What is Reiki?

Reiki Energy is Universal Life Force Energy: powerfully loving, healing
and intelligent.

Reiki practitioners, of which there are three levels – first, second and Master – draw on Reiki energy and use it for healing, which occurs on all relevant levels.

We are surrounded by this Life Force energy, but like radios which are not tuned into the radio waves of a specific station, we cannot normally “tune into” and receive this energy. The three-stage attunement process enables one to draw upon and channel Reiki energy in three consecutive levels of ability. A Reiki Master is the third level of attunement and is able to attune others to any one of the three levels.

Reiki energy is a universal, infinite source of energy which sustains the world. It has been used in various forms over the centuries and manifests in many ways, as demonstrated by various world cultures in their use of vehicles for similar energies, such as Yoga, acupuncture, etc. Reiki is a completely natural healing energy, and the Reiki method of use heals and balances on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Furthermore, because Reiki energy is intelligent, when called upon by a Reiki practitioner, it goes to the source of any problem or imbalance, at whatever level that problem or imbalance exists, and whether it is known to the practitioner or not. Therefore, while the practitioner draws upon Reiki energy, it is the Universal Intelligence of Reiki energy which directs the flow. It is my experience that the Reiki practitioner’s ability to behave as a pure channel for the energy flow determines, in turn, the strength and smoothness of that flow. The right consciousness of the Reiki practitioner is paramount, and it is the intent to heal which automatically triggers the flow of Reiki through the hands of the practitioner.

Since Reiki is energy, it does not have the limitations of physical being and can also be sent to a client long-distance. In fact, some of the medical research being done with Reiki precisely involves long-distance Reiki.

Additionally, the receiver does not need to have any “problem” to benefit from a Reiki session, which itself is deeply relaxing and enhancing to one’s general well-being. Just as a person does not need to have a physical problem to seek out and enjoy a massage, a Reiki session likewise benefits the receiver, and on all levels.

Reiki is not intended as a substitute for appropriate medical care, but can be a powerful enhancement to such care.