Reiki

Reiki is a method of hands on healing that taps into the energy referred to as ki in Japan, chi in China, & prana in India. You remain fully clothed to receive a Reiki treatment. The practitioner simply places their hands on or above your body. The effects of Reiki vary from person to person, but most people experience deep relaxation.

Reiki is used by a growing number of hospitals all over the world. Medical research has focused upon verifying Reiki’s effects rather than trying to explain how it works. The results are impressive. One study showed a “highly significant reduction in pain” following Reiki treatment. Many ancient cultures embraced the belief that the life energy that flows through the body deeply affects us physically, mentally & emotionally. Current research strongly suggests that energy does extend throughout & beyond the physical body, & disruptions or imbalances in its flow result in physical, mental & emotional illnesses. Reiki addresses these blockages & imbalances to support your good health & wellbeing.

The practice of Reiki is based on the teachings of a Japanese man called Mikao Usui who taught & practiced Reiki in the late 19th & early 20th centuries. The source of his teachings was the ancient Buddhist sutras & the teachings of great Eastern masters, as well as his personal meditation practice. Since Usui’s death in 1926, the healing art of Reiki has spread throughout Japan, & then the world.

The benefits of Reiki include –

• Addresses both chronic & acute conditions
• Gently & powerfully promotes balance among all the body’s systems
• Enhances the normal regenerative processes of the body & mind
• Imparts a sense of calm & wellbeing
• Promotes deep, restful sleep
• Complements medical care & psychological counselling
• Gently supports a woman during pregnancy & reduces the discomforts of pregnancy
• Alleviates pain
• Reduces anxiety
• Improves immune & nervous system functioning
• Increases mobility – MS, lupus & fibromyalgia
• Relieves muscle tension
• Aids in post surgical recovery
• Supports cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatment

Reiki Classes - I experienced my first Reiki treatment in 2001 & became attuned to Reiki 1 a few weeks later. Over the next five years I progressed through the levels to Reiki 3a. In 2005 I began my training for the 3b teacher level & began teaching Reiki in 2006. My training was very thorough & included hundreds of hours of giving treatments under my teacher’s supervision. I use Reiki regularly on myself & others. Classes are held over 2 consecutive days. I teach all levels of the Usui System of Natural Healing – Usui Shiki Ryoho – which is based on Mikao Usui’s teachings. My lineage is through Mikao Usui, Chujiro Hayashi & Hawayo Takata. The system of Reiki is designed to facilitate personal growth & change in a very gentle way. Reiki has its roots in Buddhism but it is not a religion. In a Reiki 1 class you will learn about the history of Reiki & how it works. You will learn about the five elements of Reiki & the human energy system - the hara, the chakras & the aura & their relationship to your emotions. You will learn some simple meditations & breathing techniques you can use at home to enhance the energy flow in your own body. By the end of the course you will know how to give yourself a Reiki treatment & how to give a Reiki treatment to family & friends, how to clear a space of unwanted energy & the use of crystals & essential oils with Reiki. You will receive 4 attunements – these are the traditional way that Reiki is transferred from teacher to student. These attunements are deeply relaxing & can be profoundly life changing for some. By the end of the course you will have given & received a full Reiki treatment under my direct supervision. This practical part of the course is a wonderful experience as you feel the energy in your hands & receive positive feedback from your partner. You will be given a comprehensive information manual & at the end of the course you will receive a certificate. For those who would like to attend, there is a group that meets weekly to practice & gain confidence in using Reiki on others. These nights are a great opportunity to learn more about Reiki & how energy works in the human body.

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