It is reasonable to expect the doctor to recognize that science may not have all the answers to problems of health and healing. – Norman Cousins

Reiki Hand Positions. Once you have received the first degree attunement, from a Reiki Master you are ready to work with the universal life force. However, it is important that you realise as with every profession there is a need to first practice and master the skills associated with healing including the correct Reiki Hand Positions for a Reiki Self Treatment . Madam Takata taught her students to heal themselves first, then their families, then their friends. Only then did she believe they would be adequately qualified and able to work as a practitioner and heal other people.

Learning the Reiki Hand Positions can be similar to when a person first learns to drive a car they need time, practice and experience to master what appears to be a rather complex set of procedures. However, within a relatively short space of time they can drive safely and effortlessly as they unconsciously control the car and all the various skills associated with driving.

Likewise with time, practice and experience you will master the skills and techniques associated with art of Reiki healing including the Reiki Hand Positions. Treat the early months as a learning experience, almost like an apprenticeship; this will give you the time you need to develop your confidence and skills. Remember the more you work with Reiki the more intuitive you will become, your energy vibration will be raised and you will develop and experience a new joyful consistency in your life.

Using the Reiki Hand Positions when performing a reiki self healing is the starting point for personal development and self discovery. Reiki is not just a tool for healing; it also brings protection, prevention and personal transformation on all levels. As you progress along your new path, inevitably you will come up against obstacles and setbacks in your life that often seem like the whole ocean front, but with Reiki you will have the strength to deal with them as though they are but pebbles on the beach. Even if you never use Reiki to heal anyone but yourself, you will find a new sense of balance and peace in your life.

There is no other method of self-treatment as simple and as effective as Reiki. Because Reiki is always available to you, whenever you feel tired, stressed, have any aches or pains, you can alleviate them by simply laying your hands on your body. The infinite wisdom of Reiki will go to wherever it is needed.

Recharge your batteries every day, not just when problems, difficulties, anxiety or illnesses arise. Daily self treatment will help to prevent sickness and disease, and bring your life into focus and balance quickly. Every time you use Reiki on yourself, you raise your self esteem and self love. You will discover your mission in life and become more compassionate and loving.

Instead of getting stressed at the normal things you come into contact with each day such as traffic jams; meetings, interviews, going to the doctor’s or dentist, waiting in queues, your children needs and your family responsibilities to name but a few, allow Reiki into your life and let Reiki become a new way of life to you.

Set aside a little time each day for a self treatment. First thing in the morning will give you a positive boost for the day ahead. Alternatively, a self treatment last thing at night will relax and unwind you, leading to a good night’s sleep. Good places for a self-treatment are in the bath, the shower, or lying in bed. The possibilities are endless and the benefits are immeasurable.

Reiki is a gift to be savoured and enjoyed. Remember the more you use Reiki the stronger and more profound it becomes. Daily use could extend your own life by a number of years.

Reiki Hand Positions | How Reiki Can Help You

There are a number of benefits to be gained, which occur without any effort from a daily Reiki self-treatment including:

• Reiki will relax you when you are stressed
• Reiki brings about deep relaxation
• Reiki centres your thoughts when you are confused
• Reiki energises you when you feel drained
• Reiki calms you when you are frightened
• Reiki focuses your mind and helps you to solve problems
• Reiki relieves pain
• Reiki accelerates natural healing of wounds
• Reiki improves health
• Reiki gradually clears up chronic problems
• Reiki helps prevents the development of disease
• Reiki detoxifies the body
• Reiki dissolves energy blockages
• Reiki releases emotional wounds
• Reiki increases the vibrational frequency of the body
• Reiki helps change negative conditioning & behaviour

Reiki Hand Positions | How To Treat Yourself With Reiki

There is no right or wrong way to work with Reiki on oneself. As you become more experienced with the Reiki energy you will intuitively move your hands to wherever it feels right. However, if you are aware of a specific problem such as an injury or pain, then you should place your hands directly over that area to begin with, and follow up with a full self treatment.

In the beginning, it is always best to follow a set procedure as shown in the following illustrations marked “Self Treatment Hand Positions”.

When you have mastered the hand positions you can then leave each self treatment up to your own intuition. You may wish to work with music to add the right relaxing mood. Find a place where you won’t be disturbed if possible. Normally you would spend three to five minutes on each position.

However; time is often short, but remember a little Reiki is better than no Reiki. On completion of the self treatment drink a large glass of purified water. Close your eyes and go inside and pay attention to the thoughts and emotions that have arisen during the session. You may feel light headed, and if you need to rest, or sit down for a short time, allow yourself this time.

If you feel you need to continue to work on a specific area of the body, even if you have completed a full self treatment using the reiki hand positions, then go with your intuition; always listen to your mind and body.

Remember the following reiki hand positions are only a guide – Use your intuition

SELF TREATMENT | REIKI HAND POSITIONS

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Reiki Hand Positions 14, 15, 16 and 17

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The cure for pain is in the pain. – Roger Woolger

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There is something beautiful about all scars of whatever nature. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed and healed, done with. – Harry Crews

Reiki I. Reiki with its infinite wisdom goes to the place in the body that requires healing. That is why Reiki I is so easy to learn and apply. There is no need to study the anatomy of the human body or animals in Reiki I in order to treat a person or animal successfully. You simply place your hands on the body and channel the energy. Reiki will do the rest.

However, it can be helpful before you begin you study of Reiki I to know where the major organs, lymphatic and endocrine systems are in the body. This knowledge will allow you to treat specific problems or organs quickly and easily.

The following Reiki I illustrations are simple diagrams of the human anatomy. If you decide to further your studies we recommend that you make full use of your public library. They will have books on the Human anatomy as well as books on the anatomy of various pets and animals. Of course the internet and the world wide web offer a multitude of FREE information and any good search engine like Google, Ask, Bing or Yahoo will open up a doorway to many excellent guides to the human anatomy.

Reiki I – The Endocrine System

In Reiki I you will discover that the Endocrine system consists of the ductless glands that release hormones. It works together with the nervous system in regulating metabolic activities so that homeostasis is maintained.

There are a few primary endocrine glands:

• The pituitary gland at the base of the brain
• The thyroid gland in the neck
• The four or five parathyroid glands in the tissue around the thyroid
• The two adrenal glands above the kidney against the posterior wall of the abdomen
• Certain areas of the pancreas near the stomach
• The sex glands, or gonads (testes in the male and ovaries in the female)

Various hormones are released by the endocrine glands, with each secretion causing a different reaction in the body. These include the body’s growth rate, control of sex and reproductive functions, and the regulation of calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Reiki I – The Major Body Organs

Reiki I - The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a system of thin tubes that runs throughout the body. These tubes are called ‘lymph vessels’. You may also hear them called ‘lymphatic vessels’.

The lymphatic system is similar to blood circulation – the tubes branch through all parts of the body like the arteries and veins that carry blood. Except that the lymphatic system carries colourless liquid called ‘lymph’.

“Lymph” is a milky body fluid that contains a type of white blood cells, called “lymphocytes,” along with proteins and fats. Lymph seeps outside the blood vessels in spaces of body tissues and is stored in the “lymphatic” system to flow back into the bloodstream. Through the flow of blood in and out of arteries, and into the veins, and through the lymph nodes and into the lymph, the body is able to eliminate the products of cellular breakdown and bacterial invasion.

Two very large areas are of significance in this system – the right lymphatic duct which drains lymph fluid from the upper right quarter of the body above the diaphragm and down the midline, and the thoracic duct, a structure roughly sixteen inches long located in the mediastinum of the pleural cavity which drains the rest of the body. It is through the actions of this system including the spleen, the thymus, lymph nodes and lymph ducts that our body is able to fight infection and to ward off invasion from foreign invaders.

Lymph plays an important role in the immune system and in absorbing fats from the intestines. The lymphatic vessels are present wherever there are blood vessels and transport excess fluid to the end vessels without the assistance of any “pumping” action. There are more than 100 tiny, oval structures (called lymph nodes). These are mainly in the neck, groin and armpits, but are scattered all along the lymph vessels. They act as barriers to infection by filtering out and destroying toxins and germs. The largest body of lymphoid tissue in the human body is the spleen.

I just refer to myself as being Spirit, Mind and Body like everybody else and working toward the mastery of my natural divinity and the healing of my emotional mind. – Leonard Orr

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The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind. – Philipus Aureolus Paracelsus

The Path to Reike

People from all walks of life are drawn to Reike for many different reasons. Many people come to Reike after a personal recommendation from a friend who has already attended a workshop. They notice positive changes in their friend and decide to experience it for themselves. A large majority of people simply need healing and want to take responsibility and control of their own treatment and well-being. The most common factor seems to be that people are searching for hope and guidance. Often people feel empty and are looking for a way of filling that void.

Many students begin as sceptics just curious to find out more about it, and leave as Reike enthusiasts. The secret to getting the most from Reike is to be open to Reike. Instead of being negative and sceptical let the joy of Reike envelop you. Leave your fears and doubts behind and jump head first in to a life changing experience. Reike draws you to itself. If you are attending a seminar / workshop on first degree Reike, you are there for a reason — you need it. Trust in the omniscient wisdom of Reike. Remember you will only need the First Degree attunement once in your life, so make it a celebration you will never forget. It’s up to you.

The Reike Initiation Ceremony

In order to work with, and become a channel for Reike you need to go through the first degree initiation ceremony, which consists of four attunements. These attunements are normally done over the course of a two day workshop. I prefer to do the four attunements at the same time as I believe it is beneficial to the student. The energy is stronger and the student is able to work and practice at their full capacity throughout the workshop. This process also allows the student to feel sense and experience more of the Reike energy.

The four attunements are given on both days of the workshop, to supercharge the student and raise their energy vibration to the peak level possible with first degree Reike. We also offer a distant attunement service as part of this home study course; please click here for more information.

Preparing for the Reike Workshop

Before attending the first degree Reike workshop there are a few basic things you should do in preparation. These guidelines will enable you to get the most from the workshop and the Initiation ceremony.

• Avoid taking alcohol or any other form of drug for at least forty-eight hours before the workshop. These substances slow and hinder the flow of Reike throughout the body.
• Avoid eating meat, fish, processed foods or any other junk food for at least twenty-four hours. If possible have a day of fresh fruit, salad and vegetables. The digestion of food takes more energy than any other bodily function. Proteins and highly processed foods take more time to digest and will steal vital energy from your body.
• If possible meditate each day for a week before attending the workshop. This will help to focus your thoughts, expectations and mind on becoming a Reike channel for healing.

The Morning of the Reike Workshop

• Get up earlier than normal so you have plenty of time to prepare for the day ahead. You will then have time to relax and not become rushed or stressed.
• If possible take a walk or a gentle jog to energise your system.
• void tea or coffee. However, naturally caffeine free herbal tea is fine.
• Eat only fruit for breakfast. You will have more energy for the reike workshop.
• Mentally prepare yourself with a short meditation.
• Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. The stress of being late can upset your day and your enjoyment.
• Come to the reike workshop with an open mind body and spirit. You will get out only what you put into the reike workshop.

What Happens During The Reike Initiation?

Many people wonder why the reike initiation ceremony must remain a secret and why the students need to close their eyes during the reike attunements. Questions like these are quite normal, and understandable. The reason for the secrecy is to keep the rituals sacred and cherished by the Reike Master and their students. The eyes kept closed allow the recipient being attuned to go inside and focus on the experience, it also helps the Reike Master concentrate on what is a complex set of procedures.

During the initiation, the Reike Master uses the ancient symbols and mantras (holy words that activate and direct certain energies) rediscovered by Dr. Usui to connect the student to the universal life force.

Dr. Hayashi described it to Madam Takata so beautifully when he said, “the universal life force is so big we cannot measure it, so deep we cannot fathom it; therefore in Japanese we call it Reike.” He continued “it is comparable to a radio station, broadcasting radio waves everywhere. There are no wires connecting the radio station with your home, yet when you turn on the receiver and tune into the radio waves from the station you receive what they are sending. Likewise, the principles of Reike are the same. The energy is everywhere; it travels through space without wires. Once you have been connected to the energy it flows automatically, forever. It is a universal and immeasurable energy and its power is unlimited.”

What Happens After The Reike Initiation?

When you receive your first reike attunement during the initiation ceremony, energy will start to flow through your hands at the thought of healing. You will also start a 21 day cleansing and detoxification cycle through the chakras. The Reike attunement has a powerful healing influence on the mind body and spirit, activating all seven chakras, beginning with the root, and ending at the crown chakra — each one taking approximately twenty-four hours. This happens three times.

You may not be aware of this depending on how fit and healthy you are. The more toxic you are the more you will be aware of the cleansing process. Your body is preparing you for healing. When the toxins are out of your system your body can work at its ultimate level for healing. Your whole system will be readjusted and re-balanced. You may experience symptoms of physical cleansing and detoxification such as a running nose, headaches or diarrhoea. There is no need to be alarmed the body is simply flushing out the toxins. It is a good idea to spend a bit more time resting over the twenty-one day period. Use the time for self healing and reflection. Place your hands on any aches or pains you may be experiencing and allow Reike to ease your discomfort and speed up the healing process.

The healing energy works on all levels of the mind body and spirit. This process can be quite emotional and exhausting at times as the Reike energy goes to work on the emotional and physical blocks, scars and baggage that your body has collected and stored throughout your lifetime.

Reike’s wisdom will do whatever is needed to release you from the fears and barriers that prevent you leading a happy fulfilling life. If you find your self getting emotional and wanting to cry, scream or shout, let it happen. The old saying better out than in is so true and therapeutically beneficial to your being. Release the ties that bind you to your old habits and lifestyle. Reike is like a rebirth. You can cleanse your mind body and spirit and start again. Trust in the healing power of Reike.

Some reactions may seem unpleasant but by accepting them as part of your personal healing process and not attaching a great deal of importance to them, they will soon pass. You may also find yourself dealing with certain issues in your dreams; it can be helpful to keep a record of them in a dream journal. Then when you have time you can meditate on the issues. There are also two extremely good techniques for unravelling the meanings of dreams and how they relate to your life.

The first is ‘Dreamwork’ which is a form of Gestalt therapy developed by Dr Fritz Perls. It is simple and easy to understand. You are shown how to conduct conversations with your dreams. During these conversations your unconscious mind will unlock and reveal the true meaning of your dreams to you. There are many good books on this subject including The Red Book of Gestalt by Gaie Houston.

Professor Eugene Gendlin developed another technique for working with your dreams called Focussing. This subtle yet profound skill teaches you how to get in touch with the wisdom of the body. Ann Weiser Cornell’s excellent book The Power of Focusing is a practical guide to using Professor Gendlin’s techniques to unravel the meanings of your dreams.

The attunements ‘switch on’ an extra surge of power which fuels all life. The more you use Reike the stronger it becomes. Establish the habit of giving yourself Reike before you fall asleep at night and when you wake up in the morning. Remember, once you have been attuned to the universal life force you can begin channelling the healing energy of Reike to yourself and others.

Reike is never sent, it is always drawn through the channel. This is one of the major differences between Reike and magnetic or spiritual healing. Because the energy is drawn through the channel by the recipient as opposed to being directed by the healer, the Reike practitioner will never feel drained or take on the condition of the patient. On the contrary, the practitioner is also receiving a self – treatment as the Reike energy flows through them to the recipient.

Your psychic, intuitive and creative abilities will be raised by between 50 to 80 percent. By raising your vibratory level you will begin a Tranceformational process on all the many levels and aspects of your life.

We all live in an extremely stressful and hectic world, which can influence our total being. Reike helps control how our mind body and spirit responds both internally and externally to the often negative and destructive external stimuli from our world. If applied regularly, Reike will reduce the extreme highs and lows of life, gradually leading to a new balanced existence.

Ways to Use Reike after the Attunement

Once you have been attuned to Reike, the energy will flow through your hands whenever you touch with the intention of healing or helping. You can use Reike on:

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.
- Marianne Williamson

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*** There is a good reason why I have chosen to spell Reiki Reike in this Lesson. Contact me if you need to know why and how it can help your Reike Practice.

The 5 reiki precepts are spiritual ideals. By adopting these reiki precepts you will add balance and substance to your life. It is important that you realise that you are not expected to live every moment of your life within the framework of these ideals. As humans we are all imperfect, and that is why each principle begins with “Just for today.” You can without pressure or stress work on improving yourself daily. If you slip up today, you can always begin again tomorrow. The more you work with the 5 reiki precepts, the more you will condition yourself to adopt them as a way of life.

To become more familiar with the 5 reiki precepts it is advisable to read them aloud at least twice a day. You may wish to place a large copy of the reiki precepts in a picture frame. Then you could position the copy of the reiki precepts in a prominent place where you are sure to see it each day, or if you are going to practise Reiki professionally, place it in your healing room. The 5 reiki precepts mean different things to each one of us. Meditation will help to unlock your own perceptions.

The 5 Reiki Precepts Are:

Just for today I will not worry.
Just for today I will not be angry.
Just for today I will do my work honestly.
Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today I will be kind to my neighbour and every living thing.

Reiki Precepts | Just For Today I Will Not Worry

Worry causes stress and anxiety leading to an imbalance of the mind body and spirit and blockage to the root chakra . The best way to overcome worry is to accept that all of us are faced with difficulties and setbacks in our lives. How we respond to them determines how we ultimately lead our lives.If you choose to respond negatively by getting upset and anxious towards one of life’s setbacks you have chosen to damage the balance of your mind body and spirit. If you respond positively by accepting the setback as an opportunity to learn you can live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Allow yourself time each day to really laugh and have fun. Watch a funny movie or television show. Read a humorous book or magazine. Whatever it takes to make you laugh — do it.

Laughter is a wonderful healer. It has been proven through numerous studies that laughter can heal and in some cases prevent life threatening illnesses. Use this knowledge to live a healthier and longer life.

Reiki Precepts | Just For Today I Will Not Be Angry

Anger is an emotion. When we get angry we lose control of that emotion. In order to live by the above reiki precepts we must understand what triggers our anger and how we can choose to remove this destructive emotion from our being.

In every confrontation that leads to anger the person or thing pushing your anger button has complete power and control over you. This simple realisation allows you to take back control of your emotions and as such you can now choose to respond to a situation in a positive way rather than react to a situation in a negative way.

Every time you meet someone there is an exchange of energy. If you are both happy and find the meeting was enjoyable then the energy exchange is neutral. However, if you lose control of your emotions and become angry, the other person steals your energy. Likewise, if someone gets angry at you then you are stealing their energy.

With this simple philosophy you can counter the endless situations or people that in the past have triggered your anger and caused you to react in an unhealthy manner. Next time someone honks their car horn at you or criticises you for no apparent reason smile and say to yourself I am not going to let you steal my energy. Anger is a choice response. Decide each day not to allow your energy to be stolen from you by negative people or situations. On a physical level anger can cause stomach and digestive disorders. Choose to live a healthier life free from anger.

Reiki Precepts | Just For Today I Will Do My Work Honestly

Honesty means different things to different people. Many people feel it is fine to take home a few pens from the office, the company turn over millions in profit each year so they can afford to lose a few items of stationery. While another person will judge the same incident as an act of theft and believe that anyone found stealing stationery should be dismissed and charged with theft and even prosecuted.

Everyone at some point is dishonest. You may not steal from another person or company, but instead steal from yourself. For example if you a have a talent to help people and you choose not to then you are stealing from yourself by denying your gift. You are also stealing from the people who could benefit from your talents. Wasting your time on meaningless pursuits such as watching television for hours each day is stealing from your sacred and special time on Earth. Try to live your life to the best of your ability as honestly as you can. Honesty lives inside of you and doesn’t care about being placed where others can view it.

Reiki Precepts | Just For Today I Will Give Thanks For My Many Blessings

Life tends to give us what we need, it may not be what we want but it will be what we need. Karmicly throughout our lives we receive what we need to grow and learn in this lifetime. If we grasp these lessons and grow accordingly we will become spiritually enlightened. Instead of wasting your life complaining of the things that have happened to you, and the problems you face. Step back for a moment on a regular basis and discover and appreciate the many blessings in your life.

Make a list of all your blessings. You will be amazed at how many wonderful things there are to give thanks for. Leave the materialistic things aside. They are shallow and meaningless. Pay attention to, and focus on the things that are free and bring joy and humility to your life. For example, your mind, body, spirit, health, family, friends, flowers, trees, sea, sun, love, faith, knowledge, the countryside, animals, birds, etc., the list is endless. When you appreciate the true wonders of life and let go of the materialistic things you are bound to enjoy your life more.

Reiki Precepts | Just For Today I Will Be Kind to My Neighbour and Every Living Thing

The law of karma states that what goes around comes around. Send out love and you will receive love back in return. Send out kindness and you will receive kindness. Send out healing and you receive healing. Send out positive thoughts and you will receive positive results.

Karma is a two edge sword. Send out negative thoughts and you will get negative results. Living within this precept will give you a happier and less stressful life full joy peace and love.

It is important to remember that the Reiki Precepts are only guides for a happier and more fulfilling life. The 5 Reiki Precepts are not commandments; they are simply gifts of wisdom.

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The best and most efficient pharmacy is within your own system. ~ Robert C. Peale

Mikao Usui and Reiki history is incredibly interesting. The Japanese like many ancient cultures used word of mouth to pass their history and practices down from generation to generation. Unfortunately this led to a great deal of knowledge and wisdom being watered down and lost. Many people involved with Reiki believe that the techniques we use today for healing were first used in India by Buddha and later by Jesus.

Others look back even further to the civilisations of Mu and Atlantis for the birth and development of Reiki. Of course without written proof we can only speculate how humanity learnt to harness and develop the universal life force. What we can be certain of and confirm is that it was rediscovered at the end of the nineteenth century by Dr Mikao Usui. A key moment in reiki history.

The Life of Mikao Usui

Until comparatively recently apart from the tomb of Dr Mikao Usui in Tokyo, there has been very little material evidence of his life and work. Most written accounts on the history of Reiki declare that Dr Mikao Usui was a Christian monk who lectured at Doshisha University in Kyoto. One day a student asked Dr Mikao Usui if he believed the teachings of the bible to be true. Could Jesus walk on water and heal people by touch. Audaciously he questioned if Dr Mikao Usui himself could heal the sick like Jesus.

Mikao Usui had to admit that this was beyond his capabilities. Embarrassed at being asked such questions and unable to demonstrate an answer, the story goes on to say that Doctor Mikao Usui immediately resigned his post and began a personal quest to discover how he could heal in the way that Jesus had. The legend becomes even more doubtful when it recounts how Dr Mikao Usui decided to begin his search for the secrets of healing like Jesus, in America – namely the University of Chicago.

Reiki Master William Rand has been able to disprove the legend of Dr Mikao Usui’s search for enlightenment in America. Chicago University has no record of Dr Mikao Usui ever attending as a student. Furthermore there is no record of Dr Mikao Usui ever attending or lecturing at the Doshisha University. This work by William Rand confirms what many people believe. The history of Dr Mikao Usui’s life had been changed and coloured to suit western society. Logically there are far too many holes in the legend.

Dr Mikao Usui

Mikao Usui

Mikao Usui was born into a family that had been practising Zen Buddhism for eleven generations. As a youth Mikao Usui developed a fascination for all things Western. However, he never travelled outside Japan. After leaving school he went on to study allopathic medicine with several western allopathic physicians who had graduated from Yale and Harvard University.

When a cholera epidemic spread through Tokyo, Mikao Usui was struck down with the disease. During his hospitalisation as he was close to death he had a spiritual experience. This inspired Mikao Usui to study the ancient teachings of his ancestors. He joined a Zen monastery and began reading the ancient Sanskrit and Sutras.

After many years of study Mikao Usui found references to an ancient form of healing. Further study revealed methods, formulas and symbols that detailed exactly how to practice and master this art of hands on healing. However, although he had the technical knowledge to practise healing, he lacked the wisdom to turn the teachings into reality. He needed the key to turn on and activate the power. Mikao Usui decided to seek the final piece of the jigsaw through meditation.

Taking leave from the monastery, Mikao Usui set off for the holy mountain of Kurama. When he reached the top he picked up twenty-one pebbles and placed them in front of himself. He sat down and began his meditation. Each day he threw away one pebble. For twenty-one days he prayed, meditated, sang and read the Sutras.

On the last day as he prayed he ask God to show him the light. Suddenly, a bright light appeared in the sky and came rapidly towards him, hitting him on his forehead, at the third eye chakra. Mikao Usui was knocked unconscious, and whilst in this altered state he saw a vision of the same symbols he had earlier found in the Sutras.

This vision was the confirmation Dr. Mikao Usui needed. He now knew that he had found the keys to the ancient form of healing used by Buddha and Jesus. When Mikao Usui regained full consciousness, he proceeded to return down the mountain. On his descent, he stubbed and cut his toe, he instinctively placed his hand on the toe and the bleeding and pain stopped.

On arrival at a nearby village he stopped to eat and rest. He was able despite having fasted for 21 days; eat a healthy meal without any stomach pain. The girl who served Mikao Usui the meal was in great pain suffering from a toothache. Mikao Usui asked if he could place his hands on her swollen face, she agreed, and he was able to ease the swelling and the pain. Rested, Usui returned to the monastery. On Arrival he found his friend, the Abbot in bed suffering with severe arthritis. Once again Mikao Usui was able to alleviate the pain and suffering. Mikao Usui called this gift from God – Reiki, the Japanese word for universal life force.

These experiences became known as the four miracles. Having demonstrated his knowledge and new ability to heal the Abbott advised Mikao Usui to take this special gift into the slums of Kyoto to heal the beggars. He was reminded that it is not enough to heal the body; it is of equal importance to heal the spirit and mind also. This lesson was brought home to him very abruptly seven years later. Having spent the time giving Reiki to beggars in the slums of Kyoto to get them working, he found them returning to him with the excuse that it was easier to beg.

Mikao Usui had forgotten a basic doctrine. Mortified he retreated to meditate once again. This time he was enlightened with the five principles of Reiki. The rest of Mikao Usui’s life was spent healing, teaching and developing the Usui Shiki Rhoyo method of healing. Mikao Usui had nineteen major students who were all either western allopathic or traditional Japanese in their practice. He knew he would have to develop a method that could be understood and accepted by any religion or culture. Reiki was fashioned by Mikao Usui to have no dogma or religious beliefs attached to it. This made Reiki universal.

Tenno, the Emperor of Japan honoured Mikao Usui’s work by awarding him a doctorate. By the time of his death in 1930, Dr Mikoa Usui had initiated all nineteen of his students to the level of Reiki Master/Teacher. Dr Chujiro Hayashi was chosen as the next Grand Master. It is important to note that Dr Mikao Usui taught all three degrees together. Dr Mikao Usui was cremated and his ashes placed in a Zen Monastery in Tokyo.

Upon the death of Dr Mikao Usui, Hayashi took over the role of Grand Master. He was responsible for training a further sixteen Reiki Masters and creating a set formula for training.

Dr Chujiro Hayashi

Another key figure in reiki history is Chujiro Hayashi. Chujiro Hayashi was born into an upper class Japanese family, and was a qualified physician and retired Marine commander.

He set up a clinic near the Emperors palace in Tokyo called Shina No Macha. Each day his students held healing sessions at the clinic, or visited people in their homes in they were unable to travel.

Hayashi went on to write many reports on the systems he had developed to treat various ailments. Special diets were incorporated into his treatments to assist the healing process. He is remembered in reiki history for discovering the importance of whole body treatment and how the universal life force would go wherever it was needed to heal. Providing of course you applied the full body treatment. This was needed to remove any emotional or physical blocks.
Madam Hawayo Takata

Hawayo Kawamuru was born on the Island of Hawaii on 24th December 1900. At the age of seventeen she married Saichi Takata.They had a happy marriage with two daughters. Tragically, her husband died at the young age of thirty-two. After thirteen years of marriage Hawayo Takata was left to raise two small children on her own.

The stress and pressure of the situation took toll on her health. Within five years of her husbands’ death she was diagnosed to be suffering from nervous exhaustion. Her health deteriorated to the point where she required surgery for a diseased gall bladder. However, she was also suffering from respiratory problems that meant the use of an anaesthetic during surgery could kill her.

This was an extremely depressing and trying time in her life. Unfortunately there was more pain and suffering to come when her sister died. As her parents had returned to live in Tokyo, it was Hawayo Takata traditional responsibility to bring the news to them in person.

After her arrival in Japan, she sought help at a hospital in Akasaka. It was discovered that she now had a tumour and appendicitis to add to her diseased gallbladder and respiratory problems. Her weight dropped dramatically and her doctor advised her to have immediate surgery.

That night as she lay in bed she heard a voice saying, “The surgery is not necessary.” The next day as she was being prepared for surgery she heard the voice again saying, “The surgery was not necessary, ask – ask.” Takata asked the surgeon if there was another way she could be healed and he told her of the Reiki clinic run by Dr. Hayashi. The surgeon had a sister who had been there herself and had recovered fully from an illness.

Madam Takata went to the clinic and received treatments regularly for four months and was completely healed. She decided that she also wanted to learn Reiki and set up her own practice in Hawaii. Against all tradition, she was eventually able to persuade Dr. Hayashi to allow her to work and train at the clinic for twelve months. At the end of this time it was felt that she had earned the privilege of receiving the second degree in Reiki – the advanced practitioners’ level.

In the summer of 1937 Madam Takata returned to Hawaii and set up her own Reiki clinic. She spent her time healing and teaching Reiki. Dr Hayashi visited Madam Takata in February 1938 and invited her to become a Reiki Master. He said that she had gone through tests and had lived up to the Reiki Ideals and principles. She was the first woman and the first foreigner in reiki history to be given this honour. Hayashi returned to Japan.

At the beginning of 1940 Japan was close to war with America. Dr Hayashi was aware he would be called up to fight. As a man of healing and peace he decided the only honourable thing to do was to precipitate his transition. He put his affairs in order. Madam Takata woke up one morning and saw a vision of Dr Hayashi at the foot of her bed. She realised she must travel immediately to Japan. On arrival in Japan she met with Dr Hayashi and he explained his decision to leave this world. They spent many days planning the future.

When Hayashi was satisfied he had safeguarded the future of Reiki he called all his students and friends together. At this point he declared Madam Takata his successor and the third Grand Master of Reiki. Dressed in traditional Japanese attire he lay down and allowed his spirit to leave his body. Madam Takata installed as the next Grand Master returned to Hawaii to continue her teaching and healing.

This is when reiki history was changed to portray Dr Mikao Usui as a Christian. Madam Takata realised that the American people and the Western world in general would hold certain bigotry towards the Japanese. So soon after the War it would be impossible to promote a method of healing with its roots firmly in Buddhism and Japan.

Madam Takata went on to train a further twenty two Reiki Masters before her death in December 1980. There were two Grand Masters installed to continue Takata’s work. Phyllis Lei Furumoto, the granddaughter of Madam Takata and Dr Barbara Weber. This partnership was to run for only a year until for personal reasons they split up to continue the work separately.

The Reiki Alliance was formed by Phyllis Lei Furumoto, while Dr Weber set up the A.I.R.A. (The American International Reiki Association). Unfortunately, like many special things in this world the human ego has taken hold. There are now several different associations throughout the world all fighting amongst each other. Each claiming to have the only correct way of teaching Reiki.

There is even a system of Reiki now being taught in eleven degrees. The latest rumours of an application to Copyright © Reiki seem to show how far this wonderful gift from God can be tainted.

There is only one Reiki. No-one has the right to claim it as their own, it belongs to humanity and the universe. Our only wish for the future of Reiki is that instead of fighting and bickering everyone involved with Reiki can again come together in the true spirit of healing.

Let’s share our experiences and skills so Reiki can be accepted universally as a natural treatment for the mind body and spirit. We need to work together to promote this cause. It is vital in our increasingly harsh and violent world that we change the whole psyche of humanity.

Together we can bring this gift of healing to the world. We need Reiki practised and used in every hospital and clinic in the world. Let’s spread the word positively. Let’s make a difference. Let’s make Dr Usui, Dr Hayashi, Madam Takata and the other great reiki masters throughout reiki history proud. Let’s honour their work and their memory. Let’s live and internalise the Reiki Principles.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading about Mikao Usui and have found the reiki history story to be inspirational and encouraging.

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. – Helen Keller

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You don’t have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body. ~ C.S. Lewis

Q: How Does Reiki Work?

It can be difficult to try to explain How Does Reiki Work. The human body is made up of over 50 trillion cells. Each cell contains omniscient wisdom and is connected to the universe and every living thing within it. A good analogy is to think of the universe as a huge ocean of water. Every living thing within that ocean is like a tiny droplet. Together these droplets make up and are part of Reiki the universal life force.

Reiki is part of our genetic structure. An in built intelligence that energises the mind body and spirit. Reiki stimulates growth, health, life and healing. When it is freely allowed to flow around the body it can keep us alive and healthy for over one hundred and twenty years.

Unfortunately, bad habits and poor choices result in the flow of Reiki being stifled. It is important to note that Reiki cannot be destroyed. Even when we die and the life force leaves our body it continues to exist as part of the universe. Through neglect and ignorance we abuse this vital component of life.

When the mind body and spirit are in harmony the biological intelligence that governs the body’s resources and allows it to heal itself and function correctly are intensified. Reiki is the key that unlocks the body’s optimum capabilities. There are seven main energy centres in the body that control the flow of the universal life force. They are called the Chakras. Each chakra is responsible for supplying energy to specific parts of the body. When they are blocked or clogged the body becomes sick and the flow of energy is diluted.

A full Reiki treatment reopens the chakras and re-balances the flow of the universal life force around the body. A person will normally need four full treatments on four consecutive days to boost the flow of Reiki energy. This will stimulate the body’s immune system and natural healing abilities. Normally the body will begin by cleansing itself of toxins. As the poisons are removed, the body becomes re-balanced and the healing process can begin.

Many cultures have developed techniques and disciplines that stimulate the flow of KI energy around the body. However, Reiki is the easiest to learn and administer. The techniques are simple to master. The results are profound.

Reiki is ever-present in our bodies. This means anyone can harness this profound inbuilt intelligent energy for healing. However, without being attuned to the universal life force you will only be using about 10-20% of its capacity for healing.

Madam Takata explained how does reiki work to her students by describing Reiki as being similar to radio waves. We cannot see them but we know they are everywhere around us. When we turn on a radio and tune into the radio waves we can pick up a signal. That signal is turned into a radio programme. Similarly the universal life force is everywhere, although we cannot see it unless we use Kirlian photography.

When we are tuned into the energy by a Reiki Master we are able to harness Reiki to heal ourselves and others. This gift of healing remains with us for the rest of our lives. We can only lose it if we use it for negative or destructive purposes. Reiki is pure and it needs to be treated as such.

How does Reiki work, well Reiki is channelled through the hands. When you place your hands on your own body, or the body of another person for the purpose of healing you connect with the universal life force. The wisdom of Reiki then goes to work to bring about healing, balance and whatever is needed on a holistic level.

The best way to understand how does Reiki work is to experience it.

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In the deeper reality beyond space and time,
we may be all members of one body – Sir James Jeans

If you are new to Reiki, you are probably wondering What is Reiki? Well, Reiki is a form of hands on healing, with its origins in India and the East dating back many thousands of years to the time before Christ and Buddha. The original name, disciplines and techniques of Reiki were lost due to the traditional method of passing knowledge from generation to generation by word of mouth. Exactly when this ancient art of healing disappeared is difficult to determine. However, we do know that it was rediscovered by a Japanese Scholar and monk name Dr Mikao Usui. It was in fact Dr Usui who fashioned the name REIKI.

What is Reiki? Lets Look At The Japanese Kanji

Reiki is a two syllable Japanese word meaning universal life force. Although the proper Japanese pronunciation is RYE-KEY, it has been westernised to RAY-KEY.

Rei means universal, omnipresent – present everywhere at the same time. Esoterically Rei means spiritual consciousness, the omniscient wisdom from God or the higher self.

Ki is the non physical vitality that gives life to all living things. Many cultures understand and recognise 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 unencumbered. Life seems easier to deal with and you have a higher resistance to illness and disease.

However, when your Ki energy is low because maybe you are under stress or feeling unhappy and tired 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. Ki is the very essence of the soul; it leaves the body when a person dies.

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 highest and most profound vibration of life. Divine in origin, it allows us all to become one with all things alive in our world. Reiki is pure unconditional love and joy bringing all who experience and embrace it principles together in harmony.

The skills and techniques associated with Reiki are simple and easy to learn. Small children and adults can equally comprehend and incorporate this ancient form of healing into their lives. Regular contact with Reiki will bring the recipients mind body and spirit into balance. It will also help prevent future creation of illness and disease.

“What is Reiki? Reiki is the greatest secret in the science of energetic.” – Madam Hawayo Takata

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“Our sorrow and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion” – Buddha

There is a non physical ubiquitous energy known as the Reiki  the Universal Life Force that gives life to every living organism. For many thousands of years we have known of this universal life force energy and have sought to develop ways to harness its power to heal and influence our lives. The Japanese call this universal life force energy Ki. It is also known as Chi by the Chinese, Prana by a number of Asian cultures and the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost by most of the western world.

We carry this universal life force energy in and around our bodies from the moment we are conceived. Science has established its existence, and with the aid of Kirlian photography we are able to see this energy that encompasses all living things. Ancient Eastern cultures have harnessed and applied this universal life force energy for healing since before the birth of Jesus Christ.

Many successful disciplines such as Reiki, Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Meditation, Yoga and Acupuncture have been developed to control and greatly enhance the flow of this universal life force energy in and around the body. The energy itself is pure and has omniscient wisdom.

10 Things That Weaken the Universal Life Force

Humanity has become fragmented and hollow; we are only a shadow of what we could be. We need to go back to go forward once more. By practising the discipline of Reiki you regain your natural abilities to heal yourself and others and the knowledge you require to lead a happier more fulfilling life.

Nature’s life giving energy is a great and wise teacher, by pursuing its wisdom through Reiki you will grow to new heights of understanding and life will flow at a more enjoyable and exciting pace. Remember always that this life giving energy is a gift from God – your Birthright. Everyone possesses this gift and uses it daily even though they probably do not realise they are doing so.

When a child for instance falls and hurts their knee; instinctively the child will place their hand on the sore spot and the pain is relieved as they unconsciously work with this universal life force energy to heal themselves. Likewise, a parent will kiss their child’s hurt or injured limb better and place their hand on top. Unknowingly both the parent and the child are working unconsciously with this healing energy. The parent sending and channelling the energy; the child receiving and drawing the energy.

This wonderful universal life force energy is free. There are no patents or copyrights attached. All you need is the desire and the discipline to attune yourself to the energy and its life changing properties.

A new philosophy, a way of life, is not given for nothing.
It has to be paid dearly for and only acquired with much patience and great effort.
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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“To heal from the inside out is the key” – Wynonna Judd

Usui Reiki is the gift of vitality and self preservation encoded into the genetic makeup of all God’s creatures. It is the higher self’s connection to the universal energy that breathes life into all living things. We are all born with the omniscient wisdom to heal and preserve life. All living things are connected. Our ancestors used and relied on their own abilities and instincts. Unfortunately, these basic skills have been forgotten and are rarely used today. Humanity in its relentless ambition for progress has given up its most precious and natural gift.

Through the media and clever advertising campaigns the majority of the world’s population have been conditioned to rely heavily on modern technology at the expense of their own birthright. There is a need for humanity to become re-balanced. Instead of giving up responsibility for one’s life and health, it is vitally important to regain equilibrium between ancient and modern technology. Usui Reiki is the catalyst.

Are You Ready To Embrace Usui Reiki?

Many people believe when you are ready to embrace the principles of Usui Reiki you will be guided to a teacher. I personally believe that Usui Reiki with its infinite wisdom and unconditional love seeks out the person when they need it most. This is true of my own experience and introduction to Usui Reiki.

Like many people in the healing profession I was inspired to help others through personal tragedy. My sister Kim died of Cancer at the young age of thirty-three, leaving behind a devastated husband, four young children and a large family. During her brief attempt to beat cancer she asked me to help her fight against this horrible disease. With no real knowledge of medicine or complementary therapies I searched for hope. Doctors and nurses were unable and unwilling to offer any encouragement, refusing to step outside the realms of modern medicine. We were told to just accept that she was going to die. Modern medicine gave up exposing its limitations.

Angry and frustrated at the hospitals’ cold, blunt diagnosis I began to search bookshops for inspiration. Love, Medicine and Miracles a wonderful book by Dr Bernie Siegel jumped out at me. It told of a more compassionate and holistic approach to diseases such as cancer and aids. There were stories of people who survived even after being told there was no hope. It explained how by taking responsibility for your own health and future you could fight back if you wished. Even in death you could have control and dignity.

Dr Siegel, an oncologist had become disillusioned with the way he had been taught to treat his patients. After attending a seminar on guided imagery he decided to developed and pioneer an alternative approach. In 1978, Dr Siegel set-up a new therapy programme called ECAP (Exceptional Cancer and Aids Patients). Since then he has established centres throughout the USA. This book and Dr Siegel’s work inspired me to change my life. My new path began with the study of the mind through Hypnosis and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).

Fortunately for me, while I was training in Hypnotherapy and NLP I met a Usui Reiki Master who introduced me to Usui Reiki. Her enthusiasm for this ancient art of healing of Usui Reiki was infectious. I decided to enrol in her next Usui Reiki course to study the first degree. That weekend workshop changed my perceptions of holistic healing. Usui Reiki put me in touch with my natural abilities to heal myself and others; I was truly amazed by Usui Reiki’s subtle yet profound power.

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