Recently, spiritual practices aimed at self-knowledge, self-improvement, and even healing themselves and their loved ones are gaining more and more popularity. One of the most popular traditions to date, we will consider.
The energy of life
Reiki is a type of work with energy by attracting it from the depths of the Universe. This tradition, which came to us from Japan and is firmly rooted in our country due to its effectiveness. People interacting with Reiki not only know themselves and the world better, they learn to see and feel much more than others. And the ability to heal with your hands, which, in fact, is the main purpose of reiki, allows you to achieve amazing results in injuries or illnesses of the practitioner or his relatives. Is it possible to learn reiki yourself?
Workshops or home schooling?
In almost every major city, seminars can be found that teach how to interact with Reiki. Stage 1 of initiation and training (payment requirements usually do not differ from each other in cities and countries) is to open the channel through which the student will receive energy reiki.
Training allows you to learn basic skills - to fill yourself with reiki energy, to heal yourself and other people, as well as animals, with the palms of your hands. In this case, the master tells the story of Reiki, the basic principles of work, initiates and teaches you how to meditate. The first stage costs an average of $ 150. Training lasts several days. For many people, the first step is usually enough for independent practice. Masters claim that their students have enough to obtain basic knowledge, which they can then use to independently increase their knowledge and capabilities.
Is it possible to train reiki yourself at home? This is real, but requires a great desire to learn and practice reiki. You can also find paid tutorial videos on some sites to help you understand the flow of information.
A home study of Reiki has some advantages, but working with energy always carries a certain risk, if not accompanied by the instructions of an experienced master. Therefore, carefully study everything you need to know about Reiki before you start practicing.
Alas, you won’t be able to fully master the art of working with Reiki, because initiation is not possible on your own when learning Reiki.
The term "reiki"
To better understand this tradition, consider the meaning of the word "reiki". It is interpreted differently, as it has several meanings. First of all, it is the designation of the vital energy “rei” and “ki”. The term is also used to refer to universal energy and God and the process of restoring health with the help of hands.
Working with Reiki allows you to configure the body to accept the energy of the most subtle plan. This is the unity of soul and body, allowing you to know your own "I".
Does reiki help with serious illnesses?
Chinese experts have long argued that all our diseases arise due to disruption in the flow of vital energy. The practice of this tradition will allow you to fill the body with energy, learn how to manage it. Many people really cure their diseases with Reiki, but for this you need to find the root of the problem yourself.
Where to begin?
Have you firmly decided to practice reiki? Where to start training on your own in this case, while you do not know? Start with awareness. Look inside yourself, understand what entrenched problems haunt you and why. Analyze your life and your actions, this will help you find the origins of many of your own problems. Want to change yourself and your life.
Familiarize yourself with the necessary literature. Knowledgeable people advise several authors:
- Diana Stein. Among her books are A Practical Guide ..., several cycles of Reiki Basics.
- Leah Sokolova.
- Walter Lubeck "The Spirit of Reiki." The book is based on records of famous Reiki masters.
- Lisa Kashlinskaya.
Books by these authors will help you better understand the reiki system.
Energy cleaning
In addition, you need to feel your own energy. Go deep into yourself, listen to yourself. But before that, it is recommended to clean your own biofield with the help of the so-called energy soul. The shower consists in cleansing the subtle bodies by the fire of a candle. The thing is that our chakras are clogged with clots of negative energy that prevent them from functioning normally. To fully tune in to Reiki, clear your biofield of these clots. You can do an energy shower every day - after a busy day and talking with unpleasant people. Cleaning will allow you to remove negative programs and improve your well-being.
Remember to do reiki meditation.
Reiki Meditation
Meditation is one of the most successful methods of knowing your own "I", seeking harmony between you and the outside world. Before you start working with reiki, you need to feel them. Sincerely and with feeling invoke the energy of Reiki. During meditation, the back should be even, hands folded in a prayer gesture, and feet tightly connected. This will allow you to close your own energy. It is best to lean your back against a wall or chair to keep your spine upright, but still relax. Feel the energy flowing in your body, warm, bright, filled with gratitude and joy.
Meditative technique
Further, a few recommendations from Reiki masters. Learning at home is primarily about meditation.
- Meditate in the same place at the same time. Do it daily.
- Start meditation from three minutes, gradually increasing to half an hour.
- Keep a diary to record your own emotions and feelings during each meditation.
During meditation, nothing should disturb you. Relax, take a deep breath and plunge into a blissful state of inaction - the cosmos will show you everything you need to know. At the same time, do not forget about gratitude. Sincerely thank your spiritual teachers, the higher entities who will come to your call. Remember that sending gratitude to the Universe, you receive in response to your sincerity much more than you give.
Reiki meditation can help you solve complex life issues. During meditation, ask a question of interest to your higher "I", invoking reiki. The answer to the question may not come right away. Such answers come in different ways - in the form of pictures during meditation, some of which will have to be decrypted, or a sudden understanding of what to do.
And, of course, do not forget during the training about the principles of this tradition.
Principles
We continue training reiki. The principles of Reiki are the five rules, or rather, the instructions that have been translated from Japanese and have several interpretations. You can choose the ones that are closest to you. It is imperative to repeat these rules just before a session. You can not even speak them out loud, the main thing is to feel every word, to let it through you.
- Don't be angry today.
- Don't worry today.
- Be thankful today.
- Work on yourself today.
- Today, be kind.
Try to follow these principles constantly, and you will see how much easier and brighter it has become on the soul. After all, before you heal others, you must heal yourself. Very soon you will not even need to make an effort to follow these instructions - reiki will open you harmony and calm, which do not allow unpleasant emotions.
Reiki Techniques and Exercises
And now - the most important thing! Exercises that allow you to invoke and feel the energy flowing in your body. To do this, you will need exercises to understand the first level of reiki.
Reiki Awareness
We’ll look at a few exercises below, but consider a few rules before doing this.
- Exercises are best done in the morning, immediately after waking up, when the brain is in an altered state, and before going to bed.
- Exercise on an empty stomach.
- The duration of the exercises reaches half an hour, because in this case it all depends on when exactly you will achieve the desired result. Which one? You will definitely feel it.
- It is desirable to have weak, dim lighting and the absence of any extraneous noise. Your thoughts should soar freely and easily, so you should not be distracted by external factors.
- Do not let your thoughts interfere with you. If they "sailed away" in a different direction, start all over again.
- Do each exercise for about half an hour.
Exercise 1. It is basic in any meditation practice. It is important when learning reiki yourself. So, sit comfortably in a chair and call: "Reiki!". Take a deep breath with the thought “I breathe reiki” and then exhale with the thought “breathe reiki”. In this case, do not pause between inhalation and exhalation, each of which must be accompanied by appropriate words. Mentally you can stretch the words. The main thing - do not monitor your breathing, keep it involuntary and free. When thought forms disappear by themselves, leaving a feeling of how energy is distributed throughout the body, the result is achieved. The duration of the exercise is about 20 minutes.
Exercise 2. The next exercise is done in a horizontal position. You need to enter the relaxed state achieved in the first exercise, and gradually relax each part of the body. Better to start on the right side. For example, first relax the toes of the right foot, then switch to the left. Go to the hands. Gradually rise to the head. Relieve tension from the neck, chest, back, pelvic area, mentally relax the heart, brain, nerves and tendons. When you feel warmth and heaviness in the part of the body where your attention is directed, the result is achieved. To achieve a sustainable result, it is best to practice the exercise for at least two weeks.
For further practice, allowing you to develop the ability of Reiki, you will need to work with the master. Full-fledged reiki training is not possible on your own without the help of a specialist. There are other exercises aimed at working with energy inside your own body. Check out the descriptions of breathing and relaxation exercises provided by choosing the option you like.
What is reiki initiation?
What is the difference between training and initiation? Reiki initiation must be done with the master. The setting is to open a channel, that is, initiation into reiki. Remember that the choice of the master in this case is extremely responsible, since a person with unclean thoughts is able to “fasten” to your channel an energy entity that will feed on your energy. The scheme for initiating reiki varies from master to master, so there is no specific technique.
The initiation is to synchronize the brain waves of the master with the student. That is, they give you a certain program that allows you to interact with the energy of the universe. Setting allows you to increase energy reserve, as well as strengthen intuition and give other mental opportunities.
Conclusion
But is it really possible to learn reiki yourself? You can learn basic skills, but you cannot reach a high level. However, if you have the potential, home schooling may well be enough for you to achieve the result that you need.