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WHAT IS REIKI?

One definition of the word 'Reiki' is 'a system that has come into being through a moment of enlightenment'. However, during Usui Sensei's lifetime (the founder of Reiki) - this was referred to as 'Usui's System' or 'Te-ate' (pronounced 'tee-ah-tay'), which means 'hand healing' or 'hand application

Reiki is a technique or method that is based firmly on the esoteric principles that were represented in Japan in the early part of last century. Usui brought together, in a unique way, the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy transfer techniques like Chi Kung (in its Japanese form of kiko), Tendai Buddhism in terms of energy exercises, empowerments and spiritual teachings, and Shintoism in terms of techniques used to control the energies. The symbols that came to be used later in Reiki's history also have their roots in Tendai Buddhism and Shintoism. This was done in a way that allows anyone to be connected permanently to a source of healing energy, and being able to channel it without having to undergo many years of practice, and they can learn to pass this ability on to other people very simply

Although Reiki is generally promoted within the West as a healing system, its original purpose was for the personal and spiritual growth that would be experienced through the system: to know one's true purpose in life and be content, to heal oneself and find one's spiritual path, and ultimately achieve satori. Usui referred to it as ‘a way to personal perfection', and didn't really give it a name as such

It is a vibrant life force, the free flowing of which produces good health. When the energy level is low or blocked, the immune system is weakened, and there is a higher susceptibility to illness or dis-ease within the body

When a Reiki practitioner channels energy through their hands to the recipient, the innate ability of the body to heal itself is kick started, rather like placing jump leads from one car battery to another to get the engine in the other car going. Thus Reiki could be regarded as the Japanese equivalent of spiritual healing

The source of illness is generally found in the deep unconscious level, and Reiki is an intelligent energy, working on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels, treating both the cause and effect of disease or discomfort, going to exactly where it is needed

Receiving regular Reiki treatments, or being able to channel Reiki for oneself, is a beautiful and simple way of aligning the personality with the soul, leading you to a happier, healthier and more balanced life. When you live in harmony with your unique path in life, it becomes a joy to realise your potential, instead of hard work!

The first level or degree of Reiki is for everyone who has a desire for personal and spiritual growth, accompanied by a desire to make their own environment and the world at large a more peaceful and loving place to be in. It is also a valuable ‘first aid', literally at your fingertips, for helping friends and family, pets and plants

Regular daily practice of energy exercise Hatsu Rei Ho (as taught in Reiki 1) and Self Healing is encouraged after being initiated into First Degree Reiki, for in order to be of help to those around us, it is essential that we do as much as possible to heal and help ourselves