What is Reiki?

Definition

‘Reiki’ is a Japanese word. REI means ‘universal’ and KI is ‘energy’.

The Reiki system of healing believes the energy which is the life force or ‘prana’ is present in all of creation.

This life force energy is what we all need in the right quantity to ensure optimum health - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

It is this energy that brings forth life and sustains it. Any depletion of this causes ill health .

Reiki- written in Japanese Kanji

Japanese Kanji [the alphabet] is unique in that each letter has seven levels of meaning. The word REI which means ‘universal’ at a basic level also means ‘spiritually guided’ at a deeper level. So Reiki is “spiritually guided life force energy .”

When we begin using Reiki we find that this energy, which comes to us from a higher and unlimited source, transforms our lives positively in innumerable ways .

The Universality of Reiki

• There are no complicated procedures involved in Reiki. It is so simple that even children are able to use it.
• You only have to be attuned or empowered by a Reiki master.
• It is a complementary form of healing which can be used in conjunction with any other form of treatment.
• Reiki does not belong to any religion. There is no faith, belief system or cult involved.
• Reiki is a spiritual system. It has been used by practitioners of Christianity, Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism and Islam. Some Reiki concepts have parallels in certain philosophical systems.

The Highlights of Reiki Healing

• Reiki changes and heals every area of life that needs healing. The healing takes place as a result of the energy raising the vibrations of a being/object closer to that of the original or ideal design.
• It assists in manifesting goals and desires.
• It works at healing relationships, between people or objects; wherever there is disparity and imbalance, the energy will reinstate order and stability.
• The energy can be used to heal and balance anything in the past or the present .
• Reiki can be sent to any situation that will occur in the future, to ensure the best results possible (to be balanced and harmonious).
• Reiki brings healing to situations that you may not yet be aware of. When an area in your life is healed, the altered energy will bring change to all other areas of your life.
• This is not just a state of mind, but brings real benefits.
• Once attuned to Reiki the energy is constantly available to the healer. With Reiki we can heal ourselves, our family and anybody or any thing in need of healing. In the process of healing we are never drained of our own energy. This is ensured by the attunement given by the Reiki master.
• Reiki practitioners often channel this energy for world peace. Healing can also be sent to distressing situations. There is no limit to the ways in which this wonderful healing energy can be used for the good of all.