A comprehensive guide to the hands-on healing techniques taught to practitioners in a traditional Reiki I class
• Discusses Reiki’s origin and purpose, the attunement process, and the many physical and emotional states for which Reiki can provide healing support
• Includes step-by-step photographs of the basic hand positions
Reiki practitioners direct universal energy into the physical body through hands-on and energy-field healing to support the client in recovering health and reclaiming well-being. An easy-to-learn form of energy medicine, Reiki is becoming commonplace in such conventional settings as hospitals, hospices, and psychotherapy practices because it relaxes, relieves stress, reduces and eliminates pain, accelerates healing, and helps support the gentle restoration of the body’s natural balance. It is a unique healing art in that it can be learned by anyone, with no special knowledge of anatomy needed.
The Complete Book of Traditional Reiki takes the reader step by step through a traditional Reiki level I class. It discusses Reiki’s origins and purpose, describes the attunement process by which a student is imbued with the power to channel life-force energy, and gives complete instructions for the basic and advanced healing hand positions. The first book to serve as a teaching manual, an extensive reference work for students, and compelling reading for those considering taking a Reiki class, this updated edition includes new information on the history of Reiki and the Reiki principles and features never-before-published photographs and a translation of the Usi Memorial in Japan, a tribute to the founder of Usui Reiki.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments
Preface to the Revised Edition
Introduction: Forward to the Future
1 A Healing Method “for the Good of Humankind”
Reiki: A Method of Channeling Healing Energy
Reiki Attunement: A Timeless Ritual of Transformation
2 Reiki in the Context of Our Time
Reiki’s Oral--and Written--Tradition
The Reiki Master
The Reiki Class
The Reiki Student
Reiki Level I
3 Basics of Practice
Discovering Common Ground
The Purpose of Reiki
The Attunement Process
Reiki Hands
Working on Yourself and Others
Using Standard Positions for Treatment
4 Working on Yourself with Reiki
The Basic Hand Positions
5 Optional Positions for Self-Treatment
Basic I Optional Positions
Basic II Optional Positions
Basic III Optional Positions
Optional Positions for the Extremities
Practicing the Hand Positions
6 The Origin of Reiki Healing
Reconnecting to Universal Life-Force Energy
The Early History of the Reiki Method
The Recent History of the Reiki Method
The Source of Reiki Energy
7 A Metaphysical Approach to Healing, Health, and Wellness
Specific Techniques for Mental and Emotional Healing
The Reiki Principles
Supporting a Client’s Mental and Emotional Healing
A Few Words about Intention
Reiki and the Will of the Soul
8 Practical Human Anatomy
Deepening Awareness, Awakening Sensitivity
Basic I, the Front of the Torso
Basic II, the Head
Basic III, the Back
9 Treating Clients
Working on a Client
The Front Torso--Basic Positions
Optional Positions
The Head--Basic Positions
Optional Positions
The Back--Basic Positions
Optional Positions
Completing the Treatment
10 Completing the Reiki I Class
Reiki’s Place in Your Life: A Preview
Reiki Level I Certification
The First Few Days after the Reiki Class
Establishing a Support Network
Assisting at a Level I Class
Establishing a Professional Practice
Creating the Life You Want with Reiki
Reiki Level II and Beyond
11 Reiki Level II: An Overview of the Advanced Course
Sharing Common Ground, Exploring New Ground
Working with Symbols
Practice: Self-Treatment and Client Treatment
Working with Past Masters
Healing the World with Reiki
Reiki Level II Certification
12 Beyond the Reiki II Class
Assisting at a Level II Class
Adding Reiki II to a Professional Practice
Deciding to Teach: Reiki Level III
Choosing a Reiki Master for Level III
Appendix 1. Hawayo Takata’s Story of Mikao Usui
Appendix 2. Explorations: Boundless Reiki, Boundless Learning
Gendai or “Modern” Reiki
Jikiden Reiki
Komyo Reiki
The Radiance Technique and Radiant Peace Associates International
Traditional Japanese Reiki (TJR) or “Usui-do”
Usui Reiki Ryoho
Vortex Reiki
Appendix 3. Resources
Reiki Organizations and Associations
Supporting Associations
State Licensing Organizations
On Ordination to Ministry
Sources for Treatment Tables and Other Supplies
Appendix 4. Professional Codes of Ethics
ABMP Code of Ethics
IARP Code of Ethics
Notes
Recommended Reading and Listening
Index
