By Stacey Massey


People with an interest in natural healing may want to learn the ancient art of Reiki. The hands are the means through which vital, positive energy is dispersed into another person to stimulate healing and restore a healthy balance. If considering learning how to perform Reiki Seattle residents may find the following background information about it of interest to them.

Originating in Japan, this technique was first conceived by Mikao Usui in 1922. There are two schools of practice, the original Japanese and the Westernized version. The main difference between them is that the latter uses a systematic hand placement technique whereas the former approaches this from a more intuitive perspective. Both are based on three levels of mastery.

The Western version which was developed by Hawayo Takata is set up as a formal discipline with its own rules for hand positioning. The practitioner is focused on the ongoing process of elevating his or her level of "attunement" and bringing healing to the body as a whole. Less didactic a practice, the Japanese approach stresses the development and application of instincts and also aimed at specific target areas which need healing.

The name given to this special energy is "Qi" and it can be acquired by any person who successfully masters the attunement process to the level of "master". It has the power to invoke a total or holistic effect by healing the body, mind, and spirit simultaneously. Qi is thought to have somewhat of a magnetism to it that directs it to the area of the body where healing needs to take place.

As this gentle energy flows into a person, it helps to reduce stress and causes relaxation. The palms of the practitioner's hands act as the medium through which it can be delivered to the subject. Also, the positive intent of the healer is thought to help guide the energy, bringing wellness to both practitioner and recipient.

There are many types of illnesses and conditions which appear to have responded positively to Reiki. Patients who have been ill due to side effects from chemotherapy and radiation have noted much less of these symptoms after Reiki was applied. It has also helped patients overcome such illnesses as hypertension, gastric ulcers, nephritis, anemia, many communicable diseases and morning sickness in pregnant women.

The understanding is that Reiki works by shifting positive energy to those area which are affected by blockages or high amounts of negative energy which results in illness. The positive energy effectively disables the negative through increased vibrations into its energy field, making healing possible once this is achieved.

Used for centuries, this gentle but potent form of alternative healing has no harmful side effects and has much to offer both the practitioner and the recipient at the same time. It can complement and boost the effectiveness of other forms of therapy as well. After experiencing a session of Reiki Seattle clients are sure to feel much better not only in body but also emotionally and mentally as it has a widespread effect on one's being.




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