Chapter Three Flashcards
What is the significance of the third-eye chakra?
The third-eye chakra, located between the eyebrows, is associated with the pituitary gland, fear, and imagination. A balanced third-eye chakra leads to healthy intuition, creativity, strong memory, and balanced hormones.
What issues arise from an imbalanced throat chakra?
An imbalanced throat chakra can cause issues such as speaking from programmed conditioning, being overly talkative or non-communicative, thyroid problems, metabolic and hormonal conditions, and coughing.
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 are the signs of an imbalanced sacral chakra?
An imbalanced sacral chakra can lead to issues around sexuality and creativity, possessiveness, jealousy, immune system problems, and low self-esteem.
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.
What did Mikao Usui do to rediscover Reiki?
Mikao Usui spent 21 days meditating on Mt. Kurama, experienced enlightenment, and rediscovered the healing method, including hand positions and symbols.
What is the historical significance of Chujiro Hayashi in Reiki?
Chujiro Hayashi was a physician and retired Marine commander who opened his own Reiki clinic, expanded the practice, kept detailed records, and developed new teaching methods for Reiki.
How did Mrs. Hawayo Takata contribute to Reiki’s spread in the West?
Mrs. Hawayo Takata brought Reiki from Japan to the West in 1937, practiced and taught it until her death in 1980, and initiated 22 Reiki Masters who continued teaching Reiki.
What are the main branches of Reiki mentioned in the manual?
The manual mentions that various branches of Reiki have developed, each with a slightly different resonance depending on the founding Master. However, there is only one Reiki energy, accessible to all.
What should you consider when joining a Reiki association?
Considerations include the ability to connect with other practitioners, adherence to a code of conduct, access to resources, guidance on insurance, additional education, promotion of your business, and ways to build credibility.
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.
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 is the purpose of the attunement process in Reiki?
The attunement process helps the practitioner’s bodymind begin clearing dissonant personal energy, making them a clear channel to receive and be a conduit for Reiki energy, thus strengthening the connection with Reiki.
What practices are recommended before receiving a Level I attunement?
Recommended practices include avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs, eating and drinking consciously, meditating daily, and being mindful of the information and energy consumed.
