The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an "Attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life

Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and therefore is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.

While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it.

While Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes harmony with others. Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures.

Most Reiki Masters now offer the complete Reiki training program in 3 or 4 steps usually see Reiki 1, Reiki 2, Reiki 3 and Reiki Master

The First Step

The first step is called First Degree Reiki, Reiki Level I or just Reiki I. The student receives Reiki Attunement where he or she is assisted to the Reiki Energy and taught various hand positions and methods for administering Reiki on the self and others. The main concepts of the founder are explained, as well as the ideals around the practice of Reiki.  Classes were typical 8 to 10 hours in length.

The Second Step

The second step is called Second Degree Reiki, Reiki Level II or just Reiki II. The first 3 Reiki symbols and their use are taught and the student receives another Attunement, or up to 3 Attunements (one for each symbol), depending on the style of Reiki being taught. After this, the symbols can be used to increase the strength of the Reiki energy, deal with mental and emotional issues, and to assist Reiki at a distance.

The Third Step

The final 2 steps may be taught as one process (as was originally introduced into the West) or may be split into 2 parts (the original Dr. Hayashi approach and the way Japanese masters continue to teach and the system which we follow). The first part is called Reiki III, Advanced Reiki Training, or the Practitioner Level (as in Japan). It includes the Usui 4th (master) symbol and its use, and another Attunement. 

The Fourth Step

The fourth level is called Reiki Master, Shihan (teacher), Reiki Teacher, Reiki III / Master or just Reiki III. Here the student is taught how to give Reiki Attunements and possibly how to teach Reiki. Some instructors require an apprenticeship period to allow time to practice and integrate the teaching process. Others offer detailed documentation, ongoing support, and co-teaching of initial classes to guide and encourage the new Reiki teacher.

Reiki classes are taught all over the country and in many parts of the world. If you are interested in learning Reiki, or would like to know more about Reiki and its benefits, please feel free to contact @ info@pranavhealing.com.