Reiki, Pronouced: "Ray Key"
Reiki is derived from two Japanese words, "Rei" and "Ki", which together means Universal Life Energy. It
is a subtle energy which comes from the Universe and resides in all living things and which nourishes, heals and keeps us
alive. Legend has it that Reiki was used for healing in Tibet thousands of years ago and was rediscovered in the middle
of the nineteenth century by the Buddhist monk, Dr. Mikao Usui. the Japanese Hawaiian, Mrs. Hawayo Takata, brought it
to the west from Japan in the 1950's.
Reiki is.....
A completely self-contained natural system.
A way to control anxiety often caused by illness, disease and tension.
A consistent and vital means for relieving stress, hypertension and tension.
An effective way to create high level wellness and reduce the cost of health
care.
An energy support system which acts in conjunction with all other treatment.
A technique for activating, restoring and balancing energy.
A way to balance the major energy centers (chakras) in the physical body.
A powerful too for personal and spiritual development.
How does Reiki Work?
We are alive because life force (energy) is flowing through our bodies.
Energy flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows sournd us
in a field of energy called aura. Energy nourishes the organs and cells of our body, supporting them in their vital
functions. When this flow of energy is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more organs and tissues of
the physical body.
The energy (life force) is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes
disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously negative thoughts and feelings about ourselves. These
negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause disruption in the flow of energy.
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 feeling are attached. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus
allowing the energy to flow in a healthy and natural way. This takes place when the client is completed open minded
and knows that they are in control of their own healing and that the Reiki treatment is only an aid to their wellness.
Each of us is solely responsible for our healing.
When the energy flow is adversely affected, illness or dis-ease can result.
It has been stated that some doctors believe that up to 98% of illness is caused
primarily through the mental and emotional state of a person.
The Reiki Practitioner channels the energy through the hands to the recipient,
activating the body's own natural ability to heal itself. Reiki goes to the deepest level where many illnesses originate.
It releases congested energy, cleanses the body of toxins and helps to create a state of balance. Reiki functions on
all levels of a person's being and adjusts itself according to the needs of the recipient, helping them to take responsibility
for their life and to make changes in attiude and/or lifestyle to promote a happier and healthier life.
I feel that everyone
can benefit from a treatment of Reiki. Reiki is available all across the world, which means it is in everyone's backyard.
Do yourself a favor and find a practitioner in your area. Treat yourself to a Reiki session and experience first
hand the tranquil sensation of relaxation and peace, allowing the stress to flow from your body.
This information has been written and shared by many Reiki practitioners around
the world. Hopefully this will help you to understand the basics of the Reiki World of Healing.
Remember: Reiki is not meant to replace conventional medicine
but rather it is meant to work together with it.
