Learning Reiki

[SparkleWytch]

I was just wondering if someone could reccommend some good sites for learning Reiki. I would like to learn and eventually get my attunments. Thanks

[Lady Jade]

I was just wondering if someone could reccommend some good sites for learning Reiki. I would like to learn and eventually get my attunments. Thanks
http://www.localaccess.com/healinghands/Human%20Energy%20Field.htm

http://www.eclecticenergies.com/

http://www.crystalawakenings.com/sevenchakras.html

http://www.mysticempowerment.com/shanti.htm use the links at the bottom of the page for more symbols, these are very similar to the Sai Baba Reiki symbols.

This site has a Chakra class available, too. Good luck!

[Ulu]

http://www.nexuscafe.com/bin/home.cgi/Home/reiki

[~Elise~]

I was just wondering if someone could reccommend some good sites for learning Reiki. I would like to learn and eventually get my attunments. Thanks

Also--check out your local metaphysical shops, health food stores, and massage places. They are going to know of local people you can learn from hands-on...which is the best way, IMO.

I am not saying you can't be attuned distantly--because you can and they are just as powerful as a hands-on attunement--but I think what you put into the learning is what you get out of it. So--check out your local places.


JMO and YMMV,

Elise

[moonstone_dreams]

http://www.mysticempowerment.com/distance.htm. This is another page on a site that Lady Jade posted, with information on Reiki Stacks and distance Reiki... to give you some ideas for that.

http://www.solarraven.com/Reikione-manual.html. Reiki Manual (Level 1)
http://www.solarraven.com/reikievel2.html. Reiki Manual (Level 2)
http://www.solarraven.com/ReikiMaster.html. Reiki Manual (Level 3)

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/9434/advanced1.html. Advanced Reiki Techniques. Of course you don't need to be 'advanced' in any way to get something out of reading it!

http://www.reikishaman.com/. Stacks and programs, cleansing.

http://www.reikipress.com/1-table.shtml. Complete Guide to Reiki, vol. 1.

http://www.reikipress.com/2-table.shtml. Complete Guide to Reiki, vol. 2.

[fireswimmer]

I tend to agree with learning from a person locally. I am planning on learning Reiki and I can not quite imagine doing it over the computer. It may be possible but I can nto imagine it is preferable.

[KEishin]

No it's never preferable to do an attunement long-distance, but you do what you have to do. My teacher told me it's possible, but you have to be very fluent in working with sending energy long-distance and have developed your astral senses. I've never done a long-distance attunment, but that's simply becuase I've never needed to! :)

My personal prefernce would be to do the first attunment in person, becuase that is the one that aligns and opens everything up, then do the other ones remotely if needed. But this is all IMHO. :)

[moonstone_dreams]

I tend to agree with learning from a person locally. I am planning on learning Reiki and I can not quite imagine doing it over the computer. It may be possible but I can nto imagine it is preferable.

I'm sure learning over a computer might be preferable for some people, but I personally feel there are a few good reasons to learn from someone in person (as well as internet files, of course!)

One reason to learn from someone in person is confidence. I'd probably still feel silly and awkward drawing and chanting the symbols if I didn't have a teacher to tell me I was doing it right. Now, of course I was doing it right -- it's hard to do it *wrong* -- but it still helps to have someone there with you to confirm that!

Maybe the most important reason is simply that it's more fun to learn from someone directly. That's especially true if your teacher is an interesting person, and has a lot of experiences to share. But... if you have severe social anxiety, simply can't find a teacher, or for whatever reason prefer not to learn with a teacher in person, I really don't think it makes a huge difference.

As for long-distance attunements, although I'm sure they work, I feel much more comfortable doing them in-person. I think they feel much more real (and they're more special) that way.

[MoonDragn]

Well if you read about the concept of Reiki, it is a holy energy that can only be passed on when you attune another person directly. So learning it from the computer kind of loses all meaning.

[tensen]

I have a lot of books on Reiki in my own personal library. Unfortunately after reading through it all I've come to the conclusion that most of them are pretty useless.

The majority of uses of Reiki come from what your teacher presents to you and you own personal experiences with it.

I've seen losts of different symbols in books about Reiki. They have their purposes, but just knowing the symbol doesn't do anything. Attunement is like initiation. It opens the awareness of growth and allows you to explore the potential. So, to me, a good teacher is important.

[moonstone_dreams]

Well if you read about the concept of Reiki, it is a holy energy that can only be passed on when you attune another person directly. So learning it from the computer kind of loses all meaning.

I totally disagree with that, but it's okay. :)

I've seen losts of different symbols in books about Reiki. They have their purposes, but just knowing the symbol doesn't do anything.

My understanding, and my experience, has been that the energies are guided by our intentions. The more strongly we express our intentions, the more effectively they will be carried out. I think learning some of those symbols *can* do something, simply because drawing the symbol is a clear expression of our intent. Maybe they won't do as much as they would if you were attuned to the symbols (and really, I actually haven't been able to notice changes in the energy when I use symbols... although hopefully someday I will).

I should have my own Reiki slogan. I'm thinking something like: be open to magic, be open to anything!

[KEishin]

I was told that the symbols are just focussing tools for our minds - they are really used by one's Reiki Guides. Which is why you can screw up the stroke order, or miss a stroke and it still works. I don't know if that meshes with what know Moonstone - this is just what my teacher taught me.

And yes I agree - Reiki needs a slogan :)

[Wolfscout1]

Well if you read about the concept of Reiki, it is a holy energy that can only be passed on when you attune another person directly. So learning it from the computer kind of loses all meaning.

I disagree with that and i've found it holds very little to what actually happens with those involved be they the teacher, healer or receiver of the energy.
Many profess that reiki is spiritual or religious.
I do not see this at all. I think it's used inconjuction with one's beliefs yes.
I also am working on my own version which won't use traditional symbols at all.
through the use of totem animals as symbols and my knowing reiki, i've managed to do the same thing with the same results.
When i have it formalized in a document, i'll put it here at MW for others to see.
It's all in perception I believe this.
and it's my own working opinion.

[novena]

My understanding, and my experience, has been that the energies are guided by our intentions. The more strongly we express our intentions, the more effectively they will be carried out. I think learning some of those symbols *can* do something, simply because drawing the symbol is a clear expression of our intent. Maybe they won't do as much as they would if you were attuned to the symbols

I agree. I've been working with reiki for five years now, and have been a master since 2001, and I have come to believe that intention is truly the guiding force.


I should have my own Reiki slogan. I'm thinking something like: be open to magic, be open to anything!

I like it! My "slogan" (though I've not called it that before) is: Intention is everything; all the rest is alchemy.

:)

[awyrdone]

you probably would be better off finding a teacher that you have good vibes off of, and know they will be there for you through the processing of it.
reiki will cause tremendous changes in you, your environment and those you care about.
Being under the tutalege of a master who will keep tabs on your progress will make you a better healer and show you the ropes.
I just got my Master level attunement 2 months ago, and I'm still riding it out...but I have some serious issues that are being processed...It can be a rocky ride, but completely worth it.
I wish you the best of luck.
:-)

[moonstone_dreams]

I was told that the symbols are just focussing tools for our minds - they are really used by one's Reiki Guides. Which is why you can screw up the stroke order, or miss a stroke and it still works. I don't know if that meshes with what know Moonstone - this is just what my teacher taught me.

And yes I agree - Reiki needs a slogan :)

That's what I learned, too... although there are a lot of people who probably think working with guides is ridiculous. :) I think everyone should go with their own intuition and see what works for them.

I also am working on my own version which won't use traditional symbols at all.

I rarely need to use HSZSN anymore, with Zonar... which is a newer symbol (not in traditional Reiki) which is supposedly much more powerful.

[~Elise~]

Reiki does have a slogan... When Ego goes, Reiki flows

Telling us to not have an attachment to the outcome. If we let our human egos get out of the way--Reiki will do what it is supposed to do.

Also -- I start each healing session with the Attitude of Gratitude. I also teach this to my students.
I thank Reiki for being here
I thank my Self for being here
I thank (client name) for being here
I thank (healer name) for being here.

If the healer and client are the same person -- then that name get repeated twice.


JMO and YMMV

Elise

[blindfaith^_^]

www.angelreiki.nu

[MoonDragn]

I disagree with that and i've found it holds very little to what actually happens with those involved be they the teacher, healer or receiver of the energy.
Many profess that reiki is spiritual or religious.
I do not see this at all. I think it's used inconjuction with one's beliefs yes.
I also am working on my own version which won't use traditional symbols at all.
through the use of totem animals as symbols and my knowing reiki, i've managed to do the same thing with the same results.
When i have it formalized in a document, i'll put it here at MW for others to see.
It's all in perception I believe this.
and it's my own working opinion.

You can call it what you like, but what you have is no longer Reiki. The main concept is that this guy went and meditated on this mountain for days and came up with these holy symbols that allowed him to focus a spiritual energy for healing. According to the beliefs, the only way it can be passed to another person is by attuning them and charging them money for the attunment as that gives a sort of psychic debt back to the teacher to be given this.

If you ask me its all a racket. But if you change what it means, it may be spiritual healing or whatever healing. Its no longer Reiki.