Reiki I

Question 1

Shoden

Answer 1

(Reiki I) = The Beginning

Earth energy.

Works primarily on the physical level.

Question 2

Okuden

Answer 2

(Reiki II) = The Secret Principle

Learning of the Reiki symbols which makes energy flows stronger.

Question 3

Shinpidin

Answer 3

(Reik III) = Mastering

Mastering own and Reiki energy.

Attunement for soul level and karmic healing.

Question 4

What are the 5 precepts?

Answer 4

Just for today, I will let go of anger.

Just for today, I will let go of worry.

Just for today, I will be grateful for my many blessings.

Just for today, I will do my work honestly.

Just for today, I will be compassionate towards myself and all sentient beings.

Question 5

What makes up Reiki?

Answer 5

The 5 Elements

Gokai - The 5 precepts (connect spiritually and mentally)

Kokyu Ho - Breath

Tenohira - Palm Healing

Jumon & Shirushi - Mantra and Symbol

Reiju - Attunement

Question 6

Muladhara

Answer 6

Root Chakra

1. Grounding
2. Security/Survival

Question 7

Swadhisthana

Answer 7

Sacral Chakra

1. Emotions
2. Sexuality

Question 8

Manipura

Answer 8

Solar Plexus

1. Will
2. Power

Question 9

Anahata

Answer 9

Heart Chakra

1. Unconditional Love
2. Compassion
3. Peace

Question 10

Vissudha

Answer 10

Throat Chakra

1. Communication
2. Creativity

Question 11

Ajna

Answer 11

Brow Chakra - (3rd Eye)

Perception

Question 12

Sahasrara

Answer 12

Crown Chakra

Transcendence

Question 13

Gassho

Answer 13

“Palms together” (Prayer position)

Expresses greeting, request, thankfulness, reverence, prayer.

Question 14

Reiji Ho

Answer 14

A form of sitting or standing meditation.

Question 15

Byosen

Answer 15

“Method for sensing sacred impressions of an illness”.

Practitioner uses hands to scan a person’s physical body and aura to locate where healing is needed.

Question 16

Chiryo

Answer 16

“Treatment”.

Specific form of treatment as described by Usui which follows on from Reiji Ho. Based on detaching from the healing process and allowing Reiki energy to guide the practitioner.

Question 17

Kenyoku

Answer 17

“Dry Bathing”

Technique to cleanse the etheric and physical body.

Question 18

Tingling (sensation)

Answer 18

Area of inflammation.

Question 19

Cold (sensation)

Answer 19

Blocked energy.

Old forgotten memories which reduce vitality.

High potential for growth.

Question 20

Warm - Heat - Boiling (sensation)

Answer 20

Tired, weak energy.

Reiki is needed and welcomed.

Question 21

Magnetic Pull (sensation)

Answer 21

Reiki urgently needed.

Question 22

Pushing Away (sensation)

Answer 22

Old, deep rooted energy block due (often times) to traumatic that has not been addressed and/or holding onto.

Question 23

Flowing (sensation)

Answer 23

Life-force energy is in a balanced state.

Reiki is welcomed.

Question 24

Sharp Pain (sensation)

Answer 24

Old energetic build-up rising into consciousness and in process of dissolving.

Question 25

Dull Pain (sensation)

Answer 25

Old energetic build-up ready to be released.

Reiki is needed to gently release the block.

Question 26

Pain Twinges (sensation)

Answer 26

Energetic build-up which is ready to be released.

Question 27

Contra Indications

Answer 27

1. Broken bones and fractures
2. Cancer patients
3. Pregnancy