Introduction To Reiki
What is Reiki?
Rei-Ki (pronounced Ray-key) is a system of natural healing involving
the laying on of hands and is many thousands of years old.
It is believed that the technique is well over 2500 years old,
originally came from the Mu people, passed to Tibetan Buddhist
monks and rediscovered in the 1800's by Mikao Usui. The
Usui System of Reiki is a very simple but powerful healing technique
that is easily given and received by anyone.
The actual words "Rei" and "Ki" are thought
to originate from "Raku-Kei" and are from the Japanese
language. Raku is the vertical energy flow and Kei is the horizontal
energy flow through the body. Raku-Kei is the art and science of
self-improvement used by ancient Tibetan Lamas dating back thousands
of year.
In the modern interpretation, the Rei-Ki is written in Japanese
as:
Rei - Spiritual Wisdom.
The word "Rei" means 'Universal" and is a very
general definition as Japanese ideograms or 'Kanjo' have several
levels of meaning and interpretation from the mundane to the esoteric.
It is accepted that the meaning is more accurately interpreted by
Reiki practitioners as the Higher Spiritual Consciousness or All
Knowing and All Pervading God Force that understands the root cause
and therefore cures all problems and difficulties.
Ki - The Life Force
Ki or Chi in Chinese, Prana in Sanskrit, Mana in Hawaiian, is
the vital Life-Force energy that flows through all living
things. It has been identified by all cultures and consequently
has a variety of names. Ki surrounds and animates all life
and is the primary source of our thoughts, emotions and spiritual
existence.
Martial artists use Ki in physical and mental development. Shamans,
past and present, have used the same energy for spiritual
development and awareness as well as healing and manifestation
Ki is employed by all healings, regardless of discipline.
It is the non physical energy that can be accumulated by the body,
and guided by the will
Reiki is different from other systems in that the attunements
or initiations, are an ancient process of tuning the healers
body, both physical and etheric, to a higher vibration hereby allowing
a clear channel for the energy to flow. Once this channel
is opened it will remain open for the rest of the healer's
life. Therefore Reiki can be defined as the spiritually
guided Universal Life Force. This is the most accepted interpretation
of the word and sums up the experience most people have of the
energy The Reiki healing energy moves through the healer and dispels
blocks and negativity before being channeled through to the recipient,
thus never draining the healer In fact the more a Reiki practitioner
gives of the energy the more that is received.
All healers use the Life Force but not all use Reiki,
which works on a differing vibration it is of course possible that
some healers are born with the correct attunement having already
taken place, but in practice it will need a Reiki Master to attune
the individual to the energy It is widely accepted that Reiki not
only complements other therapies but actively increases the strength
of those healing energies by up to 50%
Reiki treatments are given by the practitioner by placing
their hands on a number of easily learnt positions on the recipients
body and allowing the free flow of the Reiki energy to pass through
The Reiki has a way of naturally flowing to the area where it is
most needed and therefore no direction from the practitioner is
necessary for the energy to work This means of course that every
Reiki treatment is different and persons receiving the treatment
will report differing effects such as increased warmth, or cold
or a tingling sensation. Whatever the individuals experience the
general beneficial effect of the treatment is the same with the
recipient receiving the correct amount of energy to bring about
the necessary changes to restore balance within
As the flow of Reiki energy begins to be used by the practitioner,
so the inevitable refining of the individual's own spiritual self
takes place, thus creating change, dispelling negative beliefs
and attitudes, and promoting a greater feeling of well being. The
practitioner can then access the strength to take full responsibility
for their future development and conscious understanding of the
changing world Reiki is truly the most important energy for Man's
future progression towards the new millennium and the transformation
of the world's energy.
Reiki Attunement
Reiki is a powerful spiritual experience and consequently is
not taught as other healing techniques are taught. The ability
to attune to the Reiki frequency is passed from Master to student
during an attunement process which opens the Crown, Heart
and Palm Chakras This process also creates a special link between
the Master and the student. The process is a direct channel from
the Rei or Universal God Force giving the student exactly what
they require. This explains why students report widely differing
experiences during the attunement process. The process, although
conducted by the Master is attended by Reiki guides and helpers
Many students experience visions, or receive messages, healings
or past life remembrances, during this very special time. Although
only one attunement is necessary to open the student to the energy,
many Masters will give more.
Reiki attunements bring a spiritual cleansing of the physical
body as well as the mind and emotions Sometimes
students to go through a release of emotional energy and begin
to see a refinement of their belief structures and feelings.
Janet Driscoll
52 Torquay Road
Newton Abbot, Devon
TQ12 2HY
Telephone 01626 369656 |
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