Reiki

Currently, I am a certified Reiki practitioner in the Usui line and am working toward my master's designation with my Sensei. I plan to tell you some things about this practice. But, for those who are unfamiliar, some education is in order.

Reiki pronounced "Ray´-Key" is healing and balancing energy transmitted through the hands that lifts your spirits and allows one to come into balance. When one is balanced one is less stressed. So, Reiki is relaxing.

Reiki, developed in the mid-1800's by Dr. Usui in Kyoto Japan, is the art and science of activating and directing universal life force energy to promote wellness and balance with a sense of peace and connection that resonates from within.

The Japanese characters represent the concept of "universal life force energy" Rei, meaning universal and Ki, meaning life force energy. Combine the two and you have a very powerful balancing and healing potential.

Reiki energy is whole. It is safe to use any time - any place. When in balance we have access to authentic self expression on all levels of body, mind and spirit. Our life path unfolds before us as we live true to ourselves.

Benefits of Reiki:

• Helps lift the spirits and bring balance.
• Benefits the receiver and the giver.
• Safe to use at any time on anyone.
• Works to heal the cause to eliminate the effect of imbalances.
• Not a religion and will not conflict with religious beliefs.
• Reiki may be combined with other therapeutic and healing techniques.
• Reiki does not conflict with medical procedures or medication.
• May be used on pets, plants and spaces.
• Beyond relaxation, Reiki brings a sense of peace and being centered.
• Used regularly, Reiki helps to lessen the affects of daily stressors.
• Once you are attuned to Reiki, you are attuned for life.
• Reiki is a simple, easy and safe way to help yourself and others.

Next time I'll write about the levels of Reiki then about Reiki sessions.

Namaste