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REIKI (pronounced ray-key)

Reiki Is a healing technique for enhancing the quality of life on all levels physical, emotional and spiritual. It is an excellent technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Thought to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago, Reiki was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist in the early 1900’s

DEFINITION OF REIKI

Rei – Spiritual wisdom

The word Rei means Universal, interpreted to mean higher knowledge or spiritual consciousness. This wisdom comes from God which is all-knowing. It knows the cause of all problems and difficulties and knows how to heal them

Ki- life energy

The word ‘Ki’ means the same as ‘Chi’ in Chinese. Ki is life energy. It is the vital life force of the universal life force. This is non-physical energy that animates all living things. As long as something is alive it has life energy circulating through it and surrounding it; when it dies the life energy departs.

If your (Ki) life energy is low or if there is a restriction in its flow, you are more vulnerable to illness.

If your (Ki) life energy is high and flowing freely you are less likely to get sick.

SPIRITUALLY GUIDED LIFE ENERGY

It’s the God-Consciousness called Rei that guides the life energy called Ki in the practice we call Reiki. Reiki can be defined as spiritually guided life energy. There are many kinds of healing energy all using Ki but not all use Reiki. Reiki is a special kind of healing energy that can only be channelled by someone who has been attuned to it.

REIKI INTELLIGENCE

Reiki has its own intelligence and knows exactly where it needs to go and what to do. It will communicate with your higher self and decide where to go and what to do. The best results are achieved by simply remaining calm and relaxed and enjoying the soothing energies that are flowing to you.

CLEANSING PROCESS (HEALING CRISIS)

Reiki can start a cleansing process that affects the physical body as well as the mind and emotions. Toxins that have been stored in the body may be released along with feelings and thought patterns that are no longer useful. Whenever changes take place, even if it is good, a period of adjustment is necessary so that the body and various parts of your life can get used to the healthy new conditions. You may need more rest, it can also be helpful to spend more time quietly contemplating your life and any changes you might need to make to support a healthier lifestyle. A process of purification improves the benefit one receives.

QUESTIONS.............................................

IS REIKI A RELIGION?

While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn or use Reiki. Reiki is not dependant on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not.

CAN REIKI EVER CAUSE HARM?

Because Reiki is guided by God-consciousness, it can never do harm. It always knows what a person needs and will adjust itself to create an affect which is appropriate. One never needs to worry, Reiki is always helpful. Because the practitioner does not direct the healing and does not decide what to work on, or what to heal, the practitioner is not in danger of taking on the karma of the client. Since the practitioner is not doing the healing, it is also much easier for the ego to stay out of the way and allow the presence of god to clearly shine through.

HOW DOES REIKI HEAL?

We are alive because life energy or Ki is flowing through us. Ki flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras or meridians. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. The free and balanced flow of Ki is the cause of health. It is Ki that animates the physical organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When the flow of Ki is disrupted, it causes diminished function on one or more of the organs of the physical body. Therefore it is the disruption in the flow of Ki which is the main cause of illness.

Ki is responsive to thoughts and feelings. When we have positive optimistic thoughts, we increase our flow of Ki and this causes us to feel better. However when we have negative thoughts, our Ki is disrupted and diminished and we no longer feel good. When negative feelings become lodged in the subconscious mind, they create a permanent disruption of Ki. This happens when we either consciously or unconsciously accept negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and disrupt the flow of Ki. Various organs and tissues of the body can be affected depending on the site of the blockage. This diminishes the vital function of those organs and cells of the physical body and unless the blockage is released, a person could eventually become ill

When a person receives Reiki treatment, The Rei or God-consciousness part of the energy assesses where the person has blocks and then directs the healing energy to the blockage. The Reiki energy then works with the negative thoughts and feelings that are blocking one’s natural flow of Ki and heal them as well.

This can happen in a number of ways. By flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy, Reiki raises the vibratory level in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break and fall away. In doing so, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing healthy Ki to flow in a natural way. Other times, it is melted away or burned up. When a block is released, sometimes a person will feel a cold sensation and when it is melted or burned up, a hot sensation. Once Ki is flowing naturally, the physical organs and tissues are then able to complete their healing process.

WHAT CAN BE TREATED?

Reiki is both powerful and gentle. In its long history it has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including. It is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance and has many benefits for both patient and practitioner, including positive states of consciousness and spiritual experiences.

CAN I CONTINUE MY MEDICAL TREATMENTS DURING REIKI TREATMENT?

Reiki can be complimentary and works in harmony with all other kinds of treatments. You can continue to receive regular medical or psychological treatment while receiving Reiki. Reiki will improve the results of any medical treatment including acting to reduce negative side effects of your medications. It shortens healing time, reduces or eliminates pain, reduces stress and helps to create optimism. It has been regularity noted that patients receiving Reiki leave hospital earlier than those that don’t.

Reiki has been used in conjunction with psychotherapy to improve the healing of emotional trauma. Its psychological benefits can include improved memory and greater self-confidence.