Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words –
Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power”
Ki which is “life force energy”.
So Reiki is actually “Spiritually guided life force energy.”
Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace,
security and wellbeing.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use.
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.
A simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class.
This ability is passed on during an “attunement” given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of “life force energy” to
improve one’s health and enhance the quality of life.
Reiki Principles
The secret art of inviting happiness
Mikao Usui decided to add the Reiki Ideals to the practice of Reiki.
The Ideals were developed to add spiritual balance to Usui Reiki.
Their purpose is to help people realize that healing the spirit by consciously deciding to
improve oneself is a necessary part of the Reiki healing experience.
Just for today, do not anger
Just for today, do not worry,
Just for today, be filled with gratitude,
Just for today, devote yourself to your work,
Just for today, be kind to people.
