I have never had it done, but as far as I understand, it is a form of energy healing for the body. If you've heard anything about Qigong, Tai Chi or even acupuncture, it works on a similar principle that our bodies are part of the larger universal energy and as such, that energy flows through our bodies like water and sometimes needs to be "plumbed". I think Reiki works more with chakras than with energy meridians like acupuncture and Qigong do, but I'm not sure. It seems it is usually performed on a patient laying down, in a linear fashion over the body.
It sounds strange, but energy work is real! It is a very interesting concept and has helped many people with healing.
I am a Reiki master who has studied the history of Reiki. Reiki is an energy, a universal healing light, that a Reiki practitioner can receive from Heaven, bring through him self or herself, and extend to others in need of treatment.
Around the year 1900, a man named Usui, in Japan, spent 20 years seeking the gift of this healing light. He was first inspired by the healing stories of Jesus in the New Testament. He found that Christians of today could not teach him how it was done. He searched ancient Eastern traditions and found hints. He fasted and meditated and put his life on the line to receive this power, and received it.
Master Usui, himself, could use Reiki to do things like heal acute appendicitis without surgery. He created a hospital where he cared for the sick and dedicated his life to healing and sharing this healing power. He passed the ability on through training and transmission to five students.
Reiki healing became weaker, and in some cases, corrupted by greed, in the past 100 years. But some traditions have remained humble and pure.
Reiki as originally taught by Master Usui did not work with chakras. But more recent teachers have mixed Reiki training with other traditions to keep their students entertained.
Today, Reiki is a wonderful gift of healing that alleviates pain for many, and helps with illness. Some of us, though, are following the path of Master Usui and calling on deeper and deeper levels of healing so that Reiki may one day again perform healing miracles through us.
I am also a Reiki practitioner, and have experienced this powerful healing energy. Practicing self-Reiki is also a tool for maintaining health and strengthening the immune system.
I agree. I should have mentioned that. We can use Reiki on ourselves to heal, and also to release blocks and barriers, opening to greater healing power passiing through us.
by MaryBeth Walz 11 years ago
Have you ever had Reiki done?If you did, did was it by a friend, a certified practitioner, or a nurse - say in a hospital setting?
by Gary R. Smith 11 years ago
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by frankiesoup 14 years ago
Could someone please tell me a little more about alternative medicine and Reiki healing?I'm really interested in alternative medicine and wondered if someone knowledgable would share what that know with me? I'm particularly interested in Reiki.
by Carolee Samuda 12 years ago
What is Energy Medicine and how can I use it to overcome depression?
by Rajan Singh Jolly 13 years ago
Any one tried Reiki for healing? How much did it benefit you?
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