REIKI  Reiki is a healing art, it is a method of hands on healing, whereby the hands are placed on, or just above a fully clothed person.  Reiki is roughly translated as Rei=Universal and Ki=Life Force Energy.   The healing both personal and for others comes on many levels, Spiritual, Physcial, Mental and Emotional, and works to bring these into balance.   Reiki was rediscovered and developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s.  He trained a number of teachers, and through them many forms of Reiki are still practiced.  One of his students was a retired Naval Officer, Chujiro Hayashi, Hayashi became a dedicated student of Usui, opening a healing clinic in Tokoyo.  Hayashi in turn trained a woman named Hawayo Takata from Hawaii who came to the clinic in search of help. She in turn brought the practice of Reiki to North America.  Takata, is said to have trained and initiated 22 Masters in her lifetime.  Basically Reiki is composed of a set of hand positions for treating yourself and others, and a set of principles for living.  It starts with an initiation, or attunement by a Reiki Teacher or “Master” to connect with the Reiki Energy.  When using Reiki you do not use your own energy, you are a channel for the Universal Energy.  Reiki works by laying on of hands and Intent.  We cannot select where the energy goes, or what the results will be.  The Reiki energy will go where its needed.  There are many different types of Reiki, and I will explore a few of them for you in further pages.  Personally I love the energy, the healing, the fulfillment I feel since discovering this wonderful healing art.  I want to thank my Reiki Master for the love and care, as well as the time and teaching she has given me, and for her dedication to Reiki.  Reiki Principles  Just for Today…Do not Worry Just for Today…Don Not Anger Honour your Parents, Teachers, & Elders Be Diligent in all Endevours Show Kindness to all Living Things