The practice of Reiki is an original method of natural healing, developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century. It is thought that Usui attended a Tendai Buddhist monastery and would have studied martial arts and healing. He had a vast knowledge of oriental medicine, psychology, fortune telling, Buddhist scriptures and theology of the world’s religions.
The Japanese word Reiki can be translated as "universal energy". Eastern medicine has always recognised and worked with this energy, which flows through all living things and is vital to wellbeing; known as ‘ki’ in Japan, ‘chi’ in China and ‘prana’ in India. Acupuncture, Tai Chi and Yoga are also based on the free-flow of this energy in a person.
Reiki is an energy, which gradually aligns a person with their true path in life and reconnects them with their deepest nature. During a treatment, the flow of Reiki energy strengthens the energy of the body producing a state of relaxation conducive to healing. Reiki produces balance and works on 4 levels:
- Physical
- Mental
- Emotional
- Spiritual
It works on what the body feels right at the time, in order to speed the healing process and therefore, cannot be harmful – it clears and renews energy as it promotes good health. Many hospitals and surgeries throughout the UK now employ Reiki Practitioners to speed the healing and recovery time of post-operative patients. Reiki is also often used in hospices, cancer support groups, drug rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS centres, care of the elderly as well as animal care.
In the ‘Usui Reiki Hikkei’, the handbook which Mikao Usui gave to his students, it states that:
“My Reiki Ryoho is an original method based on the intuitive power in the universe. By this power the body gets healthy and enhances happiness of life and a peaceful mind”.
(Mikao Usui)
Works on illnesses and conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, thyroid, asthma, backache, flu, headaches, toothache etc….
- Strengthens the immune system
- Speeds up the natural healing process
- Calms the mind
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Balances the emotions
- Eases depression, lack of confidence and addictions
- Increases intuition and gives direction and purpose in life
- Helps you to feel connected with the universe
My personal practice of Reiki has led me to develop my knowledge and understanding in the following Reiki systems;
- Usui Reiki Ryoho – this Reiki is the closest to the original teachings of Mikao Usui outside of Japan.
- Karuna Ki Reiki – focuses on opening the heart chakra and works specifically with Quan Yin compassion energy.
- Sacred Flames Reiki – this form of Reiki helps the person to connect with the angels and ascended masters.
- Green Tara Seichim Reiki – this form of Reiki helps a person to release anxiety and fear with the help of Green Tara energy.
I am a Master/Teacher member of the UK Reiki Federation and have a lineage which can be traced back to the founder Mikao Usui.
