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From What Is Reiki FAQ Part 1)
Q. What is 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. How do I find a Reiki teacher
that is right for me?
A. Reiki teachers or Masters
advertise in many magazines and also post notices at health
food stores, new age bookstores and other places. Once you
find a Reiki teacher or practitioner you are interested in
receiving training or a treatment from, it is a good idea
to ask them some important questions. Here are a few that
will give you additional information to make a choice.
• How long have you
been working with Reiki? What training have you had? How often
do you teach? How do you personally use Reiki? What is your
lineage?
• What qualifications
are required to take Reiki Training?
• What do you cover
in your classes? How many hours of class time is included?
How much time is instructional, and how much is hands on practice?
• What are the specific
things I will be able to do after taking the training?
• What are your fees,
and will I get a certificate and a manual?
• Can I take notes and
tape record the class?
• How many symbols will
I learn?
• Is there a Reiki support
group in my area or can you help me establish one?
• Will you openly support
me in being a successful Reiki practitioner or Master?
• Do you have a positive
respectful attitude toward other Reiki practitioners and Masters
regardless of lineage or affiliation?
Be aware of how you feel about
their answers and if they are responding in a loving manner
that is supportive and empowering. Listen to your heart and
you will be guided to the right teacher or practitioner.
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. A Reiki treatment usually
will cost between $25.00 and $100.00 depending on the area
of the country. However, some practitioners offer treatments
free of charge or for a donation.
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.
| Authors Details: "What is Reiki
FAQ" William Lee Rand Web
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More Articles To Answer The Question What is Reiki?
(Reiki
FAQ's Part 1)
(Reiki
FAQ's Part 2)
(Reiki
Healing - Questions & Answers)
(Reiki
Principals)
(Reiki -
What Is It? How Does It Heal)
(Reiki
History)
(Reiki
Symbols - Introduction)
(Reiki
Symbols Part 1)
(Reiki
Symbols Part 2)
(Reiki
Symbols)
(Reiki Master)
(Reiki -
Becoming A Reiki Master) |
