Introduction
Reiki is a natural system of energy healing. It is done by placing the
hands on or near the recipient. The practitioner runs Reiki Energy while placing their
hands on or over a series of locations on the recipients
body. This energy is the life force that permeates the universe. Practitioners
can also work remotely. Remote techniques are usually taught at the second
degree level. The process of doing Reiki treatment is thought of as "laying on of hands" or "spiritual healing"
and is considered to be a metaphysical phenomenon.
Reiki also has elements based on the traditions of Asian medicine and
martial arts which have given rise to acupuncture, chi gong, tai chi and
similar practices. Reiki is related to some practices of Chinese Medicine, Chi
gong and other Holistic Medicine and modes. 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 needles, pressure or massage is used.
Reiki flows through the practitioner but is not generated by the
practitioner. Giving treatments does not deplete the Reiki practitioners own
energy supplies. Advanced practitioners can do treatments without physical
contact. 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.
What does Reiki do?
Reiki can help alleviate suffering, whether it be
of a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual nature. This means that Reiki can
heal. 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. 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.
When we speak of healing a well physical body may be the first thing
that comes to mind. However the root meaning of the word is whole. The practice
of healing is that of becoming whole on all levels of being including the
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Illness happens when the
mind, body and spirit become unbalanced. True wellness is reached only by returning
the entire being to harmony and balance with itself and with the Earth and the
Universe. We begin healing by finding our desire to be well and whole. Without
the motivation to be well and the intention to act in our own behalf we can not
become well. Reiki is a means to empowering us to become whole in all ways.
Another Purpose of Reiki Is to help enhance
personal and spiritual evolution. Reiki will help to assist us on the path to
enlightenment. Reiki is not affiliated with any one spiritual path and will
work for anyone. Having Reiki does not guarantee enlightenment either. To get
Reiki either means to receive Reiki treatment from a practitioner or to learn
to practice Reiki. Reiki treatment may be received from any Reiki practitioner.
Reiki treatment enhances the body's natural ability to heal itself. It
increases vitality and stamina. It works throughout the body, on the mind,
emotions, spiritual essence and aura. Reiki treatment releases blocked energy,
promotes relaxation and reduces stress. Reiki energy has a degree of innate
intelligence and goes 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, meditation and spiritual evolution.