A Method of Healing and Self-development
REIKI ist the Japanese word for the spiritual or universal form of the vital energy KI.
REI indicates the universal and boundless nature of Ki, and KI is the vital force animating all that lives. KI corresponds to the CHI of the Chinese, the LIGHT or HOLY SPIRIT of the Christian, the PRANA of the Hinduism, the MANA of the Kahuna, the BARAKA of the Sufi, and so on.
Reiki is a non polar form of energy, which means we cannot describe its behaviour by terms bound to polarity like Yin and Yang, plus and minus, female and male, love and hate. Reiki forms the union of these polar concepts.
We use the same word Reiki to determine a healing method by laying on of hands. In doing so, this universal vital force Reiki flows out of the hands of the therapist into the energy system of the receiver, and thereby into his body and soul. The Usui System of Natural Healing, as Reiki is called according to its founder, Dr. Mikao Usui, is the most simple, the most natural and the most efficient method of transferring universal vital energy. Once a person's canal for the passage of Reiki has been opened during a ritual initiation, Reiki flows spontaneously and in concentrated form out of her hands – and this during the whole life.
How does Reiki work?
Reiki works indirectly. It vitalizes the body on all levels. Reiki encourages the self-healing capacities, it ameliorates cell nutrition and the metabolism. It allows tension and relaxation to find a natural rythm and brings us back to our centre. As a consequence, we are more creative and flexible, have better relations, are more relaxed and serene. Our vitality increases. In general, Reiki encourages a positive attitude towards life.
As my teacher Walter Lübeck puts it concisely: Reiki fosters vital processes.
Reiki must be absorbed by the receiver's energy system in order to be effective. This is usually subject to the receiver's needs. Reiki also works if a person does not believe in it. It is beneficial though for the client to be emotionally receptive to the healing process. In our Institut Reiki Provence, we do our best for you to feel secure and affectionately accepted during the treatment. In order to further increase the Reiki effects, we use gentle techniques allowing to enhance acceptance of Reiki. We teach these methods in our Reiki trainings.
In order for Reiki to take a maximum effect, it can be worthwhile to change the way of life. We will be happy to advice you holistically during a consultation, how to ameliorate your diet and how to find a natural balance between activity and recovering, thus contributing to a positive attitude towards life. What is so marvellous about Reiki is that it seems to push us in such a direction, sometimes in tiny little bits, sometimes in important and decisive steps, just like it has to be.
Reiki is a gentle and secure way of self-developement, fostering us with a wise and warm force, if we engage in confidence. It is a spiritual way, a vital possibility of development, and we would be happy to accompany you for a while.
Reactions to a Reiki treatment
Reactions to a Reiki treatment vary according to the receiver. In any case, the treatment has a soothing and relaxing effect. Furthermore, Reiki always acts holistically, which means including body, mind, and soul. Many receivers report on a very relaxing experience, they sometimes get sleepy, especially in times where they need more rest. Some relate on visual experiences , they see coloured images during treatment, lights or simply colours, or they see emerge past events. Mental or emotional blocks can be overcome during or some time after the treatment. There can be good ideas or just beautiful thoughts. Some receivers report on meaningful dreams or important encounters in the days after the treatment which they naturally attribute to the Reiki session.
Generally speaking, Reiki always acts as follows: It