If you thought that this section is about a tribal game, or had vague notions of it’s connection to Raka Daku (of the Chacha Choudhary and Saboo fame) then I guess you really must be disheartened - in which case you can click here: I am a jerk!

If you actually thought this section is about ‘Reiki’ then congratulations you have proved that your parents are rightfully proud of you.

But I guess we should get to the point - this is about ‘Reiki’ (I guess you must be getting tired of this) that technique for stress reduction and relaxation that allows everyone to tap into an unlimited supply of ‘life force energy’ to improve health and enhance quality of life. (I thought I’ll write immortality but I guess it’s not all that advanced). Here’s a down to earth compilation of what it is all about - do go thru it - and yeah, Happy Reiking !!

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a very ancient science, rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in mid 1800’s(I guess that’s ancient as well!). Reiki in Japanese means universal Life Force Energy. It is made of two parts, ‘Rei’ - meaning universal, transcendental spirit, and ‘Ki’... meaning energy or power. In India, this energy is called Shakti or ‘Prana’.

Reiki is a method of connecting universal energy with the body’s innate power of healing. Reiki is simple and anybody can learn it. Infact this was why I did it! The possibility of self-treatment makes it quite advantageous. Self-treatment amplifies the life force energy in our body releasing the withheld emotions and energy blocks.

What are its unique features?

It is a hands-on healing system for channeling the Universal Life Energy. The way of learning is through initiations, where the student is connected up to the Reiki channel by a Reiki master.

Following are the basic features of Reiki treatment:

Reiki is not given. It is made available. The patient draws as much energy as he requires.

Reiki is given only on asking.

Once a student is initiated by a Reiki master it is there for life. Even if one doesn’t practice it one doesn’t forget Reiki, its always there.

Attunement affects each person individually depending on their vibratory level. One can increase the energy level and healing capacity by practicing daily and treating oneself.

What Can Be Treated?

Reiki is both powerful and gentle. In its long history of use it has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like: multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and cancer as well as skin problems, cuts, bruises, broken bones, headache, colds, flu, sore throat, sunburn, fatigue, insomnia, impotence, poor memory, lack of confidence, etc. It is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy. Reiki will improve the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side effects, shorten healing time, reduce or eliminate pain, reduce stress, and help create optimism.

Who can learn Reiki?

As compared to another forms of therapy where the learner has to have certain attributes to be able to learn the technique, Reiki is quite different . Here the ability to learn is not dependent on intellectual capacity, or on the ability to meditate or similar such things. It does not take years of practice. It is simply passed on from the teacher to the student. As soon as this happens, one has and can do Reiki. Because of this, it is easily learned by anyone.

The results may not be immediately perceptible but it is definitely helpful in relieving stress and helping the person think positive. As in most things Reiki must be experienced to be appreciated. Practicing Reiki helps create harmony in the body, giving a deep sense of peace and relaxation.

How to learn Reiki?

Reiki consists of an attunement process, which can be explained as a series of initiations, where a Reiki master transmits energy to the student in an amplified state. It creates an open channel for energy to flow in from the student’s head through the upper energy centers and out through the hands. In addition, it initiates a 21-day cleansing period, due to the quickening of the persons energy pattern.

The first degree course begins with introductory explanations and then the first of the four initiations. The first degree will enable you to transfer Reiki to yourself and others by the laying on of your hands. The physical body is opened up so that it can channel greater quantities of life force energy. Once you are initiated into the Reiki energy, you will never lose it. Even if you do not practice Reiki, it will flow automatically whenever you lay your hands on somebody for treatment.

Second degree attunement process provides a further increase in vibratory level. They initiate the person to the power keys or symbols, which are used to perform absentee and mental healing. The development of the intuitive center located at the pituitary gland is activated, thus empowering the learner and sharpening his senses. The second degree allows you to do special treatments on mental, emotional or addictive patterns.

The Master level or the third degree is final level of Reiki. Originally, Mastership was only for those dedicated to teaching but now a days more and more people are opting for the third degree. At a Reiki centre a minimum of one year of working with the Second degree is required before one can petition to be accepted for this advanced level of study. Masters are fully trained in the activation of the First and Second degree practitioners.

OK! Now you need’nt prove it also.