History of Reiki

Reiki has roots in Japan around the beginning of the 20th Century. A man, Mikaomi Usui, sought to either learn about how Jesus healed, or to revolutionize Qi Gong practice. The most commonly taught Reiki history comes to us through Mrs. Takata, that Usui wanted to learn how Jesus healed and then had a mystical experience on a mountain. Newer histories of Reiki tell another story, that Usui wanted to rethink the approach to Qi Gong.

What is Reiki ?

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

Why You Should Learn Reiki ?

When asked if anyone can learn Reiki, the founder of Reiki, Mikao Usui replied:

"Of course, a man, woman, young or old, people with knowledge or without knowledge, anybody who has a common sense can receive the power accurately in a short time and can heal selves and others."

People come to practice and learn reiki for so many different reasons. There are as many reasons as there are reiki students. Some include learning reiki to:

What are the Benefits to Learning Reiki ?

There are numerous benefits to learning Reiki and although reiki helps to produce physical, mental and emotional healing, greatest gift that reiki offers us is to helps us to unveil our true self – the part of us that doesn’t compare itself to others, that accepts us exactly as we are (light & shadow), that knows we are always doing our best, that helps us lift the veils so we can be more of who we truly are, the part of us that loves ourselves, warts and all!

What is A Reiki Attunement ?

A Reiki attunement is a wonderful gift to receive.

Whether you plan to learn reiki for your own personal development or to become a practitioner you will find that reiki will become an intricate part of your life.

Each reiki course will also be a personal journey for you as you learn to open your mind, be curious and allow the reiki energy to fully enter into your life. Reiki can be an amazing tool for spiritual transformation within the context of one's beliefs whatever they may be.