What actually are the Reiki attunements?

Reiki attunements are received from a Reiki Master. The Reiki Master is channeling/passing Reiki frequencies/energy into the initiate’s aura/spiritual body so they can directly benefit from Reiki themselves at whatever level the Master Reiki Teacher has attuned them to. The Reiki Master has attuned their frequencies to permanently receive the Reiki energy.

How did I receive my initial attunements up to Reiki Master level and how does distant healing work?

Everything in the universe is made up from energy particles, these are not just randomly floating around but from the omniscient, all-knowing blueprint for creation. This vital living energy force (some call it God, Buddha, Love or similar) comes in different manifestations – one of those being the frequencies in which Reiki was born. Living or dead everything generates a frequency.

The Reiki Master teacher ‘attunes’ the recipient into the Reiki healing frequencies (its like fine tuning into your favourite radio station). The Reiki Master can then lock these frequencies into your ‘aura’ by means of using the scared Reiki symbols, re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui back in March 1922. It is these symbols, which have been closely guarded with some teachers still charging up to $10,000 (the usual price to train to be a Master until around 10 years ago).

How do I know I’ve been attuned?

You may feel more energized. You are in receipt of the Reiki workbook, plus have been attuned to the Reiki Healing frequencies – both can be used for the benefit of yourself and others. Importantly, you will usually feel energy as you pass Reiki onto another.

What are Reiki Symbols?

The Reiki Symbols are tools to help direct energy.

Are there any pre-requisites?

No, only a willingness to use the healing abilities sincerely, and for the good of all others. A clear and open mind is also of benefit.

Do you ever get tired or run down from giving Reiki treatments?

Reiki is a channeled healing. The Reiki practitioner’s energies are not depleted. The practitioner’s energy is not being used. The practitioner is channeling ‘Universal Life Force Energy’ – the energy that surrounds us all and sustains life! The energy is from the ‘God source’ – the ‘Higher Power’.

Note: as the Reiki practitioner channels healing energy, he/she receives the benefits as well! Giving a Reiki treatment boosts the practitioner’s energy level and opens the door to feelings of love and contentment.

Do you need to concentrate in order to channel Reiki energy?

This is one of the more interesting observations of Reiki. When a Reiki practitioner’s hands are placed physically on or near any living organism, the Reiki flow activates automatically. There is no conscious effort needed on the part of the practitioner. If you have been initiated to Reiki, you can place your hands on or near the body of yourself or others and the Reiki energy flows.

Does Reiki have anything to do with Religion?

Reiki is not a religion. It holds no doctrines, creeds or contraindications to the Universal Laws of Consciousness and Love. Reiki is very spiritual in nature, but there is no belief required in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki will work whether believed or not!

When you are giving someone a treatment, what are you feeling? How do you know the energy is flowing?

Within a few seconds of placing your hands on yourself or another, the palms may start to pulse and will become potentially hot/cold or start to tingle. These sensations may continue for the whole treatment. On certain parts of a client’s body, the hands can be extremely hot! However, it is important to note that the sensations can vary from treatment to treatment – the energy felt by the practitioner can be very different in nature to that felt by the client. For example, the practitioner experiences his hands cold and the client feels intense heat. After a period of time on one body position, the Reiki switches off. It switches on again when the hands are moved elsewhere. When one area is ‘fixed’, you move on to the next.

Can the flow of Reiki energy alter strength?

The flow of Reiki seems to vary according to the degree of disharmony in the person/animal. When patients are seriously ill or very emotionally upset, the flow of energy is stronger. Reiki energy flow is directly connected to the degree of disharmony in a person’s body and/or mind.

Can Reiki be used with other therapies?

Reiki can be successfully combined with other therapies – it is completely safe and activates natural healing energy within us. It will enhance the effects of other complimentary healing arts such as massage, acupuncture, shiatsu, reflexology, aromatherapy, chiropractic, colour therapy, homeopathy and many others. Many practitioners of other healing methods have reported positive developments in their work since learning Reiki.

Are the Reiki flows the same in both hands?

Yes – unlike some other therapies, with Reiki there is no ‘giving’ or ‘receiving’ hand (the energy flows are the same in both hands and actually the eyes as well).

Is the Reiki flow affected by the health of the practitioner?

A very sick/weak person correctly initiated into Reiki can still give treatments as strong and as effective as a Reiki Practitioner in good health. Reiki energy does not come from the physical energy of the practitioner.

Can you treat yourself with Reiki?

Because Reiki operates independently of the Reiki practitioner’s body, practitioners can lay their hands on their own bodies and enjoy all the benefits of Reiki.

Is Reiki open to everyone?

Any person can have Reiki activated in his or her hands. It is even possible to initiate people in comas. Provided you receive all four of the initiations, you will have the Reiki in your hands for life.

Are there any harmful side effects from Reiki?

There have been no reported cases of negative effects from Reiki. However, some people have observed initial discomfort – this is due to the body undergoing a healing process. People with a great deal of accumulated stress or emotional blocks may at first experience everything ‘coming up’ as the Reiki treatments take effect.

Can you use Reiki on animals and plants?

Animals tend to respond faster to Reiki than humans. It’s really great to be able to give your pets Reiki, since domestic animals tend to take on the stress and emotional traits of their owners. Plants also respond to Reiki because they have living energy fields that can be out of balance and will respond to the harmonizing effects of Reiki.

What next now I am attuned?

Practice and use your new healing gifts.