Chapter Four Flashcards
What is the significance of the attunement process in Reiki?
The attunement process in Reiki helps the practitioner’s bodymind clear dissonant personal energy, making them a clear channel for receiving and being a conduit for Reiki energy, thus strengthening the connection with Reiki.
How did Mrs. Hawayo Takata influence the practice of Reiki in the West?
Mrs. Hawayo Takata brought Reiki from Japan to the West, simplified and standardized hand positions, and initiated 22 Reiki Masters, contributing significantly to the spread of Reiki.
What are the five Reiki principles?
The five Reiki principles are:
1. Just for today, I will not worry.
2. Just for today, I will not be angry.
3. Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
4. Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
5. Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.
What should practitioners consider when joining a Reiki association?
Practitioners should consider the ability to connect with other practitioners, adherence to a code of conduct, access to resources, guidance on insurance, additional education, promotion of their business, and ways to build credibility.
What are the characteristics of a balanced heart chakra?
A balanced heart chakra results in the ability to love and receive love, a healthy immune system, balanced relationships, compassion, and feelings of harmony and peace.
How does the solar plexus chakra affect one’s sense of purpose?
The solar plexus chakra, when balanced, gives a person a sense of personal power and confidence. When imbalanced, it can cause feelings of rejection, extreme introversion or extroversion, and issues with associated organs.
What benefits arise from a balanced root chakra?
A balanced root chakra provides feelings of being grounded, motivated, and comfortable in the material plane, with a sense of security and physical vitality.
How does a practitioner’s energy reading change during a Reiki session?
A practitioner’s hands produce a significantly larger biomagnetic reading (7-10Hz – Theta and Alpha range) during a healing session, frequencies associated with physical healing.
What is entrainment in the context of Reiki?
Entrainment is the tendency for two oscillating bodies to lock into phase, vibrating in harmony. In Reiki, the practitioner’s energy synchronizes with the client’s energy.
How can the Reiki principles help reduce suffering?
The Reiki principles help release the stories and beliefs that create suffering, promoting balance and peace by managing thoughts and actions.
What should you do to prepare for a Reiki Level I attunement?
To prepare for a Reiki Level I attunement, avoid alcohol and recreational drugs, eat and drink consciously, meditate daily, and be mindful of the information and energy consumed.
What was Mikao Usui’s contribution to Reiki?
Mikao Usui rediscovered the Reiki healing method, including hand positions and symbols, after a 21-day meditation on Mt. Kurama, and established the foundations of modern Reiki practice.
How did Chujiro Hayashi contribute to Reiki practice?
Chujiro Hayashi, a physician and retired Marine commander, opened his own Reiki clinic, kept detailed records, developed new teaching methods, and expanded the practice of Reiki.
What are some practices that help balance personal energy?
Practices such as Reiki, Qigong, Tai Chi, Meditation, Yoga, and Feng Shui help balance and enhance personal energy.
What does the heart chakra represent?
The heart chakra represents love, joy, and compassion, and is associated with the heart, lungs, and thymus gland.
