Within the system of Reiki, three levels are taught. These are taken from ancient Japanese practices and esoteric teachings. Mikao Usui brought the teachings into modern life, giving them more structure and guidance. The first level is (Shoden) and means the ‘entrance’ or the ‘beginning’ and is the start of the student’s Reiki journey. Shoden teaches a student to ‘self-treat’ … Read More
The Science of Reiki and Meditation
I have just read an article written by Tamisha Sabrina which I would like to share with you. I have always felt that when we share a Reiki Treatment (remember there is no Giver or Receiver), we go into a meditative state, enabling Reiki to flow naturally as it should. We are not ‘making’ this happen this is coming from … Read More
THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN RELATION TO REIKI
If you look closely at the Reiki kanji you will see a continuous movement between Heaven and Earth, no separation just unification, a never ending circle. Mediation is similar, completely connecting to the natural world. There are many layers within the five elements, and exploring them and finding our own layer is an essential part of Reiki. WATER quenches fire, … Read More
Becoming Dai
This Practice has been included to help Shinpiden students gain a better understanding of the kanji Dai from Daikomyo. The kanji of Dai means great, big, and most interestingly human. Therefore internalising this kanji supports the practitioner in a greater understanding of the Shinpiden level and the tools it utilises. This technique also brings you into working … Read More
Reiju: What is its Significance?
This Blog is amazing, so true, thank you Marie. OCTOBER 15 There are several ways of explaining Reiju depending on the experience and context. In simple terms Reiju is an opportunity to communicate deeply with another, sharing my true self for the purpose of being a guiding light for the other as they allow and take from it what they … Read More
Reiki and the Precepts, our instructions for our Reiki Practice.
The Reiki Precepts are the essence of Reiki, they are our instruction for our daily Reiki practice, they are Mikao Usui’s original Precepts. There are many translations but the essence and instructions are the same, and mean the same. DO NOT BEAR ANGER, for anger is illusion. If we really look into this Precept and really understand what it is … Read More
REIKI MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION WORKSHOP, 21st SEPTEMBER
Well here’s the thing…. I’m not posting about ‘potholes’ on Pockeridge Drive!! Or about Steve, who is healing but it will take time. I am posting about calmness and meditation. I am running another Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop on the 21st SEPTEMBER 10:00am – 3.00pm Cost £20:00. Please let me know if you would like to book some timeout for … Read More
Reiki and Violencehttps://connectwithreiki.co.uk/reiki-and-violence/
Reiki and violence How do we deal with our emotions when something horrific happens, violent and frightening for innocent people, such as children with no food, mothers crying at the loss of a child, malnutrition, homes lost, all for mans innate lust for power and greed. After the pain, do we feel anger or compassion? Those of us who feel … Read More
REIKI AND PERFECTION
Reiki and perfection No one is perfect. We try, by practice, to be true and honest to ourselves and others, but we can fail miserably. Recently, Michael Stone, a renowned Buddhist teacher, died at the age of 42. He was revered and well known for his modern approach to Buddhist teachings. But…it turned out he was addicted to Fentanyl, a … Read More