki, accepting its teachings about its healing properties and about ki is a matter of faith.
• Some people believe that effects attributed to Reiki occur for psychological reasons (such as the placebo effect or suggestibility), or that there are no true effects.
• Some people feel Reiki is incompatible with their religious or spiritual beliefs.
• Government licensing and regulation of Reiki practice is a controversial area.

Reiki can be a great tool to help people in pain or who prefer a more spiritual form of relaxation. Reiki is just one of the many ways to accomplish this, and because many people may have heard about it, still many don’t know what it is. This article should help fill in any blanks you may have had. I would suggest you find a practitioner in your area and give it a try if it sounds interesting to you.

For more information, visit the website for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, here at, http://nccam.nih.gov/health/reiki/. Finally, always, always consult your health care practitioner before beginning any alternative therapies.

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Reiki Master Responsibilities

2007-09-25T00:20:00.000-07:00

Reiki Master, what does it mean? Some say it is a level of achievement in Reiki, whilst others say it is an acceptance that Reiki has mastered the healer. And there are many definitions in-between.

To me, being a Reiki Master carries a great deal of responsibility which I must humbly accept. This breaks down into three main responsibilities.

The first responsibility is to oneself, to nurture and develop from within, and to release any negativity from within.

Often in today's world, we come across conflict that we can choose to either take on board or calmly resolve. We may get disease that we are to heal from holistically. We are challenged with negative emotional reactions which we must let go of. We are challenged with residual negative emotions from our past, feelings such as worry, anger, low self-steem, we are not to allow these feelings to fester and grow but to let them go and heal. Above all, we have to take care of ourselves, living by the Reiki Principles as given by Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, and allowing ourselves Reiki healing every day. After all, we are not of much use to anyone else if we are ourselves a mess! I find that for myself and for other Reiki Masters, this first responsibility is the hardest to carry out. It is an ongoing effort which gets easier with years of practice. The key is to keep going back to the teachings of Usui with an open mind and humble spirit.

The second responsibility is to people who come to us for Reiki. There are members of the public who come for treatment and students who come for initiation and teaching.

When someone comes for a treatment with Reiki, my teaching was to explain to the client that Reiki is a holistic energy, going to where it is most needed, and to encourage the client to holistically take care of their health.. Reiki works very differently from allopathic medicine. Whilst allopathic medicine fixes the symptom, Reiki healing is directed at the whole person. For instance, if a client came complaining of knee pain, it may be that the knee is stressed because the hip is out of alignment. The hip may have become that way in order to compensate for a shoulder being out of alignment. This may have happened due to stress in the person's life. If this stress is still ongoing, the Reiki is likely to heal the stress first. This makes sense, as leaving the stress there may lead to further shoulder-hip-knee misalignment and further knee damage! Part of the responsibility of the Reiki Master is to make the client aware of this holistic process and the need for several sessions. This gives the Reiki the chance to heal the symptoms as well as the underlying causes.

When a student comes for initiation and teaching, this is the beginning of a spiritual, emotional, mental and physical journey. The Reiki Master has to take into account the road traveled before this point and most importantly, support the student on their exciting new journey with Reiki.

Many of us have come into Reiki from a background of physical or emotional pain. For some, there was a spiritual void to fill. A good Reiki Master will be sensitive to the needs of their students. This means avoiding environmental irritants in the class to care for students with chemical sensitivities. It means letting go of abusive remarks given by angry souls. It means being firm but gentle with students from an emotionally unhappy life. Above all, in the class the Reiki Master should ensure the student feels wanted, respected, accepted and loved. After the initiation and teaching, the Reiki Master can support their student by making available and stressing the need for regular contact and supervision. The rest is up to the student and what feels right for their development with Reiki.

The third responsibility is towards loved ones and all other creatures; in short, our environment. Our healing includes caring for this environment. This does not mean allowing an abusive family member to abuse us or contributing to social wrongs because everyone else seems to! It means being responsible, loving unconditionally, and allowing healing to flow wherever it is needed and with permission of the healee. For instance, a Reiki Master can start each day by asking that they are a channel, or conduit, for Reiki energy and allowing it to flow wherever they walk in nature. A Reiki Master can choose to purchase environmentally-friendly products. A Reiki Master can be available for family members for healing as feels appropriate and be a force for good. A Reiki Master living by the Reiki Principles will earn their living honestly, honour their teachers and elders, and be gracious to every living thing.

I am indeed very glad that I took the step to become a Reiki Master. It can be difficult to live the Reiki way of life sometimes, and I get the odd reminder every now and then. But the love and acceptance that Reiki teaches us for others and ourselves means that we always open to receiving love. When we channel or receive love, love goes through us, and we feel love.

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De-Stressing with Reiki

2007-09-23T22:42:00.001-07:00

This is a Japanese technique from the early 1900’s created by Mikao Usui. The word can be translated as either ‘spiritual energy’ or ‘universal energy’. The first level is taught over a two-day period and has dual competencies; the student may use it on clients (in conjunction with other therapies) and on the self as a personal development tool.

The purpose of a Reiki treatment is to re-align and bring the body into a natural balance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The energy washes down through the body clearing energetic obstructions and strengthening the flow of this energetic ‘river’, or the meridians. Therefore, there are similarities between the system of Reiki and other therapies such as acupuncture. The differences are that this system does not manipulate the energy or body, is not intrusive and is an extremely simple technique that anyone can learn and use in complete safety.

A client will find that Reiki works on many levels. This system is not diagnostic and does not aim to achieve specific results. It is believed that the client’s body is always in survival mode and will therefore draw the energy where he/she needs it rather than where the practitioner believes it is beneficial. This is why the practitioner cannot harm the client, as it the client’s body that is in control of what is energetically happening.

To be aligned or balanced sounds wonderful but what does it mean for the client? Initially, one moves into a deep, restful space and may or may not actually sense the energy according to one’s sensitivity. Benefits of this ‘giving over’ to the energy may be clarity of thought, renewed physical strength, calmness, reduced stress levels, a sense of connectedness as well as the easing of conditions such as insomnia, depression and addiction. True relaxation is reflected in one’s face after a Reiki treatment. Stress tightens the muscles and skin and when we relax we look and feel years younger.

Clients do not need to remove any clothing during a treatment and hands are placed either on or just off the body. Practitioners are taught to channel energy from around them through their bodies and out through their hands. The client then draws on this energy. This means that the practitioner does not use his/her own energy and feels refreshed afterwards rather than exhausted. In fact the practitioner is receiving a treatment at the same time as the client –making it beneficial for all involved.

To practise this system it is necessary to learn from a Reiki teacher (often called a Reiki Master). It is possible to integrate Reiki into any health or beauty modality once the practitioner has completed the first level of the 3-part system. If the practitioner wished to work solely with the system of Reiki then it would be suggested that the practitioner complete the second level of the system and join a student clinic to build experience with the energy and on-on-one client skills. The third level of the system continues the practitioner’s own personal development and may be used to begin studying toward becoming a Reiki teacher.

Clients today are more interested in spirituality and well-being than ever before. To be able to bring these elements into the traditional clinic environment of a salon or spa, a special atmosphere is created. Clients today expect ‘Holistic’ treatments. This meaning that they wish to be pampered from every direction including the more mystical and spiritual paths.

It is exciting for clients to know that when they come for a treatment there is likely to be a new element added to the more traditional salon and spa techniques. If a client knows that the practitioner is continually upgrading their knowledge and abilities then the client will also feel confident in such capable hands.

The International House of Reiki is run by the founding directors Reiki Master/Teachers Frans and Bronwen Stiene. This International Reiki centre prides itself on its professionalism, student support systems and strong ethics. Courses are held regularly in Newtown, Sydney and Fitzroy, Melbourne as well as in other state capitals on arrangement.

Frans and Bronwen’s open, informal style of teaching has been an inspiration for students and clients throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. Their research book, The Reiki Sourcebook, is due out in December 2003. Frans and Bronwen have traveled to Japan to research Reiki and teach a traditional Japanese form of Reiki.

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

The Benefits of Reiki

2007-09-23T22:41:00.001-07:00

Anyone, anywhere can use this system. A child, as you can see by this photo, can grasp the simplicity of meditation practices used within Reiki and will respond to hands on healing naturally -receiving and offering it without self consciousness when a situation arises.

It is the most natural thing in life to want to live well and be with others in harmony and that is why children respond to it so easily. The system of Reiki encourages such a lifestyle. For adults it is the task of remembering these qualities that we must endeavour to recall through practice.

Our mind and body knows how to help itself - the system of Reiki supports that innate healing process. Therefore by working with Reiki we can see that it speeds up the natural healing process. For these reasons it was taught in Japan in the late 1920s as first aid to the military who, though they were technologically advancing rapidly, had a health system that was antiquated.

One of the most fundamental concepts of Reiki is that our bodies draw on more energy to clear stagnant energy. We cannot say exactly why this happens and with the system of Reiki it is not necessary to do so. This is not a system that diagnoses - all we need to know is that our bodies will draw on the energy and take it where it is needed. If the rational mind gets in the way by diagnosing we are limiting the healing possibilities of spiritual energy.

Below we have listed some of the possible benefits of the system to give you an idea as to how the energy can affect your life.

Physical

* Reiki works on all chronic and acute illnesses, including serious problems like heart disease and cancer as well as skin problems, flu, fatigue, headaches, back pain etc.

* The immune system strengthens allowing the body to fight off illness easier.

* First Aid (as it speeds up healing)

Mental

* Your mind becomes calmer

* You no longer feel stressed

* When you think clearer you can 'see' clearer

* You will be able to answer all your own questions knowing that you have the answers.

Emotional

* The mind calms and becomes less erratic.

* Eases depression, insomnia, lack of confidence, addiction and fear-based illnesses.

Spiritual

* Increased intuition leads to a more purposeful direction in life.

* Feel connected and in tune with the universe.

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

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2007-09-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

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Reiki - A Path to Wholeness

2007-09-20T23:17:00.001-07:00

Ask yourself what you want. Move past the initial expensive car, castle, super job extravaganza and keep asking – what do I want?

Stop for one moment. Feel your physical body, notice your thoughts and draw one large deep breath. Now breathe out and sit quietly in this fresh space. Experience how the breath has briefly connected your mind and body together. Now ask, “What is it that I truly want out of life?”

You may eventually answer:
I want to feel happy.
I want to know who I am.
I want to feel free and light without any pressures at all.
I want to feel safe and warm and touched by life.
I want to know love - unlimited and unconditional.
I want to see the beauty around me.
I want to experience what this world is all about and understand why I am here.

In short: you want to feel connected.

You can be all of these things and more, because happiness comes from inside of you. Inside you there is a place that, when accessed, knows what each of these things feel like.

The system of Reiki aims to help you find that inner heart and learn from it. You have the aptitude, and the system has the tools. There are no secrets or magic to this – all that is needed is you and your intention to remember. Everyone can find what the Japanese call “honu no reikô,” the spiritual light that exists within.

Finding the spiritual light within you is possible because it has always lived there. You are this spiritual light. Beneath the clutter of everyday life exists this precious human self.

Working with a solid energetic practice such as the Japanese form of Reiki can guide you on this path back to your inner self. Originating in the early 1900s in Japan, it is the system’s four major influences that give it its backbone. These are Japanese martial arts, Shintoism (the indigenous faith of the Japanese people), and two esoteric forms of Buddhism--Shugendô and Mikkyo. Elements taught in the Japanese Reiki system include breathing meditations, hands-on healing and simple daily precepts and guidelines. These elements help develop a spiritual practice that supports you in remembering your connection, no matter what religion you may be or what other techniques you may practice.

At the crux of many facets of Japanese culture, religion and philosophy are something we’ve called the three diamonds. These three diamonds are also at the very core of a traditional Japanese Reiki practice.

A diamond is an analogy for the self. Each and every day a Reiki 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.

Each of these three diamonds works with a different energetic part of you. The first is the physical, grounded aspect of you called Earth energy. The second is the mental, emotional aspect of you, called Sky energy, and lastly, the third diamond is Heart energy. It is in Heart energy that the Earth and the Sky are brought together to create wholeness.

Imagine a triangle: it has a lovely broad base with a point at its tip. If that base tried to balance at the top it would topple over. The human body is just like this triangle; it energetically needs a firm foundation before progressing further into deeper spiritual realms.

Therefore, energetic work begins with the first diamond, Earth energy, which symbolically occupies an area just beneath the navel. This is your base and foundation in life. It grounds you helping you feel relaxed, assured and capable, and offers your physical body the strength to perform well.

The second diamond of Sky energy is representative of the mind with its ethereal nature. Here your intuition is developed and your mental skills are honed.

Lastly, the third diamond of Heart energy is home to the integrated forces of these two human strengths: the body and the mind. If you have worked on the first two diamonds, you will find that the heart opens with ease and that the list of what you truly want out of life can become a reality. By clearing the elements of human nature and then drawing them all together, you have become whole.

So, go on, stop for one moment. Feel your physical body, notice your thoughts and draw one large deep breath. Breathe out and sit quietly in this fresh space. Experience how the breath has briefly connected your body and mind together. Now ask, “What is it that I truly want out of life?"

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

Reiki Energy Balance

2007-09-20T23:14:00.000-07:00

Here’s a simple exercise that anyone can do, even if they haven’t been ‘attuned’ to Reiki. It requires a basic knowledge of channeling Reiki energy, the positions of the 7 primary chakras and a willingness to spend some time making someone else feel good. Everything else is optional. For those who’ve never channeled Reiki or studied it, first take a moment and see my other article “Basic Reiki” for instructions on how to open up to and channel the energy.

Setting the tone

I like to create a nice atmosphere when doing Reiki. I usually light up some nice incense and for music I usually use Nik Tyndall’s “Reiki-Healing Hands” CD as it’s also designed to help open the heart chakra.

Getting Started

Just lie down in a comfortable position and put a pillow under your knees to help take the strain off your lower back.

Place one hand over your 3rd eye and the other over your 1st chakra. Now just relax and open up to the energy and let it flow down through the top of your head, through your heart chakra and out through your hands. Spent several minutes here, or until you feel like it’s time to change.

Next move one hand up to your 2nd Chakra and the other down to your Throat Chakra. Spend as much time as you need here, and then move one hand down to your Heart Chakra and the other up to your Solar Plexus Chakra. After you finish here then just switch your hands around to your chakras at random and continue tuning them up for as long as you desire.

Getting Deeper

These exercises can obviously be enhanced by using the Reiki Symbols and by having the Attunements, but neither is really necessary. Over time your body will attune itself if you keep running the energy.

These exercises can also be enhanced by regularly practicing ‘The 5 Tibetans’ exercises also, as they help tune and rejuvenate your chakras also.

There are so many things that can be done, both with Reiki and your Chakra System, and the point of this exercise is to help you balance your energy and feel better. It’s also about building up your own catalog of experience, as it’s pretty hard for any teacher to tell you what a certain exercise should feel like when you do it. I can tell you how it feels to ME when I do it, but it may feel differently to you when you do it yourself, so play with it and see how it feels.

This is also about learning to trust yourself and your own feelings and the only way to do that is play with it and have fun.

“Reiki Energy Balance” is an excerpt from Robert Morgen’s book “Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery” (ISBN: 0-9773801-0-6) His new book “Easy Meditation for Martial Artists” (ISBN: 0-9773801-3-0) will be available in October, 2006.

Robert Morgen is a Reiki Master who holds a Black Belt in Hoshinjutsu. He’s founder of the Mystic Village Online Community at http://www.mysticvillage.org

He writes a regular column on subtle (or internal) energy for Fight Times Magazine and a column on Kundalini Awakening at Alumbo.com. He’s the author of 3 books and 4 CDs on meditation and energy work.

He’s a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids as well as the International Bujinkan Dojo Association, Canemasters International and the International Combat Hapkido Federation.

You can learn more about his books, Kundalini and Martial Arts Seminars and free events and newsletters at his website at http://www.mysticwolfpress.com

The History of Reiki

2007-09-19T23:58:00.000-07:00

The history of Reiki is a fascinating and thought provoking subject in itself. To understand Reiki you must surely first learn and understand the history of Reiki.

Reiki was first created in the 20th century by Mikao Usui, who was a Tendai Buddhist. He spent a large amount of time meditating and fasting, and it was during these activities that he discovered Reiki. He wrote that he had learned of the practice through a mystical experience. The knowledge that he gained would allow him to harness and apply the powers that are attributed to Reiki. By using initiations, he would be able to help people gain access to energy. When patients participate in these initiations, they may become a more powerful channel for the energy, and this can help them receive better treatments.

Some of the ideas for Reiki are quite similar to the concept of "qi." Usui also studies subjects such as Yoga, Ayurveda, and classic Chinese medicines. Mikao Usui would go on to train a number of students, who went on to become his disciples. One of his most prominent disciples was Chujiro Hayashi, who went on to teach and spread the Reiki techniques. The variation that he taught was much more simple than the techniques that had been promoted by Mikao Usui. It was Hayashi who first developed a collection of specific hand positions. This was a sharp contrast to Usui, who preferred more mystical methods for treatment.

Hayashi trained Hawayo Takata, and she would go on to introduce the practice in the United States. While she claimed to be a Grandmaster, the term is not used in Japan. As the practice of Reiki spread throughout the world, the practice became split into two categories, and these are independent school and traditional school. The traditional schools were devoted to teaching Reiki in the same manner that it was taught by the founder Mikao Usui. In contrast, the independent schools teach Reiki in a way that differs greatly from that which was used by Usui.

Ironically, Reiki is rare in Japan, the country from which it originated. It is much more popular in the West, and has become popular in a number of hospitals. One notable example of Reiki being used by the healthcare industry is the National Health Service in the United Kingdom.

In recent years, a number of changes have occurred with Reiki schools. Many of them are now moving towards independent forms that can allow the treatment to be more widely available to a larger segment of the population. Some have even begun merging Reiki with a number of New Age practices or beliefs such as channeling and Wicca. A number of symbols and new procedures have been added.

The vast majority of changes that have been made in Reiki are a result of the harm that adherents believe Hawayo Takata brought to the practice. While her methods were strict, the methods that are used for Reiki today are much more loose. One element that some schools have added to the practice of Reiki is called Seichim energy, and will alter the experience and practice of channeling. The independent Reiki movement has made it popular with a larger segment of the population.

To learn more about the History of Reiki and the story of Mikao Usui, Reiki Master Stephen Leigh has written a fascinating book entitled ‘Discover-Reiki’. Not only is the history of Reiki explored and discussed but the book is a step-by-step guide to learning Reiki from home in just 7 days!

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Usui Reiki Ryoho

2007-09-19T23:56:00.000-07:00

Reiki is a spiritual practice of channeling spiritual energy from a never-ending Universal source that brings about healing. So Reiki can be loosely defined as being spiritual energy and the word Ryoho stands for therapy, remedy, and healing, curing method. This name is the original name given to Reiki by Mikao Usui. It is also called Usui Reiki Ryoho, Reiki Ryoho or even shortened to Reiho. The story goes that Usui achieved enlightenment (satori) on the mountain Kurama Yama and he went on to use his wisdom to develop a form of healing and path for spiritual growth that was Reiki.

Reiki as an art has always been passed on through the ages in the form of oral tradition from teacher to student that includes initiation and teachings to be able to receive and transmit the spiritual universal energy, share love and compassion to bring about healing and harmony.

Usui Reiki Ryoho is taught at 3 levels:

• The beginning level is called Shoden which teaches the student to access the Universal energy for themselves as a method of self-healing.
• The second level is the level of Attunement called Okuden which increases the power and versatility and is for directing the flow of that energy and healing others. Here the initiate is introduced to three of the four sacred symbols of Reiki namely Cho Ku Ray, Sei He Ki and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen.
• Shinpiden is the teacher level and it empowers the initiate with the knowledge of the fourth symbol of Reiki called Dai Ko Myo and the student now can initiate others to the practice of this healing tradition called Reiki.

In Dr. Usui Sensei’s words, “Reiki Ryoho is a spiritual healing technique and an energy healing technique”. This spiritual healing takes place when one’s energies are in perfect tune with the Universal Consciousness which brings about wellness and relief from pain and disturbances in the energies of the mind, body and spirit. Reiki Ryoho is an expression of Universal Love, a form of love that is Universal and Unconditional Love expands over all life and attunes with Divine Love. Reiki Ryoho also raises the vibrations of the mind, body and spirit to perfectly resonate in sync with the vibrations of the Divine thus promoting Harmony and Peace not just on a personal level but also to all whose lives come in contact with ours and in effect manifests on a global level. It is a self-help natural technique that can be safely used and can be synchronized with any other form of healing that brings about personal growth and transformation on all levels.

An important thing to note that Usui Reiki Ryoho can’t be taught by everybody, there are many Reiki schools but Usui Reiki Ryoho is a specialized branch that requires specialized training in order to teach it. Lastly, Dr. Usui used the following words to sum up the principles of Reiki: “Just for today, do not worry. Just for today, do not anger. Honor your parents, teachers and elders. Earn your living honestly. Show gratitude to every living thing.”

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Hypnotherapy With Reiki

2007-09-19T23:54:00.000-07:00

Hypnotherapy, or hypnosis, is one of the most popular mind therapies for a quick change. The relaxation and positive suggestions made in hypnotherapy feel good. Hypnotherapy is often the first choice for giving up smoking, overcoming a phobia, losing weight, and increased confidence.

And there is something really nice about your hypnotherapist taking over and relaxing your mind. It feels good, and the results are good to enjoy too.

Sometimes, we need more than talking can achieve and still want to relax and have someone else do it all for us. Perhaps we need some extra TLC from more than just talk, as effective as this can be. This is when it is great to have a hypnotherapist who also practises Reiki.

Reiki is what in complementary therapy is called an energy. Energy healing involves your body's electromagnetism and so helps balance your mind and body's energetic flow. Often referred to as hands-on healing, it usually involves the channelling of healing through the healer's hands. Reiki can be felt as hot, cold, tingly, sometimes like a breeze or a wave, and may be felt near the healer's hands or at a different location. Reiki goes to where it is most needed, which may or may not be where you expect healing to occur. As with talk hypnotherapy, occasionally there is a healing reaction or an emotional release, although this soon passes. Reiki is very gentle and suitable for everyone.

A Reiki session can be easily integrated into your hypnotherapy treatment. Your hypnotherapist can start with the Reiki and allow the Reiki to flow, balancing your mind and body and facilitating change. Then the talk hypnotherapy can start as usual or expected. Or your practitioner may choose to have breaks in the talk hypnotherapy for Reiki when encountering a stubborn negative thought pattern for that extra energetic oomph. Some practitioners start with a 10-minute Reiki to centre you then carry on with the hypnotherapy, finishing with Reiki so you feel more grounded at the end.

An added bonus is that you may feel more deeply relaxed with the combination of Reiki and hypnosis. And that is always nice!

My name is Suzanne Zacharia and I am committed to spreading the word about health options. I believe that the more and better options one has, the more choice there is.

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Reiki Training

2007-09-19T01:21:00.000-07:00

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A Beginner's Guide to Reiki

2007-09-17T22:57:00.000-07:00

Interested in Reiki, but don’t know where to start? Confused by the universal life energy? Reiki is actually a simple technique, created in the 20th century but based on ancient Eastern principals regarding ki or chi.

Reiki (pronounced ray key) is a Japanese word that means universal life energy. Rei means the universal spirit or soul and ki means life force energy. Ki is the same as chi, which you see in the word tai chi. Our bodies and everything around us is made up of energy. When we are attuned to this energy everything flows in a balanced manner. Reiki focuses on removing energy blockages and doing this is a proposed treatment for physical, mental, and spiritual problems.

In a Reiki session, a client lies down on a table while the Reiki practitioner moves her hands over the body. She channels the Reiki energy and directs it to the client. There are a variety of hand positions that are taught as a basis to Reiki healing, and a practitioner uses these along with their own experience and intuition as a guide.

If a person is interested in becoming a Reiki practitioner, there are three levels that he must study. In the first level, the student is attuned to the Reiki energy so that they may begin to heal themselves. With the second level, the student learns symbols and meditation so that they can become more focused and take their studies to the next level. This level also introduces distance healing. The third level is the Master Teacher level. In addition to learning more symbols and meditations, he is taught the attunement processes of all three levels and is now able to teach Reiki to others.

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Reiki: Alternative Healing

2007-09-16T23:15:00.000-07:00

There are many alternative forms of healing being used in the world today. One of the most famous is Reiki. Reiki takes it’s name from the Japanese form of two Chinese ideograms, REI which means soul, spirit or ghost and KI (qi or chi) which means energy or life force.

Reiki is a form of spiritual healing that was officially introduced in the early part of the 20th Century, by Mikao Usui, for the treatment of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual problems. It is said Usui received the wisdom of the system after fasting and meditating for three weeks on Mount Kurama. Reiki practitioners use a system akin to laying on of hands, this allows them the channel the energy of the universe through them into the patient.

There are three stages to Reiki, level 1, level 2 and level three more often given the name master level. Any one who attains the master level attunement is also shown how to attune others, and thereby increasing the Reiki practitioner community. No one is forced to become a master it is simple a matter of choosing and being attuned after a period of time.

During the attunements which happen over several months the student is also aware of their own spiritual side changing and healing in many ways. As such it is often said they have undergone a spiritual detox. In some Reiki schools the students are also taught the use of runic symbols to allow them to summon the energies in the early stages of their practice.

Reiki has established itself both in the Eastern and Western worlds, sadly since Usui brought us Reiki it has become a much sought after addition to a healing system, this has brought on an increase in costs from many tutors, so much so that some charge extortionate amounts and give themselves tiles where none are needed. Reiki comes from heaven and as such is for all who wish to practice, not just for those who can afford it.

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Reiki Distance Healing

2007-09-14T23:00:00.000-07:00

Could you imagine being healed without having to go to a doctor? But this is very much possible with Reiki. As Reiki is the flow of healing energies that are Universal, they can be directed to any part of the Universe with the correct intention and this energy reaches out to the person(s) whom they are intended for and perform healing as a bridge between time and space. Reiki energy can also be stored and used later or even sent into the future to be released at a certain time just like a battery would store up energy!

There are various symbols that are used in Reiki practice, Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen is the symbol used for distance/absentee healing and this symbol can act as a special point of focus and combines the power of sacred geometry to hold and send energies over the boundaries of time and space. The distance symbol is considered as the most useful and powerful symbol and this symbol which means ‘No past, no present, no future’ is often used to heal past life problems too. The Akashic Records or the records of a soul’s life and the karmic deeds and bonds of a lifetime are all stored in a file cabinet that is called the Akashic Records and these sacred records can’t be accessed by anyone at all but they can be tapped into by a Reiki practitioner who has been working with a person can sense the makeup of the person and use this information to bring about healing present life problems that are caused due to past or parallel life karma. Even healing past trauma in the same life is possible with Reiki.

Though each practitioner will have their own methods of performing a distance healing, most like to keep a picture or visualize the person in their mind’s eye and send Reiki energy to the individual. Yet others can work with only a name and a few other vague details. Similarly Reiki can also be used to heal a sick pet or even a dying plant. There is also another method of creating energy grids or crystal energy grids that are used to attract more positive healing energies and then direct them towards the specific purpose for which they have been built, this ensures a constant flow of Reiki energy. Often energy workers are seen setting up healing grids when a disaster or tragedy occurs in the world to send healing energies to the affected or even to heal Mother Earth.

In distance healing the Reiki energy tends to work on the recipient’s subtle body instead of the physical body and thus it works at clearing the chakras and cleansing the aura to bring about a healing that is not just instant but wholesome. Distance/absentee healing can also be used for people who are extremely ill, in the hospital or very aged people incapable of walking etc, Reiki can greatly help in improving their condition, speed up the healing process and help people to age well and lessen the pain of chronic disorders.

Reiki is indeed a versatile and powerful practice that can work without any barriers.

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Learning Reiki: Attunement

2007-09-13T23:13:00.000-07:00

Learning Reiki is a spiritual process. If you learn Reiki, it is there with you for the rest of the life. You do not forget it ever. One attunement brings all that you need but additional attunements bring more refinements in the Reiki learning. Learning Reiki also stimulates the inner intuition, awareness and other inner abilities within a person.

When you start learning Reiki, you are supposed to prepare yourself for the attunement. There are certain rules that are to be followed when you start learning the process of the Reiki. First of all you are supposed to refrain from eating meat, fish etc before attunement. These foodstuffs frequently hold drugs in the form of penicillin and pesticides that make your system lethargic and throw it out of balance. You are supposed to have a water or juice fast. Do not take alcohol before you take attunement. You are supposed to minimize sweets and chocolates before you start learning Reiki. You should try meditation before you start learning Reiki. Do not keep feelings like anger, fear, jealousy, hate, worry etc in your mind.

When you learn Reiki, the Reiki preachers to heal the people who are having a particular ailment guide you. Once you have learned the healing technique of Reiki, the work begins. Reiki it is a fine idea to dedicate time to customary practice, find a helpful teacher and practice group and follow ongoing study. Make sure that you practice Reiki properly so that your practice can be raised in an atmosphere that makes your power of healing more and more effective.

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Reiki Hand Positions

2007-09-13T23:12:00.000-07:00

There are various benefits of the Reiki. Reiki treatment reduces stress and induces great sense of relaxation, peace and well being. It prevents illness and cures number of ailments. It reduces pain, depression and anxieties that make a person nervous and unhappy. Reiki treatment balances the energies and provides you with the new vigor for life.

While one is being treated with Reiki, proper hand positions of the one who is giving Reiki play an important part. While doing the Reiki when hand places on an individual it is occasionally probable to feel vibrations such as heat, coldness, pulsations or tingling or there can be a total absence of any feelings. You can give Reiki to yourself or some one else. Here are the hand positions that are utilized for Reiki. Reiki hand positions are utilized in curing diseases of throat, thyroid gland, thymus, asthma, and parathyroid etc

The first Reiki hand position is on your face. Place your palms on your face or on the person’s face you are giving Reiki such that a cup is formed over the eyes and your fingers are placed on your forehead. Do not apply pressure only touch it gently. The second hand position is on the crown and top of the head. In this Reiki hand position, place your hands such that they are placed on the sides of the head and the heels of your hand are placed near your ears. The fingertips of your hand should touch your crown. The third Reiki hand position is on the back of your head. Cross your arms behind your head. Place one of your hands on your head. The other hand should be placed above the nape of your neck. The fourth Reiki hand position is on your collarbone and heart. Make a V shape with your fingers and thumb. Hold your neck easily between this V formation. Lowering your other hand, Rest it in between your heart and collarbone. The fifth Reiki hand position is on your chin and jaw line. Make a cup out of your hands and rest your chin in it. Make your hands wrap themselves along your jaw line.

The sixth Reiki hand position is on your ribs. You should place your hand on the upper part of the rib cage. Give a support to your bent elbows. Another hand position is on your abdomen. Place your hand on the abdomen region. Your fingertips should touch your tummy. The seventh Reiki hand position is on your pelvic area. You are supposed to place your hands on the pelvic bone. The fingertips if your hands should touch the pelvic area. The eighth hand position is on your shoulders. You should bend your arms and elbows over your head and place your hand on your shoulder blades. After that, with your elbows bent, place your hands on the center of your back. The final Reiki hand position for you is on your sacrum and lower back. Place your hands on the lower back region and relax. Also after that lower your arms and position your hands on the sacral region and relax.

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Reiki with Massage

2007-09-12T23:31:00.000-07:00

Reiki is great, and having Reiki on a regular basis is truly a blessing.

A Reiki session is what in complementary therapy is called energy healing. This involves your body's electromagnetic field, which we loosely call "energy", and what we call spiritual "energy" or universal life force. Often referred to as hands-on healing, it usually means the channelling of healing through the healer's hands either onto the client directly or indirectly through the client's aura (electromagnetic field). Reiki can be felt as hot, cold, tingly, sometimes like a breeze or a wave, and may be felt near the healer's hands or at a different location. Reiki goes to where it is most needed, which may or may not be where you expect healing to occur. Occasionally there is a healing reaction or an emotional release, although this soon passes. Reiki is very gentle and suitable for everyone.

A regular Reiki session helps you to feel more balanced and helps your emotional, spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing. Reiki can improve your immune function, release old emotional wounds, and pave the way for positive changes in your life.

Sometimes, you may also have a sore back, a tight neck and shoulders or sore muscles in need of actual physical manipulation. This is when it is great to have a Reiki practitioner who is also a massage therapist.

A massage treatment can be easily integrated into your Reiki session. Your Reiki and massage practitioner can start your regular Reiki session, break for your massage, and finish with Reiki as usual. Or the session can start with massage, have a break and allow the Reiki to flow, and continue with the massage. A nice touch is to finish by grounding with Reiki at the feet. And there are many variations on this theme.

A massage with your Reiki session may be all that is needed to shift that nagging backache, free your shoulder pain or relieve aching feet. And if you love Reiki and have regular exercise or use a computer all day, combining massage with your Reiki session should help keep you supple and promote better posture.

Most of us aspire to greater spiritual wholeness. Sometimes the physical element is needed for a true balance. Enjoy massage with your Reiki session; it is a truly holistic treat.

Complementary and alternative health education and empowerment is my passion. My name is Suzanne Zacharia and I am committed to empowering people to take control of their health and wellness. A virus caught along with 5 other students at university at the end of 1986, plus medical negligence, meant that I got smokers lung at a relatively young age. In desperation for help with my symptoms and quality of life, I turned to complementary therapy, and this is the 11th year I have outlived one doctor's prognosis. I am now a complementary therapist, author and trainer. My company is called New Age London, which includes myself and carefully-chosen expert practitioners, teachers and trainers of alternative complementary health. People have come from Iceland, Norway, the States, France, Italy, and Pakistan to train with us or to learn natural, effective techniques for their and their families' health. Our clinics are as environmentally-friendly as possible, and our treatments are very natural.

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Reiki Treatment: Scope

2007-09-12T23:30:00.000-07:00

Reiki treatment can cure everything as it works at the basic intensity of realism. The only thing that restricts Reiki treatment is the person’s outlook. If the person who is taking Reiki treatment is reluctant to believe in Reiki treatment then he is generating an obstruction for himself. According to the Reiki treatment, other than our material body, we have three other bodies. These unseen, spiritual bodies are made up of energies that is made up of 'Chi', which manages and influences the physical body. Ordinary medication only cures the physical body.

Reiki treatment tries to cure all the four bodies. Medical science sees and medicates only the symptoms whereas Reiki treatment not only cures the symptoms but also tries to cure the main cause of the symptoms. Reiki treatment functions in the energy arrangement that lies beneath the bodily matter. According to Reiki practitioners, Reiki works at a stage where everything can be altered as in the energy arrangement anything can be changed. Therefore Reiki treatment can cure both bodily and emotional illness.

Reiki treatment’s curative energy has an aptitude that is far from an individual’s realization and will go in the track for which it is desirable irrespective of the hand position. It should be remembered that the only thing that can create obstruction in the Reiki treatment is a person’ unwillingness to give up old practices and patterns. He should be willing to accept alterations and curing. Healing in Reiki treatment is not just curing the bodily pains and diseases but it also means returning the person to total condition of psychological and bodily health.

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The Way of Reiki

2007-09-11T23:31:00.000-07:00

Reiki. . . A word many have heard and yet few truly understand.

To most people Reiki is ALL about healing. And yes, it is a healing art. . . yet, so much more!

So, What exactly is Reiki, you ask?

Reiki, is best known in the West as a gentle, though powerful, system of hands on healing. . . for healing yourself, others, plants, animals, and such.

When seeking a definition of a spiritual context, it has been determined that 'Rei' can be defined as the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the Universe.

Rei is a subtle wisdom that permeates everything. . . both animate and inanimate. Because of Its infinite nature It is all knowing.

'Ki' is the nonphysical energy that animates all living things. Ki is flowing in everything that is alive, including plants, animals and humans.

Based on subtle life energy that flows through our hands, a Reiki treatment produces a warm glowing radiance that nurtures and restores vitality.

Reiki treatments can help to improve EVERY aspect of human activity.

Simply put. . . as Reiki flows through a sick or unhealthy area, it breaks up and washes away any negative thoughts or feelings lodged in the unconscious mind/body, thus allowing a normal healthy flow of Ki to resume.

In its long history of use, Reiki has been known to help or heal every illness known to humanity.

The great value of Reiki is that because it is guided by the Higher Intelligence. It knows exactly where to go and how to respond to restrictions in the flow of Ki.

However, Reiki is not just about healing. It has far more to offer than that.

In addition to assisting with healing, Reiki can help you. . .

Discover your true purpose in life
Produce and achieve all your goals
Heal past traumas, which may be hindering your growth
Discover your own spiritual path
Find contentment. . . and more.

As the number of Reiki practitioners grows, Reiki is helping facilitate the shift to world peace and harmony that is so desperately needed.

Reiki is a living, breathing, ever unfolding life force energy. This energy becomes a powerful Way of Life.

Reiki can create a way of living, doing and being just right for each individual. . . a way of life that is filled with ever increasing joy.

No matter what you have been doing with your life and no matter where you are, it is always possible for Reiki to lead you back to your true spiritual path.

Because of our perspective, it appears that Reiki Energy comes down from above and enters the top of the Reiki practitioner’s head.

Then, it appears to flow through the body and out the hands.

However, the true Source of the Energy of Reiki is within YOU.

This is. . . ‘The Way of Reiki’!

For over 15 years Charlsie has been ‘consciously’ on (and off, on and off. . . well, you know!) the path to transformation and consciousness. Much of her time is spent observing nature, exploring metaphysics and pondering on the so called mysteries of our Universe. For the past 7 years Charlsie has studied various modalities of energy work, specifically Reiki. For related articles and quality recommended resources, please visit Charlsie's site at: http://www.manifestinguniverse.com

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2007-09-10T23:13:00.000-07:00

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My Experience With Reiki

2007-09-09T22:13:00.001-07:00

In November of 2004, I injured my back severely I had cracked two discs in the lower back and was in great pain. After many months of pain I decided to have the back surgery the doctor had recommended he said he could repair the disc but could not guarantee that the pain or the lack of movement could be regained completely.

So in March of 2006. I had the surgery. When waking up the physician told me there was more damage done then they thought, so the surgery had gone on longer than expected. They did repair the disc and I should be home in about 10 to 14 days.

Needless to say, I was in quite discomfort the first day, that evening a friend came to visit and along with her she brought a friend. She introduce Pattie as a Reiki Practitioner and teacher. Pattie explained that she could do a massage on me, one that did not require putting her hands on me, but when she was done. She said I should not have any pain……right!!!!

What did I have to lose? I was not going anywhere.

Pattie then placed her hands above my head and closed her eyes and started breathing. Within minutes, I started to feel a warm sensation enter the top of my head. She then went down my body and did the same at different locations on my body, and each time the heat followed.

She did this for about 45 minutes to an hour, slowly moving down my body. When she was done,I was warm all over and feeling a little tinglely. I thanked her and she left. My first though was, what a nut. But then I realized that the pain in my back was gone. I thought that it was some kind of joke, and I waited for the nurse to bring my pain shot. When the nurse came in about an hour later, I told her I did not need the shot. Imagine, after two years of intense pain and having to use pain medications for just little relief, I had no pain at all! And I was able to sleep a whole night without waking.

Pattie returned the following day and I told her what had happened, and asked her how she did it. She explained that she used Reiki on me. And that Reiki was a technique that uses energy to heal the physical and mental body. I was very interested in learning more. She promise to teach me once I was home, and then gave me another massage and left.

The surgeon came in later that evening and asked why I did not take the pain medicine, and said that there was no reason not to take it if needed. That was the problem, I did not need it, then, or the following two days.

The surgeon was amazed at how I was recovering, he said that I should have been in pain and unable to move without the use of a walker for at least 4-5 days and here I was, no pain, on walker and walking the hall in only 2 days. I was allowed to go home the following day, I had only been in the hospital for three days.

On my visit to the physicians the following month, the Dr, was amazed at my recovery. The incision had healed completely and the xrays showed the disc, where there should still be extensive swelling, there was almost none. He was very happy to see that my recovery which should take about six months to a year was healing so much quicker.

Today and only one year from the surgery, though I still do have my bad days, I am able to walk, sit and lay down. I am able to dress myself, and do minor tasks, where I was unable to do any of this before .

As promised Pattie taught me the technique of Reiki and one year later I was attuned.

Reiki is an un - intrusive technique of healing the physical and mental conditions of the body, While receiving a massage you might feel a warm sensation ( as I had ) or some say they feel a cool one. The technique can last for as little as 15 minutes or as long as one hour. Either will leave you energized.

Reiki is easy to learn and is taught by a Reiki Master, and after a few classes there is a spiritual attunement. After the attunement, you will have Reiki for life. And you will be able to heal and pass this technique on to others.

I would suggest to everyone, to learn the technique of Reiki. Not only for the experience of being able to heal ones self, but to be able to heal those close to you.

MJ is a Certified Reiki Master of Usui and Tibetan Reiki. She enjoys giving Reiki massages and teaching the Technique of Reiki, Quatum Touch, and Crystal Healing to others. To read more about MJ and her teaching go to http://healinghandsreiki.blogspot.com

Healing Reiki Energies

2007-09-07T22:12:00.000-07:00

We often hear discussions about auras, energies and energetic balance. Let's take a closer look at this interesting topic, which is not explored deeply enough. So, what is the secret of this healing power?

What are Reiki energies? Reiki is the energy that supports life and represents natural healing system. Japanese word "Reiki" is translated as Universal Life Energy. Reiki has nothing in common with hypnosis or any other psychotechnics. Reiki is a natural, safe therapy that is widely used in Asian medicine, they can not harm anyone.

Reiki energy accelerates processes of healing at fractures and injuries. Reiki sessions are recommended for recovery of organ functioning affected by different diseases. Reiki is widely used for healing back and joints pain. Reiki energy is transferred though Master's hands during the healing session.

Human being is a complex energetic system. Energetic centers, also called chakras, are important elements of the human bioenergetics. Throughout them energies are able to enter the body. Chakras supply all organs with the life energy though meridians and channels. Each physical organ receives energy from corresponding chakra for normal functioning.

According to Hindu and Buddhist literature there are 88 000 of charkas in the body, 7 are the main once. Word "chakra" means "wheel" in Sanskrit language. "Wheel" can rotate faster of slower, depending on the energy level in human body. Imbalance and blocking of chakra provokes disease of the physical organ.

How this can be explained from the scientific point of view? Our brain together with the nervous system is the main engine in the physical body. As we all know our nervous system conducts electrical signal. Right at this point we are talking about the energy. Our body produces the heat, we interact with the light and sound, our DNA vibrates 54 – 78 billion cycles /sec. As you could see our body interacts with all these different types of energy.

If we will look at the charkas diagram, everything becomes clear. Chakras are located in the same plases as the main neuroplexes, and they affect directly nervous system and glands of endocrine system that release hormones into the bloodstream. And it is a common knowledge that nervous system and hormones can seriously affect human body.

1st chakra is the Pelvic Plexus in nervous system and sex glands in endocrine system 2nd chakra is Sciatic Plexus in nervous system and sex glands in endocrine system 3rd chakra is Solar Plexus in nervous system and pancreatic gland + adrenal glands in endocrine system 4th chakra is Plexus in nervous system and thyroid gland in endocrine system 5th chakra is Cervical Plexus in nervous system and thymus gland in endocrine system 6th chakra is Brain and pineal gland in endocrine system 7th chakra is Brain

By balancing chakras we restore balance of all systems in human body.

Reiki energy flows through special channels and meridians in the body that are closely associated with human nervous system. The locations where this flow can be felt are called acupuncture points. Reiki works just like acupuncture technique, but without needles. This is the unique trait of the method of work with energy.

Practical use of energies provides overwhelming results. Let's review just a few of them.

Case 1. 9 your old boy asked to help him with fracture of his wrist. To the surprise of his doctor plaster was removed after just 3 weeks instead of expected 6 weeks.

Case 2. Spine problem that lasted 15 years and caused pains every day ceased.

Case 3. Inveterate knee-joint injury with increase of leg volume and pains in joint that hindered walking stopped causing trouble. It allowed driving a car again. The leg restored its original volume.

There are many other cases where Reiki energy was effective in helping to resolve physical problems.

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Irina Olvido

Natural Healer - Master/Teacher/Practitioner Kundalini Reiki Certified teacher of Lightarian Institute, Lightarian Reiki Master, Master of healing art Shamballa MDH, Master Shamballa 12D, Johrei Healing Master, Orb of Life Master, KorManu Master, Full Spectrum Healing Master, Akashik Recоrds, Etherial Cristals Healing Master

Some Reiki Symbols

2007-09-07T22:10:00.000-07:00

The first Reiki symbol is Cho Ku Rei. This is the Power Symbol. Reiki Energy will flow even devoid of it, but it is believed that when you employ it, the energy increases considerably. It is similar to the case as if a higher wattage bulb replaces a lower wattage bulb. This symbol is utilized in the beginning of the healing session or at any time when greater energies are required. It is geared specially for curative within the corporal body.

The symbol Sei He Ki is used for psychological and mental healing, defense, refinement, clearance and harmonizing. It works with the reason of the illness, which is habitually concealed in the subliminal mind and/or the aware mind. When the body is having sickness, it is frequently trying to distribute a message that there is something that needs treatment, that requires thought within the psychological or emotional patterns we carry. This is a mental and emotional curative sign, which balances the right and left brain. This Reiki symbol is considered helpful for treating relation ship problems and tackle fear, depression, sadness and anger. This symbol is considered to enhance memory. This symbol is considered to clear the negative energies in the room.

Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen broadcasts Reiki energy across time and space. By using this Reiki symbol you can propel Reiki crosswise the room, crosswise town, to other parts of the country or anywhere in the world. It is believed that Reiki can send energies in the past and well as the future. The message within this Reiki symbol is that "The Buddha in me greets the Buddha in you." Ko Myo is considered as the master symbol. This particular Reiki symbol signifies wisdom. This symbol is utilized for the remedial of the spirit, the level of the design from which the physical body results.

Many Reiki preachers believe the Reiki symbols are sacred and persist in the old Reiki custom that they must be kept undisclosed. The Reiki signs are supposed to be accessible to those who have been initiated at the Reiki 2 level. Dai

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Reiki Symbol Explanation

2007-09-06T23:18:00.000-07:00

Today you may come across many different forms of Reiki. When the Reiki attunement is performed the energy of the attunement makes the Reiki symbol work as a stimulus for channeling a particular kind of energy which the symbol represents and which is present during the attunement manifests as a response. Let us have a look at the 4 commonly used symbols used in Reiki to facilitate healing and raising positive energies.

• Cho Ku Rei This is the symbol of Power. It is used to facilitate or increase the flow of Reiki energy. The energy will flow without using it too but if this symbol is used in conjunction with channeling the Reiki energy the flow is said to increase manifold. Use this at the start of a healing session or anytime that additional power is needed especially for healing the physical body.

• Sei He Ki This is the symbol that is used to heal the emotional self, for protection and purification and for achieving balance. It works at the subconscious level targeting the root cause of the physical disease which is often rooted in the subconscious mind/emotional body or the conscious mind/mental body. An imbalance in the mental or emotional patterns manifests as a physical disease and with the power of Reiki a balance between the right and left brains can be achieved. This symbol is used to heal relationship problems and the subsequent issues that arise from them. This symbol also helps in the healing of mental and emotional disorders like phobias, depression, anger, nervousness and such. It is used in conjunction with the Power symbol for purification purposes and for aiding emotional releases. It also affects the conscious and subconscious mind so is used as memory enhancer.

• Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen This symbol transmits Reiki energy across time and space. Using this symbol you can send Reiki across the room, across town, to other parts of the country or anywhere in the world. Distance is no barrier. You can also use this symbol to bridge time. You can send Reiki into the "future," where it will store up like a battery, to access at the time you or others will be needing it. Likewise, you can send Reiki into the "past," to heal issues from earlier in this lifetime, or to past life issues that affect you or others now.

This is the symbol used for the transmission of Reiki energy across time and space. This is commonly used for sending Reiki energy for distance healing purposes or also to bridge time and thus for healing past life karmic problems. You can also use it to store Reiki energy for the future and use it like a battery.

• Dai Ko Myo

This is the Master symbol and is the Light of the Soul, the Buddha and of the Awakened Heart. It is used for healing the soul and signifies inner wisdom and knowing.

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Complete Home Learning Reiki System

2007-09-05T22:58:00.000-07:00

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My Experience as a Reiki Client

2007-09-03T22:58:00.000-07:00

One of my dearest friends found her way to Reiki and trained to become a Reiki Master Teacher. I am fascinated, as she has shared much of her learning with me. In fact, I am fascinated by all forms of Holistic Healing. I am so fascinated I took on the project of creating a website for my friends who are very involved in all types of Reiki, Children’s Reiki, Shamanism, Archetypes, Healing Soul Work and Spiritual Therapy.

As with my other three websites, I have vowed to try my products. I am constantly trying out new sheets and duvet covers on my bed for one of my sites and carrying the classiest green laptop bag in town for another. Talk about a sparkly purse-yes, it is mine. It’s also from my second site. So now to truly be able to give a testimonial to Reiki, I had to really understand it and try it.

Actually, I never really experienced a true Reiki treatment until last Wednesday. Yes, I have had a mini treatment and wrote down all the information my clients handed me about Reiki, but I needed that full “I’m the client treatment.”

I had to renew in my mind what Reiki is, and do some reading to feel even more comfortable with the idea of it. No-it’s not a massage. No-it’s not a religion. No-it doesn’t take the place of medical treatment for disease and ailments and no-it is not a belief system. It is pronounced Ray-Key. It comes from the Japanese words: Rei meaning “God’s Wisdom” or the Highest Guiding spiritual consciousness and Ki (“Chi” in Chinese) meaning “life force energy.” So it is actually “Spiritually guided life force energy.”

It is a noninvasive gentle type of energy work. It has been known to treat all illnesses from a simple headache to cancer. It works beautifully with all medical and therapeutic techniques for promoting recovery. Reiki is done by a gentle placement of the practitioner’s hands on the client who is fully clothed and lying down in a comforting environment. The hand positions are held for several minutes from the crown of the head to the feet, focusing on areas to get energy flowing evenly that may have become restricted by negative thoughts or habits which may be subconsciously causing stress, illness or weakness. Reiki relaxes, rejuvenates and calms the emotions by strengthening and re-balancing the body’s energy centers (chakras) promoting healing on the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual levels. It leaves one feeling calm and well-balanced. I studied, I understood and I was ready.

Here is what I experienced. First, I entered a lovely office setting with several individual rooms housing Reiki, massage, reflexology and more. The office was professional and soothing with soft colors, a comfortable sitting area, and quiet restful music. As I entered my friend’s office, it was also peaceful and calm with lovely pictures, more calming music, and a small bubbling fountain. It was inviting, and I felt warm and at peace and ready to begin.

Margret’s table looked like a massage table covered with sheets and a pillow. Unlike a massage, I did not undress before lying down: I just removed shoes and jewelry and lay on my back to begin. I felt a little apprehensive. What if I felt nothing?

Since I am very open to holistic healing, I asked Margret to be open with me. She gets visual messages as she works on a body, and I wanted to know what she saw or felt as she worked on me. She said that not everyone wants feedback, and many just want the room to be totally quiet. From my reading and Margret’s sharing, I know that Margret is like a channeling system, and that her energy has nothing to do with mine. Reiki is guided by a Higher Intelligence and this works through Margret. She “picks up” messages, images and thoughts, and I find this interesting while others may find this frightening or too extremes. I wanted to know everything, so she began my treatment.

Margret held on to the crown of my head as she sat behind me. I closed my eyes and relaxed as she held the position for several minutes. She told me my energy was “scattered” as I knew it was. I felt scattered that day. She said she could visualize me at my desk and that I had papers scattered and I needed organization. Amen to that one! She has never seen this mess, and I don’t want her too! She went on to say in a very quiet voice that I have a novel waiting to be written, and my calling is to write it. This has been on my mind so much recently, and I have been writing but have not been persistent about it. In fact I began this novel seven years ago and have been waiting for retirement to finish it. Now I am retired and it is time. She said fear was holding me back.

Soon I felt myself capturing deep breaths and sinking into more heavy relaxation. Margret would take in my energy and cough and yawn to eliminate my negative energy and disperse my good energy.. She moved to my face, neck and arm, holding my hand for a small period of time. She told me what she saw and felt and about the conflict and sadness I have with my sister. I found myself feeling some emotion and continuing to have to breathe deeply and evenly. I felt extremely relaxed as I sunk into the massage table. As Margret moved to my energy centers, (chakras) she gave me excellent examples of what each chakra is for and how it must be moving in a clockwise manner. I was surprised when she questioned my digestive system and asked if I ache in my stomach. She said I had old memories and worries and she would help release those. Seriously, I felt nothing, but then there was a pop of pressure released from my stomach. I felt like the baby had suddenly burped, and the feeling was relief.

I continued to breathe hard, and suddenly, I started to cough. She said I was releasing negative energy and thoughts that were harbored in my second chakra.

I loved this: the music, the quiet information, the whole calming effect.

As I turned onto my stomach, I suddenly felt some new lower back pain. Where was that coming from? As Margret pressed on my back, she felt heat rising depicting tension and pain and questioned it. Yes, it hurt, but just starting a few minutes back. Margret left her hands positioned on my back, stating that lower back pain comes from financial concerns and worries, either past or present. She released the tension there.

The only thing that did not ring true to me was as Margret placed her hands on my feet and saw me spinning on my toes as a ballerina. Ballet has certainly not been in my cards although I do love to dance. (maybe not as gracefully as a ballerina!)

The beautiful spiritual side of this was Margret seeing several angels protecting me with my dearest grandmother at the forefront saying things to me she always said as I grew up in her presence. (She read tea leaves and attended a Spiritualist Church sometimes) I felt a glow and a warm inexplicable connection to light, warmth, energy and God. Margret said my energy was in tune at this point as she finished where she began: at the crown of my head.

As we finished, Margret asked me to remain lying down and to get up slowly as I was ready. I felt as though I had just had a massage. I was rejuvenated yet a little worn out and very quiet. As I got up, I was given water to revitalize me and wash out released toxins. As with a massage, I was told to drink lots of water that day.

I was left feeling whole and refreshed the whole day, and of course, I have an appointment for next week.

I am pleased to have experienced one on “my products,” and I would recommend it to everyone with an open mind and heart. If you doubt, leave this alone or read more about it. I found the experience amazing and very spiritual, but doubt would cloud the experience.

I truly feel that maintenance is so necessary to our lives, and Reiki is great for that. With routine care, we can eliminate the negative flow of energy and create a positive flow throughout our bodies. We can rid our bodies and minds of the negative impact of stress even though sometimes we do not feel the tensions. Reiki is a positive experience to fight illness and depression. There is definitely a strong place for Reiki in dealing with pain, injuries and illness combined with modern medicine and many other alternative therapies.

Diane Willbrandt encourages you to find out more about Reiki and other forms of holistic healing on her site:http://www.spiritenergyhealers.com Diane is a retired teacher enjoying writing and website marketing now that she has the time. She also enjoys reading, skiing, traveling, golfing, scuba diving and tennis. Her love of travel gave her reason to create the site:http://www.equippedtogo.com featuring travel and business products such as luggage, laptop carriers, tote bags and more. Her third site is http://www.sheetsandsets.com featuring sheet sets, duvet cover sets and fine bed linens. Diane is in the process of writing her first novel regarding the high points of being a single person.

The History Of Reiki

2007-09-03T22:57:00.000-07:00

The teachings of Reiki Ryoho (Spiritual Healing) began with Mikao Usui becoming enlightened on the holy mountain of Kurama in the spring of 1922. Usui-Sensei was a spiritual man, constantly working to understand the meaning of one’s life and how to achieve contentment. He had many students who followed his teachings before his breakthrough 21 days of fasting and meditation on top of the mountain. His students referred to Usui’s system of spiritual teachings as ‘Usui Do’ (Usui hand-application) and the man himself named his system a ‘Method to Achieve Personal Perfection’. Usui taught his system as a method of self-discovery and development as well as a method for healing.

He healed many people throughout Japan and taught a handful of people his teachings, including three naval officers, one of who was named Dr. Chujiro Hayashi who is credited with bringing the Reiki teachings to the West together with another student of Reiki, Mrs. Hawayo Takata. Mrs. Takata was Hawaiian and traveled to Japan to learn spiritual teachings under the tutelage of Dr. Hayashi. After Usui’s death in 1926, Hayashi continued with the teachings of Usui and renamed his teaching center ‘Hayashi Reiki Kenyu-kai, (Hayashi Reiki Research Centre). He added hand positions for healing that are well integrated into the now traditional Western Reiki Ryoho. Mrs. Takata brought these teachings back to Hawaii in 1937.

Mrs. Takata is said to be the last of Hayashi’s Reiki Master students before Hayashi took his own life in 1940. The history of Western Reiki teachings can all be traced back to Mrs. Takata. There is some controversy regarding Mrs. Takata’s storytelling on the part of communicating the history of Reiki to her students. At the time of her initial teachings of this Japanese healing technique, after World War II, the anti-Japanese sentiment in the West was high. She modified the history of Reiki to suit the times, transforming Usui’s history to be palatable to her Western students. This is where the false information of Mikao Usui’s being a Christian Monk began. She concocted a story about Usui’s worldwide quest for spiritual enlightenment and magical healing techniques based on his desire to understand how Jesus healed and performed miracles. Today, there still exists a great deal of incorrect reference in many Reiki resources to Dr. Mikao Usui, Christian Doctor, who studied theology.

In any case, Mrs. Takata had many students and called herself a ‘Grand Master’. This type of delineation or hierarchy is incongruent with the original teachings of Usui, who was not concerned with any type of dogma or guru-worship with Reiki. Between 1970 and 1980, when Mrs. Takata died, she taught 22 ‘Reiki Masters’ the teachings of Dr. Hayashi, who in turn was teaching his modified Usui Reiki Ryoho. From these ‘Masters’ the Western World has been indoctrinated with Reiki and it is now a spiritual practice and healing method studied by millions of people. In the 1990’s many Westeren Reiki teachers wanted to travel to Japan to uncover the ‘original’ Japanese Reiki techniques and clarify the beginnings of Reiki.

This information continues to be cloudy, as the living Japanese descendents of the ‘original’ Reiki techniques, in true Japanese fashion, did not want to offend their guests by offering conflicting information about Reiki’s history. Much of what is practiced and taught in Japan today actually comes from the more Western Style of Reiki Ryoho.

The Symbols Of Reiki

2007-09-03T02:56:00.000-07:00

The Western style of Reiki teachings is focused on the use of symbols or shirushi (Japanese) to convey the Reiki energy to the person being healed. It is said that in Mikao Usui’s original teachings he did not employ the use of these symbols. He did, however, bring the symbols into Reiki when he taught the three naval officers his techniques, one of who was Dr. Hayashi, supposedly because they were having difficulty understanding how to transmit energy on a spiritual level and Usui procured the symbols to help them grasp this concept. These symbols were further developed by Hayashi in his spiritual teachings after Usui’s death.

In Western Reiki, the symbols are used as ‘keys’ to the Reiki practitioner. The practitioners intuition must be developed and, using his or her hands guided by energy, either to fixed positions on the body or intuitively ‘scanning’ to the body to be healed. The Reiki ‘Masters’ are attuned to the symbols and use these symbols to invoke Universal Life Force Energy, vibration and cosmic or celestial energy that flows through the practitioner into the body to be healed.

SYMBOL 1- CHO KU RAY (Pronunciation "choh-koo-ray")

Alias: "The Power Symbol"

This Symbol is used to focus Reiki on a specific location, drawing energy from around the practitioner for a specific intent. It is used an all-purpose symbol and may be used as a seal or amulet for protection. Practitioners use this symbol to cleanse negative energies, on food, drink or material possessions. This symbol can be used in conjunction with other Reiki Symbols for further empowerment and to seal energies after the treatment is given.

SYMBOL 2- SEI HEI KI (Pronunciation: say-hay-key)

Alias: The Mental/Emotional Symbol

This Symbol is utilized primarily for the treatment of mental and emotional issues, calming the mind and for the treatment of addictions. Also employed in treating stress, anxiety, fear, depression and nervousness. It can help to cleanse and heal past traumas or emotional blockages. It removes bad vibrations and negative energies, to balance the left and right brain, for psychic protection and to deprogram inappropriate behavior as well as programming positive habits.

Sei Hei Ki restablishes emotional balance and harmony.

SYMBOL 3- HON SHA ZE SHO NEN (Pronunciation: Hanh-shah-zay-show-nen)

Alias: The Distance Symbol

Meaning: "Correct Thought /(Correct Mindfulness) is the essence of being" or "Right consciousness is the root for everything

This symbol is made of 5 kanji characters making up HSZSN.

It is used to send Reiki ‘at a distance’ to people, animals, places, situations or events. It is also used to send Reiki across the idea of time as we know it. Using this symbol, the practitioner sends Reiki to situations that have passed and/or events that have not yet happened. This symbol can also be used to assist interaction with spirits of place, ancestry, ancestry energy patterns or deity.

In some forms of Reiki, this symbol is understood to represent the idea that there is ‘oneness’ between practitioner and receiver of Reiki, that energy transcends delineation of forms.

SYMBOL 4- DAI KO MYO (Pronunciation: dye-ko-me-o)

The Tradition of Reiki

2007-09-03T02:54:00.000-07:00

Reiki is a Japanese form of hands-on healing. It is a simple yet powerful way to channel and direct energy for various purposes chiefly healing and performing other energy work that works on all levels of the mind, body and spirit to transform and cure. Reiki is not just limited to humans but can be safely used on plants, animals; practically any living being can receive Reiki. In fact its positive effects are being tested on machines with surprising results. It is also very versatile and can be used for meditation, enhancing intuitive abilities and for personal growth and spiritual development.

It is a tradition that was started by Dr. Mikao Usui when he was meditating on Mount Kuruama in Japan and after a 21 day fast and penance he was said to have achieved enlightenment which led him to use his wisdom for connecting to an endless source of Universal Spiritual Energy which was channeled and directed by him. However the real story of Reiki has traveled over time to many lands and has gained mythical proportions. Dr. Usui life has been a mystery and only recently has it been revealed outside of Japan, the original form of Reiki is also called Usui Reiki Ryoho. This art was bought to the West by Mrs. Hawayo Takata, from Hawaii, who was a student of Dr. Hayashi, who had a Reiki clinic in Tokyo and received Reiki Attunement from him. She had observed this science at work in Japan and was impressed wit the high success rate it had in curing illnesses. Reiki is a derivative of the Shinto religion but also combines the benefits from the traditional chakra system and Body Meridians from traditional Indian and Chinese Medicine and consists of many of the Hawaiian Ao system of energy centers in the body and aura.

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The Father Of Reiki

2007-09-03T02:53:00.000-07:00

Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, was a spiritual and philosophical man. There is a great deal of controversy regarding the history and origins of Reiki. To understand this history, it is necessary to understand the man behind the healing. Usui-Sensei was born on April 15, 1865 in the small village of Taniai, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. At the age of three, it is reported that Usui was sent to a Tendai Monastery School. When Usui was 12, he began to study martial arts. This was the beginning of a longstanding appreciation for martial arts and training. He studied ‘Yagyu Ryu’, a martial art incorporating Samurai swordsmanship (Ken-Jutsu) and unarmed combat (Ju-jitsu). Usui went on to earn ‘Menkyo Kaiden’ in his 20s, this being the highest level of mastery in weaponry.

As a child and young man, Usui’s life was difficult. He did not come from a wealthy family, was regarded as an eccentric and had a number of jobs. He married Sadako Suzuki and had a son, Fuji, in 1908 and a daughter, Toshiko in 1913. While working in diplomatic service, he had the opportunity to travel to China, Europe and America where he learned about Western cultures. Usui has been reported to have practiced as a Tendai Buddhist Monk (not living in the monastery) and in 1922 studied Zen Buddhist training for three years.

Reiki has its roots in the religions Usui had studied, Tendai Buddhism and Shintoism. A form of mystical Buddhism, Tendai nurtured spiritual teachings and Shintoism incorporated manipulating energies. Usui, as a swordsman and proficient in kiko (the Japanese word for the Chinese art of Chi Gung), combined his martial arts skills and spiritualism studies and training to create his vision of Reiki Ryoho. This term, literally translated, is Spiritual Healing and the term was used by other therapists of the time.

Usui- Sensei, as he is known (meaning master), was teaching at this time and had some loyal students. In 1921, it is believed he employed the five principals/precepts (‘gokai’) as adopted from the 1915 book “ Kenzen no Genri” (Health Principles) written by Dr. Bizan Suzuki: “ Just for today, do not anger, do not fear, work hard, be honest and be kind to others” into his teachings.

In March of 1922, Usui-Sensei climbed Mt. Kurama to perform fasting and meditation. On the last of his 21 days, it is said he experienced enlightenment in the form of a ball of light that spoke to him, giving him the opportunity to accept this light into his body, which could kill him but give him the energy to heal others. This is where Reiki was born. One month later, he opened a training center in Harajuku, Aoyama, Japan. “Unity of self through harmony and balance” was the motto for his teachings. Usui-Sensei administered his teachings to his students during a time of great modern change in Japan and it was important for people to retain historical spiritual teachings. It was here that he began his healing techniques. One of his students, an Imperial Naval Officer by the name of Dr Chujiro Hayashi, was responsible for bringing Reiki to the United States after Usui-Sensei’s death from a stroke in 1926.

Massage with Reiki

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Massage is the most popular complementary therapy. Instinctively, we just know that the therapeutic massage touch is good for us. A massage helps your blood and lymph circulation, helps keep you supple, helps keep your sinuses clear, and has many effective benefits.

And there is something really nice about the caring touch of your massage therapist. It feels good to be stroked, kneaded, and pampered. Naturally, a massage affectionado is keen to enjoy their regular massage, as you should.

Sometimes, we want more than a massage and still want the personal touch and the physical massage benefits. Perhaps we are a bit low physically or emotionally, feel out of sorts, need clearer thinking, or just need some extra TLC. This is when it is great to have a massage therapist who also practises Reiki.

Reiki is what in complementary therapy is called an energy. Energy healing involves your body's electromagnetism and so helps balance your mind and body's energetic flow. Often referred to as hands-on healing, it usually involves the channelling of healing through the healer's hands. Reiki can be felt as hot, cold, tingly, sometimes like a breeze or a wave, and may be felt near the healer's hands or at a different location. Reiki goes to where it is most needed, which may or may not be where you expect healing to occur. As with massage, occasionally there is a healing reaction or an emotional release, although this soon passes. Reiki is very gentle and suitable for everyone.

A Reiki session can be easily integrated into your massage treatment. Your massage and Reiki practitioner can provide your regular massage, then cover you snugly with towelling and add a half-hour Reiki session at the end. Or the session can start with massage, have a break and allow the Reiki to flow, and finish with massage as usual. Sometimes with physical ailments, your practitioner may choose to have breaks in the massage for Reiki when encountering an old injury for that extra energetic oomph. Some practitioners start with a 10-minute Reiki to centre and relax you then carry on with the massage as usual.

To get the real deal and the best benefit from the Reiki, ensure that your practitioner literally stops the massage strokes whilst applying Reiki. If you need to pay more for this or have less time for the actual massage, that is OK. Avoid the Reiki-flowing-during-the-massage idea. Whilst it is more powerful than a massage on its own, it is a false economy. You get more for your money when the Reiki is allowed to flow on its own for a while. The best way to find out what you get is to ask first.

Like having a massage, a massage with Reiki is a personal experience. It differs from person to person and from session to session. You may find the results so enjoyable, you make it a regular treat. And if you are only going to treat yourself once this month, a massage with Reiki is highly recommended.

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Reiki Books

2007-08-30T23:45:00.001-07:00

Though Reiki may seem like a hands-on technique, the practice and study of Reiki is a constantly evolving process and here are some Reiki books that can be greatly useful as a study tool:

The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui: The Traditional Usui Reiki Ryoho Treatment... By Mikao Usui, Frank Arjava Petter As the title suggests the original handbook by the founder of Reiki, with a foreword by William Lee Rand it is extensive and the most complete and authentic Reiki book you can buy which details the Reiki Ryoho tradition.

Published 1999

Lotus Press

79 pages

ISBN 0914955578

The Complete Reiki Handbook: Basic Introduction and Methods of Natural Application By Walter Lubeck A very well-written book by the Lubeck, he illustrates the path of Reiki, the practical possibilities and the limitations and outlines in detail Reiki from preparatory to post-session procedures, the organic and subtle bodies and tracing the disturbances in the body with Reiki in the subtle body. He also combines Reiki therapy with other kinds of treatments like chakra work with Reiki, Reiki and crystals, Reiki and scents and Reiki meditation.

Published 2003

Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

191 pages

ISBN 8120815572

Child and Youth Reiki Program: Mount Kurama and the Emerald Lake By Cheryl Driskell Reiki for your children, yes, children can learn Reiki too. This improves their self-confidence and promotes self growth in your child. This book uses two mythological tales associated with Reiki to make learning fun and promote thinking in the child. It uses simple and lucid language to describe attunement, hand positions for kids, Reiki principles with some guidance for parents to guide their child along and much more.

Published 2005

Lulu Press, Inc.

Children's Books/All Ages

84 pages

ISBN 1411639006

Reiki with Gemstones: Activating Your Self-Healing Powers Connecting the Universal Life Force... By Ursula Omenka-Klinger Incorporating two natural powers - gemstone therapy with Reiki or using Reiki with crystals and gemstones for healing. This is a great title covering various topics like selection of gemstones, effects and their properties, cleansing and activating and laying the gemstones along the energy centers of the body for optimal effects. Also covers the Reiki initiation and treatment techniques like hand positions and self-treatment.

By Ursula

Omenka-Klinger, Ursula

Klinger-Omenka

Published 1997

Lotus Press

New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit

128 pages

ISBN 0914955292

Rainbow Reiki: Expanding the Reiki System with Powerful Spiritual Abilities By Walter Lübeck This is a wonderful book that merges the two systems together- Usui Reiki with old and new methods. Rainbow Reiki is the name for the expanded form of complex energy work which enables the practitioner to work directly with subtle beings as Reiki guides and teachers. This book is for the more experienced practitioner.

Published 1997

Lotus Press

New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit

184 pages

ISBN 0914955284

Magick of Reiki: Focused Energy for Healing, Ritual and Spiritual Development By Christopher Penczak A groundbreaking book on Reiki by a famous Pagan/Wiccan author who explains the magickal side of Reiki. Penczak walks through the evolution of Reiki, its mythos, history and discusses the three levels in depth. He also explains the energy workings and compares it to energy projected in spells and rituals and suggests ways to incorporate Reiki with various systems of magickal practices and also Reiki as a tool for psychic development.

Published 2004

Llewellyn Worldwide

Alternate Spirituality

ISBN 073870573X

Chakra Energy Cards, the Book and Card Set: Healing Words for Body, Mind and Soul for All Forms... By Walter Lübeck

This is a boxed set of 154 cards for Chakra energy work with healing affirmations and symbols for the chakras as well as the aura. Every card has an Energy Symbol which sends energy vibrations to the user and affirmations with an accompanying handbook containing 192 pages of explanations to promote Reiki treatments by the author. There is also a blending of treatments like healing stones, essential oil fragrances or Bach Flower Remedies to be combined with Reiki.

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Reiki Master

2007-08-29T22:51:00.000-07:00

The practice of Reiki is taught through various schools, Reiki institutions and covers the various branches of Reiki. Irrespective of the branch the instruction of Reiki is taught in a degree system that is, an individual has to cross different levels or degrees to achieve the status of a Reiki Teacher or Reiki Master. Usui Reiki is taught in three levels with an additional level for becoming Masters or teachers of this craft. A Reiki Master is a person who has undertaken the practice of Reiki as a lifelong commitment and is thoroughly ingrained in the thoughts, ideals and values of the system. Only a person completing the Master Degree or Level is qualified to teach Reiki to others, s/he receives a special Master Attunement and is capable of performing Reiki Attunements for Levels 1, 2 and 3. Gaining mastery is not merely completing a level or obtaining a degree it involves constant evolution on the part of the Master and years of study and dedication to learning and practice alike. There is a great responsibility on a Master and every teacher will have a different method of teaching this art and it is often noticed that people may choose to apprentice under different Masters to gain a more complete understanding and grow under different methodologies and schools of thought.

The term Master comes from the Japanese word Sensei which means Master but more in the form of Teacher or doctor better defined as a Reiki Doctor or a Teacher of Reiki, though it is often said that in Japan a Teacher would not refer to himself as Sensei but rather prefer to use the word Shihan. A Shihan is a person with the knowledge to teach Reiki to others but it is difficult to give a measure of wisdom and expertise, it is something that differs from Teacher to Teacher and thus choosing the correct teacher is a very delicate task. Becoming a Reiki Master does not really require any educational qualifications but it is a must to be constantly practicing Reiki and be willing to devote a lot of time and energy apart from a genuine desire to teach Reiki to others. However it is important to remember that in this last phase most schools give out written notes unlike the previous levels in order to help a new Teacher on their journey and though it is up to the Teacher to decide to use it or not it is essential for the candidate to be able to learn and work with theoretical material and also for completing written assignments.

Lastly learning Reiki is a very personal experience. Some may require more time than others to fully absorb and be able to integrate and it is perfectly okay to do so. There are a lot many teachers or internet sites that will make unrealistic promises but it is up to the learner to question himself whether or not they are ready to take the vow. A Reiki Master is a person who is not in the noble vocation of teaching Reiki but also a person who is seeking enlightenment and is a person with a spiritual lifestyle with a special call to serve the community.

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Initiation In Reiki

2007-08-28T23:29:00.001-07:00

The Reiki Level 1 Attunement or Initiation opens up the physical body and makes it a channel for Reiki energy to flow through it. An initiation process doesn’t take a lot of time as one might assume, though it can be different it take to a maximum of 20-30 minutes and makes a person “high” and greatly increases the spiritual vibrations in the body to a point where the initiate’s energy merges with the One. The Reiki Level 2 Attunement or Initiation is for the subtle body or the aura. The three sacred symbols of Reiki are disclosed to the initiate and this attunement gives the initiate even a higher level of energy vibrations and is said to increase psychic vibrations.The Master Initiation is a process after which a person achieves the status of Mater and is now able to teach Reiki and initiate others into the art.

Though initiation is just a ritual, its powers keep developing over time and mature with time and experience and constant practice of this healing system.

Reiki initiations are a main focus Reiki. They help us to understand the standing of the novice entering into the Reiki clan. Also they define the starting point at which the initiate opens up their personal energies to the Universe. In this way they can invite unlimited healing energies from the Universe and raise their vibrations to a frequency that attunes with the Universal Consciousness. Therefore they can become more sensitive to not only other Reiki healers across the planet but also Reiki guides in the form of spirits from the astral plane.

The actual number of initiations are different for the different branches of Reiki. For the original style of Reiki there are four initiations in the First Level, one in the Second Level and a last one for the Master Level after which it is possible for the Master to perform initiations for the First Level or First Degree initiates. The power of an Attunement or Initiation lasts with a person for life; it is not something that can wear away with time.

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Reiki Certification

2007-08-28T23:27:00.000-07:00

Reiki certification is not merely a certificate but is a treasure that is a measure of hard work, perseverance and personal growth and transformation. One of the things that are a necessity for Reiki practitioner is a certification wherein their school, their Master or Masters as may be the case and their level is declared, this is a way to sift the genuine from the fake, always receive Reiki from a certified practitioner only. Every different “school” or tradition follows a different line of belief and thus while some schools may offer 3 levels, there are others who offer four and some even go up to a higher number of seven and above. This is basically a gradation of the levels of proficiency in channeling Reiki energy and the different techniques that bring more adeptness.

Primarily there are the three levels or degrees. Here’s a basic overview of what the levels entail, note that is for a basic course containing 4 levels and it may vary from school to school and from Master to Master.

First Degree (Level 1) Reiki: In the beginning level you an expect information like a brief history of Reiki, its lore and mythos, importance and about the various different traditions and branches and worldwide Reiki associations. Self-healing methods are also taught along with the various hand positions and practical applications of Reiki in daily life.

Second Degree (Level 2) Reiki: Only after the initiate has successfully completed Level 1 and have been successfully practicing Reiki can enroll for Level 2 which is more advanced and requires greater channeling proficiency. In this level the first three sacred Reiki symbols are taught with their origins, meanings and the techniques to utilize them to their fullest. Also techniques for absentee or distance healing and healing mental disorders are also imparted at the Second Degree Level.

Third Degree (Level 3) Reiki: Far more advanced this level covers Personal Mastery and intuitive methods and people who have been continuously working with Reiki energy and feel ready to make a transition. Students at this level are taught to build energy grids and work with crystals for continuously sending out positive Reiki energy into the world to promote world peace and bring about harmony and balance. Working with psychic energy blocks and removing chakra blocks and healing the aura are also part of this level.

Master or Teacher Level Reiki: This is for students who wish to teach Reiki to others. This is a very high level and is available to only a privileged few. Attunement techniques and gaining more energy are included in the lessons along with integrating Reiki as a way of life. It needs a lifelong pledge to the system of Reiki. Some schools may like to break this level into smaller chunks to facilitate the learning process and dedicate more time and energy to singular tasks.

Furthermore in Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai's system of Reiho the proficiency levels are also divided accordingly where there are six levels of proficiency and there is a ranking scheme where six is the beginner’s level and it continues where the student gets acquainted with different Shoden techniques and at third rank Okuden or Second Degree techniques are taught which are broken down further into Okuden Zenki, Okuden Koeki and Shinpiden Levels, Dr.Usui placed himself at Rank 2. Till date no human has reached Rank 1 because that is reserved for the Divine. It is possible also to have more ranks and levels.

After the student has completed a level they are issued with a certification for that level. However Reiki does not merely depend on a certification, it is important to keep studying and practicing it on a regular basis to achieve a higher level.

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Reiki Instruction

2007-08-28T01:14:00.001-07:00

Reiki is a traditional Japanese form of hands-on healing. With the passage of time Reiki has long since broken its traditional face to emerge as a constantly evolving and dynamically contemporary therapy and as a way of life for many. If you wish to study Reiki you will find that there are various new branches for instruction in this medium. Practitioners go through various levels and earn degrees in order to get certified as a genuine Reiki practitioner. They may hail from different traditions and may have studied under many Masters. Generally the original form of Reiki was imparted in three levels or degrees with an additional level called a Master Degree or Master Level and only after completing which an initiate is eligible to teach Reiki to others. Let us have a look at some of the various branches of instruction in Reiki:

Usui Shiki Ryoho:

This is the original branch started by Mrs. Takata. This is followed by Reiki Alliance Masters and solitaries alike. There are three degrees which is taught as an oral tradition with hardly any notes if any. The First Degree has four attunements, the history and mythos, hand positions and channeling Reiki energy for self-healing as well as healing others. The Second Degree teaches yet more attunements, three of the four sacred symbols, distance/absentee healing and healing mental and emotional disorders. The Master Degree has one attunement, the fourth sacred symbol is taught and techniques for initiations and channeling more energy are taught as also many other things.

Raku Kei Reiki:

A Johrei Fellowship Practitioner (Jo Reiki) who was trained by Takata called Iris Ishikuro is said to have made a significant contribution to this branch of instruction. Raku Kei Reiki is also known as 'The way of the Fire Dragon'. It is made of the directional flow of energy where Raku stands for vertical flow and Kei stands for horizontal flow of energy. The First and Second Degree is taught as a single class and talk about a different history with a man named Rolf Jensen, hand positions, healing techniques, using Master Frequency plates and four traditional symbols, distance/absentee healing. Third Degree/ Reiki Sensei has attunements to all three levels, a breath technique known as "Breath of the Fire Dragon", 2 additional symbols, white light healing, using herbs and crystals for healing, Reiki Spinal Therapy. The Master Degree or Certified Reiki Sensei is for those who wish to teach or obtain Master status. This Class requires signing a contract with the American Reiki Master Association.

Tera Mai or Tera Mei Seichem:

This is an offshoot of the above Raku Kei Reiki with a few changes including energy activation of Sakara, Angelic light and Sophi-el. Kathleen feels that the energy of Reiki is very Earthy hence the name Tera. The lesson format is similar but there are additions like additional symbols, a water ceremony and a YOD initiation which is said to connect the initiate with the energies of the Arc of the Covenant.

Usui/Tibetan Reiki:

This is a combination of Traditional, Raku Kei and Rand’s own understandings. The First and Second Degrees are taught as one class and are similar to traditional Reiki, a different history is taught and techniques taught in the traditional Usui Reiki like Energy Grids, Attunement Exercise and performing Chakra and Aura work and Psychic Surgery. Master/Teacher Degree is also similar but there are additions like Reiki III Meditation (using microcosmic orbit), 2 Tibetan initiatory symbols, attunement methods (like Raku Kei) to First, Second, ART and Master/Teacher plus a Healing Attunement, Violet Breath Exercise and other additional symbols. CEU's are available through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) and The National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for nurses and massage therapists.

There are many others like Karuna Reiki, Seichem / Sekhem, Johrei Reiki, Jinlap Maitri Reiki, Ichi Sekai Reiki, Vajra Reiki, Satya Japanese Reiki, Blue Star Reiki, Golden Age Reiki, Ascension Reiki, Brahma Satya Reiki to name a few.

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Basic Reiki

2007-08-26T23:14:00.001-07:00

This is a very simplified primer on basic Reiki. It’s intended as a basic lesson to help someone get started channeling the energy and in no way should be considered a Reiki Course in itself.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese phrase which means “Universal Energy”. Its history is enshrouded in myth, legend and parable, but the simple fact is, it works. Reiki is simply the process of channeling Universal Energy through oneself and into some one (or something) else. The vast range of uses for Reiki range from healing oneself to opening and balancing the Chakras and even charging objects and food with the energy.

Getting Started

Reiki is safe and simple to use. To get started simply sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Put on the music of your choice and relax. Place your hands over your face with your palms over your eyes. Touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth with the tip of your tongue just behind your front teeth.

As you inhale just open up and feel the energy flow down through the top of your head and down to your heart chakra, then feel it flow out along your arms and out through your hands and into your face. At the simplest level that ALL you have to do. The energy will go wherever it’s needed and do whatever is required of it. You don’t have to send it anywhere in particular or try to control it.

Getting Deeper

Reiki flows through you simply by your ‘intent’. You just have to intend to open up to it and you’ll find it readily available. You may feel many different things while giving yourself a Reiki treatment. Your hands or the part of your body covered by your hands may get hot, cold or tingly. Some people feel it very easily and others take awhile to open up to it. The simplest explanation that I’ve found is to think of what the emotion ‘Love’ feels like, and then just relax and let it flow.

I always advise everyone to study Reiki. Any energy worker, massage therapist, healer, martial artist or metaphysician can greatly benefit from Reiki, and there are many FREE Reiki classes and sources of training available, as many of us try to make it as easily accessible as possible to anyone who wants it. I’ll soon be publishing a comprehensive Reiki course, including the symbols and hand positions, to the web as a PDF file that anyone can download and study, as well as a list of Reiki Master willing to do free attunements.

I hope this simple exercise helps some of you who’ve been interested in Reiki, but just haven’t made the leap into studying it yet.

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“Basic Reiki” is an excerpt from Robert Morgen’s book “Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery” (ISBN: 0-9773801-0-6)

His new book “Easy Meditation for Martial Artists” (ISBN: 0-9773801-3-0) will be available in October, 2006.

Robert Morgen is a Reiki Master who holds a Black Belt in Hoshinjutsu. He’s founder of the Mystic Village Online Community at http://www.mysticvillage.org/

He’s a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids as well as the International Bujinkan Dojo Association, Canemasters International and the International Combat Hapkido Federation.

You can learn more about his books, Kundalini and Martial Arts Seminars and free events and newsletters at his website at http://www.mysticwolfpress.com/

Reiki-Seichem

2007-08-26T23:13:00.001-07:00

Seichem - The Elemental Healing Rays

Since the emergence of Reiki at the beginning of the last century, and its introduction to the west, there have been many variations in the way energy healing is taught. As it has developed, people have added information and understandings and have also had similar experiences to that of Mikao Usui, the man who founded Reiki for the present time. This has created more names for energy healing than the Eskimos have for snow!

Energy healing works on the idea that the world is an energy system made from differing frequencies. The physical world is made from very dense frequencies which is why we can see them. Other energies such as microwaves, radio-waves, sound-waves and radiation are frequencies of energy that are less dense and so we cannot ordinarily see them. Around physical objects there is a frequency of energy that we do not ordinarily see, scientifically known as the electromagnetic energy field, or aura. It is in these layers of energy around animal and human bodies that are thought by many, for thousands of years, to contain emotions, thoughts and our connection with the universe. Scientific research is now finding ways to show this to be true.

Seichem is one type of energy healing that has become popular in the UK. Another form similar to Seichem, called Karuna, has also become very popular. There are other forms of healing called Sekhem, Seichim, and SKHM etc, which are actually different from Seichem in the way they are taught, but share similar roots. This group of energy healings have elements of Egyptian teachings, as in ancient Egypt energy healing was commonplace.

Seichem is passed on in a similar way to Reiki. It is understood that Reiki is a part of Seichem, being one (the earth element) of the four healing energies, which include, Sakara (fire element) Sophi-El (water element) and Angelic Light (air and spirit element). When we talk of the ‘elemental rays’ we are not talking of the physical manifestation or energy from the earth, fire, water or air (three dimensional substances), we are talking of energy frequencies that pervade the universe.

In Seichem teachings Reiki forms the foundation for the other healing rays grounding them all, and working on the physical and mental body. It is usually experienced as a deep heat or warmth.

Sakara is the fire elemental ray, bringing in a rainbow of protective light which surrounds the aura. Sakara is experienced as a hot tingling sensation like a mild electrical current, working well on the electromagnetic fields that create the aura.

Sophi-El is the water elemental ray and is experienced as waves of cool energy. This ray increases the practitioner’s psychic awareness and works well on emotional issues.

Angelic Light is a two-fold ray connecting to the elemental ray of air and the Angelic realm. It is experienced as a gentle breeze blowing at the finger tips, helping mental healing and enhancing the practitioner’s perception through the third eye.

Seichem treatments are carried out in the same way as a traditional Reiki treatment; the client is placed on a couch or a chair, and the practitioner channels energy through their hands to the client. The energy is not the practitioners, and therefore a practitioner would not be said to heal the client. The recipient’s body knows how much and where it wants these energies to go, thus allowing benefits to occur in the aspects of the person that are most in need. For example, it could be that someone has physical ailments, which may have been brought on by an emotional or mental aspect. The energies would most likely work on restoring balance to the emotions and mental states before the body can be alleviated of the physical symptoms.

Because the energy is not the practitioners, but energy that is found throughout the universe, the practitioner is also able to receive these energies for themselves, and also be able to give themselves a treatment in the same way as they would give to others. This is common to all channelled energy treatments and practices.

Many energy practitioners may feel the different energies described in Seichem teachings, even if they have not been taught by a Seichem teacher. It is my understanding that the healthier you are both physically, mentally and emotionally you will be able to channel whatever the healing frequencies or rays the recipient needs. By receiving Seichem “initiations” (procedures that allow you to open up to the healing rays), and indeed any energy initiation, you are clearing away any energy debris that prevent a person from being a clear channel. It is, however, up to the individual to ensure that they stay as clear a channel as possible to continue being of service to others. Indeed energies will be channelled no matter how much “debris” you have, but the clearer you are the more energy is allowed through.

So Seichem is one of many energy practices here for the population, and like many has its roots originating from Mikao Usui and ancient teachings. Because we are all made of the energies that a practitioner channels through, all physical, emotional and mental ailments can be treated. Seichem is a beautiful healing technique that uses the understanding of the elements within its teachings and allows practitioners and recipients a chance to bring themselves and their surroundings closer to balance.

Samantha Thurlby-Brooks is one of the UK’s top Crystal Therapists, and an inspirational practitioner and teacher of Reiki-Seichem.

Samantha is currently writing a book on crystals and their self-development properties, entitled “Journey to the Spirit of the Stones”.

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Reiki Energy

2007-08-24T23:05:00.001-07:00

The word "Reiki" is broken down into the two terms "Rei" and "Ki." It is difficult for some Japanese words to be translated into English. Having said this, it is important to understand the context of the term.

The word "Reiki" is used to denote a form of spiritual healing. Probably one of the best ways to describe Reiki is by the energy that is channeled through the practice. Energy is the central concept of Reiki, and all those who wish to learn this skill must become familiar with it. Ki can be defined as the energy that resides within all living organisms. This is not a physical form of energy. However, it will flow in living things like animals and plants.

When a human has a large amount of Ki, they will have excessive amounts of strength and confidence. They are much more likely to enjoy life, and they will be quick to face any challenges that are presented to them. However, once the Ki becomes small, a person will begin to feel weak. It is at this point that they will have a greater chance of becoming sick.

Ki will come from a wide variety of sources, and some of these are sunlight, food, and the air we take in. Many people will also meditate in order to enhance their Ki even more. Ki is called "Chi" in Chinese languages, and it is the same thing that is called the "life force" in the West.

Those who practice Reiki believe that Reiki taps into a life force that is guided by a superior intelligence. The energy seems to have a mind of its own, as it will flow to the places where a patient needs it the most.

The energy used with Reiki is not something that can be controlled by the mind. If it was, it would be limited by those who practice it. Those who practice Reiki believe that the source of healing is primarily caused by the Ki. The Ki will flow around and within the patient. The tissues and organs that it touches will become healthy, because they will become energized.

One interesting thing that should be noted about Ki is that it will react to the feelings and thoughts of those it comes into contact with. The strength of the Ki will be dependent on the thoughts. Negative thoughts will lead to the restriction of the Ki flow, while positive thoughts will lead to the increased flow of Ki. If your thoughts are too unhealthy, the flow of Ki may be completely disrupted altogether.

While the mainstream medical establishment has been slow to adopt any of the ideas that are used with practices such as Reiki, a number of doctors now admit that the mind will play a powerful role in generating an illness. This is something that Reiki practitioners have known for years.

The power of the mind will extend throughout the body, so it is logical to believe that it would have an effect on the physical well being of a person.

Energy is an important concept that you must understand if you wish to learn Reiki. You must understand the function of the aura, an energy field that surround the body. Reiki practitioners believe that the aura is an extension of the mind that goes beyond the body.

Peter Tremayne

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What Is Reiki?

2007-08-23T23:39:00.001-07:00

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing method for the physical body that Dr. Mikao Usui in 1922 developed as a result of his enlightenment atop Mount Kurama in Kyoto, Japan. The system Usui developed for utilizing Reiki (energy) is known as Usui Reiki Ryoho. The term, Reiki, is a conjunction of two Japanese Kanji characters, Rei- meaning spirit- and Ki- meaning energy. Reiki is commonly referred to as Universal Life Force Energy, a natural method for healing the ailments of the physical body through the use of Reiki (energy) flowing through the hands of the healer into the body of the afflicted person, plant or animal. The ultimate goal of Reiki is a spiritual journey, to become enlightened in not only a physical manner, but also in an emotional, mental and spiritual way.

The energy comes from a higher power and the ‘healer’ is the conduit for this life force energy. The ‘Ki’ is the same description used for energy in martial arts’ Chi, from the Ancient Chinese term for the energy that unites the Universe, the underlying connection between all things. Much like in modern Quantum physics, which allows that all things (molecules, atoms, subatomic particles) are made of energy vibrations with different frequencies and are interconnected through thought and intention, the Ki or Chi flows through all things. Reiki is not associated with any religion and it is available for anyone to use or teach. It is similar to the idea of prayer, whether you are Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, etc., when a person sends out energy to another person through meditative inner thought to heal or connect to the object of his or her prayer.

Reiki advocates spiritual growth, self-development and healthy living. One of the Reiki masters, Hawayo Takata who was taught by Dr. Mikao Usui coined the phrase ‘Reiki is first for you’. There are five basic principles associated with Reiki healing from the Usui Method.

The 5 Reiki Precepts (Principles)

As supplied by Hyakuten Inamoto

Today only

Do not anger

Do not worry

With thankfulness

Work diligently

Be kind to others

Another interpretation by Hawayo Takata of the 5 Reiki Precepts (Principles)

Just for today, thou shall not anger

Just for today, thou shall not worry

Just for today, we shall count our blessing

(Just for today) Do our work honestly

(Just for today) To be kind to all things that have life.

The goal of Reiki is to make oneself whole again through the energies of love, harmony and healing. Reiki is practiced worldwide with, reportedly, more than five million people using the technique for mind/body/soul development. The goal of Reikiho is to attain a state of spiritual peace and happiness, which is labeled Anshin Ritsumei- the ideal state of wholeness an individual has when he or she is born into this world. Healing the body and mind through hands-on Reikiho is the first step towards spiritual growth.

A Reiki healing session is performed simply by placing the hands upon the individual to be healed with the strong intention and concentration on the part of the practitioner for the Universal Life Force Energy to flow through her or him. It is believed that this intention for energy to flow into the afflicted person will, in a sense, have a mind of its own. The energy will flow through the practitioner and provide the person being healed the proper amount of Reiki needed.

Usui Reiki

2007-08-23T23:38:00.000-07:00

Reiki is a system of natural healing that was founded by Dr. Usui Mikao hence it is also called Usui Reiki after it’s founder. Dr. Usui or Usui Sensei as he is called was a staunch Buddhist who studied esoteric ancient Tibetan and Sanskrit scrolls and meditated on Mount Kurama on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. Dr. Usui was also a member of the Rei Jyutu Ka, a metaphysical group dedicated to developing psychic abilities and performing esoteric practices that were looked down upon by traditional monasteries. He was said to have achieved enlightenment there and he synthesized the teachings of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism with Indian and Chinese medicines to form his own brand of healing in which the Universal Healing Light energy was channeled and directed to perform healing. Thus Reiki does not work on merely the physical body but on the subtle body and at the soul level to bring about change. Western medicine treated the physical manifestation of a problem but Reiki treated the problem by correcting the energies in the body or “Ki” and aligning it with the Universal energy to completely cure a disease that were caused by such energy imbalances in the mind, body or spirit.

Soon Dr. Usui’s healing method became very popular in Japan and he traveled throughout the country to teach his skill and perform Reiki Empowerments. Dr. Usui also set up a Reiki Association called the The Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai where the word Gakkai meant Association and this was the first formal Reiki association and even today it maintains the traditional teachings of Dr. Usui Mikao. He was the first president of this organization and after his death the presidency was given to his best friend, Mr. Ushida.

However this was a time when the West was still unaware of this method healing. Though Usui Reiki or Usui Reiki Ryoho as it was called was the original system of Reiki, over the years it has traveled to the West where practitioners have merged this system with other esoteric healing practices to form many other branches of Reiki which are practiced today. Usui Reiki was bought to the West by a lady called Mrs. Hawayo Takata who lived in Hawaii. She was visiting her realtives in Japan when she came upon this form of healing by a student of Dr. Usui’s namely Dr. Hayashi. She underwent treatment everyday for four months for some serious ailments she was suffering. After four months not only was she completely cures but was very impressed by this form of healing. She learnt this form of treatment from him and soon after an Attunement from him in 1938 she began practicing this when she returned to America. She initiated twenty-two Reiki Masters in America and this list has continued to grow and branch out and continuously evolve like a chain reaction.

Dr. Usui wanted to create a spiritual form of healing that was without the denomination of religion or any other boundary. Reiki can be practiced as a way of life without disturbing any religious practices.

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