What is Reiki?
Reiki is a precise, ancient Tibetan system of healing, harmonizing and balancing
energy. It was rediscovered in the late 1800’s by a Japanese man, Dr.
Mikao Usui, and brought to this country by a Hawaiian woman, Hawayo Takata.
Reiki
works on many levels, including the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual
and karmic. Reiki reveals the innate gift of healing which is our birthright.
It reveals the body’s innate intelligence to heal itself, bringing the
body into harmony by relieving physical and emotional blockages. Reiki helps
to heal the body and the mind. It helps the body return to its own perfection,
whatever that might be, by healing the cause and eliminating the effect. It
is deeply relaxing.
One of the translations of the word Reiki is “universal life energy”.
The universal life energy of Reiki possesses wisdom of its own. The Reiki
energy cannot be manipulated. It is attracted to wherever imbalances exist.
Reiki is not learned with the conscious mind. The ability to flow the Reiki
energy is acquired through an initiation into a specific lineage of healing
energy handed down through Reiki Masters, which began with Dr. Mikao Usui.
This initiation, also called an ‘attunement’, aligns the electromagnetic
field of the body with the Reiki energy. Anyone, regardless of age or mental
abilities, can be attuned to the Reiki energy. It is easily learned, easily
used, and extremely effective. It has been used to treat everything from minor
ailments and accidents to chronic disease. Reiki has been successfully used
alone and in conjunction with other holistic modalities.
There are 3 levels, or degrees of Reiki. The First Degree initiation gives
a person the ability to treat themselves and others. The Second Degree builds
on the foundation of First Degree. Second Degree gives you more access to
the Reiki energy and enables you to treat both hands-on and at a distance.
Master Level or Third Degree Reiki is for those who are deeply spiritual and
dedicated to service to Reiki, and for those dedicated to teaching Reiki.
True
Usui Lineage Reiki
When the character or symbol of the word “Reiki” is translated,
one of the possible meanings could be “spiritual energy.” There
is an abundance of spiritual energy in the Universe. Many healers accessing
other types of spiritual energy call it “Reiki,” but it is not
true Reiki. To clear up any confusion, Reiki is not a technique. It is an
initiation into a specific healing energy lineage that began with Dr. Mikao
Usui. Only Masters who are in the direct lineage are initiating students into
the true Reiki energy current. It is recommended that you research your perspective
Master’s lineage to ensure that it is true Reiki, if that is what you
want.
Reiki Principles
Just for today
I will not worry
Just for today
I will not be angry
Just for today
I will give thanks for my many blessings
Just for today
I will do my work honestly
Just for today
I will be kind to every living thing.
Dr. Mikao Usui
