What Is Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese energy modality and means				workshop. Reiki is a universal energy and as such
'Universal Life Force' - REI and 'Physical energy				is open to all - no matter the age, belief system,
field' - KI (as in the Chinese 'Chi'). In essence Reiki				religious philosophy or background. Reiki can be
is the bridge between the physical energy in our				given to children, animals, plants and often with
body and the etheric energy surrounding us in the				very dramatic results. Reiki has been documented
air.				to treat a wide variety of different ailments from
Reiki energy works on the energy blueprint of an				pain management, depression, broken bones,
organism, meaning the DNA memory and 'design'				arthritis, cancer, and of course general wellbeing
of an organism. When a new life is formed, all cells				and improvement of the immune system.
in the new embryo contain ALL the information				To get Reiki for yourself you need to be 'attuned'
as to how the organism is to develop - whether a				by a Reiki Master. This means you cannot learn
cell later develops into a liver cell, an eye cell, a				Reiki out of a book or by listening to an audio or
muscle is already designed and forethought - the				downloading information from the internet. The
map is already contained in every cell and the				reason being is that the Reiki flow is not
general height, length, dimensions as well as				something learnt but is something 'activated'. If
structure is already predetermined right from the				you imagine you are a Radio and you are
beginning. There have been several books written				currently playing at a certain frequency - perhaps
about etheric energy, the most comprehensive I				you are tuned in to a pop station (hopefully you
know is Richard Gerbers "Vibrational Medicine for				are not in-between stations listening to static!). A
the 20th Centrury" where several experiments				Reiki Master has been taught a method of 'tuning'
are outlined and the layers of energy are				that allows her to activate a new frequency in
explained in much more depth. But suffice to say,				you, which effectively turns your Radio dial onto a
in the beginning we have a map of essentially				new station so now instead of playing pop, you
'who we are', and after that it is our choice what				are playing Reiki classical. This is not something
to add in terms of beliefs, traits, experiences (and				you can do for yourself. However, once you have
aches and pains!).				been 'activated' or attuned the Reiki starts to
As we develop as humans we frequently think				flow automatically through your hands and you
that 'other' additions are part of 'us'. For example				can use this flow to heal both yourself and others.
we may develop a fear of flying and say 'well,				Again if I use an analogy, I would liken your hands
that's just ME', or you may blow your top easily				to a 24/7 pump of energy that is available to you
and be negative or pessimistic and think 'well I'm				at any time for healing, relaxation, and stress
just a melancholy personality'. Science and				relief. Pretty cool right!
psychology seems to agree up to a point, that				Levels of teaching:
people are born with certain character traits and				Reiki 1 is the foundation course for activating the
also certain personality profiles - but we also tend				Reiki flow in your hands. This course is ideal for
to take the limitations too far. For many of us,				anyone wanting to increase their vitality and
the migraine, painful neck, depression, or				energy and reduce stress. Reiki is so easy to use
suppressed anger is NOT 'us' but simply baggage				that it is ideal for lay people who are not familiar
and leftovers of past experiences we have yet				with natural health and methods of healing as it
to let go.				provides an excellent foundation for exploring
So what does this have to do with Reiki? In my				other types of modalities. The weekend should be
experience, Reiki works at the etheric or blueprint				very experiential with exercises, practice and
level of healing. The energy when it enters the				sharing of techniques and ideas. This is a very
body will harmonize areas of stress, tension,				interactive and relaxing course. The weekend
baggage left over from the past and not part of				itself is a great healing experience and a wonderful
the original DNA Map. This helps to explain why				way to take your health to the next level!
Reiki can be so quick and effective in some				Reiki 2 is an advanced course teaching additional
illnesses, and rather slow or even ineffectual on				tools such as distance healing, empowerment and
others. Some of us are, unfortunately, born with				protection. Level two courses vary hugely in
DNA Maps containing genetic weaknesses and				depth and tools taught so it is wise to shop
illnesses - and in general Reiki may not be so				around. Some Reiki Masters only teach a very
effective in these cases. However, in cases				limited sending proceedure but in fact Reiki can be
where the illness has been developed over time,				used in an incredible variety of ways including
Reiki can have a major impact on healing.				enhanced and specific healing of blocks and beliefs;
Concurrently, Reiki is also a very powerful healing				harmonising and protecting spaces, environments
for any kind of emotional 'baggage' whether it be				and things; enhancing creativity and intuition; as
grief, anger, sadness, or fear by providing a				well as harmonisation of emotional states.
gentle release of such emotions, normally without				The final stage also varies in time and money
major crisis or healing curves. Reiki works by				from a one to two year Master training to a
releasing trapped emotions in a very gentle way				shorter weekend course. Again the choice of
simply by harmonizing the negative impact and				which course to take would depend on how you
allowing the energy to be either released or				intend to use the information at the end of the
reused by the body. In this way, many people				training and how thorough you need the training
report feeling more peaceful, less stressed, and				to be.
more content after a Reiki session or weekend