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The first step is called First
Degree Reiki, Reiki Level I or just Reiki I.
The student is attuned or aligned
to the Reiki energy and taught various hand positions and
methods for administering Reiki on the self and others.
The second step is called
Second Degree Reiki, Reiki Level II or just Reiki II.
The first 3 Reiki symbols and
their use are taught and the student receives another attunement.
After this, the symbols can be used to increase the strength of
the Reiki energy, deal with mental and emotional issues, and to
send Reiki at a distance.
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A Brief Overview
Reiki is a natural,
holistic, hands-on healing system that does not use any
aids, equipment and medicines. It only functions via the
transfer of energy from a body to another and can have
no side effects unlike allopathic treatments.
A treatment feels like a
wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you.
Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and
spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation
and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have
reported miraculous results.
An amazingly simple technique
to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual
sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class.
This ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by a
Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited
supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and
enhance the quality of life.
Its use is not dependent on
one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and
therefore is available to everyone. It has been successfully
taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.
While Reiki is spiritual in
nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is
nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In
fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work
whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God,
many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with
the experience of their religion rather than having only an
intellectual concept of it.
While Reiki is not a religion,
it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes
harmony with others. Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki
system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain
simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are
nearly universal across all cultures.
How Does Reiki
Work?
We are alive because life force is
flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also
flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force
nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in
their vital functions. When this flow of life force is
disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the
organs and tissues of the physical body.
The life force is responsive to
thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept,
either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or
feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings
attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in
the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of
the organs and cells of the physical body.
Reiki heals by flowing through the
affected parts of the energy field and charging them with
positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy
field in and around the physical body where the negative
thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative
energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears,
straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the
life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
Do All Healers Use Reiki?
All healers use life force or Ki,
but not all use Reiki. Reiki is a special kind of life force
that can only be channeled by someone that has been attuned to
it. It is possible that some people are born with Reiki or have
gotten it some other way. However, most healers who have not
received the Reiki attunement from a Reiki Master are not using
Reiki but another kind of life force. People who already do
healing work consistently report an increase of at least fifty
percent in the strength of their healing energies after taking
the Reiki training.
This was verified for me when I
first began teaching Reiki. There were two clairvoyant healers I
knew who had highly developed abilities. They could easily see
the life force flowing through a person's body, as well as see
the aura and chakras. They could also communicate with a
person's guides and Higher Self. They were adept at moving
negative psychic energy out of the body as well as channeling
healing energies. In my twenty years of metaphysical work, they
were the most accurate and effective psychic healers I had met.
They told me later they had
doubted there was anything I was teaching they couldn't already
do, but that they took the Reiki training anyway, simply to
support me in my new work. After the attunement, they were
amazed at the difference they could feel between the healing
energies they had been using and Reiki. They said the Reiki
energies were more powerful and of a much higher frequency. They
noted also that Reiki didn't have to be guided like the other
healing energies they were using, and that the Reiki energies
began flowing without having to enter an altered state. They
also indicated the attunement process itself was a powerful
healing experience, releasing restrictions relating to their
healing work they had unknowingly acquired when they were
healers in past lives. They were very pleased they had taken the
class.
Reiki Can Never Cause Harm
Because Reiki is guided by the
God-consciousness, it can never do harm. It always knows what a
person needs and will adjust itself to create the effect that is
appropriate for them. One never need worry about whether to give
Reiki or not. It is always helpful.
In addition, because the
practitioner does not direct the healing and does not decide
what to work on, or what to heal, the practitioner is not in
danger of taking on the karma of the client. Because the
practitioner is not doing the healing, it is also much easier
for the ego to stay out of the way and allow the presence of God
to clearly shine through.
Energy is Never Depleted
Because it is a channelled healing,
the Reiki practitioner's energies are never depleted. In fact,
the Reiki consciousness considers both practitioner and client
to be in need of healing, so both receive treatment. Because of
this, giving a treatment always increases one's energy and
leaves one surrounded with loving feelings of well-being.
Where does Reiki energy come
from?
Reiki energy is a subtle energy.
It is different than electricity or chemical energy or other
kinds of physical energy. Reiki energy comes from the Higher
Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical
world we are familiar with. When viewed clairvoyantly, Reiki
energy appears to come down from above and to enter the top of
the practitioners head after which if flows through the body and
out the hands. It appears to flow this way because of our
perspective. However, the true source of Reiki energy is within
ourselves. This does not mean that we use our personal energy
when we do Reiki, but that the energy is coming from a
transcendental part of ourselves that is connected to an
infinite supply of healing energy.
Is Reiki a Religion?
Although Reiki energy is spiritual
in nature, Reiki is not a religion. Practitioners are not asked
to change any religious or spiritual beliefs they may have. They
are free to continue believing anything they choose and are
encouraged to make their own decisions concerning the nature of
their religious practices.
How is a Reiki treatment given?
In a standard treatment Reiki
energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The
client is usually laying on a massage table but treatments can
also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The
client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his
hands on or near the clients body in a series of hand positions.
These include positions around the head and shoulders, the
stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used
based on the clients needs. Each position is held for three to
ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each
position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 90
minutes.
What does a Reiki treatment
feel like?
What one experiences during a
Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However,
feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In
addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows
through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages one
to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative
feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some
drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or
have visions and other mystical experiences. At the end of the
treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced
outlook.
What can be treated with Reiki?
Anyone which accept it! Reiki has had a positive affect on
all forms of illness and negative conditions. This includes
minor things like head or stomach aches, bee stings, colds, flu,
tension and anxiety as well as serious illness like heart
disease, cancer, leukemia, etc. The side effects of regular
medical treatments have also been reduced or eliminated. This
includes the negative effects of chemotherapy, post operative
pain and depression as well as improving the healing rate and
reducing the time needed to stay in the hospital. Reiki always
helps and in some cases people have experienced complete
healings which have been confirmed by medical tests before and
after the Reiki treatments. However, while some have experienced
miracles, they cannot be guaranteed. Stress reduction with some
improvement in ones physical and psychological condition are
what most experience.
Does one have to stop seeing a
regular doctor or psychologist in order to receive a Reiki
treatment?
No. Reiki works in conjunction
with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a
medical or psychological condition, it is recommended that one
see a licensed health care professional in addition to receiving
Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other
forms of healing, including drugs, surgery, psychological care
or any other method of alternative care and will improve the
results.
How long does it take to learn
Reiki?
The class can be one or two days
long. We recommend that the minimum time necessary be at least
six to seven hours. Along with the attunement, it is necessary
that the student be shown how to give treatments and also to
practice giving treatments in class.
What is a Reiki attunement?
A Reiki attunement is the process
by which a person receives the ability to give Reiki treatments.
The attunement is administered by the Reiki Master during the
Reiki class. The attunement energies will flow through the Reiki
Master and into the student. These special energies are guided
by the Higher Power and make adjustments in the students energy
pathways and connect the student to the source of Reiki. Because
the energetic aspect of the attunement is guided by the Higher
Power, it adjusts itself to be exactly right for each student.
During the attunement, some students feel warmth in the hands,
others may see colors or have visions of spiritual beings.
However, it is not necessary to have an inner experience for the
attunement to have worked. Most simply feel more relaxed.
Can I treat myself?
Yes, once you have received the
attunement, you can treat yourself as well as others. This is
one of the unique features of Reiki.
I have heard that Reiki can be
sent to others at a distance. How does this work?
Yes, in Reiki II, you are given
three Reiki symbols. These symbols are empowered by the Reiki II attunement. One of these symbols is for distant healing. By
using a picture of the person you would like to send Reiki to or
by writing the person’s name on a piece of paper or simply by
thinking of the person and also activating the distant symbol,
you can send Reiki to them no matter where they are. They could
be hundreds of miles away, but it makes no difference. The Reiki
energy will go to them and treat them. You can also send Reiki
to crisis situations or world leaders and the Reiki energy will
help them too.
How many levels are there to
the Reiki training?
Reiki I - Reiki II - Reiki
III(Mater) - Reiki Master Teaching
What does it feel like to give
a treatment?
When giving a Reiki treatment, the
Reiki energy flows through the practitioner before leaving the
hands and flowing into the client. Because of this, the
practitioner receives a treatment also. As the Reiki energy
flows through the practitioner, she/he will feel more relaxed
and uplifted. Spiritual experiences sometimes take place. The
practitioner sometimes receives insights about what the client
needs to know to heal more deeply.
How do I find a Reiki teacher
that is right for me?
Reiki teachers or Masters
advertise in many magazines and also post notices at health food
stores, new age bookstores and other places. Once you find a
Reiki teacher or practitioner you are interested in receiving
training or a treatment from, it is a good idea to ask them some
important questions. Here are a few that will give you
additional information to make a choice.
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What do you cover in your
classes?
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How many hours of class time
is included?
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How much time is
instructional, and how much is hands on practice?
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What are the specific things I
will be able to do after taking the training?
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What are your fees, and will I
get a certificate and a manual?
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Can I take notes and tape
record the class?
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Is there a Reiki support group
in my area?
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Do you have a positive
respectful attitude toward other Reiki practitioners and
Masters regardless of lineage or affiliation?
Be aware of how you feel about
their answers and if they are responding in a loving manner that
is supportive and empowering. Listen to your heart and you will
be guided to the right teacher or practitioner.
Can children learn Reiki?
Yes, Reiki can be taught to
anyone. I recommend that a child be old enough to understand
what Reiki is and that the child request to receive Reiki.
Is it safe for pregnant woman?
Since Reiki is guided by the
Higher Power, the Reiki energy will know the condition of the
client or student and adjust appropriately. Reiki can only do
good. Many pregnant women have received treatments with great
benefit to them and their unborn child. It has also been used
during child birth. Pregnant women have also taken the Reiki
training and received the Reiki attunement with beneficial
results.
What about babies?
Babies love Reiki. It is very
healthy for them. Do not worry about it being too strong. Reiki
automatically adjusts to what the baby needs.
Can I treat animals or plants?
Animals love Reiki too. They seem
to have a natural understanding of what Reiki is and its
benefits. Once a pet has received a Reiki treatment, they will
often let you know that they want more. Plants also respond well
to Reiki.
Are there any side effects from
a Reiki treatment?
Most of the time a person will
feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However,
sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As
a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in
the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered
by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this
happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache
or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more
water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is
cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.
Can it be used to help groups
of people or even global crises?
Yes, this is one of the wonderful
benefits of Reiki and is why it is such a wonderful technique
for the new millennium. It allows individuals and groups to do
something positive about the challenging situations we see on
the news involving so many people all over the planet. Reiki can
be used to reduce suffering and help people any where in the
world. As more and more people send Reiki to help the world
heal, we will move quickly to a world of peace and harmony.
How much does a treatment
usually cost?
A Reiki treatment usually will
cost between 25 and 35 depending on the area of the country.
However, some practitioners offer treatments free of charge or
for a donation.
Can a person make a living from
Reiki?
Yes, if you put your heart into
it, you can develop a Reiki practice combined with teaching
classes that can bring a regular income. This is a very
fulfilling way to earn a living. See the article on Developing
Your Reiki Practice.
Does insurance cover Reiki
treatments?
Reiki is just starting to be
recognized by insurance companies. While not many are covering
Reiki treatments, some are. Check with your local insurance
company for details.
Can you get more than one
attunement?
Once you receive a Reiki
attunement, it will last your whole life. However, if you get
additional attunements for the same level, it will act to refine
and strengthen your Reiki energy.
What is lineage?
Reiki is a technique that is
passed on from teacher to student over and over. If one has
Reiki, than she/he will be part of a succession of teachers
leading back to the founder of the system of Reiki one is
practicing. In the case of Usui Reiki, the lineage would lead
back to Dr. Usui.
