Executive summary about usui reiki By Bronwen Stiene
The purpose of a Reiki treatment is to re-align and bring the
body into a natural balance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
The energy washes down through the body clearing energetic obstructions and
strengthening the flow of this energetic 'river', or the meridians. Therefore,
there are similarities between the system of Reiki and other therapies such as
acupuncture. The differences are that this system does not manipulate the
energy or body, is not intrusive and is an extremely simple technique that
anyone can learn and use in complete safety.
A client will find that Reiki works on many levels. This system
is not diagnostic and does not aim to achieve specific results. It is believed
that the client's body is always in survival mode and will therefore draw the
energy where he/she needs it rather than where the practitioner believes it is
beneficial. This is why the practitioner cannot harm the client, as it the
client's body that is in control of what is energetically happening.
To be aligned or balanced sounds wonderful but what does it mean
for the client? Initially, one moves into a deep, restful space and may or may
not actually sense the energy according to one's sensitivity. Benefits of this
'giving over' to the energy may be clarity of thought, renewed physical
strength, calmness, reduced stress levels, a sense of connectedness as well as
the easing of conditions such as insomnia, depression and addiction. True
relaxation is reflected in one's face after a Reiki treatment. Stress tightens
the muscles and skin and when we relax we look and feel years younger.
Clients do not need to remove any clothing during a treatment
and hands are placed either on or just off the body. Practitioners are taught
to channel energy from around them through their bodies and out through their
hands. The client then draws on this energy. This means that the practitioner
does not use his/her own energy and feels refreshed afterwards rather than
exhausted. In fact the practitioner is receiving a treatment at the same time
as the client -making it beneficial for all involved.
To practise this system it is necessary to learn from a Reiki
teacher (often called a Reiki Master). It is possible to integrate Reiki into
any health or beauty modality once the practitioner has completed the first
level of the 3-part system. If the practitioner wished to work solely with the
system of Reiki then it would be suggested that the practitioner complete the
second level of the system and join a student clinic to build experience with
the energy and on-on-one client skills. The third level of the system continues
the practitioner's own personal development and may be used to begin studying toward
becoming a Reiki teacher.
Clients today are more interested in spirituality and well-being
than ever before. To be able to bring these elements into the traditional
clinic environment of a salon or spa, a special atmosphere is created. Clients
today expect 'Holistic' treatments. This meaning that they wish to be pampered
from every direction including the more mystical and spiritual paths.
It is exciting for clients to know that when they come for a
treatment there is likely to be a new element added to the more traditional
salon and spa techniques. If a client knows that the practitioner is
continually upgrading their knowledge and abilities then the client will also
feel confident in such capable hands.