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What is Reiki, Who can Learn it ? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. Many have reported miraculous results. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life. Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and therefore is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. Reiki classes are taught all over the country and in many parts of the world. If you are interested in learning Reiki, please check the class schedule near the end of this newsletter and contact the teacher directly. Questions to ask a Reiki Master about Reiki Training • 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? • Will this training initiate me into, or progress me within the Usui 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 receive 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. |
