the reiki principles

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reiki background

Reiki, (pronounced "ray-key"), is an ancient art of energy healing which was reintroduced to Japan by Mikao Usui in the mid-1800's. Usui searched and studied for approximately 10 years trying to find the methods of healing used by Jesus. His journey took him to studying with Bhuddist monks, Christians in America and others before returning to a Bhuddist monastery.

After extensive studying in Sanskrit, he is said to have found answers and was required to "go through a test" of a 3 week meditation, fasting and prayer on Mt. Koriyama in Japan.

On the final morning of his quest, Usui had revelations and his third eye opened. He saw the Reiki symbols and their teachings.

To summarize his later journey, Usui met several individuals after his quest where he was able to utilize his new revelations and witness the healing taking effect. He named the healing energy Reiki which means Universal Life Force Energy. He then passed on his teachings to approximately 18 new Reiki Masters before his death in 1930, one of whom was Hawayo Takata.

Takata worked for a Reiki clinic until it was destroyed in World War II. She then traveled the world and taught Reiki to hundreds before she died in 1980.

What is reiki?

Reiki is commonly referred to as a "laying on of hands" style of healing. As everything is made up of energy, it is believed that the energy is the life force itself. The Reiki energy passes through the hands of the practitioner and into the individual receiving the healing. Reiki speeds up the healing process; You cannot force it to do harm and cannot do too much or too little. The Reiki energy knows what is needed and will heal without the need for perfect knowledge of an issue or precise diagnosis if either is not available or understood.

Reiki heals on all levels simultaneously: The physical, mental/emotional and spiritual levels. It can be used for anything which needs healing... Physical ailments, emotional traumas, spiritual blocks, clearing negative energy, pets, and many, many others.

As Reiki is a "laying on of hands" form of healing, the client receiving the healing is not required to be undressed. Reiki can be performed through clothing and even be done through a distance healing technique. The practitioner lightly rests their hands in different positions on the body and allows the energy to flow through them. Each person experiences this energy differently:
Some experience heat or tingling from the hands, some go through a range of emotions, and some feel a deep sense of peace and comfort wash over them. I have even had clients feel so relaxed during a Reiki session, they fall asleep and are surprised when the session is already over!

Reiki can be done on it's own, and is also frequently combined with various modalities of bodywork including massage therapy.

I have been a certified Level II Reiki practitioner since February 1998 where I studied and completed levels I and II with my Aunt, and can provide full Reiki sessions separately as well as using Reiki as large part of my massage/bodywork, beginning and ending the session with this healing energy.

rates for reiki:

My standard rates for Reiki sessions are:

In calls (studio): $50 for 1 hour, $75 for 90 minutes.
Out calls: $75 for 1 hour, $100 for 90 minutes.

*Certificates can be purchased for the prices listed.*

hours of operation:

Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Monday: 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 9pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5pm
Friday: 12pm - 9pm
Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

*Hours can be flexible if needed. If you need to schedule outside of my normal availability, please give sufficient notice for arrangements to be made.*

My studio is located at home in West Capitol Hill, Utah, and is designed to be a relaxing atmosphere including scented oil, relaxing music, many plants, a small running fountain and shaded light (candlelight in the evening hours).

Please contact me anytime to schedule a session or with any questions.