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| This is my Severe Macaw receiving a Reiki treatment. As soon as he feels the energy from my hand, his feathers ruffle and he drifts into his own private La-La Land. A real talker, he made me so proud when about a year after I brought him home, he asked me, "Want Reiki?" You can watch him say "Want Reiki" on you tube! |
| What is Reiki? 1. Healing Energy. Reiki is simply Universal Life Energy that we as practitioners channel for healing body, mind, and spirit. 2. Soothing Energy. It works on the body, mind, and spirit, producing calming effects. 3. Cleansing Energy. It raises our vibration as it clears our energy field of debris and blockages that interfere with our growth. Who Performs Reiki? All healing comes from the same Divine source. Reiki is one method with ancient Tibetan and Japanese roots whereby energy is transferred through from a Reiki Master to a student/initiate. It can be hands on or auric (just above the body in the auric field). Anyone who has been attuned by a certified Reiki Master can practice Reiki.Three levels are taught in the traditional Usui Method of Natural Healing (the type of Reiki I perform and teach). First Degree focuses on the physical attunement and physical healing and purpose/history of the art. Second Degree expands the Reiki energy, teaching sacred symbols to use for distance and emotional/psychologtical healing. Third degree, the Reiki Master level, enables practitioners to teach and initiate others. It raises one's vibration further to promote healing of the self and others WHO RECEIVES REIKI? the energy works wonders on all living things. Plants and animals enjoy tremendous benefits from Reiki, and in my experience, even more than people since they are neither skeptical of nor resistant to natural healing methods. When I received my Reiki I training back in 1989, I didn't realize how important it was until I came home that night to see my terminally ill standard poodle in distress from auto-immune intestinal diseased. I gave him Reiki energy, and within moments, the violent noises in his belly subsided, and he fell into a calm sleep. I knew then what would be my primary purpose as a Reiki practitioner and completed the next two levels of training within a couple of years. I have never been sorry. I have had quite a few terminally ill canine clients; it is truly a gift for them as it eases the effects of stressful chemotherapy and aggressive steroidal therapy. It also eases the transition from this life to the next, for animals and people as well. Many hospice patients benefit from Reiki in this regard.
People receive Reiki treatments on a massage table. The recipient lies on the table while the practitioner administers reiki at chakra points or over the entire body and on areas that require particular attention. We always start at the head (crown) as energy flows Often the client will drift off in meditation or sleep while soft music plays in the background. A full hour Reiki session will cover both front and back of the body and leave the client to silently process for about ten minutes after the energy ha s been absorbed. Many people feel deeply relaxed after a session. Another way to experience Reiki, though not quite as deeply as during a private session, is at a Reiki circle. Participants sit in a chair in a circle while the Reiki Master and perhaps other practitioners walk around the room and administer Reiki at the crown, shoulders, and upper body. Usually meditative music, perhaps a guided meditation, and low lighting create a peaceful environment. Reiki Circles are usually free although the laws of exchange do apply, so most centers pass a basket around for a voluntary donation. Can Anyone Learn? YES!!!! Reiki requires no prior experience or belief system. It is not confined to an elite few but meant for planetary healing and is therefore accessible to everyone with an interest. Anyone, regardless of spiritual background, training, religious conviction, or intuitive ability can be attuned and practice Reiki. THE Reiki Principles Just for today, do not worry. Just for today, no not anger. Honor your parents, teachers, and elders. Earn your living honestly Show gratitude to every living thing. |

| Illumination * Reiki Dogs * Lisa Shaw |