I have been a practicing Traditional Usui Reiki Teaching Master since 1995. I find defining Traditional Usui Reiki in written form challenging. It always sounds very “hokie” to me. I have copied a practical description from The International Center for Reiki Training below.
“Reiki can be defined as a non-physical healing energy made up of life force energy that is guided by the Higher Intelligence, or spiritually guided life force energy. This is a functional definition as it closely parallels the experience of those who practice Reiki in that Reiki energy seems to have an intelligence of its own flowing where it is needed in the client and creating the healing conditions necessary for the individuals needs. It cannot be guided by the mind, therefore it is not limited by the experience or ability of the practitioner. Nether can it be misused as it always creates a healing effect. (It must be kept in mind that Reiki is not the same as simple life force energy as life force energy by itself can be influenced by the mind and because of this, can create benefit as well as cause problems including ill health.)”
I am available for Reiki sessions, Reiki Treatments, and facilitating Reiki Training for individuals and small groups. Reiki has changed my life profoundly. I am trained and proficient as a Reiki Counselor; it is my specialty. It is part of my daily meditation practice and most aspects of my life.
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