Usui Shiki REIKI Ryoho
1ST DEGREE REIKI WORKSHOP
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WHAT IS REIKI?
"Reiki" ("RAY-key"), comes from the Japanese words "Rei" meaning "spiritually guided", and "Ki" meaning "life force energy". Developed in Japan in the late 19th century by Dr. Mikao Usui, it is a gentle and non-invasive system of natural healing.
The idea of a universal unseen life force has been spoken about in many ancient traditions and cultures. Reiki is a method of tapping into this "Ki" (-known in other traditions as Chi/Qi, Prana or Orgone), helping us to heal ourselves on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Though it is spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to receive, learn or use it. It will work regardless of your own personal belief system. Having said this, Dr. Usui's system of Reiki is more than just the use of the energy. In order for it to be a complete system, he intended that it also include a conscious, active commitment to improving oneself. That is why he created the Reiki Ideals, or Precepts as guidelines for living a more healthy, compassionate life. I personally adhere to these principles in my daily spiritual life, but emphasize that practicing them is but one option. If you decide to receive or learn Reiki, you are always free to continue believing anything you choose and are encouraged to make your own decisions concerning your spiritual nature and path.
WHAT IS A REIKI SESSION LIKE?
A Reiki session involves the practitioner gently laying their hands on or a few inches above the major parts of your body - typically over the various chakras, or energy centers. (Note: You, the receiver, are always fully clothed. Reiki can even go through a plaster cast!) What you experience during a session varies from person to person and from day to day. In addition to a state of deep relaxation, clients have reported feeling any or a combination of the following:
* an overall sense of security, peacefulness and well-being
* physical sensations (i.e. heat or coolness, tingling, muscle spams or twitches)
* emotional release
* insight or clarity with regard to personal issues
* spiritual or mystical experiences...
If an in-person session is not possible for you, I am certified in the Reiki 'Distant' method, which is also highly effective. By its nature, life-force energy is not restricted by our perceived limits of time and space. Therefore, I can send it to you from across the room or from the other side of the country!
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REIKI TREATMENT?
Reiki, above all, promotes deep relaxation. If you are open to healing yourself however, it also has many other benefits. Reiki can help with:
* headaches and migraines
* cuts, bruises, broken bones - injuries of all sorts
* arthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic pain
* depression and other mental health/psychological issues
* accelerates post-surgical recovery
* alleviates symptoms of other serious illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS...
* reduces the negative side-effects of medications and standard medical treatments
...and so much more!
(*** If you have a medical or psychological condition, I strongly recommend seeing a licensed medical professional in addition to receiving Reiki/intuitive healing treatments.)
