Reiki: An Introduction

The word is Japanese and is written with 2 Japanese kanji, meaning spiritual energy.

Rei (pronounced Ray) means spiritual or sacred.

Ki means energy.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a system of healing and spiritual develpment that originated in Japan.

Reiki is based on the idea that there is a universal (or source) energy that supports the body's innate healing abilities.  Practitioners seek to access this energy allowing it to flow to the body and facilitate healing.

Reiki connects us with our own healing ability that each one of us has within ourselves. Life force energy flows into and through all of us  When the flow is disrupted, this diminishes the life force energy.  Whenever there is disease or illness there is a blockage in the flow of energy.  Reiki opens up the energy flow which sets the healing process in motion.

Reiki is often performed on the chakras but may be applied to any area of the body.

Reiki is traditionally taught in three degrees.

First Degree

Personal healing, connecting with yourself at a deeper level.

Second Degree

This level teaches you to send Reiki long distance, refered to as distant healing. Reiki level 2 is also called the practitioners course as you learn how to work with people, animals and heal the earth.

Third Degree, Reiki Master

This level includes learning how to teach Reiki to others, harmonizing all your previous work in level 1 and 2. 

"Reiki Masters are ordinary human beings who know that they are masters of their own lives.  The Master Degree takes you a step forward in life, but becoming a Master does not come automatically through being attuned.  You need to be committed to Reiki and accept the challenge for your own personal development.  This brings changes to many aspects of your life."

~Tammaya Honervogt