Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about Reiki.
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What does the term Reiki Master mean?

Master means teacher in Reiki terms. Master also means that the student has come along in his/her development stages to live a life that is more fulfilled and less energy is need on troublesome lifestyle habits. A Master takes the responsibility to become Master of him/herself. It is not for egotistic use or to manipulate others. The mastery is about dealing with oneself and staying within his/her energies and not interfering with the path of another being.
How can one be attuned to Reiki?

Reiki attunements are received from a Reiki Master who is channeling and passing Reiki frequencies/ energy into the aura and energy bodies into the student. This is a different procedure and not a Reiki treatment. Depending on the Reiki Master/Teacher, attunements are given two in Level I, two in Level II and one in Level III. The attunements build the energy source to a greater degree for the healing process.
Is Reiki safe?

Reiki energy works only for the Highest Good of each person and cannot cause harm. It is safe for everyone and for any situations. The elderly, children and pregnant women can receive Reiki.
Can Reiki be used on animals and plants?

Animals respond faster to Reiki compared to humans. Plants also respond well because they are living energy fields that can be out of balance.
What are some effects from Reiki?

Reiki can balance energy, increase wellness, increase awareness, release stress, release emotional and mental discomfort, increase creativity, become more relaxing, have less or no pain, more ability to fall asleep quickly, have better sleep, have more ease of movement, work on causal level of condition, complement other healing modalities.


What to expect from a session?

Many individuals report feeling warm or cold sensations, or tingling and most enter into a peaceful, calm, relaxed state. In some, chronic or acute pain can diminish or completely vanish. Sometimes allergies and other ailments disappear. It is different for each person.
What to expect after a session?

Allow yourself time to come back into your awareness. The experience can be a 'spaced out' feeling. It is suggested to sit for 15 minutes and have a glass of purified water. Positioning the soles of the feet to the ground also helps. People have noticed an immediate improvement in the level of pain. Energy and alertness increase daily and a wellness of feelings are noticed.
What can I do for my health?

Self-help and self-care are important. Pay attention to your body, your overall health, your diet, exercise regularly, take time to relax, to meditate, to do yoga, to do imagery exercises, to educate yourself, have hobbies, have regular sleep patterns, and find out what fits well with your lifestyle and adjust your routine that would be best suited for you. Balance is important. Use common sense. Have regular check up appointments with your doctors.
What is Reiki 'distance healing'?

Distance healing can be done with a trained Reiki Practitioner who has been given the permission from the person who is to receive the healing. The practitioner and receiver can be miles apart from one country to another located on different sides of the world and yet distance healing is powerful only used for pure intentions and love.
How is Reiki a holistic approach to my well being?

It is strongly recommended that you do not discontinue the use of your medication without discussing this with your doctor for further instructions. Reiki energy works as a complement to other health care modalities and treatments. Reiki energy goes to exactly where it is needed so a Reiki Practitioner never needs to diagnose nor prescribe nor does ethics or law allow them to.
Will Reiki ever run out?

Reiki never runs out. There is infinite supply. In a Reiki treatment, the practitioner is not giving away any of his/her own energy. It is coming directly from the source, the universe.
What is the purpose of Reiki symbols?

Each individual Reiki symbol has its own unique purposes. The combination of the symbols is to provide a focal point for the healing intentions.
Why is Reiki called 'smart energy'?

Reiki is an intelligent energy from the universe. It goes to the areas of the body most needing the healing and will automatically flow to specific areas where there is imbalance or suffering.
Is Reiki a religion?

No, Reiki is not a religion. It is very spiritual in nature and requires no belief system in order to learn and use it. Reiki works regardless of whether you believe or not.

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