Shamanic Reiki Document

THE HISTORY OF REIKI

Dr. Mikao Usui

Dr. Usui was the principal of a university in Japan. One day his studentschallenged him by asking how the biblical prophets healed. Dr. Usui could notanswer this. Being an honorable Japanese man he decided to dedicate his life todiscovering the inner healing powers and the ultimate purpose of life.

He set out to try to understand this, traveling frst to America to study at theUniversity of Chicago. Even though he received a Doctorate in Theology he did notfnd what he was looking for, and eventually returned to Japan. He then beganvisiting Buddhist monasteries, searching for the knowledge of physical healing. Hetalked to many Buddhist priests and scholars about physical healing, but was toldthat the ability to heal the body was lost long ago. Eventually he came across anabbot of a Zen monastery who allowed him to study the sacred writings in theJapanese Sutras (ancient teachings) and Sanskrit Sutras of Tibet. The abbot wasalso interested in physical healing. He suggested Usui make a spiritual pilgrimage toMt Kurama a mountain where Buddhist monks used to meditate for enlightenmentand spiritual growth. Usui meditated there for 21 days in the hope of receiving

enlightenment. He set 21 stones aside to count the days, and discarded them one byone, day by day. On the 21st day, being distressed for still not fnding what hewanted, he saw a light in the distance coming towards him at a great speed. Thepower of the light struck him on the forehead, making him unconscious. His spiritrose out of his body in an out-of-body experience where he saw a beautiful rainbowof colors and bubbles of light. The light contained the symbols of Reiki, which hehad seen in the ancient sutras. When he became conscious again he went dashingdown the mountain and stubbed his toe. He held it in his hands, only to realize thepain had gone. For the frst time in his life Usui revealed the healing energies withineveryone. When he came down from the mountain to get some food he spoke to ashop-owners daughter who was complaining about a toothache. Usui put his handsover the girls face and her tooth was healed.

Soon after Usui returned to Kyoto he began working as a healer in abeggars colony, which he did for seven years. After a while he noticed that someof the poor people that he had healed would return to beg in the streets. He askedthem why they had returned to a life of begging and their response was that it wastoo hard to live otherwise. Dr. Usui was upset by this and realized that he hadignored their spiritual needs, which were as important as the physical healing. Aftermeditating on this he came up with the Reiki Ideals.Eventually, Usui left the beggarscolony and started to teach people how to heal themselves.

Usui practiced and taught Reiki throughout Japan for the remainder of his life,and passed on the Master attunement to 16 other disciples. Before his death in thelate 1920s he passed on the Master attunement to one of his students, Dr ChujiroHayashi.

Dr. Chujiro Hayashi

Chujiro Hayashi, born 1878, was a former Captain in the Imperial Navy, anda Naval Doctor. He took his Master training with Usui in 1925 at the age of 47. Heand two other Naval Offcers, Ushida and Taketomi, were the last to be taught byUsui. Hayashi opened a clinic with eight beds and 16 healers, where clients wouldbe treated by two or more healers. Hayashi kept a detailed record of thetreatments, and used this information to create a manual of standard handpositions for different ailments.

Hawayo Takata

Mrs. Hawayo Takata was born in 1900 on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Shesuffered from serious medical conditions, and was about to undergo an operation.On the operating table, just before the surgery was about to start, Mrs Takataheard a voice saying: The operation is not necessary. She asked her doctor if heknew of any other ways to restore her health issue, and he referred her to Dr.Hayashis clinic. Mrs Takata felt the heat from the practitioners hands in Dr.Hayashis clinic being so strong that she was sure they were using some sort ofelectrical equipment maybe little electric heaters secreted up their sleeves. Shelooked into the large sleeves of their Japanese kimonos, and under the treatmenttable, but there was nothing there. Her skepticism turned to belief as her healthproblems resolved, and she decided that she wanted to learn Reiki.

At the same time Dr. Hayashi was looking to teach Reiki to another womanbesides his wife, knowing that women would not be called up to fght in the war.Since Mrs. Takata was persistent he taught her to a Master level, in 1938, and gaveher permission to teach Reiki in the West. She was the 13 th and probably the lastReiki Master that Dr. Hayashi initiated. Between 1970 and her death in 1980 Mrs.Takata taught 22 Reiki Masters. Until quite recently, all Reiki practitioners in theWest derived their Reiki from this lady.

Usui Reiki principles as taught by Dr Miako Usui:

The secret of inviting happinessThe spiritual medicine for all illnessJust for today, do not get angryDo not worryExpress your thanksBe diligent in your work, and be kind to othersShow gratitude,To every living thing.

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Just for today, Do not angerJust for today, Do not worryHonor your Parents, Teachers and EldersEarn your Living Honestly

What Is Reiki?

Reiki energy can be viewed in many ways. For some, Reiki can simply beused as a healing modality for stress reduction and relaxation. For others, Reiki canopen up a world of magic that exist within the physical and the non-physical world.It solely depends on one's intention and how deep one is willing to go in their ownhealing process. Reiki is a medicine, a channel that connects one to the UniversalLife Force Energy, it is a divine energetic connection that will lead one further to hisor her own awaken. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on thepremise that an unseen "life force energy" fows through us and is what causes us tobe alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feelstress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being present and healthy.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei and Ki. Rei means "Godor Goddess, the Higher Power, Spirit, Great Mystery or Spiritual Consciousness". Itis sacred energy from which we draw upon through the boundless, divine essence ofthe Universe. Ki means "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided lifeforce energy." Other traditions recognize this life force energy by other names. Inthe Yoga Tradition it is called Prana, The Chinese refer to it as Chi. Hawaiianshamans identify it as Mana and Egyptians name it KA.

Reiki has no religion, or dogma. Reiki is a spiritually guided energy for thesoul. Its force has an intelligence that supersedes us. The medicine of Reiki simplygoes to the root of the dis-ease of the soul that needs attention and healing.Depending on the individual, a treatment can feel like a soft or strong energy thatfows through and around you, or sometimes the individual might not feel anythingor will simply fall asleep. The ultimate goal of Reiki is to treat the whole person. Thisincludes the body, emotions, mind and spirit in order to bring one into a sense ofpeace, alignment and wellbeing. Neither the practitioner nor the client needs toknow the exact issue or area requiring treatment. The Reiki energy works accordingto the priority of the bodys needs. It works on the physical, emotional and mentalbodies beyond all time and space. Consciously or unconsciously, the recipientcontrols the healing process. When a certain area has received enough Reiki, theenergy innately knows to move on. While the fow of Reiki energy increases withuse, once attuned, the ability to transmit Reiki is forever there, even if it is not usedfor months or years. When called upon, it can always be accessed. Reiki can alsobe used for plants, animals, food and water. On a grander scale, the energy canalso be directed towards the Earth.

The Attunement Process

Reiki is a transmission passed on from Reiki Master to student through theattunement process. It is an initiation to a higher level of consciousness. When oneconsciously opens his or her heart to receive Reiki, one opens the path to receivemany blessings. The attunement process works based on the karma or energy of theindividual. For some the attunement can be an intense healing process, for others itcan bring a sense of peace. One thing is for sure, Reiki heals and conditions thecrown, heart, and palm chakras for the use in channeling Reiki and makes otheradjustments in the student's energy system necessary on an individual basis.

The attunement energies are channeled into the student through the ReikiMaster. The process is guided by the Reiki or God-consciousness and makesadjustments in the energetic feld of the student depending on his or her needs. Theattunement is also attended by Reiki guides and other spiritual beings who helpimplement the process. Once an attunement is received, the student automaticallybecomes a Reiki practitioner. Reiki can help one to open their unique gifts. Theattunement does not give the receiver anything new, rather, it opens and aligns whatwas already inherit in the DNA. Many report having mystical experiences involvingpersonal messages, healing, visions, and past life experiences. Reiki is a gift whichcomes directly from the highest spiritual source and as such should be treated withthe greatest respect. This makes Reiki a healing technique of special importance forthe period of development in which we presently fnd ourselves - when theconsciousness of the planet is advancing quickly and there is a signifcantlyincreased interest in spiritual healing.

The process of attunement or initiation is what sets Reiki apart from everyother form of laying on of hands or touch healing. The attunement is not just ahealing session, it transforms the healer. As one progresses on the path of Reiki,each degree's attunements increases the positive power of one's ability to channelKi.

The Reiki Session

Whether giving Reiki to yourself or another, it is important to consciously prepare. With these step, you will be grounded and centered for your session. You will also mindfully ask for guidance, and graciously close the session, affrming that healing has taken place on all levels.

Opening

1) Set and activate your altar as verbally instructed in Attunement.

2) Center Yourself Return to your healing temple and see yourself standing in a state of peace.

Begin to feel your heart space open and as it expands, a white light emerges.From the heart space, invite your spirit guides, masters of the universe or theangelic realm to support you in this healing session.

3) Grounding/Anchoring Once the heart space is open, visualize a beam of white light emanating from

your heart down through the base of your spine and to your feet. Feel andplant your feet frmly on the ground and visualize that your feet are touchingthe grass or soil of Mother Earth; cords of light are shooting out from the solesof your feet, like the roots of a tree. Allow these cords to burrow deeplytowards the center. As you feel the earth and all her elements, Mother Earthherself appears and she comes with her gift of light to pass on to you. Sheplaces her hands on the soles of your feet, transmitting a beam of green lightthat fows all the way up to your heart space and crown. Your connection tothe earth is complete.

4) Connection to Heaven/ Spirit

Return to your temple, your heart space. Visualize a beam of light emergefrom your heart up to your crown and beyond. As you feel the connection toSpirit, see a long, spiral staircase show up that connects you to the KingdomOf Heaven. Go and walk up the stairs, as you go up, you see the sky looks

luminescent and your spirit feels enlighten. Once you arrive, a beautifulgolden temple appears and in this temple wise teachers appear, as well asthe angelic kingdom. You walk towards these beings of light. They meet withyou to pass on their gift of light. Their hands touch your crown and lightstream down towards your heart down to your feet. Feel the wisdom of theheavens being passed on to you. Your connection to the heavens is complete.

5) Protection Return to your temple. You are now connected to the heavens and the earth.

The beam of light in your heart continues to expand in and around your body,forming a healing bubble that encompasses your auric feld. This healingbubble shifts into the sacred geometry of the fower of life. Feel yourselfcomplete protected, connected and grounded in this spehric sphere. Only thehighest love of light is welcome to assist you in this healing session. You maynow begin the session.

6) Gassho- Two Hands Coming Together Place hands together in prayer position, thumbs touching your heart center. Close your eyes and focus your entire attention on the point where the two

middle fngers meet. Connect with the Reiki energy by asking it to fow through you. Repeat the

wish three times in your mind. Ask for the recovery and or health of the client on all levels

Example: Please allow the Reiki energy, which is pure love to fow throughme, and let it provide the healing that is needed and wanted for (patient'sname).

7) Reiji-Ho- Third Eye Guidance Bring Hands in gassho up to the tird eye, resting your thumbs over your third

eye. Imagine becoming a hollow stalk of bamboo through which the Reiki can fow

uninhabited. Mentally ask the Reiki energy to guide your hands and to help you to listen to

your heart as you transmit the energy for yourself or another.Example: Please direct my hands and my heart to the areas that needhealing the most.

8) Invocation The invocation can be as short or as long as you like. Just remember, quality is

always better than quantity.

Example: I invite all helping guides and angels to join me in the session for(patient's name). May this session provide the healing that (patient's name)needs, and let it be for the highest good.

Closing

1) Grounding Rest your hands on the client's feet and affrm that they are grounded and

centered. Mentally thank the client for participating and allowing you to be apart of their healing session.

2) Smoothing and Seal the Aura To smooth the aura, lightly brush the aura with long strokes the entire length

of the body, from head to toe. At the feet, send any leftover debris into theMother Eart to be recycled. Do this three times. Intend to settle and clear theaura of any energetic disturbances.

To seal the aura, on either side of the client, gently weave your handstogether reminiscent of the Celtic weave or the intertwined serpents on thecaduceus (the staff that symbolizes the medical profession). Do this seventimes on each side.

3) Affrmation and Thanks Confrm the healing that has taken place and thank all the guides for assisting

in the session.Example: I affrm that (patient's name) has received healing on all levels,through all time and space. Thank you to all the helping guides and spiritswho have participated in this session.

4) The Kenyoku Techinque / Dry Bathing Dry bathing ensures complete disengagement from a client after a session.

Have the the intention to brush off any energetic residue from yourself andsend it into the earth.

With your right hand on your left shoulder, drag your right hand across your

body past your right hip. Repeat on with your left hand on your right shoulderand then once more with your right hand. Then with your right hand on yourleft shoulder, draw your right hand down the outside of your left arm, pastyour fngers. Again, repeat with your left hand on your right shoulder, andonce more with your right hand. Lastly, place your right hand on your leftshoulder and move your right hand down the inside of your left arm past yourfngers. Repeat with your left hand on your right shoulder and again with yourright hand.

Code of Ethics

-Avoid giving Reiki in a non-conscious manner.

-Be careful about the position of your hands on the body. There are legalimplications when you touch certain parts of the body as a Reiki practioner. Forsensitive regions, like the breasts and pelivic areas, always work above the body.

-Reiki is Reiki and sex is sex. Do not ever blur the lines.

-Do not give Reiki to pregnant women in their frst trimester.

-Do not give Reiki to anyone with a pacemaker, and use caution when it comes toheart disease.

-Have diabetics monitor their blood sugar before and after a session.

-Do not ever prescribe or diagnose while using Reiki.

-Never guarantee anything beyond relaxation and stress relief.

-Do not give Reiki for suspected broken bones until they are set in a cast.

-Never give or receive Reiki while under the infuence of alcohol or drugs.

-Only administer Reiki with the person's permission.

As Reiki Practioners, we will:

1) Commit to channel Reiki energy to the very best of our ability.2) Represent ourselves clearly and honestly in regards to our training andexperience.3) Uphold the confdential nature of the relationship between client andpractitioner.4) Acknowledge that we are simply there to assist the client on their healingjourney, never to fx them.

Legalities

New York State does not require a license or any other governmental or non-governmental agency registration, approval, consent or authorization to practice.

As of February 1999, the NY State Board of Massage reviewed the practiceof Reiki and ruled the modality exempt from the discipline of massage. Reiki wasconsidered spiritual healing.

*This page is courtesy Reiki Master Linda Gnat-Mullin

Power Intensifcation

Try these techniques to strengthen the fow of Reiki energy:

1) Aura Massage Hold your hands (palms facing the clients's body) 2 to 3 inches above the

area to be treated for about 20 seconds. Then gently allow your hands tomove according to what the body asks for. Hold the position again foranother 20 seconds, and listen to the body. Repeat this technique severalmore times then treat the area as usual.

2) Blowing on an area Hold your hands about 6 to 8 inches apart with palms facing each other.

Gently blow between your hands toward the region of the body to be treated.After blowing on it, treat the area as usual.

3) Rubbing hands Before beginning the Reiki session, bring your palms together and rub them

intensely for a moment.

4) 'Homeopathic Touch In the aura, just above the area to be treated, gently 'massage' for anywhere

between 20 seconds and 2 minutes. Then place your hands on the region asusual.

*This page is courtesy The Spirit of Reiki by Walter Lubeck, Frank Arjava Petter and William LeeRand.

Chakra System

Just for today, Do not angerJust for today, Do not worryHonor your Parents, Teachers and Elders