Today, more and more people are turning back to natural and holistic forms of healthcare. Reiki is becoming a recognized name, being practiced in both holistic centers and hospitals around the world. Dynamic Healing presents Reiki practitioners with an innovative approach to working with clients as well as a compilation of both new and traditional Reiki applications. It is an educational and instructional book meant to enhance the practice of any Reiki student or master. In this book you will discover * a review of basic energy anatomy and the traditional Reiki hand positions; * an alternative and highly effective set of hand positions based on Ayurvedic philosophies; * instruction in using evaluation tools to assess your client's specific needs; * new and traditional protocols for mental and emotional work, acute trauma, standard balancing, and closing a session; and * detailed information on how to design a session that is individualized and highly beneficial.
Dynamic Healing
A Practitioner's Guide to Reiki Applications
By Marina Lando, Valerie RemhoffBalboa Press
Copyright © 2015 Marina Lando & Valerie Remhoff
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-5043-3804-2Contents
Preface, xiii,
Acknowledgments, xv,
The Basics, 1,
Tools, 21,
Designing an Individualized Session, 39,
Mental and Emotional Protocols, 45,
Acute Protocols, 55,
Standard Protocols, 63,
Closing Protocols, 95,
Appendix, 103,
Glossary, 105,
Bibliography, 115,
Index, 117,
About the Authors, 123,
CHAPTER 1
THE BASICS
A short history lesson and an introduction to energy anatomy
The "Short and Sweet" History of Reiki
In the beginning of the twentieth century in Japan, the quest for knowledge and ancient wisdom was surpassed only by the skill and art of natural healing. The energetic healing practices of acupuncture and qigong were inherited from China thousands of years before and had become an integral part of the culture. As in other cultures of the time, energy healing was a way of life, not an alternative. In Japan, life-force energy was called ki. The Chinese called it chi, and in India, it was known as prana. It was during this time that Mikao Usui of Japan discovered a healing method that would eventually be utilized throughout the world. He called his system Reiki.
Mikao Usui was on a quest for enlightenment. He had studied the meditative movement practices of qigong to an advanced level and was a student of Shinto Buddhism. According to legend, he was frustrated by the slow pace of his progress and asked his Buddhist master for help. The answer he received was that he should "die one time." Desperately seeking answers, Usui went to Mount Kurama Yama to practice the shyu gyo, a spiritual discipline that includes fasting and meditation for twenty-one days. At the end of the twenty-one days, Usui felt a great energy, became enlightened, and acquired a healing ability, which he called Reiki Ryuhi.
Upon returning home, Usui began using his healing ability on others. After further study in Shinto and Mahayana (Mikkyo) Buddhism techniques, Usui discovered Reiju, an empowerment method now called an attunement, and Hatsurei-ho, a cleansing process for the body, mind, and spirit. Through these methods, he was able to directly transfer his healing ability to his students without the need for lengthy training. The first record of Usui giving Reiju was in Harajuku, Tokyo, in 1922.
One of the few Reiki masters that Usui attuned was Chiryo Hayashi. After Usui's death, Hayashi took over his clinic and continued to use and teach Reiki. In 1938, Hayashi attuned Hawayo Takata to the master level and allowed her to bring Reiki to the United States.
About Reiki Symbols
Reiki symbols are traditionally only given to students with second-degree Reiki training. The symbols and their meanings are not discussed in this book. This book is intended for students who have achieved Reiki level 2 and higher training. Since Reiki is a tradition that is passed down from master to student, symbols may be slightly different from master to master. We will assume that each person reading this book has been attuned to the three basic symbols and can use them with these techniques as necessary. If you have not yet achieved Reiki level 2, there is still much to learn from this book; however, we do recommend taking a level 2 Reiki class in order to fully utilize its contents.
The Importance of Self Care for a Reiki Practitioner
In traditional Eas
