Reiki (ray-key) is a natural healing technique that uses the laying-on of hands. Reiki is thought to have originated thousands of years ago in India from where it went to Tibet alongwith Buddism. But the knowledge was kept a top secret by a few for various reasons. Reiki was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddist monk, in the 1800's. Usui wished to discover how Budda healed the sick. During his ten year quest, he studied the teaching of Christ, and the sacred literature of China, Japan, India, and Tibet. At the end of his quest, Reiki came to him on the sacred mountain of Kuriyama in Japan.

What does Reiki means?

The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words - Rei and Ki. Rei means supernatural force or spiritual intelligence, Ki means life energy. Therefore, reiki means "spiritually guided life force energy".

How does it work?

We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body.

Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This dissolves and removes the negative energy. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

Reiki is an energy that comes directly from the highest spiritual source. It has its own intelligence and knows exactly where to go and what to do. It is multi-dimensional and will heal the cause of a problem on what level it may exist - body, mind, or spirit. It does not have to be directed by the practitioner. It is a very simple and powerful process that can be learned by anyone. Because it is a channeled healing, the Reiki practitioners energies are never depleted. In fact, when giving a treatment, the Reiki practitioner is healed as well and always experiences an increase in life force energy. People that already do healing work report that their healing energies increase by at least fifty percent after receiving Reiki Attunements.

What is a treatment like?

Reiki is given by the laying on of hands. A standard treatment includes placing the hands on positions around the head, shoulders, stomach, and feet. In addition, the practitioner may use other positions for specific concerns the client may have. Each position is held for between five and ten minutes and the entire treatment lasts between 45 minutes to an hour and a half. A treatment is deeply relaxing and benefits both the client and the practitioner.

Treat yourself:

Once you have been attuned to it, reiki can also be used to treat yourself. Simply place your hands on yourself, Reiki will flow into you and begin its healing work.

What can be treated?

Reiki is both powerful and gentle and in its long history has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like cancer, heart disease, and AIDS as well as skin problems, cuts, broken bones, headaches, colds, and the list goes on and on.............

Who can learn Reiki?

Reiki is not taught in the way that other healing techniques are taught. It is transferred to the student by the Reiki Master through an attunement process. Because of this, virtually anyone can learn Reiki with no prior experience or ability necessary. The attunement process opens the heart, crown, and palm chakras and creates a special link between the student and the Reiki source. Then its use is explained and demonstrated. After that, all that is necessary is for the practitioner to place his or her hands on the client with the intention of healing and the Reiki energies will automatically flow through the practitioner into the client. Because of this unique attunement process, Reiki can easily be taught during a weekend class.

Is it a Religion?

While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a Religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not.

Many uses:

Reiki is very versatile and can be used to heal or improve any human condition or difficulty. In addition to healing yourself and others, it can also be used to protect from harm, help solve problems, and achieve goals.