REIKI
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning Universal
Life Energy, an
energy which is all around us.
Natural Healing
Reiki is the name given to a system of natural healing which
evolved from
the experience and dedication of Dr. Mikao Usui, a Professor
of Theology
who lived in Japan in the last century. Dr Usui developed
this healing
system from ancient Buddhist teachings after many years
of study, research
and meditation. He spent the rest of his life practising
and teaching Reiki.
Today Reiki continues to be taught by Reiki Masters who
have trained in the
tradition passed down from Master to student.
There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can
receive or learn
to give a Reiki treatment, the only prerequisite is the
desire to be healed.
A Reiki Treatment
The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner
is a very simple
process. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes.
If they are unable to lie
down the treatment can be given in a sitting position, the
main thing is for the
recipient to be as comfortable as possible.
There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass
through anything, even
plaster casts. The practitioner gently places their hands
non-intrusively in a
sequence of positions which cover the whole body. The whole
person is
treated rather than specific symptoms. A full treatment
usually takes 1 to 1½ hours
with each position held for several minutes.
Which conditions can Reiki help?
It is possible to heal at any level of being: physical,
mental, emotional or spiritual.
Acute injuries can be helped to heal very quickly but more
chronic illness takes
longer. In some cases such as terminal illness, there is
not enough time for the
progress of the disease to be reversed.
However, in such cases there is usually great benefit and
enhancement of the quality
of life giving a sense of peace and acceptance during the
time remaining.
Reiki healing can be given anywhere at any time as no special
equipment is
needed. The practitioner is a channel which the energy is
drawn through by
the need or imbalance in the recipient. Neither person has
to use any effort of will
or concentration during this process.
As running water smoothes the jagged edges of a rock until
it is small enough to roll
away, Reiki flows to the areas of need, soothing pain and
supporting the body's
natural ability to heal itself.
Reiki supports all forms of treatment both orthodox and
complementary.
Reiki Principles
Just for today do not worry
Just for today do not anger
Honour your teachers parents and elders
Earn your living honestly
Show gratitude to every living thing
© The Reiki Association 1998
Information Courtesy of
:
The Reiki Association
Cranbrook Bridge House
Clee Hill
Ludlow
SY8 3QQ
Tel: 01584 891 197
Email: reikiassociation_admin@compuserve.com
Administrator Kate Jones can be contacted on:
01584 891 197 (24hr answerphone and fax).
Email: reikiassoc_admin@compuserve.com
Assistant Administrator Mel Jones can be contacted 3pm
- 6pm Monday to Friday
on 01981 550 829
Email: reikiassoc_office@compuserve.com
The Reiki Association is registered in England as a limited
company no:4026545.
For Further information visit the website
www.reikiassociation.org.uk
