Reiki is about YOU!

You are the priority here and guess what, YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Sensei Usui referred to reiki as, "a system to achieve personal perfection".

So in order to gain the greatest benefits for yourself through Reiki, you need to establish a routine. We will put this routine in place during Level I training. I will feed you pieces that I am confident you can work on from home. But when we meet for the attunement, I will show you the order, teach you some of the items that must be taught one-on-one (e.g. the Buddhas Breath Meditation), and answer questions.

I'm sure some people may view that working on yourself is in some way "selfish", but if you cannot look after yourself properly then how can you help other people? By working on yourself regularly, you build your chi, your intuition, and you make yourself a better channel thus increasing your healing effectiveness.

Pranayama- 3.3.6.3 Breath

Pranyama is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the life force".

The purpose of pranyama for reiki is to enhance perception.

Practice Daily with a slow pace and in a comfortable position where your back is straight and your posture is superb, if you can do a full or half lotus, go for it! But sitting upright in a chair is just as beneficial:

Day 1 - 9 times

Day 2 - 18 times

Day 3- 27 times

Day 4 and thereafter continue with only 27 times

Enhale for a count of 3

Hold for a count of 3

Exhale for a count of 6

Hold for a count of 3

The Great Invocation

From the point of Light within the Mind of God

Let light stream forth into the minds of men.

Let Light descend on Earth.

From the point of Love within the Heart of God

Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.

May my ancestors unite in oneness with me. [insert your teacher or savior, e.g. May Christ return to earth]

From the centre where the Will of God is known

Let purpose guide the little wills of men

The purpose which the Masters know and serve.

From the centre which we call the race of men

Let the Plan of Love and Light work out

And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.

Reiki Overview

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. 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." 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. 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. During a meditation several years after developing Reiki, Dr. Usui decided to add the Reiki Ideals to the practice of Reiki. The Ideals came in part from the five prinicples of the Meiji emperor of Japan whom Dr. Usui admired. The Ideals were developed to add spiritual balance to Usui Reiki. Their purpose is to help people realize that healing the spirit by consciously deciding to improve oneself is a necessary part of the Reiki healing experience. In order for the Reiki healing energies to have lasting results, the client must accept responsibility for her or his healing and take an active part in it. Therefore, the Usui system of Reiki is more than the use of the Reiki energy. It must also include an active commitment to improve oneself in order for it to be a complete system. The ideals are both guidelines for living a gracious life and virtues worthy of practice for their inherent value. From- www.reiki.org

Reiki Level 1-SHODEN

Curriculum:

What is Reiki

Opening the Channels

The Great Invocation

Pranyama (3.3.6.3 and Alternate Nostril Breathing)

Chakras-Intro

Self Healing Circuit

Buddha's Breath Meditation

Reiki Master lineage

Keys to Channeling Reiki

Hatsu Rei Ho

Attunement

The Five Principles of Reiki

Shōfuku no hihō,Manbyō no reiyaku. Kyō dake wa: Okoru na, Shinpai su na, Kansha shite, Gyō wo hakeme, Hito ni shinsetsu ni. Asayū gasshō shite kokoro ni nenji,Kuchi ni tonae yo. Shinshin kaizen.Usui Reiki Ryōhō. Chōso,Usui Mikao.

Translation:

The secret art of inviting happiness,

The miraculous medicine for all diseases.

At least for today:

Do not be angry,

Do not worry,

Be grateful,

Work with diligence,

Be kind to people.

Every morning and evening, join your hands in meditation and pray with your heart. State in your mind and chant with your mouth. For improvement of mind and body. Usui Reiki Ryōhō. The founder, Mikao Usui.