Reiki 1 … let the healing begin Course Designers: Mercedes Luna, Lynda Stone & Divya Ramachandran

Objectives Learners will be able to name the father of Reiki Learners will be able to define Reiki in their own words by describing its basic operating principle. Learners will be able to state the ethical principles of Reiki.

What Reiki Isn’t… Not a religionNot psychic healing Not a cultNot a dogma Not channelingNot a massage technique Not mind controlNot hypnosis Not visualizationNot wishful thinking

Cannot be ‘lost’ Always available Connects with Universal Consciousness Natural healing system Restores wholeness to body, mind and spirit Cannot be overused Unlocks the inner flow of vital energy Cannot manipulate, or control anything

Benefits of Reiki

Benefits of Reiki Objectives: –List the Benefits of Reiki –List who can be treated with Reiki

Benefits of Reiki… Enhances creativity, communication and learning abilities Increases confidence and self esteem in personal growth and improving the quality of our life Helps overcome fear and anxiety Assists in reconnecting with our inner self

Benefits of Reiki… Who to Treat? –Yourself –Family and friends –Anybody who asks –Pregnant women –Animals and birds –Plants Same Universal Life Energy for all

Reiki Kanji Symbols? Rei =Universal Ki=Life Force Energy

Reiki Kanji, Old Form

History of Reiki

The Story of Reiki Dr. Mikao Usui

Reiki Lineage Dr. Chujiro Hayashi Hawayo Takata Dr. Mikao Usui

Reiki Concepts Intention Infinite Greatest good Dedication

Reiki Principles Do not get angry today Do not worry today Be grateful today Work hard today Be kind to others today

Reiki Prayers Spoken –Brings healer/receiver closer together –Emits a healing energy –Voice frequencies have healing power –Focuses intention –Offered without thought of return –Gift of love, offered with intent to heal

General Healing Prayer God, we thank you for your gift of life to ________ and your presence along her/him life’s journey. We know that you are the Creator and Sustainer of all life and wish to bring wholeness to all persons. This person chooses the path that leads to wellness. Use my hands as a channel for your healing power. Heal ________ in body, mind and spirit. Fill her/him with your love, joy and peace. We thank you for the healing that is taking place, and that will continue until wellness is complete. Make us one with you and with each other.

Family Affirmation Prayer God, we have gathered as a family, to affirm one another. We forgive each other for any pain we have experienced, and ask the forgiveness of any family member we have hurt. We promise to accept and respect each other. We affirm our love and support for each other. We are thankful to be family.

Protective Shield Prayer God, please protect my energy field from being depleted or polluted by others. Surround me in your love and light. Let the method I am using be all I need.

The Chakra System

The Chakra System Objectives: –Describe what is a “Chakra” and “Aura” –List the seven main Chakras in the human body, and identify their positions –Describe the main functions of each Chakra

The Chakra System What are Chakras? – “Chakra” is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel” – Circular energy centers in man’s etheric body – Gateways for the flow of energy and life into man’s physical body What are Auras? – “Aura” is a Latin word that means “glow of light” – 7 layer Energy field that surrounds and permeates man’s etheric body – Auras change in color size and structure according to man’s mental and emotional state Healthy energy flow = Healthy, Mind, Body & Soul

The Chakra System The Etheric and Physical Bodies

The Chakra System The 7 Main Glands Pineal Gland Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland Thymus Gland The Gonads Adrenal Glands Pancreatic Gland

The Chakra System The 7 Corresponding Chakras Pineal Gland Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland Thymus Gland The Gonads Adrenal Glands Pancreatic Gland Crown Chakra Third Eye Chakra Throat Chakra Heart Chakra Solar Plexus Chakra Sacral Chakra Root or Base Chakra The Chakra System corresponds to the Endocrine System

The Chakra System Crown Chakra Connection with the spiritual self Represents highest consciousness Dark violet color Energizes upper brain and right eye Crown Chakra

The Chakra System Third Eye Chakra Center of intuition and inner wisdom Seat of will, intellect and spirit Indigo color Energizes spine, lower brain,left eye, nose and ears

The Chakra System Throat Chakra Center of communication and self expression Light blue color Energizes throat, lungs and digestive tract

The Chakra System Heart Chakra Center of compassion, devotion and love Light green color Energizes heart, lungs, liver and blood circulation

The Chakra System Solar Plexus Chakra Seat of emotions and feelings Center of power and wisdom Yellow Color Energizes stomach, liver and gall bladder

The Chakra System Sacral Chakra Center of sexual energy Seat of extra-sensory perception Orange color Energizes reproductive organs and legs

The Chakra System Root or Base Chakra Seat of physical vitality Urge for survival and creative expression Red color Energizes kidneys, bladder and the spine

The Chakra System A Blockage of energy or an excess of energy causes physical, mental and spiritual imbalance Reiki corrects imbalances and regulates energy flow Regular Reiki = Healthy Mind, Body & Soul

The Chakra System Any Questions?

The Chakra System Exercise Time

Full Body Treatment

Full Body Reiki Treatment Objectives: –Enumerate at least 3 things of each aspect, to take in account before give a full body Reiki treatment –Correctly perform a full body Reiki treatment to a partner

Full Body Reiki Treatment Few things to be kept in mind: General Aspects First time patients Practitioner Enviroment

Full Body Reiki Treatment General Aspects... Intuition is the best guide Full treatment ~ 50 minutes It is good to give Reiki to the whole body, but if you do not have the time, make sure you give Reiki to the 7 Chakras. Prepare the environment Prepare yourself –Pray –Self treatment

Full Body Reiki Treatment Greeting the person Ask the person about his/her reasons for seeking a Reiki treatment Briefly discuss with the person what they can expect from a Reiki session Answer questions First time patients...

Full Body Reiki Treatment Take off your watch and rings before treatment. Wash your hands before and after treatment. Wear loose fittings clothes and sit in quiet environment. Do not cross your legs during treatment as this may block the energy flow. Place your hands gently on the patient. Practitioner...

Full Body Reiki Treatment If the patient’s body cannot be touched due to burns or skin disease, the hands can be placed two inches away from the body. Reiki works as effectively. Keep your fingers closed when placing your hands during the treatment. Practitioner (cont.)...

Full Body Reiki Treatment Have a massage table or surface with a pad at a comfortable height Have blankets, pillows and tissues paper for the patients comfort Generate a comfortable environment for the patient (smell, sound,taste) Keep the place clean, well ventilated and at a comfortable temperature (if it possible) Environment...

Any Questions? Full Body Reiki Treatment

Beginning the Reiki session Ask the person to … Remove shoes, glasses and bulky jewelry Lie down on the massage table Ask for all he/she needs to be comfortable These body Reiki treatment, cover most of the organs of the body so that a total healing takes place.

Full Body Reiki Treatment Beginning the Body Reiki Treatment Start to perform the hand positions in order Hold in each position for two to three minutes

Full Body Reiki Treatment Beginning the Body Reiki Treatment front of the body In the front of the body, the practitioner will be working on … 1.Eyes 2.Temples 3.Ears 4.Forehead / back of the Head 5.Both hands at the back of the Head 6.Lung tips 7.Throat 8.Heart Chakra 9.Solar Plexus 10.Liver & Gal Bladder (Right) 11.Spleen & Pancreas (Left) 12.Sacral Chakra 13.Root Chakra 14.Knees 15.Ankles 16.Feet (Soles)

Full Body Reiki Treatment On completion of the treatment in front of the body – do the aura stabilizing by gently moving your hands in an anticlockwise sweep along the aura of the body (odd number of rounds).

Full Body Reiki Treatment back of the body In the back of the body, the practitioner will be working on … 1.Shoulders 2.Back Heart Chakra 3.Back Solar Plexus 4.Kidneys 5.Back Sacral Chakra 6.Base of the spine

Full Body Reiki Treatment After the treatment at the back of the body, balance the energy in the spine and give three strong strokes down the spine (Avoid this in cancer patients).

Any Questions? Full Body Reiki Treatment

Exercise Time Full Body Reiki Treatment

Basic Hand Positions

Hands Position Objectives: –Enumerate the 2 possible set of hand positions in a Reiki treatment –Demonstrate how to held the hands in the right way to give a Reiki treatment –Demonstrate the basic 12 hands positions for self- treatment –Demonstrate the 16 hands positions for treatment to others

Hands Position Hands in the Healing Process Hands imposition: a gift from the universe Reiki technique use the hands as the device to transmit the energy. Hands must be placed: –on the body / part affected OR –2 inches from the body

The practitioners hands traditionally are held: –With fingers and thumb together –Slightly cupped Hands Position We will see the hands position for: Self-treatment (12 Basic Positions) Treatment to Others (16 Basic Positions)

Hands Position Self-Treatment Head Position A Position B (variations from positions A) Drawings from BAB Japan K.K.

Hands Position Self-Treatment (cont.) Front Drawings from BAB Japan K.K.

Hands Position Back Drawings from BAB Japan K.K. Position A Position B (variation from position A) Self-Treatment (cont.)

Hands Position Treatments for Others Position N° 1 Position N° 2 Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Position N° 3 Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 4

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 5 Position N° 6

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 7 Position N° 8

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 9 Position N° 10 Flip picture

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 11 Position N° 12

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 13 Position N° 14

Hands Position Treatments for Others (cont.) Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association Position N° 15 Position N° 16

Any Questions? Hands Position

Reiki for Specific Conditions

Objectives: –Enumerate and describe the two kinds of affections that can be treated with Reiki –Given a specific disease, indicate on a body chart with at least an 80% of accuracy the Chakras / body parts that should be treated during a body Reiki treatment

Reiki for Specific Conditions Diseases mainly fall into two categories: –Acute –Chronic. How to Treat Diseases

Reiki for Specific Conditions Acute problems are for a short duration and are therefore healed faster by Reiki (e.g. cuts, bruises due to injury, indigestion, flatulence, etc). How to Treat Diseases

Reiki for Specific Conditions Chronic problems have a longer duration, therefore the treatments must be given for a longer time for the full body, so that the toxins are dislodged from the root cause. How to Treat Diseases Sometimes this removal of toxins may aggravate the present symptoms. Reiki treatments must be continued till the symptoms disappear.

Reiki for Specific Conditions … and full body treatment cannot be given, Chakra balancing treatment can be followed: 1.Reiki to be first given at Third Eye Chakra and Sacral Chakra. 2.Then Throat Chakra and Sacral Chakra. 3.Then Heart Chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra. When you are short of time …

Reiki for Specific Conditions Acne (Pimples): Stomach and affected area. Asthma: Back Heart Chakra, Lungs, Nose and Throat Chakra. Appetite (loss of): Solar Plexus and liver. Blood pressure: Heart Chakra, Back Heart Chakra and either sides of the neck. Constipation: Stomach area, Sacral Chakra and liver. Food Poisoning: Solar Plexus, Stomach, liver, kidneys and Base Chakra. Examples of Common Problems and Where to Treat

Reiki for Specific Conditions Burns and injury: Base Chakra and local area. For burns, hold the hands over the area to prevent blisters. For injury, hold hands over the injured part to stop the bleeding and pain. Cancer: Full body treatment and affected areas minutes Depression: Head and Sacral chakra. Emotional problems: Solar Plexus and head. Examples of Common Problems and Where to Treat (cont.)

Any Questions? Reiki for Specific Conditions

Exercise Time Reiki for Specific Conditions