Mikao Usui

Reiki is the Japanese word for Universal Life Force Energy. When the word Reiki is broken down into its two component parts, you have REI and KI. The definition for REI- is universal, transcendental spirit, mysterious power, essence. KI- is described as the vital life force energy, very similar to the Chi of Chinese acupuncture or the light to the Christians.

What makes Reiki different from other healing methods, is the attunement process. A person who has been through the process of Reiki attunements has experienced a very ancient process of fine tuning the physical and etheric bodies to a higher vibratory level. In addition, certain energy centres, known as chakras, are opened to enable the person to channel higher amounts of this Universal Life Energy.

When we treat a person with Reiki, we do this by the laying of our hands on various parts of the body. We will soon feel a kind of flowing sensation, often combined with a sensation of warmth. The recipient will often feel the flowing as noticeably as we do, and most recipients begin to relax during treatment and may even fall asleep (which will not interfere with the treatment).

Reiki accelerates the body’s ability to heal physical and mental ailments and assists you to correct imbalances of mind and spirit which lead to disease. It opens you to the pleasure of taking responsibility for your own life and to receive the joy of relaxed and balanced wellness when this is done.

When a person is treated with Reiki, they are brought back into a state of unity with the harmony of the universe. This harmony which is able to reach them in their smallest of cells, makes them whole and healthy again, thus encouraging the natural ability of the patient to heal themselves.

Reiki leads us back to the state of wholeness in the widest sense of the word. It frequently happens that the recipient will come into contact with new ideas after a few Reiki treatments.

Reiki can never do damage in any way since it only flows from love and in the quantities necessary for the recipient.

Reiki does NOT heal. Rather, it empowers the receiver to take the next most appropriate step in their growth and development, their highest soul purpose. This is usually to redress energy imbalances and activate natural repair mechanisms (and seek assistance from health care professionals if needed). Thus the receiver actually heals themselves.

Alternatively, the next most appropriate step for the receiver may be for their body to cease functioning and the soul to pass over in peace.

Reiki practitioners are NOT healers. They are channels of Life Energy and cannot influence where it goes or to what purpose it is used (the giving of Reiki must be unconditional). A Reiki channel simply taps into the energy supply and surrenders to it, trusting that it will go to where it is needed to produce the greatest benefit for the receiver. A Reiki channel can make no promises whatsoever as to cures, miracles or other such considerations.

The Usui system of Reiki is in no way associated with any sect, cult or religion. It is an act of natural healing which uses Reiki to empower you to bring about improvement and healing to your body, mind and spirit.

Reiki belongs to all who seek. It knows no colour, creed, old or young.