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For centuries, the art of spiritual healing has been an integral part of human wellness for many cultures. Around the world, one can find different terms for the "life force" that is believed to course through every living being on earth. In China, it is called "chi," and in Hawaii it is called "ti." Every culture that is aware of, and believes in, this force has its own particular name for it, as well as its own way of healing the life force when it becomes damaged. One form of spiritual healing that originated in Japan is called "Reiki." When the word Reiki is broken down, it is believed to mean "Universal" (Rei) "Life force" (Ki). The practice of Reiki is, in its simplest explanation, a healing of the universal life force that resides in every human being.
Reiki teaches that all people are capable of healing themselves, and each other, once they have achieved a spiritual connection with the specific Reiki energy force. Damage is done to the body when the paths on which the life force travels become interrupted. Interruptions can be caused by injuries or negative thoughts and feelings about oneself. (Both conscious and unconscious negativity are equally damaging.) Once the life energy within the body becomes unable to flow freely, the cells, muscles, and organs within the body that were being sustained by that life energy will begin to suffer, and illness or injury will result. By using the art of Reiki, the practitioner taps into the patient's life force and attempts to heal it by using positive energy at the source of the negative energy blockage to remove and heal it. Reiki itself is believed to be a special kind of positive energy, and those who possess the ability to channel it believe it heals by resonating at a higher level than normal life force energy and is therefore capable of redirecting that energy as needed. Reiki healing is generally performed using one of three methods.
The first Reiki method is practiced through the direct laying on of hands. A Reiki practitioner uses a gentle physical touch to help align the life force energy within the patient's body. This method is generally used to treat a specific ailment.
The second Reiki method is used by cleansing the aura of a patient. Practitioners of Reiki believe that the aura--an invisible layer of energy that surrounds the body--is representative of the energy within the body. By cleansing the aura, the energy within the body is realigned and set straight. With this method, the Reiki practitioner keeps his/her hands several inches from the patient's body and uses a sweeping motion to cleanse the entire aura around the patient's body. This method is generally used to help correct possible problems before they arise and to treat ailments of a non-specific nature.
The third Reiki method is long distance healing. It is believed that since the life force energy is constantly flowing in and around us and can travel long distances, it is not necessary for the practitioner and the patient to be in the same room or even the same country. The practitioner using this method simply channels the Reiki energy to the person in need.
While Reiki healing is of a spiritual nature, it does not adhere to any one religion. There is no deity associated with Reiki, which means that it can be freely used by any who believe in its healing powers regardless of religious beliefs. It is also not dependent on the intellect of the person trying to learn. The art of learning Reiki is believed to be a spiritual process, but it is an introverted process focusing on the spirituality of the student. Reiki is taught by a master who opens a "channel" to his student through a process called an attunement. During the attunement, the Reiki master sends his student the healing energy. It is reported that the process is often very spiritual for the student, and the student may experience life changing events such as spiritual healing, an increased psychic awareness, glimpses of past lives, and many other events of a spiritual nature. Because of the intensity of the attunement, it is recommended that students make every effort possible to thoroughly cleanse and prepare themselves ahead of time both mentally and physically. Meditation and a simple natural diet are recommended. Once a student has received his/her first attunement, the Reiki power is with him/her for life and will never fade. As a student’s skill increases with using the art of Reiki, he/she can again go to a Reiki master and receive a second level attunement and eventually a master level attunement that will increase his/her skills and power.
If you are considering getting a Reiki attunement or are interested in becoming a Reiki practitioner, be sure to check the credentials of the practitioner or school to which you will be going. There are many schools that provide both training and adjustments. As with anything, the larger or better the school or practitioner is, the more likely you are to receive the true knowledge and power of Reiki.
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