REIKI STORIES AND ARTICLES

THE BEST REIKI COURSE NEAR ME So, you're interested in learning Reiki, but are not sure which course is best and whether or not to find a course locally? As an experienced Reiki Shihan (known as Teacher or 'Master' in the West) and as someone who, in the many years of practicing Reiki, has trained in and practiced various systems of Reiki and learnt under several Masters/Shihans of varying 'quality', I more than anyone understand how incredibly important it is to find the r

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF REIKI? Reiki is considered safe and beneficial for most individuals, and more and more, is being embraced within mainstream modalities, however, some skeptics raise perceived disadvantage to cast a shadow over Reiki. As the concerns raised are often based on misconceptions or misunderstandings, I felt it was important to sift through and debunk some of those claims: Lack of Scientific Validation:  Probably the most common claims about the disadv

Taking a closer look at the Myths and Realities of Reiki: Your Guide to Questions of Safety and Effectiveness WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF REIKI? Reiki is one of the fastest emerging traditional holistic modalities for healing, offering individuals a pathway to healing of the mind, body and inner being. Original from Japan as an ancient healing art, far from being new-age, many people are just coming to an awareness of Reiki for the first-time as they are seeking out alternatives o

REIKI MASSAGE : CLARIFYING MISCONCEPTIONS It's not uncommon for some people to mistakenly refer to Reiki on its own, as "Reiki massage." However it is important to recognise that Reiki and massage are distinct modalities with their own principles and methodologies. It is possible that the term 'Reiki massage' has mistakenly occurred as a result of some massage therapists, being trained in Reiki and they advertise their offering as Reiki massage. To a degree, they can be c

Reiki Energy Healing: A Overview There has been a growing trend in recent times to reconnect with ancient wisdom and traditional healing practices either as a adjunct to modern, mainstream approaches to our health and well-being or as an alternative. We are becoming increasingly aware of the limitations of the mainstream segmented approaches which reduces our experiences to an isolated ailment or injury and instead, we are becoming much more intrigued by the power of older w

WHO DOES ENERGY HEALING: EXPLORING THE DIFFERENT ENERGY HEALING MODALITIES As an experienced Reiki Practitioner, I have personally...

WHO DOES REIKI AND WHAT TO EXPECT IN A REIKI SESSION In recent years, Reiki has gained popularity as a complementary therapy for holistic...

WHAT IS A REIKI ATTUNEMENT? INTRODUCTION Reiki is an energy healing practice based on utilising universal, vital, life-force energy to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It's the energy that is in and around us and we have the innate capacity to channel and use that energy to restore us to mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. At the heart of Reiki lies the concept of attunements (also known as Reiju), which serve as a pivotal step in

Reiki and reflexology are both popular alternative healing modalities offering distinct (yet often overlapping) approaches to promoting...

WHO INVENTED REIKI? Image of Mikao Usui Reiki, a, energy healing practice utilising vital life-force energy ('Reiki) traces its roots to Japan. The story begins with Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki and a Japanese lay Pureland Buddhist. Born on August 15, 1865, in the village of Taniai, Japan, Usui's early life is relatively unknown. In his late adult life, Legend has it that Usui, in a quest for deeper spiritual understanding, embarked on a gruelling 21-day retreat on Mount

WHICH REIKI COURSE IS BEST Choosing a Reiki course can feel overwhelming. When I do a quick google search of 'Reiki courses Melbourne', I find myself scrolling through dozens and dozens of different websites claiming this type of Reiki of that type of Reiki, which words like 'lineages' and different named systems that most people, particularly people new to Reiki, may have never heard. So which Reiki is best, and how do you choose one Reiki course over another. When I was l

HOW REIKI REDUCES PEOPLE'S SUFFERING As an experienced Reiki Practitioner and Shihan (Teacher/Master), over the many years pf practicing...

HOW REIKI WORKS UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISMS OF ENERGY HEALING Reiki, a Japanese healing technique dating back to the early 20th century, has garnered attention for its ability to promote wellness and support physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. Central to Reiki practice is the concept of channeling universal life force energy to restore balance and harmony within the body. Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki himself spoke of its mystery and while the exac

DISPELLING MISCONCEPTIONS THAT REIKI IS FAKE Reiki therapy is a traditional Japanese practice that works with the concept of life-force energy to support wellbeing. It cannot been seen or even measured in terms of the energy itself and so it comes as no surprise that there are some skeptics that believe Reiki is fake. Such skepticism is no surprise, as it often accompanies alternative healing modalities. Despite this, there is an increasing body of research exploring Reiki

An Overview for Beginners Curious About Learning Reiki Exploring Reiki Courses in Melbourne If you’re searching for Reiki courses in Melbourne, you're probably feeling confused and overwhelmed with the variety of options that exist, from Japanese Reiki, Usui Reiki, Tibetan Reiki, Rainbow Reiki and 100's more. It may feel impossible to narrow down what is important and meaningful in a course and how to sort one from the other. As an experienced Reiki Shihan (Master) who has t

Exploring the Healing Power of Reiki for Sickness REIKI WHEN SICK | Harnessing the Healing Power of Reiki for Sickness One of the most...

REIKI AND CONCEPTION: NURTURING THE JOURNEY TO PARENTHOOD Reiki When Trying To Conceive: Reiki and Conception: Nurturing The Journey To...

EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF REIKI DURING PREGNANCY REIKI WHEN PREGNANT: Exploring The Benefits of Reiki During Pregnancy I'll never forget...

WHAT REIKI MEANS | WITHIN THE SPACE | TRADITIONAL JAPANESE HEALING | REIKI MELBOURNE Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a type of therapy that originated in Japan from Mikao Usui in 1922. At its core, Reiki is all about using energy to help heal the body and mind. It is both a healing and spiritual practice. The word "Reiki" itself is made up of two Japanese words: "rei," which means universal, or vital-life force and "ki," which means life energy. Put together, Reiki means univ

Reiki's origins trace back to Japan, where a lay Pureland Buddhist named Mikao Usui. Usui embarked on a spiritual journey in 1922 atop Mount Kurama, where he fasted and meditated for 21 days and on the 21st day, he experienced a profound awakening, attaining enlightenment as well as receiving the gift of Reiki, a profound healing ability. Where Does Reiki Come From? | Image of Mikao Usui Founder of Usui Reiki Ryoho Usui experimented with the profound healing ability firstly o