REIKI TIPS
HOW TO FIND FOR THE BEST REIKI PRACTITIONER NEAR YOU
Discovering the right Reiki Therapist for your needs can be overwhelming with broad search terms like "Find Reiki Near Me" and "Best Reiki Melbourne". The sheer number of potential Reiki Therapists can leave you wondering how to discern the best fit.
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In today's world, numerous systems of Reiki exist, many have adapted to modern convenience and expectations, some incorporating additional modalities or modifying the Practice to suit time constraints. While likely still effective, questions arise about authenticity, whether they are as effective as the original practice and the true benefits of each session.
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Surprisingly, some claim to be Reiki Therapists without formal training, hindering their ability to channel Reiki effectively. Care must be taken to avoid these Practitioners.
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To find the best Reiki Therapist practicing authentic Reiki, consider some essential factors to make an informed choice. As you embark on this journey of self-love and healing through Reiki, I am dedicated to ensuring you experience the optimum benefits it offers.
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Whether you choose me or another Practitioner, these tips will guide you in selecting the ideal Reiki Practitioner to facilitate your healing journey.
REIKI TIP #1
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE HABITS OF YOUR REIKI THERAPIST
Summary: Find a Reiki Practitioner that has a committed daily routine of spiritual practices and self-healing Reiki (Reiki on themselves)
THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR REIKI THERAPIST'S DAILY SPIRITUAL AND SELF-HEALING PRACTICE ROUTINE
As a devoted practitioner of self-healing Reiki, I occasionally seek the services of another Reiki Practitioner to experience Reiki from a different channel. My own practice's integrity and its role in enhancing my abilities as a Reiki Channel are essential to me, and I hold the same value for anyone I engage to facilitate Reiki with me.
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When choosing a Reiki Practitioner for my healing, I prioritize those who incorporate daily self-healing Reiki practices at the very least (in Reiki these include meditating on the precepts twice a day, Hatsurei Ho, Self-Healing Reiki and Gassho meditation). It is an absolute requirement for me. If they do additional practices like Qi Gong, that's even better.
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Inquiring about their daily spiritual and self-healing routines, not only ensures integrity and authenticity but also practicality, as their spiritual well-being influences their ability to be clear and open Channels for facilitating Reiki.
REIKI TIP #2
HANDS-ON VS HOVERING REIKI
Summary: It is recommended that your Reiki Practitioner practices hands-on Reiki as opposed to 'hovering' over the Reiki positions.
HOVERING HANDS
Some Reiki practitioners have adopted a method of 'hovering' their hands above the body instead of placing them directly on it. However, this approach deviates from the original teachings and may not yield the most optimal results.
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The power of human touch combined with Reiki's healing energy is a beautiful and effective aspect of hands-on practice, preferred for its profound results.
Clients often report feeling more held and connected to the energy and experience subtle sensations during hands-on Reiki, leading to a deeper sense of relaxation and nurturing.
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Hovering, on the other hand, may result in a sense of disconnection both physically and energetically. 'Where the attention goes the energy flows'. When clients know where the Practitioner's hands are placed on their body, even on a subconscious level, their own attention and energy is drawn to that area, potentially increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.
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While hovering can be beneficial for clients with injuries, hands-on practice is the best practice as intended by Reiki Founder, Usui Sensei, for most situations.
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REIKI TIP #3
FLEXIBLE VS RIGID TIMING OF REIKI HAND POSITIONS
Summary: It is recommended that your Reiki Practitioner allow you (via your Energy Body) to determine the timing of the hand positions rather than using rigid set times for each.
COUNTING
TIME
Some practitioners adopt a streamlined approach to Reiki, timing each hand position in fixed session durations. However, this one-size-fits-all method diverges from Usui Sensei's teachings of intuitive Reiki healing, which cater to individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
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As unique beings, we have distinct requirements based on our conditions and experiences. The time and attention needed for a broken arm differ from those for depression, trauma, cancer treatment, or end-of-life care. Even with the same condition, there is no uniformity in where and for how long the Reiki will be needed. Each position in Reiki treatment varies, depending on the recipient and their unique needs.
Moreover, even with the same person, their needs change with each session, influenced by the healing that occurred in previous Reiki treatments. A cookie cutter approach cannot meet those changing needs.
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Reiki operates by facilitating the connection between the recipient and Universal Energy, with the recipient's energy body instinctively guiding the process. To receive the optimal benefits of Reiki, it is crucial for the practitioner to allow the recipient's energy body and higher intelligence to direct the treatment as needed. The practitioner must not interfere or limit the flow of Reiki before the recipient has drawn the necessary energy for each position, ensuring a more personalized and effective healing experience.
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Our role as practitioners is not to interfere with your healing process or restrict the Reiki supply prematurely. It is your unique journey with Reiki.
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To ensure you receive the utmost benefits of Reiki, it is crucial that your practitioner allows your Energy Body and its higher intelligence to guide the treatment. This approach honors your individual healing process and maximizes the potential of Reiki's transformative power.
YOU ARE UNIQUE
ALLOWING REIKI TO ADDRESS YOU OWN UNIQUE NEEDS
REIKI TIP #4
WHERE YOUR PRACTITIONER TRAINED
Summary: There are now online courses to learn Reiki. It is recommended that you engage a Reiki Practitioner who has attended an 'In-Person' course.
REIKI LINEAGE
'In-Person' vs Online Training
The passing on of Reiki from Teacher to student in person, known as 'Reiju,' 'initiation,' or 'attunement,' is an essential energetic transfer that enables the student to access and channel Reiki. This direct process works similarly to tuning into the correct station with an antenna on a radio.
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With the rise of online courses, the authenticity of attunements becomes questionable, as some courses don't provide proper attunements or Energetic transfer.
Consequently, it is vital to enquire about a Reiki Practitioner's training, ensuring they studied Reiki in person with a Reiki Shihan/Master and can trace their lineage back to Mikao Usui, the Father and Founder of Reiki. This ensures they have a genuine and reliable connection to Reiki Energy.
REIKI TIP #5
THE SYSTEM OF REIKI PRACTICED BY YOUR REIKI THERAPIST
Summary: There are hundreds of systems of Reiki. All Reiki is healing, find a system that resonates with you and consider the practices taught within the system
There are numerous Reiki systems today, each with modifications and adaptations to the original teachings of Usui Sensei. With so many options, it becomes challenging to discern what type of healing one is truly receiving and how much is genuine Reiki.
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When seeking a Reiki Practitioner, trust your instincts and decide if you prefer a pure Reiki session or one with additional modalities like crystals or metaphysics. As long as you receive a full session of Reiki, such add-ons can be beneficial.
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Having researched extensively, I've found that Komyo Reiki Do is the closest to the original Japanese Reiki system, which focuses on spiritual practices and growth in order to become a clearer and open Channel for healing. Jikiden Reiki and Gendai Reiki also uphold the original teachings of Usui Sensei in this sense although have merged with Western systems which is a longer conversation.
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Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho, though there is much variation in the practices between different teachers, remains consistent in pointing back to Usui Sensei. However, some forms have shifted emphasis towards hands-on healing, removing the spiritual practices thereby potentially impacting the quality of channeling Reiki.
For me, Komyo Reiki Do is my preferred choice.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SYSTEM OF REIKI PRACTICED BY YOUR REIKI THERAPIST
REIKI TIP #6
CERTIFICATION LEVEL OF YOUR REIKI PRACTITIONER
Summary: There are three levels of training that a Practitioner can attain. Level II (Second Degree Reiki) and III (Third Degree Reiki) Practitioners have exactly the same capacity to channel Reiki and accordingly, it is recommended that you engage a Practitioner who has attained either of these levels of Certification.
CERTIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED
Level I, known as the Beginners/Student Level, offers the basic training and an initial attunement to access Reiki. Students can practice on themselves, close friends, and family but are advised not to practice professionally until gaining sufficient experience. This period of practice is essential for understanding the intricacies of Reiki, although it is often fast-tracked in some courses.
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Level II, the Practitioner/Certification Level, empowers students with greater access to Reiki through additional attunements and sacred symbols. They learn to practice distance healing. After completing this level, students become Certified Reiki Practitioners.
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Level III and beyond, the Teacher Level, is designed for those who want to teach Reiki and pass it down to students. It focuses solely on attuning the practitioner to be able to initiate others into Reiki. Some systems have Level IIIA and IIIB allowing for an "Apprenticeship" period before Shihan or Mastery, but this is only relevant for those interested in teaching.
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It is possible that a more advanced Practitioner (if they have depth to their spiritual practices) may be a greater Reiki Channel, but this is an individual thing and it is really hard to qualify. At the very least, when seeking a Reiki Practitioner, it is advisable to find someone with Level II or III training.
