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Reiki Therapy Is A Wonderful Form of Natural Healing

By Jennifer Johnson 4 Comments

Reiki translates to mean putative energy or the therapeutic use of it. Reiki is a spiritual practice which is used as a complementary therapy in alternative medicine. Practitioners of the Reiki method use a similar technique to the laying on of hands that will channel healing energy through their palms.

The History Of Reiki

Reiki was developed in 1922 – a younger therapy by many standards. It was developed by Mikao Usui, in Japan. The story goes that Usui was on Mount Kurama fasting and meditating for three weeks. Usui claimed that while doing so he received the ability of healing without losing energy. After Usui created Reiki, he wanted to share this newfound vision, so he moved to Tokyo and founded the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (Usui Reiki Healing Society). Usui used some of the literary works of Emperor Meiji (someone he admired) when setting up the ethical principles of the Reiki system.

These were later known as the Reiki principles (GOKAI in Japanese). Many teachers and instructors still abide by these rules. One translation of these principles is:

  • The secret method of inviting good fortune
  • The marvelous medicine for all sickness
  • Just for today: 1. Do not be angry 2. Do not worry 3. Be grateful 4. Work with integrity 5. Be kind to others

Every morning students were instructed to sit with their hands held palm-to-palm (known as the Gassho position) and speak those words from their heart. Usui taught over 2000 people the Reiki method and thirteen went onto master’s level. Usui died in 1926.

What Does Reiki Do?

According to Reiki teachings, there is a universal and inexhaustible life force or spiritual energy that can be used to induce the healing effect. Those who believe in the Reiki method say that anyone can gain access to this energy by means of an attunement process that is carried out by the Reiki Master. This is known as a holistic therapy and it brings about healing on the mental, physical, and spiritual levels. The energy will flow through the master’s hands whenever the hands are placed on or held near the recipient. Some believe that the master must have an intention before using this energy therapy, meaning the problem spot must be acknowledged. However, others believe the energy will automatically will be drawn to the injury and will activate the natural healing process.

Apparently there is a second level of training that is said to equip the master to perform Reiki from a distance. Special symbols are used to form a temporary connection between the practitioner and the recipient. There are also techniques taught that Reiki can be sent to a specific point in time, either past or future.

How Is Reiki Performed?

A recipient of this treatment is asked to wear loose, comfortable clothing and to lie down and to relax. The practitioner may take a few minutes to enter a calm and meditative state which will allow them to mentally prepare for the treatment. This treatment is usually carried out without any unnecessary talking so that the practitioner and the recipient can completely be in a relaxed state. The treatment continues by the Reiki specialist laying the hands on the receiver of the treatment in a variety of positions. They may choose to use the method of non-touch which they would then hold their hands only a few inches from the patient. There are usually 12 to 20 positions used during a treatment and each position is held for 3 to 5 minutes. The positions cover the head, the front and back of the torso, the knees, and the feet.

The patient and the practitioner must both tap into an inner self that will allow for full concentration to best receive the necessary energy. Why Reiki may seem like a younger form of alternative natural healing, it is based on many ancient beliefs. A person can receive an inner calmness and healing from these treatments that will allow them to focus on whatever needs to be done in their life to receive full peace.

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Comments

  1. Sandra H says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:25 am

    I have to tell you that Reiki DOES work. I have a friend who performed it on me after I had gotten into an accident, and was badly injured, suffering from a lot of pain. She performed it on me and it really did work. I healed fast too and resumed back to my activities. So I can definitely say that Reiki does work.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Johnson says

      March 6, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Hi Sandra,

      Yes it is a wonderful healing therapy. If anyone is in pain I recommend them trying it. I know for some people it is hard for them to see how it can possibly heal anyone, but for anyone who has tried it…like you, they feel it works!

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

      Reply
  2. Connie says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I have heard wonderful things about Reiki treatment. I don’t know much about it. One question I have is that if someone preforms Reiki on someone who is at the other side of the globe, is it still just as effective? I really have a lot to learn on this topic.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Johnson says

      March 18, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      I am not a Reiki master, but I have heard of that being done too. I would love to know everything there is to know about Reiki. It is a wonderful healing therapy.

      Reply

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