Reiki

Reiki

Reiki is the individuals path to self discovery and healing. Reiki means "universal life energy" and as such belongs to all of us. It is a gentle but powerful hands-on-healing technique which works on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. The courses will start with Kundalini yoga, meditation and pranayama to clear out debris and open our bodies to the new energy it is about to receive.
Reiki, is a Japanese word meaning universal life energy, the energy which is all around us. Reiki translates as "universal spirit" and "Ki" as "life force energy" which is similar to the Indian "prana" and the Chinese "Chi" (the essential life force of the earth, planets and stars and our own life vitality). It is this unseen life force energy or "Ki" that flows through us; if our life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get ill or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is a gentle and powerful hands-on healing technique promoting stress reduction and relaxation and facilitates healing on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. It has existed for many thousands of years and it is said that Buddha and Jesus healed with this energy.

Like many alternative healing techniques now in our midst, Reiki is becoming increasingly popular among people who are interested in a holistic approach to health. Holistic healing addresses the whole person, i.e. the mind, emotions and spirit as well as the physical and believes that illness begins in the non-physical realms of the body before manifesting on a physical level. Emotional and mental pain and a disharmonious lifestyle disrupt the energy flow in a person¹s body causing blockages and eventually leading to
disease and illness. It is therefore essential that we address our health and lifestyles on a holistic level so our energy can flow freely throughout the body. Reiki treatments opens the mind and soul to the causes of our illnesses and accelerates the body¹s own natural ability to heal itself
.History of Reiki
The exact origin unknown, it is believed that Reiki originated in Tibet and was rediscovered in Japan in the 1800s by a Japanese monk, Dr. Mikao Usui. Dr. Usui, who was principal of Doshiska university in Kyoto, was asked by his students to be shown the method by which Jesus did healing.
Following this challenge he began a quest searching for healing knowledge and spent the next 28 years of his life travelling, studying and researching. After many years he rediscovered a healing system based on the ancient Tibetan teachings and Sanskrit scripts and he spent the rest of his life practising and teaching this method, which he named as Reiki. Reiki was introduced into the Western world in the mid-70s and is now extensively practiced both by medical professionals and lay people.

Anyone can learn Reiki, including children, who are highly receptive to the loving energy. No special abilities or knowledge are needed, only the willingness to learn. In these times of increasing stress and competition, it is necessary to find a sense of inner peace and a true way back to the self. Reiki is a positive way ahead and it is encouraging to know that this method of healing is available to anyone. It is a marvellous gift to use within the family or among friends and I would recommend Reiki to anyone who will use the experience to benefit themselves and others.

Reiki Life Principles
Through its use, Reiki encourage gentleness, consideration and a deep understanding and compassion for ones family, friends and colleagues. Reiki has its own philosophy for living which was inspired by Dr. Usui a wonderful
attitude to life - his 5 life principles are as follows:

Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today, I will not worry
Just for today, I will not be angry
Just for today, I will do my work honestly
Just for today I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.