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The Practice of Reiki

Reiki is a common word today compared to when I began over 20 years ago. As mush as Reiki
awareness and Reiki teaching has grown over the years, it seems there is still a bit of
confusion of what Reiki is. To that end I offer some insight. It is not easy to speak of Reik in a
few hundred words as it is a challenge for me to get in what I can in the 20 hours of First
Degree Class.  Reiki is number one a relationship. The Sanscrit name of Reiki expresses the
concept of Universal Life Force. One Life Force that is Universal and Absolute. This energy is
immeasurable with present scientific instruments, yet every living thing receives its blessing
every day. Every culture has a relationship with this Vital Force and has been compelled to
find a word to express it. It is Chi in China, Ki in Japan, Pneuma in Greece, Prana in India, Elan
vital in France, Bio-Plasmic Energy in Russia, Hippocrates called it Natures Life Force,
Kahuna’s call it Mana,  Native Americans, the Great Spirit, The  Force in Star Wars and Jesus
called it  the Light. These are all terms of endearment for the One Universal Vital Life Force.

Modern science has analyzed the world with an amazing degree of sophistication. Matter has
been broken down into smaller and smaller particles, only to discover that at the sub atomic
level everything is energy. We call it Reiki.

Reiki is being taught by many different Reiki Masters coming from varied traditions and
teachings. As is the truth for each and every one of us, we teach and pass on what we were
taught and what we have experienced. Plain and simple. You will encounter versatile formats
of teaching with differing classroom time, practice and follow up support. It may be beneficial
to have a fuller understanding of the Foundation of Reiki Teaching to help you choose your
path.

Reiki is a remembering. Reiki is a remembering of partnership, of relationship, of presence
and of potential. Reiki is an ancient teaching that encompasses principles, practice and
techniques to focus on this loving relationship you have with all things. It all begins with you.  
On the physical level, the energy of Reiki addresses the Sympathetic and the Para
Sympathetic Nervous System. The Para Sympathetic System is the one system responsible
for rejuvenation and regeneration of cell life in the entire body. The Sympathetic System
sustains all the functions of the body. Reiki practice is putting your loving hands on yourself
every day. A little time of Reiki everyday is a simple and effective way of releasing daily stress
before it accumulates into die-ease and a way of enhancing physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual vitality. As Reiki addresses aspects of our whole being, we create an opportunity to
heal, to make whole, all areas of our lives. Reiki accelerates healing on all levels by
addressing all levels.

To truly heal we need to be able to accept what is without judgment, be kind and supportive
to ourselves, incorporate the necessary physical support including nutrition, exercise and
stress release and literally love ourselves through it. Reiki teaching is a full package to bring
to any healing journey and anyone can learn to embrace this practice of self care their way.
Hands on practice can give you permission to spend quality time with yourself, a requirement
of all healthy relationships.  Reiki focus can enhance your meditations, visualization and goal
setting, blessing your journey consciously with light.


Reiki can help you heal your wounds, calm your mind and even bless your food.
Practicing the Reiki Principles is practicing awareness. You practice being aware of your
thoughts, feelings and reactions so that you can consciously choose how to respond to your
word in a softer gentler way.  Reiki principles teach you how to live from your higher self with
integrity.

Reiki is a Relationship with yourself, your source and your world. Relationships develop over
time not in an instant or a weekend. Do yourself a service and take the time to embrace this
relationship as a daily practice and grow within the teaching before you reach to the next
level. Find your way with it one step at a time. Mastery is of the self and we are all on that life
long journey. Remember a true Master is one practices one thing a thousand times or more.  
Master the relationship within yourself and move forward with the teachings as you are ready
to embrace each step for what it brings you ,whatever that might be.

Reiki has something to offer everyone and it is, as always, an individual experience. For some
people Reiki is physical, for some it is spiritual and for still others it is both. Reiki is not based
in belief system and therefore adjusts to the needs of the individual. Reiki is a relationship
and a partnership which implies that you also bring something to this relationship. Practice,
experience and the energy itself remain the best teacher.
Trish D.
Copy write Power of Intention - Breakthrough Coaching Inc.
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