Life Balancing Reiki Page

Reiki is a natural and simple healing method. It is an ancient method of healing, originating in Tibet and ‘rediscovered’ in the nineteenth century in Japan by Dr Mikao Usui. Dr Usui taught that Reiki is not just a healing technique or energy, but a way of life, therefore encompassing a spiritual discipline.

Ki – the fundamental life-force energy flowing in all living things.
In China it is called Chi, in India, Prana. It is also known as bio-
energy.

Together these two syllables make the word REIKI – Universal Life Force Energy.

Reiki is mainly a form of hands-on healing (or hands slightly raised above the body), and distant healing. The energy travels to where it is needed the most, going to the deepest level of the person where illnesses have their origin. Reiki energies can be cleansing, nurturing, balancing, transforming and empowering – always working for the highest, greatest good of the person.

The Reiki practitioner draws the energy in through his/her crown chakra (situated at the top of the head) and out through the palms, into the recipient. Reiki is a holistic way of treating many conditions - either physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

“Julie is a gifted and dedicated Reiki Master. Through and with Julie I have addressed and resolved difficult issues in my life and discovered the doorway to serenity, peace and understanding. The journey has begun.” Linda, Blackfordby

The healing energy of Reiki actives the body to heal itself, bringing about a state of deep relaxation, cleansing the body of toxins, accelerating healing and well-being, as well as complementing medical treatment or other complementary therapies.

Reiki is a life-long spiritual path, and can bring about many changes in life as blockages are released and negative energies are cleared, making way for the new. Each one of us creates our own path as we walk it, but certain aids and techniques can make all the difference in helping us find our true self.

People learn Reiki for many reasons, including self-healing (and the many benefits this brings), the healing of friends and family, pets, plants, the world, etc. Reiki First Degree training will enable you to heal yourself, your family, and friends. You can then go on to learn Reiki Second Degree, where you will be able to practice Reiki professionally if you choose. Reiki Three (Masters/Teachers Certificate) will enable you to practice Reiki at Master level or teach others.

"I have never felt anything but positive about Reiki – the course has completely transformed my life for the better." Claire, Barrow Upon Soar

Courses: Reiki First Degree

Date:                  Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September 2008.
Time:                  09.30 am – 4.00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Location:            La Zouch Restaurant, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.
Cost:                   £200.00, to include refreshments, lunch and course materials.

During this course, the main focus will be on the self-healing process. Students will be taught ways of self-healing, and the healing of others, in addition to how to use Reiki to enhance transformation and well-being in ourselves.

The history of Reiki.
What Reiki is and how it works.
The five Reiki principles.
Preparation for healing work - including grounding, protection, cleansing, and meditation.
Our energy systems.
Demonstration and practice time to give complete Reiki treatments to the self and others.
Hand positions for self-healing and healing others.
Healing codes and ethics.
Reiki I attunements (four in total throughout the weekend).

After the course and before your certificate is issued, you will be required to:

Keep a journal of your progress, including experiences of self-healing and giving Reiki to friends and family.
Submit a five-hundred word summary of your experiences (within two months after completing the course).
Give yourself regular healing for thirty days following the course.

You may find it useful to experience a full Reiki treatment prior to the weekend, as this can be helpful in facilitating the beginning of the self-healing process, which is so necessary on our Reiki journey. It will also give you an understanding of how a Reiki treatment should be conducted and how it feels to receive the Reiki energies.

Courses: Reiki Second Degree

Date:                  Weekend dates available throughout the year.
Time:                  09.30 am – 4.00 pm on both days.
Location:            La Zouch Restaurant, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.
Cost:                   £250.00, to include refreshments, lunch and course materials.

During this Second Degree course, we expand our main focus of self-healing to healing others. This training will increase the potency of your energy flow, and expand upon the knowledge and experience you have already gained. The Reiki Second Degree Certificate will enable you to practice Reiki professionally.

Symbols – how to draw them, what they mean, and how to use them.
Distant healing.
Colour.
Further Japanese Reiki techniques.
Working as a Reiki Practitioner.
Reiki II attunement.

After the course and before your certificate is issued, you will be required to:

Submit a five-hundred word summary of your personal and spiritual development.
Complete four case studies (including one distant healing client).
Receive a minimum of two full-body, hands-on treatments from another Reiki II Practitioner.
Receive a minimum of two distant healing treatments from another Reiki II Practitioner.

Attend a regular Reiki Share Group where you can practise and develop your skills and knowledge.
Perform daily self-treatments.
Practice regular distant healing.

This is a completely individual programme, so please contact me for further details

This is a completely individual programme, so please contact me for further details.

Once you have learnt reiki, it is a good idea to attend a Reiki Share Group to practice what you have learnt, share ideas with others, and further your skills. I facilitate a monthly local Share Group. I ask for a £3.00 donation towards costs and, as places are limited, would ask that you confirm your attendance with me beforehand.

Loughborough Cancer Self Help Group is a friendly group that meets once a week on a Monday evening. The evening starts with an hour of healing (provided by volunteer healer practitioners), followed by the meeting itself.

If you are a qualified, insured, healer practitioner and could spare an hour on a Monday evening, please contact me.

If you would like to volunteer, but do not have insurance, Balens are specialist insurance brokers for complementary therapists. Details can be found on www.balens.co.uk.