An Introduction to Energy Healing

Chi, Ki, Prana, Mana…

Life Force!
 Some Basic Related Ideas (for Energy Healing)
• Everything is made up of energy- Life force energy permeates all living things. It is the
animating current of life appreciated and utilized by numerous cultures around the world for
thousands of years.
Chinese call it “Chi.” Japanese call it “Ki.” Indian Yogis call it “Prana.” Hawaiin Kahunas call
it “Mana.”…
• Everything is in motion, vibrates, has a vibrational frequency and is interconnected as part of
an indivisible whole.
• Vibrations interact with and can resonate to other vibrations (something vibrating “out of
tune” can be re-tuned).
• Sympathetic Resonance is an impelling force between two like wave forms. (ex.: tuning forks,
guitar strings, pendulum clocks, females- “Moon Houses”)
• We process energy in many ways including through systems of subtle energy anatomy. “Life
Force” moves through energy fields. These fields, energy centers, or channels are unbalanced or
“blocked” during a physical or emotional dis-ease.
• Energy can be manipulated with clear, focused intent: cultivated, directed/projected, balanced,
charged, cleansed, tuned/attuned, …
• Anyone can heal!
Vibrational Healing Through the Senses
• Touch
(ex: Etheric Touch: Therapeutic touch,
Laying on of hands, Reiki, Quantum
Touch, etc. etc. etc.…)
• Sight
(ex: Color therapy)
• Sound
(ex: Sacred Sound, Chanting, toning,
crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, etc…)
• Taste/Consumption
(ex: Flower essences, gem
essences/elixirs)
• Smell
(ex: Aromatherapy- incense, oils)
How Energy Healing Might be Considered Related to Parapsychology

• Currently Scientifically • Psychokinesis-

unexplainable results (as with
prayer)
• Telepathy & ESP-
-Healer can pick up on
information from the recipient
without verbal communication.
-High Sense Perception
involved- detecting subtle
energy fields
-Clairvoyance, clairaudience,
clairsentience, etc. can take
place during healings.
Manipulation of Energy, Mind
over Matter -or Energy over
Mind? Distance Healings
• Survival of Consciousness-
-Reiki can be used for
cleansing/clearing homes of
“ghosts” or “negative energy.”
-Reiki can assist in
communication with the
deceased or Spirit (not
common, but is done).

How?: Expanded Consciousness!

 Related Research
• Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis • International Society for the Study of
James L. Oschman Churchill, 2000 Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine
“ISSSEEM”
• Spiritual Healing: Scientific Validation of a http://www.issseem.org
Healing Revolution
Daniel Benor, 2001
• Psychic Healer Dean Kraft
• Vibrational Medicine http://www.deankrafthealer.com
Richard Gerber, 2001
• Qi Gong
• Infinite Mind: Science of Human Vibrations of
Consciousness
http://www.qigonginstitute.org
Valerie V. Hunt, 1996
• Reiki
Interesting Books Including Experiments: http://www.reiki.org

* The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the • Scientific Support for Energy Healing
Universe (Lynn McTaggart)
http://www.transitiontoparenthood.com
The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to
Change Your Life and the World (Lynn
McTaggart)
Skeptic’s Views
• Placebo Effect, or “Faith Healing”- Believing it will work causes it
to.

• Classical Conditioning- The expectation of relief leads to a

reduction in stress which in turn heals.

• Unconscious Psychological Effect (like hypnosis.)

Problem with these ideas: These ideas do not account

for the healing of plants, animals, newborns, and
those who are unaware of the healing taking place.
 You are more than your physical body!!

•Exercise: Focus
•Exercise- Hand sensitivity
• Exercise- Experience Chi!
An Introduction to Reiki
What is Reiki?
 What Reiki Is
• Holistic Energy Healing
System
• Universal Life Force Energy
• Spiritually Guided Life Force
Energy
• Healing ability that everyone
has, that waits to be re-
awakened in the attunement
process
• A “gift” given through Satori
& passed from one person to
another
• A system that has been
arrived at through a moment
of enlightenment
• A versatile healing system
based on the channeling of
energy
• Divine “Love”- that helps us
find our way back to a state
of wholeness
 What Reiki Is Not
• Reiki is not a religion. It has
no dogma. People of any
faith can (and do) practice
Reiki.
• Reiki is not black magic or
superstition.
• Reiki is not a psychological
method or technique- it is
not hypnosis.
• Reiki is not “sinful” or
“spiritually harmful” – it is
bringing love and healing
into the world!
• Reiki is not the placebo
effect- it does not require
faith or belief to work (as far
as the recipient is
concerned).
• Reiki is not the same as
other healing modalities
since it is passed from
Master to student in an
attunement/empowerment
process.
Where does Reiki come from?
• Founder: Mikao Usui
1865-1926 [Japan]
• Roots in Mystical Tendai
Buddhism & Shintoism
• Roots in Tibetan
Buddhism
• Roots in Kiko/Qi Gong
• Roots in Traditional
Chinese Medicine
• Ancient Hands on
Healing Roots- “Teate”
What Happens in a Reiki Empowerment?
• Reiki ability is
channeled from the
Reiki Master/Sensei into
the student creating a
permanent channel to
the Reiki energy.
• Energy centers are
opened, Reiki light is
poured in, and channels
are connected:
• “Energetic plumbing” is
opened up.
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What to Expect from a Reiki Empowerment

• Detox: Expect some cleansing/clearing of

unnecessary baggage (could undergo a brief healing
crisis, things from the past may surface to be
released) in order to hold a higher vibration.
• More positive & healthy
• Spiritual development (vibrating at higher vibration
so the need to make changes could arise)
• Healing ability
• Increase in psychic/intuitive ability
• Everyone has different experiences
 What Can Reiki Be Used For?
• Self-healing
• Assisting others to heal: friends, family,
children, pets, plants
• Cleansing, healing, releasing
• Spiritual development
• Physical, Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual
balancing: Holistic Living, Self
Improvement
 How Does Reiki Work?

• The Reiki practitioner brings in Universal Life Force Energy (Reiki)

into their energetic system and sends it out through their hands
into the recipient.
• The recipient’s body then uses this extra energy to balance out
areas of need or excess.
• This balancing and re-tuning of vibration, allows the body to heal
faster on its own and can also help to prevent future problems as
all problems are associated with imbalance.
 Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it harmful, can you give too much? -No. You can never give too
much energy. The body will only take what it needs. It is safe for
even infants and pregnant women, and with Reiki, the intent is
always for the highest good.
• Do you have to be a gifted healer to do it? –No. Anyone can learn
Reiki. The empowerment opens you up to your innate healing
ability. All living things can naturally heal.
• Is it difficult to learn? –No. It is designed to be very simple. You do
not have to learn complicated anatomy, meridians, & such- only
general hand placements (and area of 7 major chakra centers).
• Does the practitioner get depleted?- No. The Reiki practitioner
brings in outside energy/Reiki, rather than using their own
personal energy. Both the recipient and the giver receive Reiki in a
session.
 The Reiki Principles
"The secret method of inviting blessings, the spiritual medicine of many illnesses
(Shôfuku no hihô, Manbyo no rei yaku)

Just for today (Kyo dake wa):

Don't get angry (Okoru na)

Don't worry (Shinpai su na)

Be grateful (Kansha shite)

Work hard (Gyo wo hage me)

Be kind to others (Hito ni shinsetsu ni)

Mornings and evenings sit in the gassho position and repeat these
words out loud and in your heart (Asa you gassho shite kokoro ni neji kuchi ni
tonaeyo)

For the improvement of mind and body (Shin shin kaizen)

Usui Spiritual Healing Method (Usui Reiki Ryoho)
The founder, Mikao Usui (Chossô, Usui Mikao)"
•Induces state of relaxation
Reiki Is Relaxing!
•Like meditation: alpha brain wave state and theta
•Assists in lowering blood pressure
•Decreases stress/anxiety
 How to get Started
• You can do some reading to find out more about it.

• You can also do a chakra meditation for one week prior to the attunement to
prepare your energy centers for Reiki.

• Get an Empowerment/attunement from a Reiki teacher that you are

comfortable/resonate with.

• Read the text and do the energy exercises.

• The more you work with the energy, the more effective it will be.

• Self-healings: 21 day cleansing period after each level’s initial empowerment.

 Traditional Levels of Reiki
• Level I- Shoden
Beginnings, Working with the energy, Healing the self and others

• Level II- Okuden

Practitioner Level, New Techniques, Expanded Energy, Using
Reiki Symbols, Doing Distance Healings

• Level III- Shinpiden

Expanded Energy, Advanced techniques, Master Practitioner,
Teacher (Ability to pass on Reiki ability to others)
 Thank You!

The Reiki Principles as Affirmations

(Just for Today-) Today,

(Do not get angry-)  I Am patient, at peace, and filled with love.

(Do not worry-)  I Am safe, secure, and in the NOW.

(Be grateful-)  I AM grateful and give thanks for my many, many

blessings.

(Work hard-)  I AM focused, diligent, and constructive in my work.

(Be kind to others-)  I AM kind and compassionate to every living thing.