Introduction To Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a system of Enlightenment and a Hands on Healing
art developed in the early 1900's by Mikao Usui in Japan. It is an art that is
passed from Master to student. The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words -
Rei and Ki, meaning universal life energy.
The term "reiki" is used to describe both the energy and the Usui system of
using it. The original system by Usui was called Usui Reiki Ryoho. There are
many variant's of reiki being practiced these days. Included in this list might
be Usui Shiki Ryoho, "Traditional Reiki" of the Takata-Furumoto line as
practiced in America, Traditional Japanese Reiki developed from Hayashi's
students in Japan and practiced in Canada, Various Non-Traditional Reiki Styles
practiced by Independent Reiki Masters, Usui-Tibetan Reiki, Tibetan-Usui Reiki,
Raku Kai Reiki, Tera Mai(tm) Reiki, Angelic Reiki and many others.
Reiki is generally divided into three degrees (although there are some styles
that use four and a few styles that use as many as seven). In Reiki I, the
student learns to use the reiki and to heal using hands on healing for self and
others. In Reiki II, the student learns the three Reiki Symbols of Power,
Harmony and Connection, and learns distant healing for those not physically
present. Reiki III is the Master/Teacher's degree. A Master is someone who
knows the Reiki system, and has been trained to teach and Attune others to
Reiki.
Benefits of Reiki
There are many benefits to learning and practicing Reiki. At is most fundamental
level, it is an effective way to bring about health to mind, body and spirit.
Reiki helps increase the body's ability to heal itself. It is thought to bring
about a balance in the body's organs and reestablish harmony in the system.
Reiki helps balance the energy in the body, and loosens up blocked energy. Reiki
can enhance all other forms of healing. It can relieve pain. Receiving Reiki
tends to be a relaxing pleasant experience.
In order to learn Reiki, an attunement must be done by a Reiki master. This
opens you up to the Reiki energy and connects you forever to the Divine Reiki
Source. Attunements are done at all three levels of Reiki. The Attunement is
permanent and cannot be lost or taken away. |
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