Understanding Reiki
August 16, 2010
Much research has been undertaken to discern the true roots of the beautiful Reiki tradition. Reiki is an ever evolving, flexible and creative form of growth, relaxation and development. Practicing Reiki helps create harmony in the body, giving a deep sense of peace and relaxation. The Reiki system is not the only factor that determines how the body is attuned to the Reiki energy. The person giving a Reiki treatment also receives the healing effect of the energy as it flows through them. Hayashi was a respected Reiki Master. He opened a Reiki clinic in Tokyo and kept detailed records of the treatments given. He trained many people in return for working in his clinic, which he started in Tokyo. Hayashi is responsible for the formal aspects of Reiki which are taught today: namely the hand positions and the science-based practices held within Reiki. Hayashi established the Reiki positions and the three levels of Reiki, devising an initiation for each level. The efficiency with...