Reiki Definition: Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese energy healing technique. The most well understood definition of Reiki is "Universal Life Force Energy". The word comes from two Japanese words, Rei and Ki. Rei means universal, spiritual wisdom, higher knowledge. It could also be interpreted as god-consciousness. Ki (also known as Chi) means energy or life force energy. It is the essence of all things.

All healing occurs through the proper flow of ki (also spelled chi) energy, through the body. With reiki healing methods, all a practitioner has to do is have the intention of healing and the energy flows. The usual way of delivering the energy is through the hands. When a person receives reiki, the energy flows along pathways called meridians, through the chakras, and throughout the aura. When ki flows freely, we experience health. When ki flow is disrupted, health is diminished. The disruption of the flow of energy is the root cause of illness.

Ki is responsive to our thoughts and our emotions. When we are in a positive mind-set, ki flows easily. This is experienced as joy. When we have negative thoughts, ki is disrupted. The result is that we don't feel good. During the course of our lives, we encounter a variety of things that affect our thoughts. When negative thoughts or belief systems become a regular part of our lives, ki is disrupted and will stay disrupted until something is done to remove the negative thoughts. This is oftentimes referred to as an energy blockage.

Reiki represents our highest and greatest good. Ki seeks out the energy blockages and harmlessly dissolves them. This manifests as a person feeling better about themselves and good health is the result. Reiki energy naturally seeks the most important energy blockages to be removed. Reiki raises the vibratory level of the entire person. This causes all negative energy to dissolve. With the energy blocks removed, ki flows smoothly.

Reiki healing oftentimes manifests as a deep feeling of relaxation. It is excellent for removing stress, tension, and worrying thoughts. I have had many people tell me that they feel more relaxed after a Reiki treatment than after a massage. This is probably an indication that the person has mental and emotional strains in addition to physical stressors.

The amount of time necessary to heal is up to the individual. Energy blockages that have been held in a person's aura for many years usually require more work. Blockages that have only been around for a few days, like bruises, colds and flus, mood swings, and mental fatigue heal more rapidly, sometimes within a few minutes. The reality of healing with Reiki, and indeed with energy healing in general, is that we can heal as soon as we give ourselves permission to heal. The amount of practice an individual Reiki practitioner has is also a factor. Healers who have spent many years honing their skills can do amazing things, even instantaneous healing.Receiving your certification and attunement can also hasten the process. There are several simple steps for preparing for your reiki certification and attunement that can make the process simple and transition smooth.

Reiki will never deplete a person or make them feel drained. Because the energy is channeled through, not from, the healer, personal energy levels are not adversely affected. In fact, Reiki energy heals the person channeling the energy at the same time. The practitioner is not in danger of taking on the karma of the person being worked on. This allows the ego to stay out of the picture and let the healing occur.

Reiki is not a religion. It has no dogma and does not exclude anyone. A person does not even have to believe in a higher power to benefit from Reiki. Reiki is not dependent on beliefs at all and will work regardless of whether a person believes in it or not. I have known excellent Reiki practitioners who were Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, and followers of the Native path.

Read more about Reiki by clicking the links below. They will take you to a wealth of Reiki information including free reiki symbols, reiki hand positions, Reiki plain and simple, the spot for beginners to learn more about this energy healing therapy, and so much more.

Reiki Healing Crystals We've had lots of requests about how to make Reiki Healing Crystals. Patrick has been attuning stones to become reiki crystals for years now, ever since he became a Reiki Master back in 1997. Now you can learn how to combine crystal and reiki energies to make powerful crystal healers yourself. Just click the link in this paragraph for a full step-by-step tutorial.

Reiki Distance Healing Technique: This is a simple technique for doing distance reiki healing with all Reiki symbols,a pen, and a piece of paper. If you've had trouble doing Reiki distance healing in the past, try this easy technique out.

Abundance Prosperity Reiki Technique:A technique for manifesting abundance into your life using reiki, sound healing, and crystals.

Reiki Protection Technique: A simple technique designed to create a sacred sanctuary in your home, warding of low, negative energies and drawing in white light energy.

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