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Reiki is the name given
to a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience
and dedication of Dr Mikao Usui (d. 1926). Dr Usui was inspired to develop
this healing system from ancient teachings after many years of study,
research and meditation. He spent the rest of his life practising and
teaching Reiki. Today Reiki continues to be taught by Reiki Masters who
have trained in the tradition passed down from Master to student.
There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive or learn
to give a Reiki treatment, the only prerequisite is the desire to be
healed.
The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner is a very
simple process. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes. If they
are unable to lie down the treatment can be given in a sitting position,
the main thing is for the recipient to be as comfortable as possible.
There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass through
anything, even plaster casts. The practitioner gently places their hands
non-intrusively in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body. The
whole person is treated rather than specific symptoms. A full treatment
usually takes 1 to 1½ hours with each position held for several minutes.
It is possible to heal at any level of being: physical, mental, emotional
or spiritual. Acute injuries can be helped to heal very quickly but more
chronic illness takes longer. In some cases such as terminal illness,
there is not enough time for the progress of the disease to be reversed.
However, in such cases there is usually great benefit and enhancement of
the quality of life giving a sense of peace and acceptance during the time
remaining.
Reiki healing can be given anywhere at any time as no special equipment is
needed. The practitioner is a channel which the energy is drawn through by
the need or imbalance in the recipient. Neither person has to use any
effort of will or concentration during this process.
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