| A technique that has gained in popularity over the | | | | the third level. At this level the healer is able to |
| past few years is Reiki. It is a Japanese way to | | | | channel the energy of the universe in order to |
| reduce stress, relax, and promote healing | | | | pass it on others who may be in need. At this |
| performed by individuals who have been trained in | | | | level, healing can occur whether the recipient is |
| specific methods and techniques of the practice. A | | | | close at hand or at a distance and can even |
| reiki master healer is at the mid-level of skill in this | | | | transmit to larger audiences. |
| technique and understanding something about it | | | | In doing their work they never take credit for the |
| first should help clarify why this form of healing so | | | | actual healing process as they understand that it |
| powerful. | | | | is the reiki process that does the healing. On the |
| The technique utilizes the "laying on of hands" and | | | | other hand, they also won't blame themselves if |
| is based on the fact that "life force energy" flows | | | | desired results are not achieved. If the patient is |
| through the body of an individual. The energy | | | | not receptive this technique will not work. |
| within a person is believed to be their source of | | | | It is difficult to move from one level to the next |
| life so if it is low an individual will often become | | | | and is achieved when chakras are opened by a |
| sick. Therefore, Reiki seeks to maintain a high | | | | Master or Grandmaster. It's always easier for |
| energy level that keeps a person happy and | | | | those attempting to achieve this level to work |
| healthy. | | | | with someone who in a "hands-on" setting where |
| The treatment one can expect from a master in | | | | the ability to heal can be transferred to the healer. |
| this art is a feeling of warmth that radiates in and | | | | It generally takes about three days of intense |
| around the body. Body, emotions, mind, and spirit | | | | training to achieve this goal. |
| are all impacted leaving feeling at-peace, secure, | | | | The desire of most professionals in this field is to |
| and well. It's a simple, natural, and safe alternative | | | | help others. Although it is not a religion, those in |
| that can be used by anyone. Additionally, it will not | | | | the field are still encouraged to act and live in such |
| interfere with other medical procedures one may | | | | a way that harmony is promoted when |
| be undergoing. | | | | interacting with others. For the reiki master healer, |
| A healer has perfected the first two levels of the | | | | a commitment has been made to continue to |
| technique, but a master healer has also achieved | | | | improve one's self while helping others. |