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What is Reiki?
"We all have energy... we all ARE energy... therefore, we can all give and receive Reiki."
Reiki is a Japanese technique that is used for stress reduction, relaxation, and for promoting healing. It is administered by light touch or by hovering hands over the client. Each person has a "life force": 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.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei (Ray) which means "Universal or Source" and Ki (Key) which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
As we know, everything in our Universe is energy. There are many forms of healing energy and Reiki is one of many healing rays. Reiki is unique because it is "Source Energy", and it flows through us, giving the practitioner a treatment before it is passed along to the client. The practitioner, therefore, is a vessel for the energy; allowing it to pass through and into the client. This energy is infinitely wise and knows precisely what we need to relax, release stress, and activate the healing power within.
All forms of healing whether traditional, complementary or alternative have an impact on the human subtle energy system. Each method also carries a unique vibrational frequency and consequently will create different effects. A beautiful characteristic of Reiki is that it has the ability to harmonize energies that may normally be incompatible and can create the best possible outcome. Therefore Reiki enhances anything we do.
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well being.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
An amazingly simple technique to learn, Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an attunement given by a Reiki master, and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of life force energy to improve one's health and enhance one's quality of life.
Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development, and it is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.
While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki is considered "Source Energy", many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their own personal religion, therefore enhancing what they already embrace.
*Reiki information was adapted from an article found on Reiki.org.*
Workshops
Usui Reiki attunements are available individually or in group workshops. If you are local, be sure to sign up for our email notices at our Tupelo Holistic Center Blog to keep yourself informed of Reiki circles and other energy events in Tupelo, MS.
Reiki Attunements:
| Level | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Reiki Level 1 | 6 hours | $ 100.00 |
| Reiki Level 2 | 6 hours | $ 150.00 |
| Reiki Level 3 (Master/Teacher Level) | 6 hours | $ 200.00 |
Energy Work Ethics
Energy work ethics teaches all energy work practitioners how to work within the boundaries of ethics. Working with energy is very subjective, and this class gives excellent tips on how to work honorably as well as how to be completely present with our clients.
Please contact the Holistic Center at tupeloholisticcenter(at)gmail(dot)com for workshop dates and payment options.
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