What is Reiki?
Reiki is a system originally developed for self development and awareness. This was achieved by receiving energy empowerments and following the five precepts laid down by Mikao Usui.
These Reiki Precepts are Mikao Usui's guidelines for living and are perhaps the most important part of his system. They were the baseline, the foundation of his teachings, and it was said that as much spiritual development would come through following the precepts as would come through carrying out any of the energy work.
Being a Reiki practitioner is a bit like being tuned in to a radio. We all have the capability to use Reiki to heal, but somewhere along the line we have lost the knack, we are no longer tuned in. Reiki Masters tune their students back into Reiki energy, teach them how to channel it, and train them in techniques for amplifying its effect.
Reiki is not intended as a cure all. It is a complementary therapy and does not replace conventional medicine. It will help to restore balance and support the body's natural ability to heal itself.
Where does it come from?
It is everywhere. You cannot see it in the same way that you cannot see radio waves, or magnetic fields, but it is there. In acupuncture and Chinese medicine you will sometimes hear it called Chi Anyone who has had a Shiatsu massage, been to a Tai Chi class or practised Qi Gong will be aware of Chi. In India, the same energy is referred to as prana, and breathing exercises and yoga techniques have been developed to bring your energy system into balance.
Is it for me?
Probably! Reiki treats and prevents disease by allowing the flow of energy to all areas where there have been blockages, bringing balance, harmony and strength.
- It is fantastic for athletes. Before an event it can get you energized, and afterwards it is a superb way to reduce the swelling and speed the healing of any sports injury.
- If you have a sports injury and want to be back at your best in half the time the drug-free natural way Reiki is the way to go.
- It can give an energy boost to chronic fatigue sufferers; or relieve the pain of arthritis and rheumatic aches. Cuts, burns, sprains and broken bones have been known to recover twice as fast with Reiki.
- It is calming, soothing effects make it perfect for anyone trying to cope with stressful situations.
We offer regular training courses for people who wish to learn the art of Reiki. The courses provide the students with practical hands on experience which will ensure that they are not only happy in their abilities to practice but also that they can practice safely to protect their well being and that of other people.
"The art of medicine consists of entertaining the patient while nature cures the disease"
- Voltaire
- Voltaire
