What is Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese name consisting of 2 words Rei and Ki meaning spiritually guided life energy (commonly known as Universal Life Energy), an energy which is all around us. It is a form of spiritual healing using "universal life energy" channelled through the practitioner to the recipient. Reiki helps to harmonize body, mind and spirit Reiki can be used for many ailments like reducing stress, relieving pain, headache, stomach upsets, back problems, asthma - respiratory problems, menstrual problems, sinus, anxiety and many more. (Please note that Reiki should not be used instead of medical treatment, but it should be used as a compliment and a way to become and remain healthy.) There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive a Reiki treatment or a Reiki attunement. As in any healing the first step towards a healthier life is a desire to be healed.
Reiki - a powerful and gentle healer
- Promotes natural self-healing
- Balances the energies in the body
- Balances the organs and glands
- Strengthens the immune system
- Treats symptoms and causes of illness
- Relieves pain
- Clears toxins
Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver
- Enhances personal awareness
- Relaxes and reduces stress
- Promotes creativity
- Releases blocked and suppressed feelings
- Aids meditation and positive thinking
Reiki is easy to learn
Anyone can "learn" Reiki. The word learn is not quite right as most of us cannot read Reiki and then do it. The ability to use Reiki is normally given via an attunement or initiation.
Reiki Levels
There are 3 levels of Reiki: Reiki 1 and 2 and the Master level. Once attuned Reiki is easy to use and your ability to use Reiki will never leave you!
Reiki enriches our life and gives happiness and health on all levels.
Second Degree or Reiki Level - 2
The Reiki 2 attunement gives an even higher possible level of energy vibrations in the student. Here one also learns 3 Reiki symbols: The Power Symbol, The Mental Symbol and The Distance Symbol. These can be used to help focus energy for specific purposes. For Reiki 2 there is normally only one initiation.
Reiki Master or Reiki Level - 3
This initiation is given to attune persons who have Reiki 2 and wish to be able to teach and initiate others into Reiki. In this process the vibration level of energy is once again raised and the Master symbol is taught. To become Reiki Master one does not have to dedicate oneself to teaching others, the Reiki Master level can be taken for your own pleasure or benefit.
First Degree or Reiki Level - 1
The Reiki 1 attunement seems to mainly benefit the physical body in opening it up to channel more Reiki energy. Once attuned one will never lose the ability to use Reiki. In Reiki 1 the history of Reiki and the hand positions are taught. Reiki attunement takes about 20-30 minutes and is a very relaxing and beneficial experience.