Frequently Asked Questions!

What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese word to describe a hands on healing technique. Its designed to rebalance and harmonise body, mind and spirit, and is a very relaxing process, just right for the stresses and strains of modern day living. Since its also very versatile it can also give you a quick pick you up if necessary as well. In fact its a treatment tailor made to suit your needs! Many people find they develop a much more positive attitude to life following Reiki treatments, and book sessions on an ongoing basis, because they feel it keeps them 'topped up', and more able to cope with their hectic schedules.

The word Reiki is made up of two words, Rei - meaning consciousness and Ki, life-force energy. Today there are quite a few different forms of Reiki that have derived from the original one, 'the Usui system of natural healing'.

What is the Usui System of Reiki? Mikao Usui rediscovered the system of healing in 1922, which is said to derive from Tibetan Buddhism, although Reiki itself is not a religion. It is used by people from all walks of life, because its found to be so very effective. Therefore people across the world all enjoy its benefits no matter what culture or religious philosophy they come from. In fact animals and even the plant kingdom can benefit from receiving Reiki as well!

How does Reiki work? You can either receive Reiki from a practitioner, or become attuned to the energy yourself. This is quite useful, because during the day you can give yourself a quick top up if your energy is flagging. You can also give it to your family and friends, or even pets. Reiki can even be used as a kind of prayer form to send out healing energy to the world, and those people in great need.

What is distant healing? Reiki can be sent out anywhere in the world, so it doesn't necessarily mean that the recipient needs to be present, although its always nice to receive a treatment personally. Your practitioner can organise this for you. Its a very simple and effective process.

Can I train to become a practitioner myself? Training is a very simple, practical process, with lots of hands on experience! Its quite uncomplicated. There are three degrees which are generally taken over separate weekends with sufficient space in between so that you can really integrate what you have already learned. lst. degree enables you to treat yourself, family and friends; 2nd degree enabling you to work professionally, and finally Master-Teacher level which allows you to train other people. Whilst 1st degree is generally taken over a weekend, you may also take the course over five consecutive weekday mornings if this suits you best.
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What is the Attunement process? Your Reiki Master-Teacher will attune you to the Reiki energy as part of your training. The attunement process opens channels up in your body to receive the Reiki energy. As a practitioner you then channel this energy to your clients. This is a process which sounds quite strange to our ears. In the West we may work with both meditation and guided visualisation to hone our skills, but the outcome is still the same, to develop our skills as healers.

Can anyone learn? Yes it really is a very simple process! Your intuition will develop as you continue to train and work with the energy. Initially you work with set hand positions covering the whole body, but as your confidence grows so will your intuition, and you will learn to recognise which areas of the body are in need of particular attention.

Can Reiki do any harm? Reiki energy is one of the basic building blocks of life, and therefore cannot be harmful. Your practitioner is merely putting energy back into parts of your body, which may have become depleted. The energy is not directed by the practitioner, but merely flows straight through her into the client. In fact the energy is taken up and used as directed by the body's own consciousness. The energy goes where it is needed most of all.

Sometimes a detoxification process may occur after the session, so that the client may feel lethargic. This is a sign that things are working through the system. Drink lots of water to combat this, and try to avoid tea, coffee and other stimulants as much as possible following a treatment. Generally speaking, however, most people feel very energised after the treatment

What can be treated with Reiki? Reiki is a very powerful tool and can be used to assist most things including stress and emotional upheaval, as well as physical upset. It works well alongside conventional medicine, and and can be used to shorten healing time, particularly wounds or to aid post-operative recovery. It also lps to relieve the side effects of chemotherapy. Nonetheless it's not intended as a replacement for conventional treatment, but to work alongside it..

Gillian Holland
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