Q. What is a
Reiki attunement?
Ans. A Reiki
attunement is the process by which a person
receives the ability to give Reiki treatments. The attunement is administered
by the Reiki Master during the Reiki class. During the attunement,
the Reiki Master will touch the students head,
shoulders, and hands and use one or more
special breathing techniques. The attunement energies will flow
through the Reiki Master and into the student. These special energies
are guided by the Higher Power and make adjustments in
the students energy pathways and connect the student to
the source of Reiki. Because the energetic aspect of the
attunement is guided by the Higher Power, it adjusts itself to be exactly
right for each student. During the attunement, some students feel warmth
in the hands, others may see colors or have visions of spiritual
beings. However, it is no t necessary to have an inner experience for
the attunement to have worked. Most simply feel more relaxed.
Q. Can I treat
myself?
Ans. Yes, once
you have received the attunement, you can treat yourself
as well as others. This is one of the unique features of Reiki.
Q. I have heard that
Reiki can be sent to others at a distance. How does this work?
Ans. Yes, in Reiki
II, you are given three Reiki symbols. These
symbols are empowered by the Reiki II
attunement. One of these symbols is for distant healing. By using
a picture of the person you would like to send Reiki to or by
writing the person’s name on a piece of paper or simply
by thinking of the person and also activating
the distant symbol, you can send Reiki to them no matter where they are. They
could be hundreds of miles away, but it makes
no difference. The Reiki energy will go to them and
treat them. You can also send Reiki to crisis situations or world leaders
and the Reiki energy will help them too.
Q. How many
levels are there to the Reiki training?
Ans. In the Usui/Tibetan
system of Reiki taught by the Center, there
are four levels. These include one, two, Advanced and Master.
Q. What does
it feel like to give a treatment?
Ans. When giving
a Reiki treatment, the Reiki energy flows through
the practitioner before leaving the hands and flowing into the
client. Because of this, the practitioner receives a treatment also. As the
Reiki energy flows through the practitioner, she/he will feel more relaxed
and uplifted. Spiritual experiences sometimes take place.
The practitioner sometimes receives insights about what the client needs to
know to heal more deeply.
Q. How do I
find a Reiki teacher that is right for me?
Ans. Reiki teachers
or Masters advertise in many magazines and also post notices
at health food stores, new age bookstores and other
places. Once you find a Reiki teacher or practitioner you are interested in
receiving training or a treatment from, it is a good idea
to ask them some important questions. Here are a few that will
give you additional information to make a choice.
• How long have you been working with Reiki? What training have you
had? How often do you teach? How do you personally use Reiki?
What is your lineage?
• What qualifications are required to take Reiki Training?
• What do you cover in your classes? How many hours of class time is
included? How much time is instructional, and how much is
hands on practice?
• What are the specific things I will be able to do after taking the
training?
• What are your fees, and will I get a certificate and a manual?
• Can I take notes and tape record the class?
• How many symbols will I learn?
• Is there a Reiki support group in my area or can you help me establish
one?
• Will you openly support me in being a successful Reiki practitioner
or Master?
• Do you have a positive respectful attitude toward other Reiki practitioners
and Masters regardless of lineage or affiliation?
Be aware of how you feel about their answers and if
they are responding in a loving manner that is supportive and empowering.
Listen to your heart and you will be guided to the right teacher or practitioner.
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