Reiki some what has very Unique history. There are different authors who have their different opinion. Most popular history that or USUI was a Christian Minister in Japan. Though he was Japanese, he was the head of Christian boys school in Japan. As a Christian Minister he was asked if he believed in miracles which Jesus did (Healing etc), he said `yes'. But how Jesus did, he did not know. This made him to go in search of this. He studied Buddhism and Hindu Sanskrit books. Then he went for contemplation for 21 days after which he suddenly found himself having power to heal with symbols. Then he started his healing practices with patients with a compassionate heart.

Where as some new researchers says that he was not a Christian, he was a Buddhist. A story was concocted by his disciples Dr. Chujiro Hayashi and Mrs. Hawayo Takata, who took reiki to the west, that he was a Christian missionary in order to make Reiki easily acceptable in the west.

But one need not be concerned about whether he was a Christian or a Buddhist. The important thing is that Reiki has a healing effect, which works through Chakras, Chakras  means energy centers according to Yoga. Kundalini yoga says that there are seven major Chakras in our body. These Chakras should be activated. Through the activation of Chakras, energy can be balanced which brings the harmony at physical, mental and spiritual level.

Any disease comes when there is disharmony either on physical level or mental or spiritual level, one effecting the other. 

How Does Reiki Work?

We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body

Because Reiki is guided by the God-consciousness, it can never do harm. It always knows what a person needs and will adjust itself to create the effect that is appropriate for them. One never to worry about whether to give Reiki or not. It is always helpful. Because it is a channeled healing, the Reiki practitioner's energies are never depleted

The above text is excerpted from Reiki, the Healing Touch by William Lee Rand.

Can Anyone Learn Reiki?

The ability to learn Reiki is not dependent on intellectual capacity, nor does one have to be able to meditate. It does not take years of practice. It is simply passed on from the teacher to the student. As soon as this happens, one has and can do Reiki. Because of this, it is easily learned by anyone.

Reiki is a pure form of healing not dependent on individual talent or acquired ability. Because of this, the personality of the healer is less likely to cloud the significance of the experience. The feeling of being connected directly to God's healing love and protection is clearly apparent.

The Attunement

Reiki is not taught in the way other healing techniques are taught. It is transferred to the student by the Reiki Master during an attunement process. This process opens the crown, heart, and palm chakras and creates a special link between the student and the Reiki source.

Preparing for an Attunement

In order to improve the results you receive during the attunement, a process of purification is recommended. This will allow the attunement energies to work more efficiently and create greater benefits for you. The following steps are optional. Follow them if you feel guided to do so.

1. Refrain from eating meat, fowl or fish for three days prior to the attunement. These foods often contain drugs in the form of penicillin and female hormones and toxins in the form of pesticides and heavy metals that make your system sluggish and throw it out of balance.

2. Consider a water or juice fast for one to three days especially if you already are a vegetarian or have experience with fasting.

3. Minimize your use of coffee and caffeine drinks or stop completely. They create imbalances in the nervous and endocrine systems. Use no caffeine drinks on the day of the attunement.

4. Use no alcohol for at least three days prior to the attunement.

5. Minimize or stop using sweets. Eat no chocolate.

6. If you smoke, cut back, and smoke as little as possible on the day of the attunement.

7. Meditate an hour a day for a least a week using a style you are familiar with or simply spend this time in silence.

8. Reduce or eliminate time watching TV, listening to the radio, and reading newspapers.

9. Go for quiet walks, spend time with nature, and get moderate exercise.

10. Give more attention to the subtle impressions and sensations within and around; contemplate their meaning.

11. Release all anger, fear, jealousy, hate, worry, etc. up to the light. Create a sacred space within and around you.

12. By receiving an attunement you will become part of a group of people who are using Reiki to heal themselves, and each other, and who are working together to heal the Earth. You will also be receiving help from Reiki guides and other spiritual beings who are also working towards these goals. While Reiki is not a religion, you may prepare your mind with intention work and pray in a religious mode comfortable to you to prepare to open to higher spiritual energies and experiences.  

  levels of Reiki

Reiki is taught at three levels. At first level the Reiki master initiate the aspirant into Reiki energy, working through Chakras as instruction of the Master he/she has to practice for 21 days on different part of the body.

In second level he/she can learn three symbols, which are very powerful for mental healing, distance healing and for empowerment of energy. 

The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth
Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind
The founder , Usui Mikao

Reiki level one teaching course includes material given below. 1. History of Reiki       2.Initiation in Reiki     3. Meditation    4.Chakra healing  5.Principle of Reiki    6. Self healing hands position  7.Partner healing hands position 8.Question and answer

Reiki Level two 1.initiation in Reiki two        2.Maditation  3.three symbols [for distance healing, creating good future, healing past ,healing present and symbol for mental healing and mental surgery. 3rd symbol for empowerment of Reiki energy] 4. Meditation      5.Chakra healing with symbol  Master Level master symbol is powerful symbol it is used for self healing as well as others. it has two part {A and B}  Part A :- one gets Initiated in to Master symbol. Part B :-  one learns how to Initiate into Reiki one two and three.  Meditation is taught as well as how to organize workshop and healing group etc.

Akhilesh has done his Reiki Master from International centre for Reiki Training (U.S.A ) with Jhoan D' Carly of Brazil and William Lee Rand .

AKHILESH   BRAHMCHARI Neo Yoga Meditation Reiki Institute Bhagsunag (Mcleodganj) H.P. India    Email    neoyoga@yahoo.com Phone :- +91-9816318674