Reiki FAQ's

What is Reiki? 

Reiki is the Japanese name for the life force energy inherent in all beings and the formal name for an energy practice through which we experience it. The word Reiki is comprised of two kanji (Japanese pictographs) Rei and Ki. Rei means universal &  spiritual. Ki means life force energy. Combined they mean Spiritually Guided Universal Life Force Energy. Reiki is simply described as a gentle energy practice that promotes spiritual harmony, self-healing and can be shared with others.

How do You Experience Reiki? 

During a session, a Reiki practitioner will place their hands in a series of intuitive or standardized positions on or above a client who is relaxing on a treatment table or chair. The practitioner will observe and guide the energy with their hands to benefit the client. As the energy is absorbed, travels through and radiates within the client’s body, they may feel or experience it in a variety of ways. Clients report feelings of warmth, energy waves, tingling or simple relaxation. They may experience reduction in pain and tension and generally feel more comfortable, less tense and enjoy a fuller level of clarity.

Where did Reiki Originate?

Mikao Usui, Sensei developed the Reiki energy therapy practice (Ryoho) in the early 1900’s in his home country of Japan. He received the ability to treat, facilitate and teach energy healing during a three-week meditative retreat at a Buddhist Monastery. He founded a clinic and school called the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai where he practiced Reiki healing and taught many students. He initiated a total of sixteen Reiki Master Teachers who continued his direct legacy by passing down the tradition through consecutive generations of Reiki Masters and Teachers. Over the past century, Reiki has evolved to a globally respected holistic healing modality available in hospitals and holistic clinics worldwide.

Who can learn Reiki? 

Anyone can learn Reiki. The ability to learn is not dependent on age, education, intellect or talent. It is passed from the teacher to a student during a simple initiation ceremony during a training class. There are several levels of Reiki classes, each one more advanced than the one before. When anyone completes the basic Level I class, they have received the ability to practice Reiki energy for the rest of their life, for themselves and others. Advanced training is readily available as students determine they are ready to learn and experience more. 

What is an Attunement? 

A Reiki Teacher will personally pass or initiate the ability to mindfully access Reiki energy during an individual attunement (initiation) ceremony with each student. This ceremony honors and imparts the direct Reiki lineage from Usui Sensei to the student. The ceremony is a powerful process as the higher vibrational Reiki energy is gently introduced within the student’s energy system. It is similar to a transformative embodied meditation.

What happens during an attunement?

The attunement ceremony stimulates the students energy centers (Chakras) which enables their inherent energy system to initiate the flow of Reiki energy as the body realigns itself with the influx of fresh energy. This higher vibratory energy entrains (revitalizes) systemic energy balance, by resonating through each of the seven major chakras and radiating out throughout the entire subtle energy system. The attunement raises your energy vibration and assists your balancing process as you achieve inner harmony . Your energy field will strengthen, empowering you to heal yourself and assist others. The more you self-treat, the more rapidly the healing process progresses. We recommend giving yourself one full Reiki session every day. A Daily Reiki Practice will support your path to Inner Enlightenment & Harmony.

How does Reiki Heal? 

Everything in our universe, including ourselves, is made of energy. We are alive because life force energy is flowing through us. In our body, the energy flows through energy pathways called chakras, meridians and auras and along the body’s numerous systems (nervous, cardiovascular and structural), penetrating down to  the cellular process. When the energy flows freely the body is healthy. When the flow of energy is disrupted, constricted or blocked, it causes reduced functioning, imbalances or illness in the body. As Reiki energy is introduced into the body, it identifies the disruption of the body’s natural energy flow as slower vibration. It then gently rebalances and disperses the blockages, facilitating the body’s natural self healing process and restoration of harmony. Every Reiki Practitioner has the capability to observe and facilitate energy flow and self healing after the first class.