Upon completing of the requested Reiki One Reading Material the student can request the Reiki level One Attunement.
This is a process by which a person receives the ability to channel Reiki energy and give Reiki treatments.
The attunement is passed on by a Reiki Master to the student for the purpose and intent of connecting the student to the Reiki source so that the energy will flow through them when they wish to call upon it. This attunement is a sacred process during which the Reiki Master will touch the student's head, shoulders and hands (during the Reiki 1 hands-on treatment) and will use one or more breathing techniques. These special energies are guided by the Higher power and make adjustments to the student's energy pathways. Because the energetic aspect of the attunement is guided by the Higher Power, it adjusts itself to be exactly right for each student. Everyone is different and experiences during attunements vary. Some students feel warmth in the hands, others may see colours or have visions of spiritual beings. Some might even become a bit emotional after the attunement is completed. However it is not necessary to have an inner experience for the attunement to have worked; most simply feel more relaxed.
Once a person receives a Reiki attunement it will last your whole life, however, energy lines can become clogged through life's process and can be cleared through regular self treatments of Reiki.
It is very important to do self treatments for the next 21 days. It takes about three days for Reiki to work through the major energy centres in your body, which are called Chakras. There are seven of these major Chakras, three days for each one, which gives you the 21 day cleansing process. Each level of attunement will increase your vibration, allowing you to tap into a Universal Energy. In order for that vibration to be increased, there needs to be a cleansing or clearing to take place. For each individual this cleaning higher channel of process maybe different; it may be somewhat uncomfortable to deal with previous negative patterns and belief systems.
The effect Reiki has on the body can be compared with declogging arteries of saturated fats deposits and creating a clear and unobstructed blood flow. As the breaking up of energy blocks is happening, the Universal Energy is increasing and creating a domino effect in dealing with past stored emotions and mental pictures. With each Reiki treatment the energy pathways reach further and unlock experiences.
This may cause side effects such as mood swings, irritability, cold or flu like symptoms, diarrhea or low tolerance to certain foods. Embrace this period and understand that this is all part of the process. Give yourself daily treatments, even ten minutes every day; remember that some Reiki is better than no Reiki. I also recommend drinking six to eight glasses of water during this cleansing period.
Even after completion of the three weeks, it is still important that you give yourself Reiki treatments daily. It will strengthen your health and recharge your energy and maintain your physical and mental health, reinforce your Spiritual growth and help to expand your awareness. In order to be a healer you have to look after yourself first.
As you share your Reiki with others you will experience that other Reiki practitioners have different techniques. That is okay, it is only the connection to the Reiki Source that counts, the rest will evolve on an individual base. Your Reiki may evolve different than mine. Intent is the key!
In the beginning always execute all the basic hand positions. As you progress and start trusting your intuition you can sway from the the basics and let yourself be guided to alternate positions. Hold each position for three to five minutes. As you become sensitive to the flow of energy you will feel the cycle of the flow in a particular area.
If you feel energy flowing in certain positions but none in others this is an indication that there is a block in the area of no sensation. As you go back to this area and sense the energy flow you will know if the block has been removed or is still present. Keep your mind open for any "messages" or impressions.
It can be beneficial to the recipient, to interact with the person whom is giving the treatment. Thus the treatment can evolve around a certain issue and cooperation of the recipient can quickly alter the treatment. This is especially the case when the recipient has a higher receptivity than the newly trained Reiki one practitioner.
Wash your hands before and after the treatment. When you wash your hands focus on cleansing any negative attachments you have and let them rinse away with the flow of water over your hands. It is recommended to remove your watch and any rings from your fingers prior to a Reiki session. Keep your fingers closed when giving Reiki. Ask the client to keep their legs uncrossed during the session, as this will allow the energy to flow without blocks.
The person is to ask for a Reiki session, never assume the recipient needs it and thus it is okay to give a session. Never force energy to flow unless you are guided to do so. Remember it is the recipient's issue you are working with. Only if the recipient requests a certain breakthrough it is permitted to make such a move. If the recipient is unconscious ask the client's higher self if it is permitted to do a Reiki session for his/her highest good. If you receive an answer to proceed give the Reiki session, otherwise abstain from giving a Reiki session.
If a minor is involved inform and ask permission from the parents prior to a Reiki session. The teaching of Reiki has been based upon an energy exchange, so even when no money is exchanged other exchanges are to be encouraged. (Barter system) This is to be arranged prior to starting the Reiki session so the client is aware of the expectation and has agreed to this.
Reiki can be used for everyday purposes and all aspects of life as Universal Life Force Energy, or Reiki, flows through all living things. Besides doing Reiki on your fellow men you can use it on pets, plants, fish, birds etc. Most cats and dogs will stay with you until they have had enough and wander off. Animals are instinctive and know when to come for help and also know when the energy flow has reached a point they are comfortable with.
Hand positions are similar, however as many bodies are smaller; the sensing becomes more general. The energy philosophy is the same as with humans. Innate objects, such as plants and trees can be treated by starting at the root or placing the hands around the pot.
Once the roots have drawn in enough energy moves up and direct the energy to the main body of the plant, sensing the aura of the plant and moving in to the area when there is less or no energy. Even doing a Reiki session to seeds prior to planting can give positive results. You see there are applications galore.
Reiki energy given to food will increase the nutritional value. Reiki energy given to a water container will charge the water and will give you an additional benefit of drinking six to eight glasses a day. Reiki the surroundings you are in will bring positive energy to this area.
From tingling, heat, cold to magnetic pressure. Some people might not experience anything, but still the recipient will. The energy pathways in the body of the Reiki practitioner will broaden and thus by daily practice the energy will increase.
- Support the body's ability to heal itself - Vitalizes both the body and the soul
- Balances the organs and glands and their bodily functions
- Re-establishes spiritual equilibrium and mental wellbeing
- Promotes creativity - Balances the body's energies
- Treats symptoms and causes of all illnesses
- Loosens up blocked energy and promotes a state of total relaxation
- Relieves pain - Cleanses the body of toxins - Strengthens the immune system
- Adjusts itself according to the needs of the recipient
- Enhances personal awareness and strengthens intuition
- Enhances meditation - Is an extremely pleasant, holistic method for healing.