Level 1 Flashcards
What is Reiki?
a beautiful form of energy healing.
What does Rei- mean?
Universal
What does Ki- mean?
Life Force Energy
What does both Rei- and Ki- mean together?
Universal Life Force Energy
So what exactly is Reiki?
It’s a non-invasive healing technique whereby you channel the glorious universal life force energy through you then to your focus (yourself, somebody else, an animal, or even an object).
Who can perform Reiki?
Reiki can be performed by absolutely anybody!
How did Reiki come about?
Universal Life Force Energy itself has always been around, which means no earthy being created it.
Who is Mikao Usui?
A Japanese doctor.
How long did Mikao Usui fasted for?
21 days.
What happened to Mikao Usui on his last day of fasting?
Reiki rushed towards him and into his third eye; he went into a deep state of meditation or unconsciousness (it’s not quite clear which)
What are the 5 Reiki Principles?
Do not be angry, Do not worry, Be grateful, Work with diligence, Be kind to every living thing.
Who created the five principles?
Mikao Usui
What’s an attunement?
It’s the process of attuning oneself (or someone or something else) back to our source, the Universal Life Force Energy.
Are there other forms of Reiki?
Yes, there are countless other styles of Reiki practices and forms of energy healing that one can learn, follow and use.
Why is visualization important when performing Reiki?
two reasons
It helps you focus on channelling the Universal Life Force Energy as opposed to your own.
It also help you not to use your own energy when performing Reiki.
What does Power Hand mean?
Is the hand you will lead with for your hand positions and healings.