reiki 1 … let the healing begin course designers: mercedes luna, lynda stone & divya...
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Reiki 1Reiki 1… … let thelet the
healing beginhealing begin
Course Designers: Mercedes Luna, Lynda Stone & Divya Ramachandran
Reiki – Level 1Reiki – Level 1
Objectives
• Learners will be able to name the father of Reiki
• Learners will be able to define Reiki in their own words by describing its basic operating principle.
• Learners will be able to state the ethical principles of Reiki.
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What Reiki Isn’t…
• Not a religion • Not psychic healing
• Not a cult • Not a dogma
• Not channeling • Not a massage technique
• Not mind control • Not hypnosis
• Not visualization • Not wishful thinking
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What is Reiki?
• Cannot be‘lost’
• Alwaysavailable
• Connects with Universal Consciousness
• Natural healing system
• Restores wholeness to body, mind and spirit
• Cannot be overused
• Unlocks the inner flow of vital energy
• Cannot manipulate, or control anything
Benefits ofBenefits of
ReikiReiki
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Benefits of Reiki
Objectives:– List the Benefits of Reiki– List who can be treated with Reiki
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Benefits of Reiki…Benefits of Reiki…
• Enhances creativity, communication and learning abilities
• Increases confidence and self esteemin personal growth and improving thequality of our life
• Helps overcome fear and anxiety
• Assists in reconnecting with our inner self
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Benefits of Reiki…Benefits of Reiki…
Who to Treat?– Yourself– Family and friends– Anybody who asks– Pregnant women– Animals and birds– Plants
Same Universal Life Energy for all
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Reiki Kanji Symbols?
• Rei =Universal
• Ki = Life Force Energy
TheThe
Chakra SystemChakra System
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The Chakra System
Objectives:– Describe what is a “Chakra” and “Aura”– List the seven main Chakras in the human
body, and identify their positions– Describe the main functions of each
Chakra
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
What are Chakras?– “Chakra” is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel”– Circular energy centers in man’s etheric body– Gateways for the flow of energy and life into man’s physical body
What are Auras?– “Aura” is a Latin word that means “glow of light”– 7 layer Energy field that surrounds and permeates man’s etheric body– Auras change in color size and structure according to man’s mental and emotional state
Healthy energy flow = Healthy, Mind, Body & Soul
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
The Etheric and Physical Bodies
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
The 7 Main GlandsPineal Gland
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Thymus Gland
The Gonads
Adrenal Glands
Pancreatic Gland
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
Throat Chakra
Throat Chakra
• Center of communicationand self expression
• Light blue color
• Energizes throat, lungs and digestive tract
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
Solar Plexus Chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra
• Seat of emotions and feelings
• Center of power and wisdom
• Yellow Color
• Energizes stomach, liver and gall bladder
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
Any Questions?
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The Chakra SystemThe Chakra System
Exercise Time
Full BodyFull BodyTreatmentTreatment
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Full Body Reiki Treatment
Objectives:
– Enumerate at least 3 things of each aspect, to take in account before give a full body Reiki treatment
– Correctly perform a full body Reiki treatment to a partner
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Full Body Reiki TreatmentFull Body Reiki Treatment
Few things to be kept in mind:
General Aspects
First time patients
Practitioner
Enviroment
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Full Body Reiki TreatmentFull Body Reiki Treatment
Beginning the Reiki session
Ask the person to …
• Remove shoes, glasses and bulky jewelry• Lie down on the massage table • Ask for all he/she needs to be comfortable
These body Reiki treatment, cover most of the organs of the body so that a total healing takes place.
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Full Body Reiki TreatmentFull Body Reiki Treatment
Beginning the Body Reiki Treatment
• Start to perform the hand positions in order• Hold in each position for two to three minutes
BasicBasic
Hand PositionsHand Positions
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Hands Position
Objectives:
– Enumerate the 2 possible set of hand positions in a Reiki treatment– Demonstrate how to held the hands in the right way to give a Reiki treatment– Demonstrate the basic 12 hands positions for self-treatment– Demonstrate the 16 hands positions for treatment to others
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Hands PositionHands Position
Hands in the Healing Process
• Hands imposition: a gift from the universe
• Reiki technique use the hands as the device to transmit the energy.
• Hands must be placed:– on the body / part affected
OR
– 2 inches from the body
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The practitioners hands traditionally are held:
– With fingers and thumb together
– Slightly cupped
Hands PositionHands Position
We will see the hands position for:
• Self-treatment (12 Basic Positions)
• Treatment to Others (16 Basic Positions)
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Hands PositionHands Position
Self-Treatment
Head
Position A
Position B(variations from positions A)
Drawings from BAB Japan K.K.
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Hands PositionHands Position
Treatments for Others
Position N° 1 Position N° 2
Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association
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Hands PositionHands Position
Treatments for Others (cont.)
Position N° 3
Pictures from Argentinian Reiki Association
Position N° 4