COURSE CONTENTS
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND REIKI
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REIJI-HO:INTUITIVE HEALING
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Becker explains that brainwaves are not confined to the brain, but travel throughout the body via the
perineural system, the sheaths of connective tissue surrounding all nerves. During a treatment, these
waves begin as relatively weak pulses in the thalamus of the practitioners brain, and gather cumulative
strength as they flow as they flow to the peripheral nerves of the body, including the hands. The same
effect is mirrored in the person receiving treatment, and Becker suggests that it is this system, more than
any other, that regulates injury repair and system rebalance. This highlights one of the special features of
Reiki (and similar therapies), that both practitioner and client receive the benefits of a treatment, which
makes it very efficient.
It is interesting to note that Dr Becker carried out this study on a world-wide array of cross-cultural
subjects, and no matter what their belief systems or customs, or how opposed to each other their customs
were, all tested the same. Part of Reikis growing popularity is that it does not impose a set of beliefs,
and can therefore be used by people of any background and faith, or none at all. This neutrality makes it
particularly appropriate to a medical or prison setting.
PHYSICS, ENERGY and REIKI
The basic physics of induction is important because it helps explain some of the effects of Reiki, layingon of hands. In essence, the bio-magnetic fields produced by a practitioners hands can induce current
flows in the tissue and cells of individuals who are in close proximity. A definition, which is also a
hypothesis is : Healing energy, whether produced by a medical device or projected from the human
body, is energy of a particular frequency or set of frequencies that stimulates the repair of one or more
tissues.
James Oschman Ph.D was asked by William Lee Rand about the fact that Reiki Healers are aware that
the energy seems to guide itself and in fact seems to contain a higher intelligence or higher power that
creates the exact needed by the client. The Healers hands are guided to the right location and for the
right length of time; is there anything in his research which would indicate this possibility.
From a scientific point of view, James replied that the higher intelligence is innate intuitive inner
wisdom we all possess and can access when we relax our mental processes and allow our subconscious
to sort out what is really going on. Most of the information from our senses goes to our unconscious,
where it is processed below our level of awareness. Therefore, if we trust our hunches and intuitions, we
are relying on information that is closer to reality than the way we sense reality, simply because they are
based on far more information and on information that has had time to be processed with. So, if you are
able to leave your thought processes behind, you will find that your hands will go to the right places as if
they were drawn there by a magnet. James believes that damaged or diseased tissue gives off signals that
are induced into the energy systems of the hands that serve to guide you to the right places.
This information is taken from an article in the Reiki News magazine.
Reiki can guide you in ways to make its healing power more beneficial and to heal more deeply. And at
the same time, it is possible that Reiki will guide you to other healing techniques that are exactly right
for you to use in addition to Reiki. You may also receive guidance about changes you need to make that
require you to take action. Your ability to make decisions can improve, making it very easy to decide
exactly what you need, who to associate with, where to work, etc. and this could result in an entirely
new direction for your life!
When you are involved in the healing process, a good way to determine your progress is to use your
outer world as an indication of your inner development. This works because we manifest our entire
experience through our thoughts and intentions-both conscious and unconscious. When we experience
something in our lives, it is because some part of our being has created it. When we accept this idea, and
take complete responsibility for what takes place in our lives we enter a very powerful place. We can
then change the things that are not healthy and improve every aspect of our lives.
If your outer world contains positive experiences, and you are enjoying your life, this means that your
inner world is in a similar state. The reverse is also true, so when we experience painful things or are
disappointed or experience things that foster fear, worry or doubt, this is because some part of our being
is out of balance and needs healing. If something unpleasant or unwanted takes place in your life, rather
than blaming other people or circumstances outside yourself, direct your attention inward and look for
the part of yourself that has created this unpleasant event. Then use your Reiki healing skills to nurture
and heal this part. When you do this, the unpleasant experiences will stop and be replaced by healthy
positive experiences.
As we continue on our healing path, we will become aware of a level of consciousness that resides deep
within each of us that can bring a wonderful new way of living. It creates a new attitude that is entirely
positive and brings with it the ability to solve many problems and create positive results that previously
we did not think possible. This higher consciousness is what Jesus was experiencing when he performed
miracles and when he had a profoundly positive effect on those around him.
This new consciousness is coming to many people now and in a short time will become the normal
consciousness, but it has gone by many names and it is becoming more and more available to all of us.
Jesus spoke of it as the second coming of Christ and I believe that he did not mean That Jesus would
return to earth as he did 2000 years ago, but that the Spirit of Christ would become available to all of us.
This Christ consciousness is not limited to those of the Christian religion, but is available to members of
all religions and spiritual paths. In fact, this higher way of manifesting our lives has been part of all
religious practices and has gone by many names depending on which religious or spiritual group named
it. A breakthrough like this is possible with Reiki, so I encourage you to accept this possibility and work
with it. Let us release all desire to hold onto negative ways that limit our happiness, but instead, embrace
the inner light of Reiki. Within the source of Reiki resides the love of the universe. Those who focus on
this love, and surrender to its healing power are opening to wonderful changes that will lead not only to
peace within, but to peace on earth.
Due to extensive research into the roots and origins of Reiki by such people as Reiki Masters William
Lee Rand, Frank Arjava Petter and others we now have a range of Japanese Reiki Techniques that can be
used to complement our Reiki work.
We shall now look at some of these techniques.
JOSHIN KOKYUU-HO: THE BREATHING TECHNIQUE
Joshin Kokyuu-Ho means breathing exercise to purify the spirit. It is a breathing technique to strengthen
your energy. It will teach you to consciously draw in energy from the cosmos and collect it in your
tanden, then you can let the energy flow out through your hands. The tanden or Chinese tantien or
dantien is located two or three fingers below the navel.
The following exercise is used in martial arts such as Tai Chi for centring. Some people say that the
tanden is identical with the second charka.
How to find the tanden:
<Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and take a few deep breaths.
<Release all the tension within your body and think of something pleasant.
<Let your mouth open slightly. Rest your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.
<Bend your knees slowly while focusing your attention on your lower abdomen.
Do these steps very slowly. You will become aware of a point in your lower abdomen, two to three
fingers below your navel. It is your energy centre. Now begin the breathing technique. You may place
your hands on your lower abdomen and breathe into the spot you are touching.
Main exercise:
Inhale through your nose and imagine drawing Reiki energy into your body through the crown charka.
Pull the energy down into your tanden. When the breath reaches your tanden, keep it there for a few
seconds without straining yourself. Find your own rhythm. Visualise how the breath is expanding and
permeating your whole body. Then exhale through your mouth and imagine the energy flowing out
through your fingertips, your hand charkas, the tips of your toes and your foot charkas.
The technique magnifies your Reiki energy and helps you feel like a piece of hollow bamboo- a clear
channel for energy. With practice, you will find that the forces you thought to be your own personal
energy melt and merge with the cosmic energy within your body-minded system. Then it becomes
difficult to determine which is I and which is the universe.
Breath is your greatest ally when it comes to breaking up old stuck emotional issues. Often a person will
be reluctant to breathe into areas that are stuck or stagnated and the breath will appear shallow and
weak. Ask the person to open their mouth and breathe in fast breaths, in and out of the mouth. Place
your hand on the area you wish them to breathe to and support them by matching your breath with
theirs. As the area affected is oxygenated, old emotions within the cells begin to shift and the person will
find that they will start to breathe automatically. The person will often experience a release of emotions
and tingling sensations in their hands as the block begins to move. This technique can be quite dramatic
for the recipient, so it is important to offer reassurance. Allow them to relax and go to their feet and use
Reiki to ground them.
KOKI-HO: HEALING WITH THE BREATH
Koki: exhaled air.
If you feel hot while giving a Reiki treatment, you will be able to use both breath and eyes for giving
Reiki:
>Inhale and pull your breath down into the tanden. Hold it there for a few seconds and draw the power
symbol on the roof of your mouth with your tongue.
>Exhale and breathe the symbol onto the body part to be treated. Visualise the symbol as you exhale.
You can work on the physical body, the aura or distant healing.
You can also contract the Hui Yin (see later) while you work with the breath.
GYOSHI-HO: HEALING WITH THE EYES
The name Gyoshi-Ho means:
Gyoshi: gaze, stare, fixation.
Ho: treatment, method, way.
This technique can be used at any time during a Reiki treatment or for first aid as well as for treating
burns or injuries which cannot be touched. Gazing with unfocussed eyes is soft and gentle and combined
with love, compassion and Reiki, it can be very healing.
It may be helpful to practice this exercise with an object or flower.
>Hold the flower in your hand or place it one or two feet away from you on a table at the height of your
eyes. Un-focus your eyes by first relaxing them and then looking at the flower as if you were looking
through it or behind it. After a moment, you will notice that your field of vision has become peripheral.
You can now see almost 180 degrees.
>Then look at the flower and let the image come to you, instead of sending the arrows of your visual
attention toward it. After a while, you may become aware of a very subtle form of breathing that
happens through your eyes, connected with the inhalation and exhalation.
Practice the exercise for ten minutes every day until you feel comfortable using it to treat a human.
How to heal with your eyes
Spend a few moments becoming centred by breathing slowly and deeply, then begin to look at the place
where you wish to send Reiki: let your eyes defocus and soften your gaze. Intend and feel that loving
Reiki energy is pouring out through your eyes into the recipient and see them whole, perfect and
balanced. You may want to project the Reiki symbols onto the part of the body you want to treat.
Continue for a few minutes or until you are guided to move to the next position.
REIJI-HO: INTUITIVE HEALING
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Reiji-Ho means:
REI: energy, spirit, soul.
JI: show, indicate, point out, express, display.
HO: treatment, method, way.
Intuitive development occurs naturally as we grow spiritually through our practice and path work.
Indeed, becoming intuitive may even be integral to our further spiritual growth. To listen to our intuition
is to listen to our inner teacher, to our inner wisdom, to the voice of our soul. We have an internal set of
senses that corresponds to our external senses. We can receive an impression in the form of sight, sound,
smell, taste touch or simply knowing. It can be felt that you are intruding into your clients life when
you receive images, but the subconscious mind will only reveal to consciousness what is ready to be
healed in some way. It is easy to doubt the validity of impressions you receive, but if you relax and trust
the Reiki energy more and more, you will begin to feel more comfortable. To Spirit and to the Reiki
energy, all time is now, so if when you receive an impression, ask when is this occurring, as it could be
something belonging to past events.
Sit or stand in a comfortable position next to your recipient and close your eyes.
Focus on your breathing, then intend to activate your intuitive ability.
Place your hands in the prayer position in front of your heart and ask the energy to flow through
you freely.
Ask for healing and well-being of your client on every level, whatever that may mean.
Bring your hands up to your third eye and ask Reiki to guide your hands to wherever they are
needed.
Wait and see what happens. You may have immediate results as explained above. Use all your senses
and knowledge. If you do not have a clear message with this technique, hold one or both of your hands
over the clients crown charka and tune into his or her energy. If you still cant tell, then try the Byosen
scanning method. When you become skilled at understanding your intuition, you may be able to see
the ailments in your clients just by looking at them. Only through time and experience will you
understand how you receive your answers, perhaps by a tingling in your hands, a certain warmth, a
magnetic feeling, or a knowing. With the Reiji-ho technique, all you have to do is ask.
These are just a few of the Japanese Reiki Techniques available to us; you will find many more in your
studies- there are many excellent sources of information. Please feel free to experiment and find what
works best for you and for your clients.
Next we shall look at a Western Reiki Technique which is in the form of a meditation.
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It is a good idea to now make notes of what you experienced in this meditation as it can be helpful to
refer back to them in the future.
Translating the meaning of this symbol from a Japanese/English dictionary the sacred name of this
symbol means:
Great being of the Universe, shine on me, be my friend.
The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion lists a definition for this symbol as:
Treasure house of the great beaming light
and states that it is a Zen expression for ones own true nature or Buddha-nature, of which one becomes
cognizant in the experience of enlightenment or satori.
Use of the Usui Master symbol in conjunction with Reiki creates a noticeably stronger channel between
the physical self and the Higher self. This allows more of the unlimited wisdom and power of God to
manifest directly on the physical plane. It intensifies and focuses the Reiki energy causing it to more
firmly establish positive results in a definite, grounded and permanent way. It protects the healing work
that it does.
All the qualities of Reiki, including the actions of the other symbols are enhanced by the use of the Usui
Master symbol. It seems to bring with it a greater feeling of wholeness, fulfillment and completion. It is
very satisfying to feel its power flow through and around you whenever you use it in conjunction with
Reiki.
It is similar to the Power symbol in many ways except that it operates on a much higher frequency and
brings into use a higher level of divine power. Once you have been attuned to use this symbol, you
should always use it first before using the other symbols as it will empower them.
The Usui Master symbol can be used when giving Reiki treatments, and it can also be used to empower
any other kind of healing, manifesting or personal transformation work. It can be used as part of a ritual
and also in conjunction with physical movement. It can also be used to bless and empower all activities!
Let your imagination help you create new uses for it.
Try this anytime after you have received the attunement for the Usui Master symbol. You can do this
anywhere at anytime, even while driving.
First think of Reiki. You do not have to have your hands on yourself as Reiki will simply begin flowing
out your hands regardless of what you are doing with them.
Once you feel Reiki flowing, begin chanting the sacred name of the Usui Master symbol three times
either out loud or to yourself, followed by: I establish my divine presence on earth, three times.
Do this over and over allowing yourself to feel the power you are creating.
All the symbols you have : DKM; CKR; SHK; HSZCN can now be applied in your routine for cleansing
a room or workplace. Apply in above order one symbol to each corner chanting respective name three
times. The Power symbol can then be applied to ceiling, floor, any windows, doors and then to couch or
chair to be used for the treatment.
This routine can be used to prepare healing places, areas for teaching and attunements, the entrance area
of your home, and also to clear the air after arguments.
The symbols can also be used to cleanse, empower and programme crystals which can be used for
healing and protection. We shall now look at another Western Reiki Technique:
CRYSTAL GRID FOR HEALING
When you first bring the crystals home, it is important to cleanse them thoroughly as they easily absorb
energy and you dont know how they have been handled prior to you receiving them. To choose a
crystal, allow intuition to help and pick the crystal which draws your attention. You may also hold your
hand over various crystals and see which one draws your hand to it. Another method is by dowsing
using a pendulum.
There are various ways to cleanse your crystal you can hold it under running water and allow it to dry
naturally; place it in a bowl of rock salt, making sure it is well covered; leave it in bright sunlight or
moonlight; hold it in your hands, draw the Power symbol over it, saying the mantra three times and
intend that Reiki should cleanse the crystal.
To empower and programme your crystals once they have been thoroughly cleansed, pick up each
crystal individually and draw the Reiki symbols over them, saying their sacred mantras and intending
that the crystals be filled with an unlimited supply of Reiki. This will then be held within the crystal and
released when required to be used for healing.
Crystals and continuous healing:
The lovely thing about this is that the crystals can be charged with Reiki which will continue to send
healing and allow you to do other things. This is valuable if there is someone who is really in need of
healing.
Placing charged crystals in a grid formation magnifies their power in a similar way to many people
treating one person with Reiki. Crystal grids can be any size you want. The crystals can be placed on a
cloth, a board or a tray if you want them to be portable , or on a high window ledge or shelf if they can
stay in the same place for a long time. Once the crystal grid has been set up it can be left where it is for a
long time, providing you remember to clean and cleanse the area and the crystals regularly and
re-empower the grid with Reiki when you place the crystals back in place.
After this initial process of cleansing and blessing, your crystal will be ready for use. There are several
methods you can use to send distant Reiki continuously through your crystal, but they are all very
similar. Simply take a picture of the person, or if you dont have a picture, you can write the persons
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name on a piece of paper, then place the paper in your hand and place the crystal over it. Draw the
distant symbol over the crystal and picture or name and say the name of the distant symbol three times
intending that a Reiki connection be established. You can also add any other Reiki symbols you feel
appropriate at this time. Then place both hands over the crystal and picture or name and begin doing
Reiki intending that it be sent to the person. While you are doing Reiki, intend that the crystal will
absorb your ability to send distant Reiki and that it will send it continuously. After sending Reiki in this
way for 10 minutes or so, set the picture or name down and place the crystal on top. Then draw out the
distant Reiki symbol again over the crystal and picture or name and then draw out the power symbol. As
you do this, intend that Reiki will continuously flow to the person for as long as it is needed or is
valuable. If you have done this with a loving purpose, Reiki will continue to flow to the person for many
hours or even days if it is needed. It can also be helpful to reaffirm your intentions each day by
following the above steps again. This process can also be used with a situation or with goals.
CREATING A CRYSTAL GRID FOR CONTINUOUS REIKI HEALING
It is possible to create a grid or pattern using a number of crystals and charge them with Reiki energy so
they will continuously send Reiki to yourself or anyone whose picture or name you place in the grid.
This advanced technique is more effective than the use of a single crystal and can be used to send Reiki
to many people and situations at the same time. It can also be for past situations as well.
The beginning steps are similar to those necessary for using a single crystal. First, choose your crystals
asking for guidance in finding those that would work best in your Reiki grid. You will need crystals for
the outside part of the grid, one for the centre and one to use as a master crystal. The centre crystal can
be a single or double crystal, a pyramid or a crystal ball or a crystal cluster. The master crystal needs to
be a longer crystal like a laser and is placed outside the grid, off to the side. It is possible to use other
kinds of crystals besides quartz or other stones.
If you prefer to charge your Reiki grid each day to keep it empowered, take the master crystal and hold it
between your hands. Then draw the distant symbol over it and any other symbols you are guided to use
such as the power symbol or the master symbol. Then do Reiki on the master crystal for a few minutes
to charge it with Reiki. As you do this, you can also ask for your guides or other spiritual beings to work
with you and to charge the master crystal with love and deep healing.
Once the master crystal is charged, go over to your Reiki grid and use the master crystal to draw out the
distant symbol over the Reiki grid. Also draw out any symbols you feel guided to use. Then point the
master crystal at the central crystal and begin moving it out to one of the outer crystals, then move it
over to the crystal next to it, then move it back to the central crystal again then back out to the same
outer crystal, then move over one more crystal and in and out and continue directing the energy of the
master crystal in and out and around and around. As you do this, you will be moving in and out, then
over one crystal, then in and out, then over one crystal then in and out, then over etc. as though you are
cutting out pieces of pie. You will be moving around the grid as you do this. You can go either way,
clockwise or anti-clockwise, depending on how you are guided. Go around at least eight or ten times or
more.
As you charge your Reiki grid with your master crystal, say a continuous series of affirmations or
prayers such as I charge this grid with Reiki, with Reiki, to heal, to heal, to heal or I charge this grid
with light, with light, to heal, to heal, to heal. You could also add I connect this Reiki grid to my
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highest spiritual guides, to heal, to heal, to heal, I connect this grid to the power of God, to heal, to heal,
to heal.
Then, once it is charged, anyone whos name or picture you place in the grid, will continuously receive
distant Reiki. You can also place your goals or other situations on a piece of paper and they will be
blessed with Reiki also. Dont feel that you shouldnt add your picture or your name to the grid. If you
are well, you are able to help others.
If you are not in a position to charge your grid every day, tell your crystals and guides that you would
like Reiki to be sent continuously a week, two weeks, or until you say otherwise. Another option is to
take a photograph of your grid and keep it with you along with the master crystal. Then using the distant
symbol, make your connection to your grid through your photograph and charge it by using the master
crystal. This will keep your grid charged and the picture itself will have energy around it and be very
healing and protective for you to carry with you during your travels.
These are all ideas for you to experiment with and through your intuition, you will find what works for
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Your state of mind has much to do with your ability to accomplish goals and deal with the challenges of
life. Being in a resourceful state of mind is a necessity if you want to achieve the best results. However,
there may be times when you have an important task to do and do not find yourself in a positive state of
mind. At these times, it is important to have a technique to help you release any negative feelings that
might be present and bring in strong, healthy energies to help you accomplish your tasks.
There are many ways to influence your state of mind and one of the most powerful is through the use of
your body. There is a direct connection between the mind and the body. Your state of mind is directly
affected by your posture and the subtle energies employed in the ways you use your body. Therefore you
can change your state of mind by directing your body to move in a positive resourceful way. This is why
we dance, exercise and posture can be deeply healing when used with this understanding.
This exercise is similar to Tai Chi exercise and incorporates Reiki energy along with affirmations and
physical movement. It helps to anchor Reiki into the aura and physical body; it creates a strong
connection with the Earth and heals the lower charkas. It helps you to become more centred in your own
power and brings clarity to the mind.
1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Draw several Reiki symbols on your hands, such as
the Usui master symbol and the power symbol or any symbols you are guided to use.
2. Bring your hands together about 6 inches in front of your heart and about 8 to 10 inches apart.
Think of Reiki and meditate on the Reiki energy developing and flowing between your hands.
You may feel a tingling or warmth in your hands as the energy starts to build.
3. After meditating on the Reiki for a few minutes, move your hands straight up over your head,
then turn your palms outward. Swing your arms around in a circle and bring them back to where
you started in front of your heart.
4. As you bring your hands back up in front of your heart, take in a deep breath. Then while
breathing out, motion your hands downward toward your feet and the Earth and imagine sending
the energy down through your legs and feet and deep into the Earth. Imagine that you can feel
and see it going down into the Earth.
5. Repeat these steps again and while moving your arms around in a circle, chant the sacred name
of the Usui master symbol. Start the chant as you move your hands upward and end it as they
come back in front of your heart.
6. Repeat this entire process three times.
This is one set. Do as many sets as you like.
This exercise is very grounding and energizing. Do it before giving a Reiki treatment or before teaching
a class; before any important events, or anytime you feel you need to be centred and grounded.
Reiki meditation works best if done everyday and if done in the morning, however, you can also do it
whenever you have the time. Twice a day is that much better. This is a very powerful meditation
combining all the value of other types of meditation such as Transcendental Meditation plus the healing
power of the Reiki energies. It can bring physical relaxation, mental clarity, including the improved
ability to visualize, clairvoyance, enhanced healing skills, and the expansion of consciousness. It can
also be used to solve problems and achieve goals and it has the amazing tendency to surround all the
areas of concern in your life with a soft, white Reiki mist! Its value increases with regular use.
1. Sit quietly in a comfortable position with your hands on your legs or other part of your body,
breathing slowly and deeply with your eyes closed as you think of Reiki.
2. Draw the Usui Master symbol in front of you using the whole hand with fingers together,
visualizing white or violet light coming from your middle finger thus drawing out the symbol in the
air in front of you.
3. Hold the image of the symbol in your mind in front of you and repeat the sacred mantra for the Usui
Master symbol three times. Say it out loud if no one will hear you or to yourself if others are
around. Hold the visual image of the symbol steadily in your mind for several minutes and up to ten
minutes. You may use a clock or watch and briefly open your eyes to check the time when you sense
it is up. Do not worry if you find your mind has wandered away from the image or if you start
thinking about other things. If you discover this has happened, do not berate yourself as this is
normal, simply direct your mind back to the image. As you continue this practice each day, your
ability to hold the image steadily will strengthen. If you have trouble visualizing, do the best you
can.
If you cannot visualize at all, and repeated attempts have not brought improvement, draw the symbol on
a piece of paper and focus on it the same way with your eyes open and relaxed. After a while,
experiment with closing your eyes and retaining the image.
4. When you are finished meditating on the symbol, imagine it moving up into a field of light above
you and bring your attention back in front of your eyes.
5. Repeat steps 2 4 with the Power symbol, the Mental/Emotional symbol and the Distant Healing
symbol.
6. After meditating on the symbols you will be centred and charged with creative healing energies.
You will now be ready to go on to the second part of the meditation where you can send Reiki to the
projects and challenges of the day, actualize your goals and help or heal others at a distance.
MANIFESTING GOALS
7. State your goal out loud or to yourself, create a picture of it in your mind to represent the goal
accomplished and visualize the four Reiki symbols around it. Hold this image in your mind for
several minutes or longer with the thought and feeling of accomplishment. Do this for each goal or
project or to send help or healing to others. When you are finished with the image, state: If this be
possible within Divine love and wisdom, then let it be so. Then send the image up to the field of
light and place it within the other Reiki symbols with a feeling of fulfillment. Accept the idea that
the process is complete and that your goal has been established. Believe this to be true, then
completely release it from your conscious attention.
If you are not a visualizer, simply write out the goal or healing on a piece af paper stating that it has been
achieved along with the four Reiki symbols and hold it between your hands accepting the idea that it is
surrounded with light.
8. If you have a Reiki grid, use this time to charge your master crystal which you would have been
holding under your right hand during the Reiki meditation. Hold it between your hands and channel
Reiki into it as well as projecting the four Reiki symbols into it. Then, after you are finished with
the Reiki meditation charge your grid.
9. To finish the Reiki meditation, place your tongue to the roof of your mouth and focus on the area
just behind your navel. Then draw the Power symbol down the front of your body with the spiral
around the area just below your navel. Pat your stomach three times and repeat the sacred name of
the Power symbol three times. Then hold your attention on this spot steadily for several minutes up
to 10 minutes or longer. This will release any excess build-up of energy in your head and store it in
the power centre.
10. Then, while breathing slowly and deeply, slowly open your eyes.
PSYCHIC SURGERY or
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PART ONE
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The first step is to give the cause of the problem an identity. This will allow the client and practitioner to
focus directly on the cause and release it. Giving the problem an identity can be very healing in itself, as
it allows you to bring the cause into awareness where it can be dealt with. This involves finding the
location of the block and deciding what it looks like.
Ask the client to think about the issue they would like to have healed. Note that it is not
necessary for them to tell you what the issue is, just ask them to think about it. This can be very
helpful to the client, as some issues are so sensitive, that the client may not want to let anyone
know about them.
Ask them to close their eyes and meditate on the issue. Ask them, if the cause of this problem
were to exist in a part of the body, which part would it be? This is often easy as the client will
feel tension or pain in an area of the body whenever they think about the issue. If there is any
difficulty in choosing an area, just ask the client to take a guess with the idea, that there is no
wrong answer.
Ask them to imagine they are looking into the area they have chosen and ask them, If the cause
of this problem had a shape, what shape would it be? This can be any shape, even little spots. If
the problem is in more than one area, then deal with the most important location first.
Then ask them, If the shape had a colour, what colour would it be? Then ask, If you could feel
its surface, what texture would it have? It could be smooth, slippery, rough, bumpy. Then ask,
How heavy is it, how much does it weigh? Then ask, If it could make a sound or say
something, what would it be? Remember, there is no wrong answer.
After they get all or most of these answers, the cause will now have a non-verbal identity that the client
will be consciously aware of. This process gives the client something to focus on and by having a
location, shape, colour, texture, weight and sound, for the cause, the person will be more connected as
you proceed with your healing work.
Now ask your client if they are willing to completely let go of this cause and be healed now. Tell them
that you are going to send the problem up to the Universe, or God or the Higher Power (whatever you
feel is the most applicable). Ask them to focus on the shape and meditate on letting go of it; ask them to
acknowledge and be willing to learn any lesson or receive any information necessary for the healing
process to take place.
Having completed Part one you are now ready to proceed with the Psychic Healing Process.
In the following pages two methods of Psychic Surgery will be described; you may choose to use
whichever one you are most comfortable with as well as what is the most appropriate method for each
individual client.
THE PROCESS
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Then extend your Reiki fingers. This is done by grabbing hold of your fingers with one hand,
and imagine that you are stretching them out about 12-18 inches (30-45cm). As you do this,
breathe in through partly closed lips, so you can hear the air flowing. Do this three times for
both hands. Then draw a Power Symbol on the ends of the extended fingers and tap them to
affirm they are extended and have substance.
Psychic surgery is done with your full focus and intention. It is much like a martial art and done
with your entire being, using your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self. It is done with
complete confidence in your ability, knowing that Reiki is all powerful and that you will
succeed. Note that it is your focused intention through which your guides will be able to work,
so keep your intention clear and strong. This will be created in part by your posture, so when
doing psychic surgery, keep your posture confident, definite and clear, so that there is no
question about what you are doing.
Say a prayer to yourself, asking God, your guides and all healing beings of light to work with
you to create the most powerful healing possible. Ask that the healing take place within divine
love and wisdom so that the highest good is created for all concerned.
Ask the client where the cause is located in the body and what its shape, colour, texture, weight,
sound etc. is. Ask them to focus on the area and be willing to let go of the shape and be healed.
Draw the Power Symbol over the area where the block is located.
Stand in a powerful position and using the full strength of your total being imagine that you are
reaching in and grabbing the negative energy with your extended Reiki fingers, pulling it out
and sending it up to God. This is done with physical, emotional, mental and spiritual intention
the full strength of your being. You may actually be able to see the negative shape or you may
be aware of it in some way.
When you pull the negative energy out, breath in vigorously through partly closed lips, sucking
in your breath. When you release the negative energy up to God, breathe out vigorously, making
an audible sound. When using the breath in this way, imagine that you are breathing the
negative energy into your hands and not into your lungs. This will prevent you from pulling the
negative energy into yourself.
Do this process over and over five to ten times or more reaching in, pulling out the shape and
sending it up to the light. As you do so, you will feel a change in how the area feels. This means
you are making progress. Try pulling from different angles and sides of the area. Allow yourself
to be guided as to what to do and how to do it. Let the area that is healing speak to you and
guide you. You may be guided to expand the area you are working with or to work higher or
lower or to move to the other side of the body.
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10 After continuing for one to two minutes or more, stop and ask your client how they feel and if
they perceive any change in the shape, colour, texture, weight of the negative energy. They may
say that the shape has completely gone. If so, ask them to look very carefully all around inside
to be sure that it is completely gone. If there is still something left, continue doing psychic
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surgery, periodically asking what the shape looks like and continue with this process until it has
gone.
11 After the shape has gone, do Reiki on the location to fill it with light and complete the healing.
Then step back, make a karate chop in the air between the two of you to break any psychic
cord(s) that may have formed. Also retract your Reiki fingers by pushing them back into your
physical fingers with your hand while making a blowing sound. You can follow this with a
complete hands-on Reiki treatment if you wish.
METHOD TWO
The preparation and lead up to this technique is the same as for the above method.
Having completed stage 6 now visualize that you have a bucket of healing stones or oils.
With your extended Reiki fingers imagine that you are teasing out fibres of negative energy. Keep your
wrists soft and flexible, open the fingers and smooth-out fibres by gently stroking the fingers from the
body towards you.
Imagine that your hands are full of fibres and empty them into your healing bucket.
Keep your clients description in mind and imagine that you are drawing fibres from the outside of the
shape, making it smaller and smaller.
Using this technique and following your guidance continue with steps 9-11.
This technique is more discreet instead of the sucking and blowing, which you may not feel comfortable
with or which you feel may disturb some clients.
Most psychic blocks can easily be removed using this process. However, if after doing several
sets of psychic surgery, you find that the shape has not changed or has changed very little or if it
seems there is some resistance, then it is likely that the cause of the problem has something to
communicate to the client before it will be willing to leave. There may be a lesson the client
needs to learn and it may be necessary for the client to interact consciously with the cause in
order for it to heal.
If you feel this is the case, draw the Mental/Emotional Symbol over the area and do Reiki there.
As you do Reiki, talk directly to the cause and let it know that you respect the information it has
to offer and that you are ready to hear what it has to say now. Ask it to tell you what it needs to
do in order to heal. Then ask the client to tell you whatever comes into their mind even if it
seems like nonsense. You can also start verbalizing whatever comes into your mind. At first it
may not make sense, but ask the client to tell you if anything you say has any meaning or
connection to the problem and if it causes any feelings or emotions to come up. Ask them to tell
you if they get any meaningful ideas about it too. They may feel jealous about a friend or treated
someone badly for example. Let the client decide what feels right and what makes sense to them
concerning what feelings come up and what they need to do to complete the healing.
After you get an idea of what the client needs to do, ask them if they would be willing to do it
right now. If they say yes, then continue to do Reiki on the area and ask them to take some time
to focus on the area and the issue and to process it letting go of the anger, or forgiving
themselves or releasing the negative issues etc. Ask them to let you know when they feel
complete with it.
After they have done this and feel complete, ask them to look into the area and see if the shape is
still there. It may be completely gone now, but if it is still there, proceed with more psychic
surgery. This time, the shape should release completely. Then do Reiki on the area to fill it with
light.
Step back, doing the karate chop and retracting your Reiki fingers as described. You may want to
follow psychic surgery with a Reiki treatment.
One session is often all that is needed to completely heal an issue. However, some issues have
more than one level, so the person may get some relief, but then experience more symptoms later
as a deeper level of the issue comes up to be healed. If this is the case, simply do more psychic
surgery to heal the next level.
It is also important to know that as healing takes place, the person could feel other symptoms
such as weakness, headaches, diarrhea etc. as the body adjusts to the healing process and begins
cleansing. This is sometimes called a healing crisis and is part of the healing. To minimize this, it
is important that the client drink more water, eat lightly and rest.
This technique works. It is powerful and is easily learned by anyone willing to take the time to try it. All
of our problems are within our ability to solve and it is important to realize that there is always a higher
purpose for everything in our lives. What we consider to be a problem, may actually be an opportunity
to learn and grow. Using inner guidance and developing new techniques which allow us to tap more
deeply into our innate healing abilities is an important part of our growth process as spiritual healers.
There now follows an exercise to practice if you intend to go on to do the Master/Teacher Degree in
Reiki. This is part of the technique used when giving Reiki attunements.
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And finally, I now congratulate you on taking the next step in your Reiki journey and thank you for
taking and sharing it with me. I wish you much joy and happiness on your path and if you ever need any
help, guidance or encouragement I am here for you. I wish you well in all that you do.
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