Dr Mikao Usui - Founder of Reiki

There are several versions of how Dr Mikao Usui came to rediscover Reiki. I say rediscover as the symbols used within Reiki can be found within the teachings of Esoteric Buddhism, Dr Mikao Usui spent time reading the texts and then he experienced something quite special whilst meditating on Mount Kurama. I would like to detail the history as it has been given to me. 

Mikao Usui was born in Yago in the Yamagata district of Gifu prefecture on the 15th August 1864. He attended the Tendai Buddhist school, where he was a diligent student. He had a number of business during his life however in his later years he returned to his spiritual interests and studied various faiths and spiritual methods. He had practiced a Japanese form of Qigong called Ki ko from an early age and his healing ideas were based on Daoist principles and Zen philosophy. 

He researched many Esoteric Buddhist texts for a healing method. During this research he spent 21 days on Mount Kurama meditating upon teachings within the texts and on the 21st day he saw a light in the distance coming toward him, once it touched the crown of his head the Reiki symbols were shown to him in this light and at this point he was attuned to Reiki energy.

Upon receiving the Reiki attunement he first used the energy to heal himself and then practiced on his family and friends. He later went on to run seminars and give lectures on this healing system. In 1921 he established clinics where high profile people from all over came to receive Reiki. In 1923 the Kanto earthquake occurred in Tokyo and devastated the city. Dr. Usui went out into the streets helping the sick and injured and for this he was honoured by the Emperor Meiji. He toured many places across Japan where it is thought that he taught more than two thousand people, and it was during one of these tours that on 9th March 1926 in Fukuyama, Dr Mikao Usui died following a stroke at the age of 62 years old. 

"An Introduction to meditation" class set up.

I've recently expanded my list of services to include Meditation instructor. I am setting up an introduction to meditation group to meet monthly until the end of this year at  least to allow people to explore different meditation methods to find one that suits them. I thought I'd share the details here. If you are interested in this class or having 1 to 1 or small group tuition please contact me for details.

Reiki Doll

A Reiki Doll is another tool that can be used for Distance Treatments, when sending Reiki to a particular person. This type of Distance healing is also known as Correspondence Distance Treatment. Correspondence Distance treatment uses a photo or object in place of the client. Where a Reiki Doll is used, you would perform the treatment sequence on the Doll whilst visualising the recipient. The treatment time can be reduced however there is a greater level of concentration required so a quiet space should be found where you won't be disturbed for 20 minutes or so, Reiki/Soothing music can be played if that is preferred to silence.

It is important to ensure that you have received informed consent to send Reiki to a recipient before sending the Reiki energy. Informed consent is required from an adult or parent/guardian if sending a Distance treatment is being sent to a child or vulnerable adult. Reiki is a complimentary therapy which can safely be used in conjunction with conventional medical care and alternative therapies, however should not be used in place of conventional medicine.

As you would a hands-on treatment arrange a time with the recipient where they can sit quietly or lie down for approximately 45 minutes where they won't be disturbed, so that they may concentrate on receiving the treatment and receiving the full benefit.

The same after care is required where the recipient should be advised to drink more water, eat regular light meals and that they may expect some reactions resulting from toxins being removed from the body. These are nothing to worry about however it is important that you are available to the recipient should they have any concerns or questions.

Reiki and Animals

Animals react positively to Reiki energy and while Reiki treatment should never be given in place of veterinary treatment it can work alongside very well indeed.



One of my own dogs, Molly was adopted from a rescue centre after spending some time as a stray. She suffers from separation anxiety and is quite the worrier which shows as a sensitive tummy. We've found that when she seems a little overwhelmed, me sitting for 30minutes with her channelling Reiki into her doggy chakras really does soothe her. She is an absolute fan of Reiki and has been known to stand and lean against me when I'm channelling Reiki either whilst treating my husband or sending distance healing.



All animals have chakras just like we humans do. Their chakras don't exactly correlate to the human chakras in positions, you can find images examples on the internet using sites such as Pinterest.
http://www.pinterest.com/edelphyra/chakras/



To channel Reiki for an animal is maybe more simple than for a human because you let the animal guide where they want you to place your hands. Ask your guides to come and assist you, draw Reiki into yourself and then channel it through your hands into your animal recipient. If they don't wish to receive reiki they will get up and leave. If it isn't possible or appropriate to be hands on with the animal recipient you can channel Reiki in the same way either sitting in the vicinity of the animal or through distance healing.   Don't be offended if an animal rejects your offer of Reiki, one of my cats turned down a reiki treatment but only the first time, I guess he found the experience initially unusual and he's not one for change, so I amended my way of channelling the Reiki energy to him until he felt more comfortable having my hands placed on him while giving him a treatment.



I hope you have found my blog interesting and I'd love your experience of hands on healing whether it be Reiki or another healing modality.



With Reiki Blessings

Rachel

Energy cleansing part 2.

Having discussed the topic of energy cleansing with a few friends I've decided to extend on this topic a little further. There are so many different way you cleanse your own energy but it is equally important to be able to cleanse your home.

Here are a few ways that I have used previously for cleansing both myself but also my home.

Smudging the aura/home
This involves setting herbs or incense alight creating a small column of smoke that you can sweep through your auric field and waft into the corners of every room to lift stagnant energy. The most common herb that is used is sage for its purification. Most commonly you can buy them as bundles of herbs which are tightly bound with thread. This is lit and when the ember glow blown out so that it smoulders slowly creating the smoke. Once lit it should be placed in a fire proof bowl, I have a cast iron pot that I use. To cleanse your aura, place the smoking sage bundle in the fire proof bowl and set it down on the floor, allow the smoke to circle up and the step over the bowl and through the smoke. To cleanse your home take up the bowl and a feather and starting at your front door walk clockwise around each room of your home, using the feather to waft the smoke into every corner of each room, first downstairs and then upstairs. I recommend you open the windows before you begin so that the negative energy has an exit point from your home.

Crystals & salt
Quartz crystals are a great way to lift and the protect your home from negative energy. Gather/buy enough so you have one for each room, they don't need to be big pieces. Cleanse them under running water and charge them under moonlight and then place one in each room, repeat the cleansing of the quartz periodically.

Salt is also very effective for cleansing the home of negative energy. Sprinkle salt around the edges of each of the rooms and refresh after hoovering, you don't need very much at all. This is especially good in children's rooms if they are having nightmares or if they are sensitive to energy and not able to settle easily at night.

Sound
This one is a fun to do and lifts the stagnant energy from your home and yourself in one go. You don't need any special instrument, I have Tibetan bells and a Tibetan singing bowl, but a pan lid and a wooden spoon work just as well. Again open the windows and starting at the front door work clockwise through each room making as much noise as you can, letting it vibrate though your home lifting that stagnant and negative energy and ushering it out of the windows. You may get a few funny looks from the neighbours for a while but it's still good fun, maybe it is one to try with children if you have them kids love an opportunity to be loud.

Reiki Principles

Today I'd like to share with you the Reiki Principles as defined by the found Dr Mikao Usui.

They are very simple and practitioners often repeat these each morning and keep them in mind throughout their day.

Just for today, I will let go of anger,

Just for today, I will let go of worry,
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings,
Just for today, I will do my work honestly,
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbour and every living thing.

Dr Mikao Usui

Energy cleansing and Energy protection

Our energy or auric field expands beyond our physical body, it expands when we are happy and contracts when we are ill or sad.
Each and every day we are bombarded with energy, some of this energy is positive and influences us in a positive and uplifting way, at the same time we are exposed to negative energy which has a negative or destructive influence upon our emotions and experiences. To avoid being bogged down or overwhelmed by the negative energy it is important to regularly cleanse our energy or auras and also to put in place protection to limit the impact that negative energy has upon us.


Energy cleansing
There are a number of ways to clear our energy centre and auric fields of negative energy. Those attuned to Reiki are able to perform what is known as a Reiki shower where they channel Reiki to cleanse away any negative energy.

An alternative method for cleansing away negative energy is to have a salt bath on a weekly basis. There are various types of salt available and I use magnesium salts as my preferred choice, but you can use rock, sea, Epsom salts and so on. Some are more expensive than others so choose one which also fits your budget. I use about 250-500g of salt per bath. If I feel particularly drained or stressed then I will use up to 1.5 kgs, and soak for 20 minutes. (NOTE: If you are currently under treatment for a medical condition, please consult with your Dr before trying this method of cleansing, as there may be some medical conditions where salt baths are not recommended.)


Energy protection
Bubbles/armour of brilliant light will effectively shield a lot of negative energy. During my Reiki training the following was suggested as a method and I use it twice daily. Visualise a bubble of brilliant light growing from you centre illuminating out around your physical body, expanding around your home and loved ones, visualise all negative energy bouncing off this bubble. The colour is an individual choice. Personally I visualise a pink light spreading out to surround everything I hold dear, but you can use any colour that you want. I repeat this visualisation on a twice daily basis, first thing in the morning when I wake and again, last thing at night as I lay down to sleep. This ensures that I am protected from the majority of negative energy 24 hours a day. Only Reiki, love and positive energy is able to permeate this bubble.