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Reiki can help anyone find greater harmony and
wellbeing, whether physical, emotional, mental, psychological, or spiritual.
Reiki seeks the cause of imbalance, and if applied regularly, it will help
root out the disorders of body, mind, and spirit.
Reiki can boost and expand energy, relieve pain, and restore hope. It can
bring significant change as cellular, mental, or emotional healing; it can
reframe our whole life possibility. Reiki is always beneficial, always
benevolent in its action. Mild, medium, or magnificent in its outcome, Reiki
results are shaped strongly by the receiver’s aspiration for wholeness.
Reiki is not a form of alternative health care, but can be used in
conjunction with regular medical treatments. Reiki has been known to provide
significant pain relief and boost cellular healing, as well as psychological
reframing. The following are just some examples of where Reiki may assist in
the wellbeing of another.
Cancers Shock Stroke Dying and Death
AIDS Heart disease Depression Broken bones (Bill Stucky-Reiki
Master)
From www.reiki.org
More information about Reiki
Reiki - The most common questions and answers
(from Reiki.org)
Q. Where does Reiki energy come from?
A. Reiki energy is a subtle energy. It is different than electricity or
chemical energy or other kinds of physical energy. Reiki energy comes from
the Higher Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical world
we are familiar with. When viewed clairvoyantly, Reiki energy appears to
come down from above and to enter the top of the practitioners head after
which if flows through the body and out the hands. It appears to flow this
way because of our perspective. However, the true source of Reiki energy is
within ourselves. This does not mean that we use our personal energy when we
do Reiki, but that the energy is coming from a transindental part of
ourselves that is connected to an infinite supply of healing energy.
Q. Is Reiki a Religion?
A. Although Reiki energy is spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion.
Practitioners are not asked to change any religious or spiritual beliefs
they may have. They are free to continue believing anything they choose and
are encouraged to make their own decisions concerning the nature of their
religious practices.
Q. How is a Reiki treatment given?
A. In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners
hands into the client. The client is usually laying on a massage table but
treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing.
The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on
or near the clients body in a series of hand positions. These include
positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more
specific positions may be used based on the clients needs. Each position is
held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs
at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 90
minutes.
Q. What does a Reiki treatment feel like?
A. What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from
person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by
all. In addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through
and surrounds the them. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all
tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and
well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating
outside their bodies or have visions and other mystical experiences. At the
end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced
outlook.
Q. What can be treated with Reiki?
A. Reiki has had a positive affect on all forms of illness and negative
conditions. This includes minor things like head or stomach aches, bee
stings, colds, flu, tension and anxiety as well as serious illness like
heart disease, cancer, leukemia, etc. The side effects of regular medical
treatments have also been reduced or eliminated. This includes the negative
effects of chemotherapy, post operative pain and depression as well as
improving the healing rate and reducing the time needed to stay in the
hospital. Reiki always helps and in some cases people have experienced
complete healings which have been confirmed by medical tests before and
after the Reiki treatments. However, while some have experienced miracles,
they cannot be guaranteed. Stress reduction with some improvement in ones
physical and psychological condition are what most experience.
Q. Does one have to stop seeing a regular doctor or psychologist in order
to receive a Reiki treatment?
A. No. Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological
treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is
recommended that one see a licensed health care professional in addition to
receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other
forms of healing, including drugs, surgery, psychological care or any other
method of alternative care and will improve the results.
Q. Who can learn to do Reiki?
A. Reiki is a very simple technique to learn and is not dependent on one
having any prior experience with healing, meditation or any other kind of
training. It has be successfully learned by over one million people from all
walks of life, both young an old. The reason it is so easy to learn that it
is not taught in the usual way something is taught. The ability to do Reiki
is simply transferred from the teacher to the student through a process
called an attunement that takes place during a Reiki class. As soon as one
receives an attunement, they have the ability to do Reiki and after that
whenever one places their hands on themselves or on another person with the
intention of doing Reiki, the healing energy will automatically begin
flowing.
Q. How long does it take to learn Reiki?
A. A beginning Reiki class is taught on a weekend. The class can be one
or two days long. I recommend that the minimum time necessary be at least
six to seven hours. Along with the attunement, it is necessary that the
student be shown how to give treatments and also to practice giving
treatments in class.
Q. What is a Reiki attunement?
A. A Reiki attunement is the process by which a person receives the
ability to give Reiki treatments. The attunement is administered by the
Reiki Master during the Reiki class. During the attunement, the Reiki Master
will touch the students head, shoulders, and hands and use one or more
special breathing techniques. The attunement energies will flow through the
Reiki Master and into the student. These special energies are guided by the
Higher Power and make adjustments in the students energy pathways and
connect the student to the source of Reiki. Because the energetic aspect of
the attunement is guided by the Higher Power, it adjusts itself to be
exactly right for each student. During the attunement, some students feel
warmth in the hands, others may see colors or have visions of spiritual
beings. However, it is not necessary to have an inner experience for the
attunement to have worked. Most simply feel more relaxed.
Q. Can I treat myself?
A. Yes, once you have received the attunement, you can treat yourself as
well as others. This is one of the unique features of Reiki.
Q. I have heard that Reiki can be sent to others at a distance. How does
this work?
A. Yes, in Reiki II, you are given three Reiki symbols. These symbols are
empowered by the Reiki II attunement. One of these symbols is for distant
healing. By using a picture of the person you would like to send Reiki to or
by writing the person’s name on a piece of paper or simply by thinking of
the person and also activating the distant symbol, you can send Reiki to
them no matter where they are. They could be hundreds of miles away, but it
makes no difference. The Reiki energy will go to them and treat them. You
can also send Reiki to crisis situations or world leaders and the Reiki
energy will help them too.
Q. How many levels are there to the Reiki training?
A. In the Usui/Tibetan system of Reiki taught by the Center, there are
four levels. These include one, two, Advanced and Master.
Q. What does it feel like to give a treatment?
A. When giving a Reiki treatment, the Reiki energy flows through the
practitioner before leaving the hands and flowing into the client. Because
of this, the practitioner receives a treatment also. As the Reiki energy
flows through the practitioner, she/he will feel more relaxed and uplifted.
Spiritual experiences sometimes take place. The practitioner sometimes
receives insights about what the client needs to know to heal more deeply.
Q. Can children learn Reiki?
A. Yes, Reiki can be taught to anyone. I recommend that a child be old
enough to understand what Reiki is and that the child request to receive
Reiki.
Q. Is it safe for pregnant woman?
A. Since Reiki is guided by the Higher Power, the Reiki energy will know
the condition of the client or student and adjust appropriately. Reiki can
only do good. Many pregnant women have received treatments with great
benefit to them and their unborn child. It has also been used during child
birth. Pregnant women have also taken the Reiki training and received the
Reiki attunement with beneficial results.
Q. What about babies?
A. Babies love Reiki. It is very healthy for them. Do not worry about it
being too strong. Reiki automatically adjusts to what the baby needs.
Q. Can I treat animals or plants?
A. Animals love Reiki too. They seem to have a natural understanding of
what Reiki is and its benefits. Once a pet has received a Reiki treatment,
they will often let you know that they want more. Plants also respond well
to Reiki.
Q. Are there any side effects from a Reiki treatment?
A. Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki
treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing
crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the
body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and
kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person
can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a
good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body
is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.
Q. Can it be used to help groups of people or even global crises?
A. Yes, this is one of the wonderful benefits of Reiki and is why it is
such a wonderful technique for the new millennium. It allows individuals and
groups to do something positive about the challenging situations we see on
the news involving so many people all over the planet. Reiki can be used to
reduce suffering and help people any where in the world. On our Reiki web
site at www.reiki.org we list major world events to send Reiki to. As more
and more people send Reiki to help the world heal, we will move quickly to a
world of peace and harmony.
Q. How much does a treatment usually cost?
A. See The Sacred Tree Services Page
Q. Can a person make a living from Reiki?
A. Yes, if you put your heart into it, you can develop a Reiki practice
combined with teaching classes that can bring a regular income. This is a
very fulfilling way to earn a living. See the article on Developing Your
Reiki Practice.
Q. Can one become Licensed to practice and teach Reiki?
A. There are no governmental licensing programs at this time. However,
the Center does have a licensing program for Reiki teachers. Please see our
Center Licensed Teachers Guidebook from the Center.
Q. Does insurance cover Reiki treatments?
A. Reiki is just starting to be recognized by insurance companies. While
not many are covering Reiki treatments, some are. Check with your local
insurance company for details.
Q. Can nurses or massage therapists get CEU credit for taking Reiki
classes?
A. Classes taught by our Center Licensed Reiki teachers are approved to
give CEU credits to nurses, massage therapists and athletic trainers.
Q. Are there any scientific experiments that demonstrate Reiki works?
A. Yes, see the section on Reiki research.
Q. Can you get more than one attunement?
A. Once you receive a Reiki attunement, it will last your whole life.
However, if you get additional attunements for the same level, it will act
to refine and strengthen your Reiki energy.
Q. What is lineage?
A. Reiki is a technique that is passed on from teacher to student over
and over. If one has Reiki, than she/he will be part of a secession of
teachers leading back to the founder of the system of Reiki one is
practicing. In the case of Usui Reiki, the lineage would lead back to Dr.
Usui.
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