Reiki 1Reiki 1… … let thelet the

healing beginhealing begin

Course Designers: Mercedes Luna, Lynda Stone & Divya Ramachandran

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Objectives

• Learners will be able to name the father of Reiki

• Learners will be able to define Reiki in their own words by describing its basic operating principle.

• Learners will be able to state the ethical principles of Reiki.

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What Reiki Isn’t…

• Not a religion • Not psychic healing

• Not a cult • Not a dogma

• Not channeling • Not a massage technique

• Not mind control • Not hypnosis

• Not visualization • Not wishful thinking

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What is Reiki?

• Cannot be‘lost’

• Alwaysavailable

• Connects with Universal Consciousness

• Natural healing system

• Restores wholeness to body, mind and spirit

• Cannot be overused

• Unlocks the inner flow of vital energy

• Cannot manipulate, or control anything

Benefits ofBenefits of

ReikiReiki

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Benefits of Reiki

Objectives:– List the Benefits of Reiki– List who can be treated with Reiki

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Benefits of Reiki…Benefits of Reiki…

• Enhances creativity, communication and learning abilities

• Increases confidence and self esteemin personal growth and improving thequality of our life

• Helps overcome fear and anxiety

• Assists in reconnecting with our inner self

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Benefits of Reiki…Benefits of Reiki…

Who to Treat?– Yourself– Family and friends– Anybody who asks– Pregnant women– Animals and birds– Plants

Same Universal Life Energy for all

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Reiki Kanji Symbols?

• Rei =Universal

• Ki = Life Force Energy

TheThe

Chakra SystemChakra System

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The Chakra System

Objectives:– Describe what is a “Chakra” and “Aura”– List the seven main Chakras in the human

body, and identify their positions– Describe the main functions of each

Chakra

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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System

What are Chakras?– “Chakra” is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel”– Circular energy centers in man’s etheric body– Gateways for the flow of energy and life into man’s physical body

What are Auras?– “Aura” is a Latin word that means “glow of light”– 7 layer Energy field that surrounds and permeates man’s etheric body– Auras change in color size and structure according to man’s mental and emotional state

Healthy energy flow = Healthy, Mind, Body & Soul

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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System

The Etheric and Physical Bodies

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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System

The 7 Main GlandsPineal Gland

Pituitary Gland

Thyroid Gland

Thymus Gland

The Gonads

Adrenal Glands

Pancreatic Gland

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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System

Throat Chakra

Throat Chakra

• Center of communicationand self expression

• Light blue color

• Energizes throat, lungs and digestive tract

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Solar Plexus Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

• Seat of emotions and feelings

• Center of power and wisdom

• Yellow Color

• Energizes stomach, liver and gall bladder

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Any Questions?

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Exercise Time

Full BodyFull BodyTreatmentTreatment

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Full Body Reiki Treatment

Objectives:

– Enumerate at least 3 things of each aspect, to take in account before give a full body Reiki treatment

– Correctly perform a full body Reiki treatment to a partner

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Full Body Reiki TreatmentFull Body Reiki Treatment

Few things to be kept in mind:

General Aspects

First time patients

Practitioner

Enviroment

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Beginning the Reiki session

Ask the person to …

• Remove shoes, glasses and bulky jewelry• Lie down on the massage table • Ask for all he/she needs to be comfortable

These body Reiki treatment, cover most of the organs of the body so that a total healing takes place.

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Beginning the Body Reiki Treatment

• Start to perform the hand positions in order• Hold in each position for two to three minutes

BasicBasic

Hand PositionsHand Positions

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Hands Position

Objectives:

– Enumerate the 2 possible set of hand positions in a Reiki treatment– Demonstrate how to held the hands in the right way to give a Reiki treatment– Demonstrate the basic 12 hands positions for self-treatment– Demonstrate the 16 hands positions for treatment to others

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Hands PositionHands Position

Hands in the Healing Process

• Hands imposition: a gift from the universe

• Reiki technique use the hands as the device to transmit the energy.

• Hands must be placed:– on the body / part affected

OR

– 2 inches from the body

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The practitioners hands traditionally are held:

– With fingers and thumb together

– Slightly cupped

Hands PositionHands Position

We will see the hands position for:

• Self-treatment (12 Basic Positions)

• Treatment to Others (16 Basic Positions)

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Hands PositionHands Position

Self-Treatment

Head

Position A

Position B(variations from positions A)

Drawings from BAB Japan K.K.

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Hands PositionHands Position

Treatments for Others

Position N° 1 Position N° 2

Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association

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Hands PositionHands Position

Treatments for Others (cont.)

Position N° 3

Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association

Position N° 4