What is Reiki
Facts About Reiki
The REIKI System
The simplest definition of the word Reiki is Universal or Spiritual (Rei) Life Force or Energy (Ki). Reiki is a natural system of energy healing. The Reiki Healer TRANSMITS Reiki (Universal Life Force Energy) by placing their hands on various locations on the recipient’s body. This Reiki energy is the life force that permeates the universe. Practitioners can also work remotely, in which case, Reiki energy flows from the Healer to the recipient across space --- a few inches or thousands of miles. This is called Distant Reiki. It is strange but true that the amount of Reiki energy that flows from the Healer to recipient in Distant Reiki is NOT less than what he could have transmitted by actually touching the recipient.
The process of doing Reiki treatment is thought of as a "spiritual healing" and is considered to be a metaphysical phenomenon. Reiki is somewhat of a fusion of spiritual healing and some traditional Asian medical, spiritual and health practices. The hand placements correspond to some of those points used in Acupuncture and other practices, but no needle, pressure or massage is necessary. And in Distant Reiki, even touching is unnecessary.
Reiki flows through the practitioner, but is not generated by or inside the practitioner. Giving treatments does not reduce the Reiki practitioner’s own energy levels.
Dr. Mikao Usui Developed the Reiki Universal Healing Energy system after years of study of spiritual healing of many kinds. He received the ability to heal with Reiki energy during a spiritual initiation after long fasting and meditation on one of Japan's many sacred mountains.
The process of doing Reiki treatment is thought of as a "spiritual healing" and is considered to be a metaphysical phenomenon. Reiki is somewhat of a fusion of spiritual healing and some traditional Asian medical, spiritual and health practices. The hand placements correspond to some of those points used in Acupuncture and other practices, but no needle, pressure or massage is necessary. And in Distant Reiki, even touching is unnecessary.
Reiki flows through the practitioner, but is not generated by or inside the practitioner. Giving treatments does not reduce the Reiki practitioner’s own energy levels.
Dr. Mikao Usui Developed the Reiki Universal Healing Energy system after years of study of spiritual healing of many kinds. He received the ability to heal with Reiki energy during a spiritual initiation after long fasting and meditation on one of Japan's many sacred mountains.
How Reiki System functions
The Reiki system is a simple and powerful system of energy work that a person can learn to use for developing physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harmony and wholeness in himself and in others.
Reiki functions on the energy body first, following the same channels as used in traditional Asian medical and healing modes (like acupuncture and acupressure, chi gong, yoga) and much beyond.
The Reiki practitioner uses the Reiki energy to help people move & balance energy, remove blocks and repair damages in the human Aura and help thereby restore well being. Advanced practitioners are able to give treatments without touching the recipient and even send treatments from great distances, even to people on other continents.
Reiki is a system of energy healing from Japan using methods of divine healing perceived by Dr. Mikao Usui, as per legend, at the end of a 21 day fast and meditation atop a sacred mountain in Japan. Reiki is a simple and powerful system of touch therapy and remote healing that transform lives. The Usui System of Drugless Natural Healing was introduced to the West by Mrs. Hawayo Takata, from Hawaii, who received Reiki Attunements from Dr. Hayashi, a disciple of Dr. Mikao Usui. Dr. Hayashi is credited with formalising the system of hand positions and Levels of Reiki Training for use in a more clinical health oriented practice. Usui Sensei (a Japanese title of reverence for a “Learned Master”) actually intended his system to assist people to become enlightened. Physical healing was a side effect rather than the ultimate purpose.
This ability to heal physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances with energy channeled through the hands (which a Reiki Healer acquires through various levels of Reiki training) has been viewed as a rare and mystical gift requiring great spiritual achievement. However, this divine System, introduced hundred years back by Dr. Mikao Usui, has blessed all of us with such a simple process of learning Reiki that today a six year old child can acquire these abilities and heal himself and others with great success.
Reiki functions on the energy body first, following the same channels as used in traditional Asian medical and healing modes (like acupuncture and acupressure, chi gong, yoga) and much beyond.
The Reiki practitioner uses the Reiki energy to help people move & balance energy, remove blocks and repair damages in the human Aura and help thereby restore well being. Advanced practitioners are able to give treatments without touching the recipient and even send treatments from great distances, even to people on other continents.
Reiki is a system of energy healing from Japan using methods of divine healing perceived by Dr. Mikao Usui, as per legend, at the end of a 21 day fast and meditation atop a sacred mountain in Japan. Reiki is a simple and powerful system of touch therapy and remote healing that transform lives. The Usui System of Drugless Natural Healing was introduced to the West by Mrs. Hawayo Takata, from Hawaii, who received Reiki Attunements from Dr. Hayashi, a disciple of Dr. Mikao Usui. Dr. Hayashi is credited with formalising the system of hand positions and Levels of Reiki Training for use in a more clinical health oriented practice. Usui Sensei (a Japanese title of reverence for a “Learned Master”) actually intended his system to assist people to become enlightened. Physical healing was a side effect rather than the ultimate purpose.
This ability to heal physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances with energy channeled through the hands (which a Reiki Healer acquires through various levels of Reiki training) has been viewed as a rare and mystical gift requiring great spiritual achievement. However, this divine System, introduced hundred years back by Dr. Mikao Usui, has blessed all of us with such a simple process of learning Reiki that today a six year old child can acquire these abilities and heal himself and others with great success.
What is Attunement?
These abilities (the power to channel divine Reiki energy) can be created in a person only by a competent Reiki Guru. No amount of study or research can make this possible without personal empowerment by the Reiki Guru. These processes of empowerment are called Reiki Attunements, which are absolutely essential at each Level of Reiki training. These Attunements remove the blocks in the human Aura and allow the healing divine Reiki energy to come in through our Crown Chakra and flow through our bodies and out through our hands to wherever they are needed. This is not the only pathway for the Reiki healing energy, but only the most common or most easily sensed path. After the first Attunement during the 1st Degree Reiki training, the Guru can evolve a disciple into a Reiki Channel, who can actually feel the flow of healing Reiki energy through his own body. Many people can feel attunement as perceptible heat or waves of energy flowing into their body or they may see light or even images. Many people do not have any such experience at all --- other than perhaps feeling more relaxed and energised than usual.
This is a transformation to the energy field (aura), which opens, clears and connects the recipient to the ability to use Reiki, the universal life force energy. This is not a step to be taken lightly. This attunement should be considered divine and permanent.
Anyone can get these attunements and become a Reiki channel. It requires no special abilities, education or qualification. It is a proven, safe and sound way of doing healing treatments for yourself and others. But Attunements are only the beginning of a journey. The person receiving attunement must go on practicing this sacred system, apply them regularly & selflessly for the benefit of all, and remain free of pride. He should remember that he is only a CHANNEL for this divine energy --- not a generator or creator. Regular use of Reiki is required also in order to continue the accelerated personal spiritual development that Reiki makes possible after the attunements. The person should have a sincere desire to help himself and willingness to practice and use Reiki for the benefit of all life.
This is a transformation to the energy field (aura), which opens, clears and connects the recipient to the ability to use Reiki, the universal life force energy. This is not a step to be taken lightly. This attunement should be considered divine and permanent.
Anyone can get these attunements and become a Reiki channel. It requires no special abilities, education or qualification. It is a proven, safe and sound way of doing healing treatments for yourself and others. But Attunements are only the beginning of a journey. The person receiving attunement must go on practicing this sacred system, apply them regularly & selflessly for the benefit of all, and remain free of pride. He should remember that he is only a CHANNEL for this divine energy --- not a generator or creator. Regular use of Reiki is required also in order to continue the accelerated personal spiritual development that Reiki makes possible after the attunements. The person should have a sincere desire to help himself and willingness to practice and use Reiki for the benefit of all life.
What does Reiki do?
Reiki has traditionally been used for treatment of physical ailments and to compliment allopathic health treatments and practices. Reiki is not a substitute for Medical treatment, nor is it a diagnostic system. Reiki is an intelligent energy of love and wholeness. When you use Reiki, you find many more ways to work with and gain value from it. The possible ways and systems for working with this Divine Universal Life Force Energy are infinite.
Reiki can help alleviate suffering, whether it is of a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual nature. Reiki can heal in every way. But this statement is not a guarantee or a promise that someone will be relieved of any ailment whatsoever with a single or with multiple Reiki treatments. Reiki treatment has to be given with sincerity, compassion, knowledge and patience. There can be instant results bordering on miracles. But that does not mean that miracles will continue in all cases or under all circumstances or for each recipient or for each Healer. In most cases, Reiki does enhance the effects of medical treatment when used in conjunction with it. An underlying principle of Reiki is that it can do no harm and cannot be used for any harmful purpose. There can never be an overdose in Reiki healing, because Reiki is an intelligent Life Force Energy, which will automatically stop flowing when the healing is complete.
When we speak of healing, a physical body may be the first thing that comes to our mind. But in Reiki, the healing takes place on the “whole” person at all levels of the human being … the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Illness appears only when the mind, body and spirit become unbalanced. True wellness is reached only by returning the entire being to harmony and balance with itself, with the Earth and with the Universe. Reiki is a means to empowering us to become whole in all ways.
Reiki treatment enhances the body's natural ability to heal itself. It increases vitality and stamina. It works throughout the body, mind, emotions, spiritual senses and aura. Reiki treatment releases blocked energy, promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Reiki energy has a degree of innate intelligence and flows to wherever most needed in the body and aura. It helps to cleanse the body of energetic and physical toxins. Reiki can, over time, enhance stamina, intuition, concentration and spiritual evolution.
Reiki works on people, plants, animals and even machines. Reiki can be used in “Earth healing” and to transmit healing energy for treatment of situations, world events etc. Reiki can open a door to a higher part of your own spiritual being. Reiki treatment and practice can increase the flow of higher vibrations of energy through your aura and into the physical body. The use of Reiki as a relaxation and stress reducing technique is becoming accepted and widespread. You can learn to give Reiki treatments to yourself, family and friends, animals, plants etc. People use Reiki on appliances. The Reiki energy treats and energizes you even while you are treating others. The flow of Reiki energy is truly infinite and eternal. We do NOT use our own energy for Reiki treatment. Hence when we send Reiki to ourselves or to others, our own energy (physical, mental or spiritual) never gets used up or depleted. In fact, the Reiki energy treats and energises you even while you are treating others.
Healers apply Reiki on appliances, animals, situations, events, relationships, etc. The list is endless. There is no end to the power and diversity of Reiki. But we must respect the fact that Reiki is an intelligent and divine energy, which can never be used to harm a person or to do a wrong or to obtain something we do not deserve. Sometimes people have unreasonable expectations of Reiki both as clients and as practitioners. This can only lead to frustrations and disillusionment.
Reiki can help alleviate suffering, whether it is of a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual nature. Reiki can heal in every way. But this statement is not a guarantee or a promise that someone will be relieved of any ailment whatsoever with a single or with multiple Reiki treatments. Reiki treatment has to be given with sincerity, compassion, knowledge and patience. There can be instant results bordering on miracles. But that does not mean that miracles will continue in all cases or under all circumstances or for each recipient or for each Healer. In most cases, Reiki does enhance the effects of medical treatment when used in conjunction with it. An underlying principle of Reiki is that it can do no harm and cannot be used for any harmful purpose. There can never be an overdose in Reiki healing, because Reiki is an intelligent Life Force Energy, which will automatically stop flowing when the healing is complete.
When we speak of healing, a physical body may be the first thing that comes to our mind. But in Reiki, the healing takes place on the “whole” person at all levels of the human being … the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Illness appears only when the mind, body and spirit become unbalanced. True wellness is reached only by returning the entire being to harmony and balance with itself, with the Earth and with the Universe. Reiki is a means to empowering us to become whole in all ways.
Reiki treatment enhances the body's natural ability to heal itself. It increases vitality and stamina. It works throughout the body, mind, emotions, spiritual senses and aura. Reiki treatment releases blocked energy, promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
Reiki energy has a degree of innate intelligence and flows to wherever most needed in the body and aura. It helps to cleanse the body of energetic and physical toxins. Reiki can, over time, enhance stamina, intuition, concentration and spiritual evolution.
Reiki works on people, plants, animals and even machines. Reiki can be used in “Earth healing” and to transmit healing energy for treatment of situations, world events etc. Reiki can open a door to a higher part of your own spiritual being. Reiki treatment and practice can increase the flow of higher vibrations of energy through your aura and into the physical body. The use of Reiki as a relaxation and stress reducing technique is becoming accepted and widespread. You can learn to give Reiki treatments to yourself, family and friends, animals, plants etc. People use Reiki on appliances. The Reiki energy treats and energizes you even while you are treating others. The flow of Reiki energy is truly infinite and eternal. We do NOT use our own energy for Reiki treatment. Hence when we send Reiki to ourselves or to others, our own energy (physical, mental or spiritual) never gets used up or depleted. In fact, the Reiki energy treats and energises you even while you are treating others.
Healers apply Reiki on appliances, animals, situations, events, relationships, etc. The list is endless. There is no end to the power and diversity of Reiki. But we must respect the fact that Reiki is an intelligent and divine energy, which can never be used to harm a person or to do a wrong or to obtain something we do not deserve. Sometimes people have unreasonable expectations of Reiki both as clients and as practitioners. This can only lead to frustrations and disillusionment.
What are the various levels of Reiki training?
Reiki is most often taught in three Levels designated as I, II and III, with III being the Master level. In Level I, people are told all about Reiki energy and taught various techniques for treatment for self and others. In Level II, one learns detailed techniques for remote healing and receives attunement for using symbols to activate specific functions for mental and emotional healing and for increasing the connection and effect of Reiki. Level IIIA allows a practitioner to acquire the most powerful Master Symbol, necessary for spiritual or intuitive healing energy functions. Then comes Level IIIB, the Master-Teacher degree and the ability to attune others to use Reiki themselves.
