The word Reiki, traditionally pronounced, ray – kee, means spiritual energy. This term has been around for many years and used by other healers with their techniques. Here we will focus on the Usui Reiki Ryoho system.

Usui Reiki Ryoho is the traditional Japanese system originating from Mikao Usui that other types of reiki have branched off from.  Usui Sensi’s concept was not only hands on healing but a spiritual path leading to mind and body in harmony.  When mind and body are in harmony we develop happiness and wellbeing not only in ourselves but in the people around us and out into the world.

 We are all born with an innate brightness, our own light. Over time our light becomes clouded from fear, anger, worry and other emotions that dim our own essence like blocking the flow of a river with stones.  When we practice Usui Reiki Ryoho, through meditation, the five precepts, hands on healing, the symbols and mantras, chanting, attunements and reiju we begin to uncover our own true self, our own bright light.

The more we practice and take care of ourselves the stronger our energy channels are, our ki. This leads to improved health in our mind and body which then with practice becomes a clearer vessel, allowing the ki to flow smoothly to ourselves and others. The healing of hands can occur when everything is in unity. A Reiki practitioner is the vessel that the energy moves through allowing the recipient to heal themselves and discover that they are reiki. We each have our own bright light and with practice we will shine.