Reiki
What is Reiki?
As per the CNHC:
“Reiki” (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy’, a term used to describe a natural system to help bring about an improved sense of wellbeing and a positive feeling of spiritual renewal. This tradition was founded by Dr Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and evolved as a result of his research, experience and dedication. It is a tradition that is open to any belief system and benefits may include deep relaxation and the promotion of a calm peaceful sense of wellbeing. The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner is simple. The recipient remains clothed and comfortably lies on a couch or sits on a chair. The practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively, on or near the body using their intuition and training as a guide. There is no massage or manipulation. Reiki can be used on the person as a whole, or on specific parts of the body. It is also possible to receive Reiki at a distance.
Reiki is taught by Reiki Master/Teachers, who have trained in the tradition passed on, in person, from Master to student. Students go through a process of initiation/attunement to the Reiki energy. They are then able to treat themselves and others, not only from a personal and emotional perspective, but also as an aid to individual development and spiritual growth.
Receiving hands-on healing can help us to remember our inner light and begin to move back to a place of wellness, allowing our bodies to heal themselves.
Usui Reiki Ryoho
Usui Reiki Ryoho translates as Usui Spiritual Energy Healing Method. The lineage I teach and practise, passed down from The International House of Reiki, aims to reflect the teachings and practises taught by Mikao Usui. The founders of the International House of Reiki continue to study and research traditional Japanese Reiki as an ongoing study. This branch of Reiki uses the Japanese energetic system as well as meditations and other practices.
A Brief History
Mikao Usui carried out research into many different forms of healing and medicine and studied different religions, working towards achieving the ultimate state of mind. In 1919 he went on a three year meditation retreat at a Kyoto Zen Temple, in pursuit of inner peace and contentment. After that time, having not found what he was looking for, Mikao Usui decided to fast on Mount Kurama. He spent about 20 days meditating and on the last day a powerful light entered his forehead, and he became unconscious. When he regained consciousness, he felt his body and mind were deeply rested, and filled with light and energy. Mikao Usui climbed down the mountain but on the way he tripped and hurt his toe. Instinctively, he placed his hands upon it and the bleeding and pain stopped. This was Mikao Usui's first experience of this wonderful healing ability.
Mikao Usui sought verification of his enlightenment from his teacher at the Zen Temple - who told him to teach what he had experienced for the benefit of all. Mikao Usui then founded the 'Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai', practising Reiki on himself and teaching it to others in order to bring happiness, health and wellbeing to all.