Reiki
 The Principles of Reiki
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Just for today, do not anger
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Just for today, do not worry
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Just for today, earn your living honestly
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Just for today, honour every living being
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Just for today, show gratitude for all the received gifts
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an energy healing
system which channels universal life energy into the body by
a gentle placing of the hands in specific positions on the
body.
Where does Reiki come from?
Dr. Mikao Usui [1865-1926]
developed Reiki, towards the end of the 19th Century. Dr.
Usui was a Japanese philosopher who searched for
understanding of how the great teachers of the main world
religions had been able to heal. He spent many years
searching and had many disappointments until, after a long
period of fasting, he was given understanding about healing.
He first used Reiki on himself and then tried it out on his
own family. Following personal success, he opened a clinic
in 1922 for healing and ran workshops to share his
knowledge. He died of a stroke in 1926 aged 62. Dr. Usui's
students carried on his work.
Reiki in the west today comes, almost entirely, from the
teaching of Mrs Takata who was taught by Dr. Hayashi, who
was one of Dr. Usui's students.
How do you say Reiki?
The word Reiki, pronounced 'ray-key', is
written as a Japanese kanji which has two parts. The top
part is 'Rei' meaning universal or spiritual and the lower
part 'Ki' meaning energy or power. Literally, Reiki means
'universal energy' or 'spiritual power'.
How does Reiki work?
The universe and all beings
in are made of energy. When we are unwell or stressed, we
are full of dis-ease i.e. unbalanced. By channelling energy
from the universe into a client by placing the hands over
the energy centres in the body, I will aim to bring balance
to your body and emotions.
Where are the energy centres?
These are the chakras and the
main ones are the crown of the head, the forehead, the
throat, the heart, the solar plexus, the stomach and the
hips area.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing. Shoes should be
removed.
What does a Reiki session involve?
Before the session begins, I will explain
the hand positions to you, since most of your body or your
field of energy will be touched. Hands are placed with
respect not to violate and individual's body privacy.
Modifications can always be made to the traditional hand
positions to respect any additional touch issues you may
have. The receiver will often feel warmth, tingling, or both
where the practitioner's hands are placed. My hands will
touch you gently and will usually be motionless,
except when changing positions; there is no massage or body
manipulation. You may be seated or lying on a couch. You
will be asked to close your eyes and relax.
How long is a Reiki session?
A Reiki session lasts approximately 60
minutes; depending on your needs, so, you will want to allow
time in your schedule to insure a comfortable transition
from the Reiki experience back to your normal state of
being. Typically, you'll emerge from a Reiki treatment
feeling deeply relaxed, with a sense of well being and inner
peace.
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