 Reiki An Ancient Healing Technique Reiki is a system of hands-on energy healing. It originated in Tibet, and is referred to in 2500-year-old Sanskrit writings. It was rediscovered in the nineteenth century by a Japanese monk named Dr. Mikao Usui, and the Usui System of Natural Healing has been passed down by Reiki Masters since that time. Today, Usui Reiki is practiced worldwide. The word "Reiki" is of Japanese origin. The first syllable, "rei," is variously translated as "God," "universal," or "cosmic." The second syllable, "ki," means the fundamental life force flowing and pulsating in all living things. There are different words for this fundamental force in all the different cultures and religions of the world, but hands-on energy healing is not affiliated with any one religion or religious practice. Reiki is classified as an energy therapy. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress. If it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is based on the idea that energy is transmitted through the Reiki practitioner from a universal energy source to the client to raise or improve the flow of the clientÂ’s life-force energy, or ki. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. In the practice of Reiki, the Reiki practitioner serves as a conduit for the natural healing energy. The laying on of the hands directs the healing energy wherever it is needed most by the receiver. No personal energy is drawn or drained from the practitioner. The Reiki practitioner may also remove negative energy from the client, again by acting as a conduit. Human beings are a totality of soul, mind, and body. Therefore the Reiki healing also treats the spiritual and mental causes of an illness, not just the physical symptoms. Symptoms merely show us that something in the body is not functioning properly. Reiki has a positive effect on your spiritual and emotional balance. It brings the receiver directly into contact with the Creative Intelligence and the infinite energy of the universe. Reiki Is Not A Religion While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki enables them to go beyond intellectual concepts and directly experience their religion. While Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes harmony with others. Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures. The Ideals were developed to add spiritual balance to Usui Reiki. Their purpose is to help people realize that healing the spirit by consciously deciding to improve oneself is a necessary part of the Reiki healing experience. In order for the Reiki healing energies to have lasting results, the client must accept responsibility for his or her healing and take an active part in it. Therefore, the Usui system of Reiki is more than the use of the Reiki energy. It must also include an active commitment to improve oneself in order for it to be a complete system. The ideals are both guidelines for living a gracious life and virtues worthy of practice for their inherent value. The secret art of inviting happiness The miraculous medicine of all diseases Just for today, do not anger Do not worry and be filled with gratitude Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people. Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer. Pray these words to your heart and chant these words with your mouth Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind The founder , Usui Mikao | 
