About Reiki
The Japanese translation of Reiki is “Spiritual Energy,” here in the West, it is most commonly used to describe the Usui Japanese energy healing system founded by Mikao Usui. He was raised as a Buddhist and as a child studied in a Tendai Monastery, as an adult he became a monk. Throughout his childhood, he loved to learn, and as an adult, he traveled to further his education in psychology and religion. He worked as a civil servant, secretary to Shinpei Goto, a journalist, and more.
Later in life, Mikao Usui questioned his purpose and he set out on a 21-day fast on Mt. Kurama. On the 21st day, he was spiritually awakened, acquired the Reiki energy, and was shown the symbols. Usui started a healing society in Tokyo and opened several clinics where he treated people and taught more than 2,000 students about spiritual development, self-healing, and the treatment of family and friends. He also used Reiki to treat people hurt in the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake and tsunami.
Reiki was introduced to the West in 1938 by Hawayo Takata. She was healed by and studied in Japan with Dr. Chujiro Hayashi, Hayashi was a student of Mikao Usui. Takata returned to her home on the big island of Hawaii and began teaching what she learned. She implemented her own style of teaching by adding the Master symbol and creating fewer hand placements during treatment to make it easier for westerners to learn.
Usui’s students who wanted an attunement or those who wanted to heal would simply sit in his presence and because he essentially embodied Reiki, the attunement was given with him physically drawing the symbols into the student’s aura.
Usui Hayashi Takata
1865- 1880- 1900–
1926 1940 1980
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a gentle, holistic, hands-on energy healing technique for stress management and deep relaxation. It is based on the principle that all living things are made of energy. At the atomic level of life, our bodies too absorb and release energy to stabilize and find balance. This is how our ability to heal ourselves from within exists. In order to do this optimally, our bodies, energy pathways, and energy centers (Chakras) need to be in balance.
During a Reiki session, the client will draw through the Reiki practitioner the energy they need to release built-up unresolved energy. As Reiki gently moves and releases this stuck energy the body begins to create balance. Balance within the energy centers of the body empowers the body to do what it does best, repair and heal itself. Reiki heals at the source of the problem, be it a physical or an underlying emotional related issue.
Reiki is conducted fully clothed, lying comfortably on a massage table, or sitting in a chair. A session consists of gentle hands-on or hands held 3 to 4 inches above the body, moving through eight or more hand positions. Most clients either fall asleep or go into a deeply relaxed state. Each person has their own unique experience that may include, a feeling of warmth, tingling, releasing emotions, etc.
Reiki can also gently bring to the surface memories or emotions to be processed or released. A Reiki session generally lasts 60 minutes and is a highly individual experience each time. The Reiki healing energy continues to work with you for a few days, this is a cleansing and detoxifying process for your system. During this period, be mindful to drink plenty of water to flush out the toxins being released from your system, eat lighter meals so as to not bog down your system while it processes your treatment, and plan for a little extra sleep.
Although Reiki can be very spiritual, it is not associated with any religion. You do not need to be religious to give or receive the benefits of Reiki. Reiki is natural, gentle, and safe and always respects your free will. Many choose Reiki sessions and or classes for healing and as a path for promoting personal growth.
Hearld.ie online publication:
Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/48451/reikinfl.pdf
Olympics:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/sport/550672/Olympics-Hayden-Roulston-lone-rider
Dr. Oz
https://iarp.org/dr-oz-and-the-healing-power-of-reiki/
Reiki in Medicine:
https://reikiinmedicine.org/clinical-practice/reiki-weight-loss-christina-aguilera/
I teach Usui/Holy Fire lll Reiki Level l & ll and Master/Teacher classes, and Kid Reiki Master Teacher for Adults and Kid Reiki for kids ages 6 to 15.
In January 2014 Holy Fire Reiki was introduced by the International Center for Reiki Training. Holy Fire Reiki is strong and loving and bestows and provides to each student deep purification, healing, clarity, and guidance on an ongoing basis. Holy Fire Reiki will continuously be upgraded and refined over time.
Holy Fire lll energy flows from a pure level of consciousness. Students who take Holy Fire Reiki lll classes enjoy the benefits of inviting continuous healing within their body, mind, and spirit. The results of this ongoing healing are peace, balance, an appreciation of self and others, compassion for all living things, a deeper connection with God/Source, trust, hope, joy, creativity, and an awareness of the valuable gifts they have to offer to their family, community and the world.
No, Reiki is not a religion. Reiki is healing love 💜
Reiki is a way to connect to God/Life energy and deepen your own personal faith, beliefs, and spiritual growth. People of all faiths and beliefs practice Reiki through receiving, learning, giving, and or teaching it. Reiki’s loving, healing energy flows to benefit your well-being if you choose. Reiki enhances every level of your life by unblocking negativity held in your consciousness, body, and energy body (aura) so you can release it and move forward towards your highest good in this life. Reiki always respects your free will.
A first-time new client needs fill out the New Client Form as you are choosing your Reiki session. This will ensure there I can get acquainted with you, go over your expectations and any concerns you may want to address before your scheduled session.
You will have filled out the New Client form online and will arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of your session in person or distance session to ensure you logged into your zoom link and are ready to begin on time.
During an in-person or distance Reiki session, the client is fully clothed, resting comfortably on a massage table with a pillow and blanket, or seated in a chair. My hands will rest gently on or 3 to 4 inches above your head and body as each area is treated. The entire treatment takes approximately 1 hour. Soothing music will be playing during the treatment. At any time please let me know if you feel uncomfortable for any reason. Your comfort and well-being are the highest priority. Whatever you share during the session will be held in total confidence.
During a distance session, you will be laying comfortably in your own space while you receive your Reiki treatment.
Just breathe, relax, feel gratitude, and be open to your healing for your highest good.
You may experience a deep sleep and a possible combination of a feeling of tingling, warmth, light pressure, seeing colors, lights, loved ones, etc. Each session is gentle, safe, and unique to you and will provide you with the healing energy that you need today.
Renaissance Reiki Treatment Aftercare
Immediately following a Reiki session, whether receiving Reiki over a distance or in person, you should take time to enjoy your deep state of relaxation before slowly coming back into full awareness. You may be too relaxed to drive, so allow 20 minutes to be fully awake before driving.
Many Reiki clients go so deep into relaxation that they “forget” or “leave” the present state. You may experience slight disorientation (“floaty” feeling) when returning to the present moment, especially if you experienced theta brainwaves (deep meditation) during your Reiki session. Take a few minutes to collect yourself before getting off the table, because this will help ensure you are firmly anchored in the present time. If you experience disorientation, dizziness, or a floating feeling after sitting up for a minute, let your practitioner know, and he/she will perform a grounding exercise to firmly anchor your spirit in a “here and now” moment. After a Reiki session, it is advisable to go home and relax, because this ensures the maximum benefit from the treatment.
As Reiki continues to work in your body and re-balance your energy, expect your body to detoxify. If your body is releasing toxins into your bloodstream faster than they can be processed, it may trigger detoxification symptoms. This is temporary as your body adjusts itself back into balance. Be sure to drink plenty of water to assist the detoxification process.
Some people may experience one or more of the following healing and detoxification symptoms after a session:
Frequent urination and/or bowel movements
Feeling emotional, emotional release, or emotional shifts
Crying for no apparent reason
Feeling on top of the world or buzzing with energy
Fatigue, feeling overtired, needing to sleep or rest
Sleeping 8-12 hours overnight
Tingling sensations
Feeling hot or cold
Skin detox symptoms such as blemishes or pimples
Traveling aches and pains throughout the body
Temporary “Flu-like” symptoms
Headaches, dizziness, or nausea
The symptoms listed above are all positive signs that your body is bringing itself back into balance. It is also normal if you do not experience any of the symptoms above. In fact, many people don’t have any symptoms. If you experience any symptoms for an extended period of time after a session, it was not caused by Reiki. You have an illness or other medical condition which you should address with your Medical Professional immediately. Reiki detox symptoms are minor and temporary in nature, and they should not last longer than 24 hours. If you have any concerns or questions about unexpected symptoms, please call or email us.
Because Reiki causes your body to detoxify, it is essential to drink water to help your body re-adjust and remove toxins. To continue to help facilitate your healing process, please follow the steps below after a session:
Drink lots of water to remove any toxins (6-8 glasses/day)
Be aware of emotional shifts. Spend some time alone if needed.
If you have any spiritual or religious practices such as tai chi, yoga, meditation, or prayer, spend time nurturing your spiritual connection with those activities.
Avoid additional toxins, such as caffeine, smoking, and alcohol for a few days
Be gentle with yourself and avoid strenuous or stressful activities (including exercise) for a few days.
Get plenty of rest
Avoid eating a heavy meal after a treatment. Try to keep your diet light while your body is using its energy for healing.
Eat nutritional foods
Continue all current medical treatment plans (Reiki is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.)
Make notes of any experiences you have to share with your Reiki Professional during your next treatment.
Having a sea salt or Epsom salt bath will aid in detoxification and reduce symptoms.
Awareness is a vital component of wellness. Observe any changes in energy, mood, feelings, memories, thoughts, behaviors, reactions, etc. Oftentimes, Reiki brings deep, underlying issues to the surface if you are paying attention. This will help you identify the true root cause of your issue(s) and symptoms. If you clear up the emotional, mental, or energetic root cause(s) behind your issue(s), you will no longer have the physical symptoms and they will not return. Reiki reinforces your ability to take responsibility for your own life and helps you make the necessary changes in attitude and lifestyle to promote a happy, healthy life.
The effects of Reiki build and gather momentum over time. Therefore, it is advised to receive a treatment every 4-8 weeks to initiate the healing process. This is usually enough to produce a significant change without the need for regular sessions; although, many clients do choose to receive monthly sessions for the deep relaxation that the treatment provides.
Some long-standing conditions may require repeating Reiki treatments, and it may take a few sessions for you to notice significant improvement. While it is possible for an immediate positive response, you should not expect an instantaneous change for long-standing conditions. Individuals with serious, chronic, or long-standing conditions/symptoms may see symptoms get worse before they get better. This is called a “Healing Crisis”. Much like spring cleaning, a room gets messier and more cluttered during the process of cleaning, which later resolves itself into a clutter-free room.
In the same way, these types of serious conditions/symptoms took months or years to develop all their “clutter,” and they will not be resolved overnight with one session. You have started the process of cleaning out your physical and emotional body by bringing all the clutter and junk out into the open, but more healing is necessary to process and eliminate the things that no longer suit you. For serious, chronic, or long-standing conditions, regular weekly sessions are recommended before transitioning to a 4-8-week maintenance plan.
Thank you for choosing and trusting Renaissance Reiki for your well-being needs. I appreciate your desire to grow and find balance and peace in your life. Embrace and nurture the benefits that Usui Holy Fire lll Reiki has brought into your life, by following your inner guidance.
If you have any concerns, please call me at (210) 393-9806 or email me at [email protected]. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911.
Love,
Teresa
Mikao Usui, the founder of the system of Usui Reiki, believed the principles to be important guides to spiritual development and healing. Finding ways to connect with them in daily life is a great way to support one’s inner growth.
“The secret for inviting happiness through many blessings,
The spiritual medicine for all illness.”
The Five Reiki Principals:
Just for Today:
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Do not anger
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Do not worry
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Be filled with gratitude
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Devote yourself to your work
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Be kind to people
Do gassho meditation every morning and evening
Keep them in your mind and recite them for improvement of mind and body
Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind
The founder Usui Mikao
Become more of your Authentic self with Holy Fire lll Reiki. 
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