What is Reiki
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. What is Reiki? Is it 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.
(Continued
In What Is Reiki FAQ Part 2...)
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(Reiki
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(Reiki -
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(Reiki
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(Reiki
Symbols Part 2)
(Reiki
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(Reiki Master)
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