Where does Reiki energy come from?
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 transcendental part of ourselves that is connected
to an infinite supply of healing energy.
Is Reiki a Religion?
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.
What does a Reiki treatment feel like?
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
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.
What can be treated with Reiki?
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.
Does one have to stop seeing a regular doctor or psychologist in order to
receive a Reiki treatment?
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.
Who can learn to do Reiki?
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.
How long does it take to learn Reiki?
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.
What is a Reiki attunement?
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.
Can I treat myself?
Yes, once you have received the attunement, you can treat yourself as well
as others. This is one of the unique features of Reiki.
I have heard that Reiki can be sent to others at a distance. How does this
work?
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.
How many levels are there to the Reiki
training?
In the Usui/Tibetan system of Reiki taught by the Center, there are four levels.
These include one, two, Advanced and Master.
What does it feel like to give a treatment?
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.
Can children learn Reiki?
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.
Is it safe for pregnant woman?
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.
What about babies?
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.
Can I treat animals or plants?
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.
Are there any side effects from a Reiki
treatment?
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.
Can it be used to help groups of people
or even global crises?
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.
Can you get more than one attunement?
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.
What is lineage?
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 succession 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.