USUI Reiki Ryoho(Healing Art)
Reiki Roots
USUI Mikao Sensei (1865-1926)
Founder of Usui Reiki Ryoho
“The mission of Usui Reiki Ryoho (Healing Art/Method) is to enhance mutual well-being for oneself and others, on one hand, by fulfilling a peaceful and joyful life mentally and physically and, on the other, healing the sick”. –Usui Sensei
Reiki is a healing practice that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above the person receiving treatment, with the goal of facilitating the person’s own healing response. In the United States, Reiki is part of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
What is Reiki ?
靈氣-霊気-レイキ-REIKI
Reiki is a Japanese term.
【霊】Rei means something miraculous, ethereal, transcendental and sacred.
【気】Ki means the atmosphere or something subtle or the energy of the universe.
The Japanese words “霊気 Reiki can be defined as a miraculous and sacred energy of the universe, which sustains all life (Reiki is the name, used by Usui Sensei, for the universal/cosmic energy). The word “REIKI” is a common noun in the Japanese language. This cosmic energy is called with a variety of names – “Chi” in China, “Ki” in Japan, “Prana in India, “Mana” in Hawaii etc.
Reiki is a healing technique that utilizes deep relaxation to calm the mind, reduce stress, relax the body, and ease the spirit. Reiki can be combined with other healing modalities.
Reiki is generally practiced as a form of self-care. Reiki can be received from someone else and may be offered in a variety of health care settings, including medical offices, hospitals, hospices and clinics. It can be practiced on its own or along with other CAM therapies or conventional medical treatments.
Uses
According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, more than 1.2 million adults had used an energy healing therapy, such as Reiki, in the previous year. The survey also found that approximately 161,000 children had used an energy healing therapy in the previous year.
Benefits of Reiki:
- Stress reduction
- Improve overall health and well-being : physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual
- Promotes qualities of loving, caring, compassion, trusting, peace, serenity
- Ease pain and discomfort
- Strengthens the immune system
Effects and Safety
* Clients may experience a deep state of relaxation during a Reiki session. They might also feel warm, tingly, sleepy, or refreshed.
Reiki appears to be generally safe, and no serious side effects have been reported.
Training
*No specific background or credentials are needed to receive training. However, Reiki must be learned from an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher. Reiki practitioners’ training and expertise vary. Increasingly, many people who seek training are licensed health care professionals.
If You Are Thinking About Using Reiki
* Do not use Reiki as a replacement for proven conventional care or postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem.
* Find out about Reiki practitioner’s background, including training and expertise treating clients.
* Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use to ensure coordinated and safe care.
Source:
INAMOTO Hyakuten Sensei
NCCAM (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
http://www.nccam.nih.gov/
