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The Reiki Principals

I give thanks for my many blessings.

Just for today I will not anger.

Just for today I will not worry.

I will do my work honestly.

I will be kind to people and every living thing.

Reiki is not intended to replace medical treatment. If you are currently receiving treatment you should continue to do so.

A Reiki treatment is non-diagnostic, non-interventionist, non-manipulative and no pressure is applied.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is Japanese for ‘universal life-force or energy' and is a holistic approach to heal body, mind and spirit. Reiki encourages your body's natural ability to heal itself, and is channeled through the practitioners' hands. The Reiki energy will then go as deeply into your body as it needs, gently helping it to restore itself. Treatment is totally safe, noninvasive and can be used alongside other therapies, including conventional medicine. There is no physical manipulation involved.

The Benefits of Reiki are proven to promote deep relaxation, balance and restoration within all levels of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. It is a good idea to rest for a while afterwards and drink plenty of water over the next few days (cleansing).

Reiki can enhance everyday living, and regular sessions may help to promote development of a healthier, more resourceful state of being.

A single Reiki session can make a difference, but more regular sessions can prove to be even more beneficial. It is an individual approach which might take weekly, fortnightly or less often sessions depending on your needs. A treatment plan will be discussed with you, and reviewed as necessary. This will always be subject to your own preferences, and can be changed at any time according to progress.

Please Note - Reiki is not suitable for anyone with a Pacemaker fitted or suffering from Epilepsy.

Send me an email if you would like to be notified when treatment is available at the Studio.

The treatment is enhanced by soothing music and aromatherapy oils in a lamp. No oils ... will be used on the skin so it does not matter if you have sensitive skin. This is not a massage.

Reiki is a hands on method where the hands are placed in key areas on or slightly above the clients dressed body. You will not be asked to undress, but it is important that you wear something comfortable and loose fitting that wont restrict your comfort or breathing.

The client might feel warmth, tingling, or both where the practitioner's hands are placed, this is called the healing touch. Don't worry if you can't feel anything. Reiki is still flowing and the Reiki energy works with your needs at any given time.

You will soon notice how relaxing the treatment is and might even feel the need to go to sleep while receiving treatment. That is perfectly fine and will not alter the treatment in any way. Just relax and let go. This is YOUR time. Enjoy it!

Reiki is a gentle, loving energy which is channelled by the practitioner who is attuned to the energies. More and more people are discovering the benefits of Reiki, and are attending sessions in spas, health centres and practitioners' homes. BUT, did you know that you can also receive treatment in the comfort of your own home?

As a Reiki Master Practitioner I am attuned to use the symbol for Distant Healing. This symbol, combined with the other Reiki symbols, facilitates an energy connection between myself and the recipient over distance and even time.

Privacy – Often, Reiki sessions can provide an emotional release to people receiving the energy. Although there is no reason to be embarrassed, some people simply do not want to be upset in the presence of someone they don't know well. Fully releasing and experiencing an emotional release can be a very powerful thing, and distance Reiki promotes a full release.

Immobility – You might feel generally unwell and do not want to/ can't leave your home. An uplifting Reiki session is only a phone call or email away.

No practitioner in your area – This could well happen if you live in a rural area, or you might don't want to work with the practitioner in your area.

Choose the type of Reiki – There are so many forms of Reiki to choose from and the world wide web gives you the opportunity to choose the direction that resonates best with you.

Reiki knows no barriers or boundaries, since its energy is not restricted by time (even past, present & future) nor distance. A person can be treated by life force energy being send from a distance at a agreed time. In this method, the universal energy has a propensity to work on the subtle body rather than physical body of the recipient.

For this I will need your full name, D.O.B., location and might even a photo (send via email unless I know you) as a focus point to concentrate on. It is highly recommended that you receive this treatment when you can take time out from your busy schedule and retreat into a safe and comfortable place. Some of my clients get very tired for example so it is not the best idea to drive a car whilst receiving Reiki energy. If you can, lie down in comfortable loose fitting close and remove any jewellery (apart from crystals as they can enhance the treatment). Why remove jewellery? Metal is a conductor of energy and removing it for a Reiki session will ensure that you get more Reiki instead of it going to your jewellery.

Please Note - Reiki is not suitable for anyone with a Pacemaker fitted or suffering from Epilepsy.

Safety

Reiki does not take the place of conventional medicine. Always consult a GP for an acute or infectious condition, and problems of urgent concern. Reiki is a complementary therapy that works effectively alongside orthodox healthcare. Please contact me beforehand if you are diabetic.

It depends on the circumstances. I do believe that if it is possible to ask then get the permission for Reiki to be send. You do not want to mess with some bodies free will and they might don't want Reiki for whatever reasons. It also gives them the chance to take time out to receive Reiki rather then being unprepared and might get really tired behind the steering wheel. But, there are always times where you just can't get the permission and as Reiki cannot harm, you have to decide what you think is right. Reiki can be given to pets, plants, crystals, food ... You can't ask for permission here either ;o).

This is a tricky one because we are all individuals and everybody has a different experience. Some feel it as heat, tingling, see colours ... And then there are the once that feel NOTHING. Don't be dishearten if you can't sense the subtle energies. Rest assured that Reiki always flows if you feel it or not, if you believe in it or not. Reiki always works but not always in the exact way you might expect. Reiki decides how and where it is needed, not the client and not the practitioner. The practitioner can only channel, but not direct.

Reiki works on the unconscious mind, so it can work if you have fallen asleep when receiving a reiki treatment, it can work if you have drifted off into a day dream. Reiki works well on Babies, animals and unconscious patients. They have no conscious awareness of Reiki but the receiving of Reiki will occur below the level of consciousness. It is the subconscious desires of the person in receipt of the Reiki energy that will determine whether the energy is taken in or not.

No. Reiki is not a religion or a cult. People who are religious and the non religious incorporate Reiki healing into their lives—Reiki is not a Religion.

It doesn't make any difference if you come to Studio Harmony in person or if you receive Distance Treatment. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

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How Reiki will help you may take any form. Be open and ready to receive Reiki blessings in whatever form they arrive! Try not to pre-judge or direct how you want the help to come. In what form your help will come may only become clear in time.

Perhaps, it may appear that you are not getting what you asked for. Reiki does not always work in the way we expect. Sometimes you may feel that it's taking you in another direction. Drop your expectations and allow the Reiki to work for your highest good!

Reiki Healing is NOT a substitute for treatments prescribed by a doctor. While it is not guaranteed to cure, prevent or treat any illness, many benefits have been experienced by those who have received regular treatments. Reiki compliments the healing process and you will absorb the amount of energy you need at any point in time.

Although Reiki has been known to cure illnesses, healing CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED. It may or may not occur. The responsibility lies Within the CLIENT, not with the practitioner. She/He acts as a 'natural channel' for the Reiki. This promotes self healing within the CLIENT who is performing the healing, NOT THE PRACTITIONER.

Natural Healing techniques can be used to complement any other healthcare practice. However, they are not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and treatment provided by licensed healthcare professionals.

Natural Healers and Holistic Therapists do not diagnose conditions, nor do they perform medical treatments, prescribe substances, or interfere with the treatment of a licensed medical professional.

It is strongly recommended that you contact your physician or healthcare specialist if you have any concerns about your health.

The hand positions here will give you a general idea of the treatment, but are not a full reflection of how I have been taught.

© The text below is excerpted from Reiki, the Healing Touch by William Lee Rand.
Rand, William. Reiki, The Healing Touch. Southfield, MI: Vision Publications, 1991.

We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body.

Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

Reiki Can Never Cause Harm

In addition, because the practitioner does not direct the healing and does not decide what to work on, or what to heal, the practitioner is not in danger of taking on the karma of the client. Because the practitioner is not doing the healing, it is also much easier for the ego to stay out of the way and allow the presence of the Universal Energy to clearly shine through.

© The above text is excerpted from Reiki, the Healing Touch by William Lee Rand.
Rand, William. Reiki, The Healing Touch. Southfield, MI: Vision Publications, 1991.

© Unless otherwise noted the text below is reprinted from Reiki the Healing Touch by William Rand. Permission is granted to reprint portions of this text if original source is cited: Rand, William. Reiki, The Healing Touch. Southfield, MI: Vision Publications, 1991.

Reiki is a generic word in Japan, and is used to describe many types of healing and spiritual work. It is not exclusive to the system of healing based on Dr. Usui's method. The system of healing that evolved from Dr. Usui's method is called the Usui System of Natural Healing or Usui Reiki Ryoho.

Origins
There has been a lot of speculation about where Reiki came from, but there has been little confirmation of most of these theories. Some say that Reiki originated from Buddhism or that it contains Buddhist concepts or techniques. I spoke with a Japanese Reiki master who is also a Buddhist and has done a lot of his own historical research into Reiki in Japan. He said that he could see no connection between Reiki and Buddhism and that he felt that Reiki is religiously neutral. While Dr. Usui may have been a Buddhist, he had also studied Christianity and had lived with a Christian family for a time. It is clear he had a very broad background in many religious teachings and philosophies

The clearest and most authentic understanding we have been able to discover is that Dr. Usui originated the system of healing he taught and practiced based on his mystical experience on Mt. Kurama and by making use of his studies in many different areas of knowledge.It has no connection to Buddhism or any other religion. This is validated by his own writing in which he says, "Our Reiki Ryoho is something absolutely original and cannot be compared with any other (spiritual) path in the world." (Taken from his Reiki Ryoho Handbook)

Reiki in the West
After coming to the west, the Usui System of Natural Healing has evolved over time. In its current state, it is much more organized and structured than the simple, flexible, intuitive method practiced by Dr. Usui. The following is a description of the evolution of the Usui System of Reiki.

During his mystical experience on Mt. Kurama, Dr. Usui received the ability to do Reiki treatments. Later he added the Reiki Ideals. Dr. Hayashi added the standard hand positions, the three degrees and their attunement processes. Mrs. Takata added the fee structure previously mentioned. The required waiting periods between classes were added by several of Mrs. Takata's Masters after she passed on. Actually according to Mrs. Yamaguchi who became a Reiki teacher under Dr. Hayashi, Dr. Hayashi taught that Reiki treatments should be given for free. This is why he taught mostly to wealthy students who could afford to practice without charging money. So, while some say payment must be received, we know that this is not a requirement and that it is really up to the practitioner to decide if they want to charge a fee or not for Reiki treatments.

After Mrs. Takata's transition, a few teachers began making changes in the way they taught Reiki. Most of the changes were beneficial, and included the addition of knowledge and healing skills the teachers had learned from other systems or had acquired from inner guidance. However, some changes were restrictive, making it more difficult for students to progress. Some took the Third Degree and divided it into several small parts, calling each new part a new Degree and charging additional money. Often, the fact that they had modified the Usui system was not mentioned and when their students became teachers, they began teaching what they thought was pure Usui Reiki when in fact it was not. In this way, many varieties of Reiki have developed with some thinking they have the only authentic version of Reiki when actually what they are teaching is a modified form. Much of the information on the web about the history of Usui Reiki and how it is taught and practiced has not been well researched and people are simply publishing anything they have heard without attempting to find the source or check references.

The Development of Usui Reiki

The following three passages trace the story of Reiki as researched by William Lee Rand. A more detailed explanation can be found in his book, Reiki, The Healing Touch.

Dr. Mikao Usui, or Usui Sensei as he is called by his students in Japan, is the founder of the Usui System of Reiki. He was born August 15, 1865 in the village of Yago in the Yamagata district of Gifu prefecture, Japan. Usui Sensei had an avid interest in learning and worked hard at his studies. He traveled to Europe and China to further his education. His curriculum included medicine, psychology, and religion. It is thought that he was from a wealthy family, as in Japan only the wealthy could afford to send their children to school. Eventually he became the secretary to Pei Gotoushin, head of the department of health and welfare who later became the Mayor of Tokyo. The connections Usui Sensei made at this job helped him to become a successful businessman. He ended up spontaneously receiving Reiki during a a mystical experience on Mt. Kurama.

In 1914 Usui's personal and business life was failing. As a sensitive spiritualist, Usui Sensei had spent much time meditating at power spots on Mt. Kurama. So he decided to travel to this holy mountain, where he enrolled in Isyu Guo, a twenty-one-day training course. We do not know for certain what he was required to do during this training, but it is likely that fasting, meditation, chanting and prayers were part of the practice. In addition, we know there is a small waterfall on Mt. Kurama where even today people go to meditate. This meditation involves standing under the waterfall and allowing the waters to strike and flow over the top of the head, a practice which is said to activate the crown chakra. Japanese Reiki Masters think that Usui Sensei may have used this meditation as part of his practice. In any case, it was during the Isyu Guo training that the great Reiki energy entered his crown chakra. This greatly enhanced his healing abilities and he realized he had received a wonderful new gift - the ability to give healing to others without depleting his own energy!

Please refer to Reiki, The Healing Touch, by William Lee Rand for a detailed description of Reiki and how Dr. Usui rediscovered it.

Dr. Hayashi was a retired naval officer. He received the Reiki Master initiation from Dr. Usui about 1925 at the age of 47.

Up to this point, the Usui system of healing consisted of the energy itself, the symbols, the attunement process and the Reiki ideals. This was what Dr. Usui had received during his mystical experience on Mt. Kurama. Dr. Hayashi went on to develop the Usui system of healing. He opened a Reiki clinic in Tokyo and kept detailed records of the treatments given. He used this information to create the standard hand positions, the system of three degrees and their initiation procedures.

In order to provide for her family, she had to work very hard with little rest. After five years she developed severe abdominal pain, a lung condition and had a nervous breakdown.

Soon after this, one of her sisters died and it was the responsibility of Hawayo to travel to Japan where her parents had moved to deliver the news. She also felt she could receive help for her health in Japan.

She took a steamship and was accompanied by her sister-in-law. After informing her parents of the death of her sister, she entered a hospital. It was found that she had a tumor, gallstones and appendicitis. After resting several weeks, she was ready for the needed operation.

On the operating table, just before the surgery was to begin, Hawayo heard a voice. The voice said, "The operation is not necessary. The operation is not necessary." She had never heard a voice speak to her like this before. She wondered what it meant. The voice repeated the message a third time even louder. She knew she was wide awake and had not imagined the voice. It was so unusual, yet so compelling that she decided to ask the doctor. She got off the operating table, wrapped a sheet around herself and asked to speak to the doctor.

When the doctor finally came, she asked if he knew of any other way that her problems could be helped. The doctor knew of Dr. Hayashi's Reiki clinic and told Hawayo about it. This was something she wanted to try.

At the Reiki clinic, she began receiving treatments. She had never heard of Reiki before and did not know what it was. Using their Reiki hands the practitioners could sense what was wrong with Mrs. Takata. Their diagnosis very closely matched the doctor's at the hospital. This impressed her and gave her confidence in what they were doing.

Two Reiki practitioners would treat her each day. The heat from their hands was so strong that she thought they were using some kind of equipment. She looked around, but saw none. Seeing the large sleeves of the Japanese kimono one of the practitioners was wearing, she thought she had found the location of the equipment. She grabbed the sleeves, but found nothing. The startled practitioner wanted to know what she was doing and when she explained, he began to laugh. Then he told her about Reiki and how it worked.

Mrs. Takata received daily treatments and got progressively better. In four months, she was completely healed. Impressed with the results, she wanted to learn Reiki. However, it was explained that Reiki was Japanese and that it was intended to stay in Japan. It could not be taught to an outsider.

Mrs. Takata talked to the surgeon at the hospital and convinced him to ask Dr. Hayashi to allow her to learn Reiki. Since Dr. Hayashi wanted to teach Reiki to another woman besides his wife, and since Mrs. Takata was so persistent, he decided that she should be the one. In the Spring of 1936, Mrs. Takata received First Degree Reiki. She worked with Dr. Hayashi for one year and then received Second Degree Reiki.

Mrs. Takata returned to Hawaii in 1937. She was soon followed by Dr. Hayashi and his daughter who came to help establish Reiki in Hawaii. In the Winter of 1938, Dr. Hayashi initiated Hawayo Takata as a Reiki Master. She was the thirteenth and last Reiki Master Dr. Hayashi initiated.

Between 1970 and her transition on December 11, 1980, Mrs. Takata initiated twenty-two Reiki Masters. Below is a list of the Reiki Masters she initiated. This is the list she gave to her sister before she passed through transition.

The original twenty-two teachers have taught others. In the decade since Mrs. Takata experienced transition, Reiki has spread rapidly in the West. It is now practiced throughout North and South America, Europe, New Zealand, Australia and other parts of the world. There are now an estimated 50,000 Reiki Masters with as many as 1,000,000 people practicing Reiki throughout the world.