Reiki Master in Fife 1

March 2006

Linda's Reiki Information Page

What is Reiki ?

REI soul / spirit / universal life force

KI air / breath / life energy

Reiki (pronounced ray kee) is a Japanese word representing Universal Life Force Energy, the energy which flows through all living things and is vital for our health and wellbeing. It also represents the Universal Life Force (Rei) brought about through personal energy (Ki) for the purpose of balance and healing as in the Usui System of Natural Healing.Reiki was developed in Japan in the early 1900's by Dr. Mikau Usui, or Usui Sensei as he was known to his students.

Reiki is a non-invasive therapy, bringing balance and healing. It works on all levels, the physical, spiritual, and emotional levels. It energises and accelerates the body's natural ability to heal itself, while opening the mind and spirit to the causes of disease, disharmony and pain. Reiki is a support to the body and therefore works in conjunction with and as an adjunct to other forms of treatment and therapy. In re-establishing balance, Reiki helps the body to cleanse itself of toxins. Reiki works on anything with an energy field - including plants, animals and people. You do not have to be ill to enjoy the benefits of a Reiki treatment. Healthy bodies often experience an enhanced feeling of peace and wellbeing.

Dr. Usui said that Reiki is an original form of healing. In his handbook, the "Reiki Ryoho Hikkei", Dr. Usui states " Our Reiki Ryoho is something absolutely original and cannot be compared with any other [spiritual] path in the world." Later he said "First of all, our Reiki Ryoho is an original therapy which is built upon the spiritual power of the universe."

How does Reiki Heal?

Not only are our bodies composed of physical elements such as bones, muscles, organs, nerves, arteries, glands etc; it also has a subtle energy system through which "life force energy" flows. This subtle energy system is composed of energy "bodies" which surround our physical body and assist us in processing thoughts and emotions. The energy bodies have energy centres called chakras. The chakras act like valves, allowing life force energy to circulate through the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.
Our body also has energy meridians and nadis which are like rivers or streams, carrying our life force energy throughout our physical body to both nourish us and to assist in balancing our body's systems and functions.

Our physical body is alive because of the "life force energy" flowing through it. If this life force energy is low or blocked, we are more likely to get sick, but if it is high and free flowing, we maintain health and a feeling of well being more easily.

Stress is a major cause of disruption and weakening in the flow of the life force energy. Stress is often caused by conflicting thoughts and feelings such as worry, fear, doubt, anger, anxiety, etc. which get lodged or stuck in our subtle energy system. Medical research has shown that continual stress can block the body's natural ability to repair, regenerate and protect itself. In fact, the American Institute of Stress estimates that 75% - 95% of all visits to the doctor are the results of reaction to stress. The effects of unreleased stress can range from minor aches to major health concerns such as heart disease, digestive disorders, respiratory and skin problems.

By creating a state of deep relaxation, Reiki aids the body in releasing stress and tension, thereby promoting healing and health. Reiki restores energy balance and vitality by relieving the physical and emotional effects of unreleased stress. It gently and effectively opens blocked meridians, chakras and nadis and clears the energy bodies, leaving one feeling totally relaxed and at peace.

Reiki is powerful, yet wonderfully gentle and nurturing, treating the person's physical body, emotions, mind and spirit as a whole. Reiki ican be used withour fear of any side-effects or overdose. Reiki is a support to the body and a complimentary therapy and therefore works in conjunction with and as an adjunct to other forms of treatment and therapy.