Reiki

1. Japanese Healing Practice Prune Harris: 371-5249 Reiki

2. Energy is all there is Einstein and quantum physicists have explained that at an atomic level everything that exists in the universe is energy Physical matter and energy are just two forms of the same thing

3. Human beings are also comprised of electromagnetic energy Every cell, atom and subatomic particle that makes up the human body is vibrating at different rates depending on their biochemical make-up.

4. Electro-myographs Electromagnetic output can be measured in humans Normal biological frequency for the human body is around 250 cps

5. Between 400-900 cps in people used healing energies such as Reiki

6. ‘Scientific Proof’ This research has ‘proven’ what has been accepted spiritual wisdom of many cultures for thousands of years That an unseen energy flows through and connects all living things.

7. May the force be with you Ki (Japanese)‏ Chi or Gi (Chinese)‏ Prana (India)‏ Spirit or Holy Ghost (Christian)‏ Yesod (Jewish Cabalistic Tradition) The Force (Star Wars)‏

8. The Human Energy Body There are 3 basic components; Aura Chakras Meridians

9. Aura

10. Surrounding and interpenetrating our physical body is another body of energy Made up of much finer and lighter vibrations Most commonly called the aura, the auric field, or the human energy body

11. Kirlian Photography The aura can be photographed Made up of layers Each person’s energy field is a unique signature of that person Aura’s can show how that person is; mentally, physically, emotionally Expands and contracts depending on how you are feeling

12. Chakras The word Chakra comes from the Indian language Sanskrit meaning ‘wheel’ 7 Primary Chakras Base Sacral Solar Plexus Heart Throat Brow (third eye)‏ Crown

13. Chakras are an essential part of our body’s energy system Each connected to specific parts of the body and to systems within the body Life-force energy, including Reiki, is most easily absorbed through the Chakras

14. If the particular chakra is healthy, balanced, open then so are the connected body parts If the chakra is blocked, damaged or closed, then the health of the connected body parts and systems will begin to reflect this

15. Chakra: Crown Location: Top of head Systems: Pineal gland, nervous system, mind and whole body

16. Chakra: Brow (third eye)‏ Location: Between the eyebrows System: Pituitary, brain, hypothalamus, endocrine system, head, face, eyes

17. Chakra: Throat Location: Throat Sytems: Thyroid, parathyroid, metabolism, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, neck, throat

18. Chakra: Heart Location: Centre of chest System: Thymus, respiration, circulation, immune system, heart, lungs, upper back, arms, hands

19. Chakra: Solar Plexus Location: Solar Plexus System: Pancreas, muscles, digestive system, liver, spleen, small intestine, gall bladder, middle back

20. Chakra: Sacral Location: Navel System: Testes/ovaries, reproductive system, uterus, sexuality, food, lower digestive organs, kidneys, prostate, urinary tract, lower back

21. Chakra: Base • Location: Base of spine • System: Adrenals, skeleton, skin, blood, large intestine, pelvis, hips, leg, feet, elimination system

22. Meridians Meridians are the channels which carry our life-force around our bodies. Acupuncture and acupressure points

23. Major meridians route the energy longitudinally through the body Connecting all of the body’s major organs Smaller meridians which criss-cross throughout the body Means that Ki can flow throughout the entire body

24. Traffic Jam If there is a blockage in the meridian system then the entire body is affected

25. Energy! When our Ki is high and flowing freely around our whole energy body, we feel Healthy Strong Full of energy Confident Strong immunity

26. If our Ki is low, or if there is a blockage in it’s flow, we are Weak Tired Lethargic Vulnerable to illness or dis-ease

27. Reiki as an Energy Ki is the energy that surrounds and permeates everything Reiki is a specific frequency of energy for healing and self-healing

28. Kanji • Sacred Symbols • Modern and traditional Reiki symbols

29. What is it? • Safe, gentle, non-intrusive • Hand-on healing technique • Using universal energy

30. More than a physical therapy Holistic system for balancing, healing and harmonising all aspects of a person; body, mind, emotions and spirit

31. Development of Reiki • Dr Mikao Usui (1865-1926)‏ • Founded the Usui Reiki Ryoho (Usui Spiritual Energy Healing Method)‏ Now known throughout the world as Reiki

32. Satori • As part of Zen Buddhist training Usui would be working towards Spiritual Enlightenment. • 21 days of meditation and fasting on Mount Kurama, near Kyoto

33. His memorial states • “If Reiki can be spread throughout the whole world it will touch the human heart and the morals of society. It will be helpful to many people , not only for healing disease, but the Earth as a whole.”

34. Emphasis as much on spiritual awakening as on purely physical healing. • Importance of self-healing • As well as the benefits of living a ‘proper life’

35. The secret method of inviting happiness The wonderful medicine for all diseases of the body and soul Reiki Principles • Shoufuku no hihoo • Manbyo no ley-yaku

36. 1. I am free and happy 2. I have joy 3. I give thanks for my many blessings 4. I am kind to all living beings 5. I will work hard on myself Kyo dake wa- Just for today • Do not get angry • Do not worry • Show appreciation 4. Be kind to others 5. Work hard (on yourself)‏

37. Reiki Today • There are more than 30 different types of ‘Reiki’ being practiced in the West • First brought here in 1937 • Now a merging of East/West traditions and training.

38. The Wave One moment stormy The next is calm The wave in the ocean Is actually Just like the human existence