Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes both physical and emotional healing. It is administered by “laying on of hands”, the oldest form of healing on the planet, and is based on the idea that energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If our 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 up of two Japanese words - “Rei” which means "Universal" or “Higher Power” and “Ki” which is “life force” or "energy" . So Reiki is actually Universal Energy.
By means of the gentle placement of the practitioner’s hands on the person receiving Reiki, this energy is transmitted through the practitioner into the receiver, bringing about a deep sense of relaxation, stress reduction and peace. It works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. It is used in many hospitals to speed the recovery process after surgery. Since Reiki does not employ any form of manipulation or adjustment, it can be safely used on infants and those people who would not be able to tolerate any physical movement due to illness or injury.
Reiki is a safe, natural and effective way to promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing and well-being.
Virtually anyone can learn to give Reiki. A Reiki class is taught by a certified Reiki Master/Teacher who is qualified to train and certify students. Reiki is broken down into four levels--Reiki I and II, Advanced Reiki, and Reiki Master. Reiki I and II Workshops are often given together over a period of two eight-hour days. After each segment, the student is given a certificate and is qualified to give Reiki treatments to others. Advanced Reiki is usually undertaken after the student has performed many Reiki sessions and when both the Master and the student feel the time is right. Mastership is attained after working under the guidance of a Master for a longer period of time. A Reiki Master/Teacher is one who has co-taught all of the levels under the direction of another Reiki Master/Teacher.
