Reiki healing is a simple holistic healing similar to the laying on of hands. It channels energy into the body in order to harmonise any imbalances and stimulates the body's natural capacity to heal itself.
Reiki is a Japanese word which describes a system of healing. Reiki allows you to access Universal Life Energy which lets you to begin to heal yourself. This healing occurs on all levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Reiki can be used to help yourself to change that which you wish to change for the better. Reiki brings guidance in the way you lead your life; it can create opportunities for personal growth and the awakening of all your potential. It will bring joy into your life and profound change.
Reiki is an energy that is in all living things. You can be 'attuned' to Reiki. Attunements are a method of speeding up the opening of the flow of Reiki; they are a 'tool' to assist us in our healing processes. They can help to remove blockages that have prevented the flow of this energy. During an attunement, the Reiki Master draws Reiki symbols over the person being attuned to help in the attunement process.
The word Reiki is composed of 2 Japanese words Rei and Ki. Rei can be defined as the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the universe. It is available to help us in times of need and to act as a source of guidance in our lives. It permeates all living things.
Ki is the non-physical energy that animates all living things. Ki flows in everything that is alive including plants, animals and humans. We receive Ki from the air we breathe, from food, sunshine and from sleep. We can increase our Ki by breathing exercises and meditation. Ki is also known as Chi.
Reiki then is a non-physical healing energy made up of the life force energy that is guided by Higher Intelligence or spiritually guided life force energy.
Ki responds to thoughts and feelings and will flow strongly or weakly depending on the quality of our thoughts and feelings. Negative thoughts and feelings restrict the flow of Ki and the restriction of our body organs can follow bringing illness to us.
Reiki works directly in the unconscious parts of our mind breaking up and washing away negative thoughts and feelings and therefore allowing a normal healthy flow of Ki.It harmonizes, heals and balances the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual Self. It increases the flow of higher vibrational energies through the aura into the physical body. Reiki can also be used to change ways of being that we desire to change.
What are the attunements?
The Attunements are a way of speeding up the opening of the flow of this energy through you. They help to remove blockages that have prevented the energy from flowing as smoothly as it might have.
During the attunement process, the Reiki Master draws the symbols over you in different places and uses the process to open the flow of energy through you.
Talking while doing Reiki.
If someone askS you to give them Reiki they have made a conscious decision to heal and they trust you to share that experience with them. You need to show respect for that person and for their healing. Reiki is best done from a meditative state. You are not only using your hands to send them the energy but you are using your mind.
Are my hands supposed to get hot when I do Reiki?
There are many ways to experience the Reiki energy when giving Reiki. Your hands may feel hot, or cold; they may tingle, or you may feel the energy pulsing through your hands and your body as you work.
Do I always have to do all the hand positions?
The hand positions form a foundation for your work. As you give more Reiki you will know intuitively where to place your hands.
How do I know when an area is complete?
If you are in a meditative state when giving Reiki, you will feel intuitively when to change positions. Trust this flow and let it guide you. (When beginning allow approximately 4 minutes for each position)
What do I do if I feel light-headed?
If you feel light-headed or dizzy after or while giving Reiki then you need to ground yourself. This can be done by visualising yourself connecting to the Earth and focussing on the area beneath your feet. After a Reiki session you can ground yourself by drinking water, eating, getting some fresh air, hugging a tree or holding a crystal such as heamatite.
How do distance attunements work?
First of all when giving any attunement I always ask that the person recieve those energies that are in their Highest Good and in accord with their Soul Purpose. If Reiki energy can transcend time and distance for healing purposes then there is no reason why it cannot do the same for the attunement process. The mechanics of the process are not as important as the intent of the receiver and the Master involved.
The Reiki energies can be used on people, animals, plants and situations. Some people say that the Reiki energy works also on appliances. Before you treat others, always ask their permission whether it be for a personal session or an absent healing session.
If you have received the second level Reiki energies then you will be able to do much more with the Reiki energy.
The Power symbol brings in higher universal energy and boosts the energy level to give greater power and focus to the energy. This symbol is known as Cho-Ku-Rei and it's name is used as a mantra when using this symbol. This energy can be used to clear rooms and crystals and to charge food and water.
The mental-emotional energy can be used to focus healing energy on emotional concerns, treating habits and addictions. It is said to work on the subconscious. It is known as Sei-He-Ki and again it's name is used as a mantra.
The distance energy gives you the ability to send Reiki energy to anyone, anywhere in the world. It can be used to treat the parts of yourself you cannot reach, to send healing energy to someone in the next room, or someone miles away. It can also be used to heal things from the past, both situations and people. You can use a photo or a drawing when sending distance healing energy. You can also use a teddy bear or a pillow as a substitute for someone who needs the Reiki energy, placing your hands on the bear as you would on the person themselves.
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