REIKI

Reiki is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), similar to the laying on of hands, which channels the universal life force or ki (chi) though the palms into a recipient. The healing energy is intended to open blockages in the body’s meridians and to restore energy to depleted areas of the body and aura. This holistic therapy can bring about healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

Developed in 1922 by Mikao Usi in Japan, reiki teachings claim that this “healing energy” is an inexhaustible, universal "life force". Anyone can tap into this spiritual energy which restores our perfect self, reminding each cell of its’ God given perfection and induces a healing effect.

A typical Reiki treatment lasts from 45 to 90 minutes with the recipient lying on a massage table wearing loose, comfortable clothing. The practitioner places her hands either on the recipient or a few inches above the body in various positions. The practitioner allows the energy to be drawn through them into the recipients body for the purpose of healing an injury or restoring vitality. Recipients often feel warmth or tingling in the area being treated, even when a non-touching approach is being used. The Reiki treatment is said to be stimulating our natural healing processes. A state of deep relaxation, combined with a general feeling of well-being, is usually the most noticeable immediate effect of the treatment, although emotional releases can occur.

The teaching of Reiki is commonly divided into three levels:

Level I teaches the basic theories and procedures. Four "attunements" are given to the student by the teacher. Students learn the hand placement positions on the recipient's body that are thought to be most conducive to the process in a whole body treatment. Participants finish ready to treat themselves and others with Reiki.

Level II teaches the student to use more Japanese symbols which are said to enhance the strength and distance over which the effect can be exerted. Another attunement is given, which is said to further increase the capacity for Reiki to flow through the student, as well as empowering the use of the symbols. Having completed the second level, the student can work without being physically present with the recipient

Level III further attunes the student and passes on a master-level symbol. Upon completion, the new Reiki Master can attune other people to Reiki and teach the three degrees of Reiki.

Reiki can be used to complement conventional medicine but should not replace clinically proven treatments for serious conditions.

霊 気

Reiki Principles:

"The secret method of inviting good fortune. The marvelous medicine for all sickness. Just for today:

Do not be angry

Do not worry

Be grateful

Work with integrity

Be kind to others.