Usui Reiki Level 1 Flashcards

1
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Reiki

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Spiritual Energy

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Rei

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Japanese for Spiritual or Sacred

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3
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Ki

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Japanese for Energy

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What does Rei represent?

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The Holy Spirit, Mystery, Gift, Nature Spirit or Invisible Spirit.

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5
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What does Ki represent?

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The Physical Energy of Nature, Talent or Feelings.

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What is Reiki?

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-A specific healing support system, divided into 3 Levels.
-It is passed along from Reiki Master to student.

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7
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Who discovered Reiki?

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Dr.Mikao Usui

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What happened on the Mountain, when Dr Usui went to seek understanding about healing?

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-He meditated or 21 days.
-On the 21st day, he was shown bubbles of all colors, with ancient Sanskrit symbols. There was total understanding of how to use them for Reiki.

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What miracles happened on his way down the mountain?

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-He fully healed his toe.
-He was served a full meal and didn’t get ill.
-He healed the daughter’s tooth, of the home where he received food.
-He healed his monk/mentor/abbott, who was bedridden from chronic arthritis.

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What did he to do heal people after the miracles?

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-Went to Tokyo, for 7 years, and worked in the beggars section. Providing healing to poor and sick. Sending them to others, to try and elevate them out of poverty
-After 7 years, he noticed people returning to be healed again.
-He realized he had focused on physical matters and not neglected the spiritual. He had not taught gratitude.
-He then decided to charge for the healing. He traveled to the country sides and lit a torch and let people come to him.

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11
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What are the 5 Reiki Principles?

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-Just for today: I will give thanks for my many blessings.
-Just for today: I will not worry.
This is the key to releasing fear and trust the Universe.
-Just for today: I will not be angry.
-Just for today: I will do my work honestly.
-Just for today: I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.

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What are the 5 Reiki Principles?

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-Just for today: I will give thanks for my many blessings.
-Just for today: I will not worry.
This is the key to releasing fear and trust the Universe.
-Just for today: I will not be angry.
-Just for today: I will do my work honestly.
-Just for today: I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.

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Why is Just for Today Important?

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-Applicable to all 5 Principles
-How you live today determines where or not you will complete the necessary leaning.
-Today is a collection of moments.
-This teaches us to fully live each and every moment and this whole day.

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What is Level 1?

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-Called Shoden in Japan
-Taught by a Reiki Master
-Uses a set of 4 attunements
-Taught hand positions, Reiki Principles, and the History.
-Once you have received the attunements, you are a Reiki Practitioner.

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What is Level 2?

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-Called Okuden in Japan
-Included 3 symbols; Focus, Harmony, and Connection
-Mental/Emotional Healing
-Distant Healing
-Symbols use and meanings
-Receive 1 attunement

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15
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What is Level 3 (Master Level)?

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-Called Shinpiden in Japan
-The Usui Master symbol’s meaning and application are taught.
-Masters are taught how to initiate others into Reiki.

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How many days should you practice daily, after receiving any Level Attunements and why?

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-21 Days
-Starts Self Healing
-Gets Energy Flowing

17
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How many main Chakras?
What is their function?

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-7
-Energy Portals where Energy Flows

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What happens when a Chakra becomes blocked?

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-Imbalance occurs
-If the imbalance is not cleared, illness and disease can manifest.

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What is the First Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Root Chakra
-Base of Spine
-Survival and ability to ground ourselves in the physical world.

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What is the Second Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Sacral Chakra
-Beneath the naval
-Sexuality, Creativity, Flexibility Emotions, and Relationships

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What is the Third Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Solar Plexus
-Behind our Solar Plexus
-Connects us to our personal power, sense of self and ability to take action.
Where we process stress and where we can tap into our inner source of peace.

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What is the Fourth Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Heart
-Gives us ability to express and receive love.
Associated with gratitude and abundance.

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What is the Fifth Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Throat
-Linked to creativity and communication

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What is the Sixth Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Third Eye Chakra
-Between eyebrows
-Center of intuition, awareness, and perspective

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What is the Seventh Chakra?
Where is it located?
What is it’s purpose?

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-Crown Chakra
-Top of the head
-Relates to personal and spiritual connection to the Universe.
Where we connect with out higher mind.

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How do you prepare yourself to treat others?

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-Brush your Aura
-Invoke your Spirit Guides and intend that Reiki Energy flows.
Intent is the key word.

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The Body Scan Technique

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-Placing your hands into the energy field of another to try to feel differences in their energy.
-Feel for; hot, cold, spinning, fast, slow, chaotic, etc.
-Hands on or hover 2-6 inches above the body.
-Start at top or bottom of the body.
-Reiki does the healing for the person’s highest good. We may not be able to influence healing.

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Hand Positions

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-Each position is held 3-5 minutes.
Kelly does not hold them this long.
-Trust your intuition.
-You may feel heat flowing through your hands on a certain area. Keep that position until your hands cool down.
-You can ask a person to turn over on their stomach, but this is not necessary. It may be disruptive.

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Beginning the Session

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-Light incense, candles, and put on music.
-Ask the client to take off their shoes, close their eyes, and relax.
-As you place your hands on the first position say “Reiki on.”
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Ending the Session

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-Shake your hands to disconnect from the Reiki Energy.
-Let the client take their time getting up.
-Offer water.
-Encourage them to drink plenty of water. Energy is moving and toxins leaving the body.
-A symptom may get worse before it gets better. This is a normal part of healing.
-Recommend a course of 3 treatments over a 3 week period, for maximum benefit.

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Self Healing Invocation

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32
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Reiki Healing Invocation

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33
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Grounding

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Once you have completed the healing you must Ground Yourself.
-Clasp you hands together and say to yourself “I am Grounded.”