Reiki is a name for a form of hands-on healing, with its origins in India and the East dating back many thousands of years. The original names, disciplines and techniques of Reiki have disappeared over the centuries. When exactly this ancient art of healing disappeared is unknown. However, we do know that it was rediscovered by a Japanese Scholar and Monk named Dr. Mikao Usui. It was in fact Dr. Usui who fashioned the name ‘Reiki’.
Reiki is a two-syllable Japanese word meaning universal life force. Although the proper Japanese pronunciation is RYE-KEY, it has been westernized to RAY-KEY.
Rei means universal or everywhere at the same time. Esoterically Rei means spiritual consciousness and wisdom from the higher self.
KEY, it has been westernized to RAY-KEY.
Rei means universal or everywhere at the same time. Esoterically Rei means spiritual consciousness and wisdom from the higher self.
Ki is the energy that gives life to all living things. Many cultures recognize the importance of Ki energy and how it impacts our lives and well-being. Ki energy can be activated for the purpose of healing. When you feel healthy and full of enthusiasm, the flow of Ki energy in your body is high and free flowing. Life seems easier to deal with and you have a higher resistance to illness and disease.
Dr. Usui developed Reiki from his experiences on Mt. Kumara. He had a Satori, a moment of Oneness, an awakening to his true nature. In that Oneness, he developed Reiki.
When you are under stress or feeling tired, your Ki energy is low. You will be more susceptible to disease and sickness. Your attitude will be generally negative and you will find it difficult to deal with life's challenges.
Reiki is holistic; it works on the body, mind and spirit by stimulating a person’s own natural healing abilities. The blocked emotional and physical elements that lead to illness and disease are cleared. Reiki is neither positive nor negative; it is, in fact, the vibration of life. It allows us all to become one with all things alive in our world. Reiki is an unconditional experience of harmony. The best way to understand how Reiki works is to experience it.
Dr. Usui used the word ’intuitive’ to describe Reiki energy because it seems to have its own intelligence that guides it to where it is needed. Each part of the body or life issue receives the healing energy needed.
The Reiki Dr. Usui taught consisted of:
• Meditation techniques
• Breathing exercises
• Spiritual cleansing
• The reciting of spiritual poetry
• The Reiki principles
• Empowerments
• Attunements
• Hands-on healing techniques
• Distance healing
• Both breath and the eyes were used to focus the healing energy
Dr. Usui used his intuition to sense which parts of the body needed healing. For those who had difficulty with developing an intuitive style, symbols and mantras were introduced to help them focus. Later a manual with hand positions was created.
My goal in Now Reiki is to return to the more intuitive style of energy work.
There are two main streams of Reiki: a Japanese version with more emphasis on the meditative and spiritual side of the system, and a more western-orientated form with emphasis on the symbols and attunements.
In Japan it is common to spend several years practicing meditation to enhance spiritual growth, and to regularly study in groups of like-minded people under the guidance of a master. This is a great way to gradually raise your frequency/vibration, develop your intuition and open up more fully to the universal life force.
The Reiki system traditionally taught in the West consists of attunements, symbols, hand positions and techniques.
Often attunements are seen as a way to raise your vibration. Symbols are a tool to focus and increase your energy. Now Reiki will use techniques from Usui Reiki, as well as, awareness and stillness meditations and conscious breathing to increase the flow of universal energy.
There is an energy that gives life to every living organism. For many thousands of years we have known of this energy and have sought to develop ways to harness its power to heal and influence our lives. The Japanese call this energy Ki. It is also known as Chi by the Chinese, and Prana by a number of Asian cultures.
Now Reiki Energy is ever-present in our bodies. This means anyone can harness this profound intelligent energy for healing.
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