Reiki was founded in the early 1900's by Dr. Mikao Usui, or Usui Sensei as he is called by his students in Japan. He journeyed to Mt. Kurama where he fasted and meditated for 21 days. It was during this time when the Reiki energy entered his crown chakra which enhanced his healing abilities. He realized he had received a wondeful new gift - the ability to give healing to others without depleting his own energy.
He practiced and taught Reiki by giving attunements so others could self heal and heal others.
The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words Rei and Ki. "Rei" means universal and "ki" means life energy. It is the God-Consciousness called Rei that guides the life energy called Ki. Therefore, Reiki can be defined as spiritually guided life energy.
Reiki can never cause harm. It always knows what a person needs and will adjust itself to create an effect that is appropriate.
Reiki is a channeled healing the Reiki practitioner's energies are never depleted. Because of this, giving a treatment always increases one's energy and leaves one surrounded with loving feelings of well- being.
One of the most wonderful advantages of Reiki is addition to using it on others you can also treat yourself.
Reiki energy flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras and meridans. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. The free and balanced flow of Ki is the cause of health. Ki nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions.
Reiki seeks to help each individual find balance and harmony in the Body, Mind, and Spirit.
Reiki is truly a gift to yourself.
