Reiki, a Natural Approach to Wellness

Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a gentle, holistic,I EARN MY LIVING WITH INTEGRITY
hands-on healing technique useful for stressI HONOR EVERY LIVING THING
management, deep relaxation and personalI SHOW GRATITUDE FOR ALL MY MANY
growth. It was founded by Mikao Usui in Japan inBLESSINGS
1914, and is now practiced and taught in everyAlthough Reiki can be very spiritual, it is not
country of the world, including major hospitals andassociated with any religion. You do not need to
cancer centers. Reiki is based on the principlesbe religious to give or receive the benefits of
that: 1) Everything alive is made up of energy. ItReiki. Reiki is conducted fully clothed, lying
is a scientifically proven fact that down to ourcomfortably under a blanket on a massage table.
smallest cellular level, we are vibrating beings, andA session consists of gentle hands-on positions,
2) We all have the ability deep within to healand the Reiki practitioner may also work to
ourselves. In order to do this, our bodies andbalance your energy field, which radiates from
energy centers (Chakras) must be in balance:your body. Most people either fall asleep or go to
physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.a very deeply relaxed state. Many people also feel
During a Reiki session, the client will draw throughwarmth or tingling. Reiki can also gently bring to
the Reiki practitioner the energy they need tothe surface memories or emotions to be
bring themselves into balance, so they have aprocessed or released. Reiki is non-judgmental and
place from which to heal. Reiki heals at theunconditionally accepting. A Reiki session generally
SOURCE of the difficulty, be it a physical problemlasts approximately 70 minutes, but is very
or an underlying emotional/stress related issue.individualized. The Reiki healing energy will continue
Everyone can learn and do Reiki for themselvesto work through you for 2-3 days, and is very
and others. It is learned in levels, each one able tocleansing and detoxifying for your system.
stand alone. Reiki is passed on directly from aThe effects from Reiki are always positive. It
Reiki Master/Teacher to the student. Reiki Level 1works to heal for your highest good and greatest
focuses primarily on physical healing and beginsjoy. It blends well with all other healing modalities
with self-healing, including how to easily incorporateincluding traditional medicine. It can safely be used
Reiki into daily life. One also learns the basics toon infants, pregnant women, the elderly, terminally
begin using Reiki on others. Reiki Level 2 willill clients and even animals. In addition to stress
increase your confidence and empower yourmanagement and relaxation, Reiki may be also
Reiki, and will heal on the mental/emotional level.beneficial for pain relief, boosting your immune
You will also be able to send Reiki to others insystem, and diminishing sleep disorders, sinus
need. The Reiki Master/Practitioner and Masterconditions, muscle spasms, addictions and
Teacher levels become a path for personal anddepression. It can also be a path for facilitating
spiritual growth and development based on theclarity, direction and personal growth.
Reiki Healing Principles:Reiki is very experiential - it really must be FELT
JUST FOR TODAY... I RELEASE ALL WORRYfor this gentle, but powerful healing approach to
JUST FOR TODAY...I RELEASE ALL ANGERbe fully appreciated!