1. Reiki By: Shaina

2. What is Reiki? Reiki is an Eastern practice for reducing stress and relaxation that promotes healing. It’s the belief that we have unseen life force energy that flows through us and which can be transferred from one person to another. Life force energy is what keeps us alive. Basically, it can be thought of as “the soul”. People with little life force energy are more prone to get sick and stress out.

3. The word Reiki The word “Reiki” comes from two Japanese words put together. “Rei” means Higher power or Wisdom of God. “Ki” is life force energy. Put them together and you get “spiritually guided life force energy”.

4. What can Reiki do? Reiki is a healing method using energy and this is a list of what it can do… Relieve pain Help recovering addicts Emotional release Physical healing Helps sleeping problems Balances energy Reduces stress Helps bring peace to a agitated mind

5. The history Between 1865-1926 a doctor named Mikao Usui found ancient Tibetan records explaining Reiki. It’s believed to date back 3,000 years. The doctor was believed to be a spiritual psychic. He learned that Buddha (and other enlightened characters in history) had actually healed people with Reiki. Dr. Usui brought it back into practice and started teaching it. He created three different levels of Reiki.

6. The pro’s opinion Reiki Master Mary Ann Kelly Q: What does Reiki feel like? A: it varies on the person but usually a warm or cold, vacuum effect feeling in the hands when the body is feeling depleted. Q: How long have you been practicing ? A: Thirteen Years Q: What got you interested? A: Its started with therapeutic touch and learning about the energy in my hands after being told I was a healer. Q:How many people are fully believers that you have worked with? A: most of the clients understand the Reiki after experiencing foot reflexology. This makes them more receptive to Reiki. Q: How do the clients feel when receiving Reiki? A: People usually feel the warmth and at the end of sessions there body usually feels very heavy and calm. People usually fall into a altered state of consciousness or deep relaxation.

7. Q: The result of Reiki after treatment? A: calms the body so it helps to bring the body into balance and begin a healing process mentally and emotionally. Q:How many classes do you need to become to be a Reiki master ? A: Reiki one is a weekend. Reiki two is a few days also. Reiki three is becoming a Reiki master allowing you to teach Reiki. Q: How much money do you make in this practice? A: 70$ for a 65 minute appointment. Q:Do you think disease travels by energy? A: not disease but more like toxic energy could make feel you uneasy or not relaxed. Q:What should you look for in a Reiki practitioner? A: trust your intuition and what makes you comfortable. Q: What books would you recommend to learn Reiki? A: Essential Reiki by Diane Stein

8. Some Reiki hand positions for healing others…

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