What is Reiki?

Usui Reiki (RAY Kee) is a hands-on healing art. It is the transference of the universal life energy (Ki or light energy) through an attuned Reiki practitioner to a person needing to regain health or well being. Reiki brings balance to the human system, clears un-healthful emotions, and restores the natural flow of energy that is essential to health and healing.

A practitioner attuned to the Reiki becomes a vessel through which this energy flows. The tradition of Reiki dates back to the mid 1800s, although its essence and use date much further back, most likely to the dawn of time. Reiki, as we know it today, found its start with Dr. Makao Usui, a philosopher and businessman. He was fluent in many languages and was an instructor of religion in Kyoto, Japan.

There are three levels of Reiki attunements: Reiki I, Reiki II and Reiki Master. Reiki I and II are practitioner levels and Reiki Master is an instructor level. The Reiki Master is entrusted with the passing on and upholding the Reiki lineage.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. A Reiki treatment treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is not dependent on one’s intellectual capacity or spiritual development. Reiki is an amazingly simple technique anyone can learn. In fact, it is not taught as much as it is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. The ability to use this energy is passed on during an “attunement” given by a Reiki master. Some spiritual healers have associated this attunement to the healing energy with the awakening of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ disciples, when he passed on to them the ability to heal the sick. John 20: 21 and 22, “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’.” Whatever ones belief, this process allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of “life force energy” to improve one’s health and enhance the quality of life. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.