What is Reiki?

A Brief Overviewbelieve in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God,
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction andmany people find that using Reiki puts them more in
relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administeredtouch with the experience of their religion rather than
by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that anhaving only an intellectual concept of it.
unseen "life force energy" flows through us and isWhile Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and
what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy"act in a way that promotes harmony with others. Dr.
is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feelMikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural
stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of beinghealing, recommended that one practice certain simple
happy and healthy.ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Reiare nearly universal across all cultures.
which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power"During a meditation several years after developing
and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actuallyReiki, Dr. Usui decided to add the Reiki Ideals to the
"spiritually guided life force energy."practice of Reiki. The Ideals came in part from the five
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radianceprinicples of the Meiji emperor of Japan whom Dr. Usui
that flows through and around you. Reiki treats theadmired. The Ideals were developed to add spiritual
whole person including body, emotions, mind and spiritbalance to Usui Reiki. Their purpose is to help people
creating many beneficial effects that include relaxationrealize that healing the spirit by consciously deciding to
and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Manyimprove oneself is a necessary part of the Reiki
have reported miraculous results.healing experience. In order for the Reiki healing
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritualenergies to have lasting results, the client must accept
healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. Itresponsibility for her or his healing and take an active
has been effective in helping virtually every knownpart in it. Therefore, the Usui system of Reiki is more
illness and malady and always creates a beneficialthan the use of the Reiki energy. It must also include an
effect. It also works in conjunction with all otheractive commitment to improve oneself in order for it to
medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve sidebe a complete system. The ideals are both guidelines
effects and promote recovery.for living a gracious life and virtues worthy of practice
An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability tofor their inherent value.
use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but isThe secret art of inviting happiness
transferred to the student during a Reiki class. ThisThe miraculous medicine of all diseases
ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by aJust for today, do not anger
Reiki master and allows the student to tap into anDo not worry and be filled with gratitude
unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one'sDevote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
health and enhance the quality of life.Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacityPray these words to your heartand chant these
or spiritual development and therefore is available towords with your mouth
everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousandsUsui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and
of people of all ages and backgrounds.mind
While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It hasThe founder , Usui Mikao
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