REIKI TIPS
HOW TO FIND FOR THE BEST REIKI PRACTITIONER NEAR YOU
Discovering the right Reiki Therapist for your needs can be overwhelming with broad search terms like "Find Reiki Near Me" and "Best Reiki Melbourne". The sheer number of potential Reiki Therapists can leave you wondering how to discern the best fit.
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In today's world, numerous systems of Reiki exist, many have adapted to modern convenience and expectations, some incorporating additional modalities or modifying the Practice to suit time constraints. While likely still effective, questions arise about authenticity, whether they are as effective as the original practice and the true benefits of each session.
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Surprisingly, some claim to be Reiki Therapists without formal training, hindering their ability to channel Reiki effectively. Care must be taken to avoid these Practitioners.
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To find the best Reiki Therapist practicing authentic Reiki, consider some essential factors to make an informed choice. Learnt the difference between Western Reiki and non-Westernized, Japanese forms of Reiki and other important factors to consider when finding a Reiki Healer. As you embark on this journey of self-love and healing through Reiki, I am dedicated to ensuring you experience the optimum benefits it offers.
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Whether you choose me or another Practitioner, these tips will guide you in selecting the ideal Reiki Practitioner to facilitate your healing journey.
REIKI TIP #1
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE HABITS OF YOUR REIKI THERAPIST
Summary: Find a Reiki Practitioner that has a committed daily routine of spiritual practices and self-healing Reiki (Reiki on themselves)
THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR REIKI THERAPIST'S DAILY SPIRITUAL AND SELF-HEALING PRACTICE ROUTINE
The depth of a Reiki Practitioner's spiritual practice and healing directly impacts the quality and intensity of the Reiki they Channel. However, many Westernised Reiki systems do not emphasise the importance of the Healer's self-practice. This is why it is essential to make sure any Reiki Practitioner you seek has a devoted self-healing practice and that they have a deep spiritual integration of their practice.
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In Reiki these include meditating on the precepts twice a day (Gokai), Hatsurei Ho method of generating enerygy, Self-Healing Reiki and Gassho meditation. Ask if they have a daily committed self-practice and what that includes, do they do any other additional practices like traditional yogic spiritual practices or Qi Gong, for example?
You may even want to ask them what they have learnt from their practices and how they have grown spiritually. If their daily practice is a tokenistic 20 minutes a day, it might be better to keep searching. ​
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Inquiring about their daily spiritual and self-healing routine, not only ensures integrity and authenticity but also practicality, as their spiritual well-being influences their ability to be clear and open Channels for facilitating Reiki.
REIKI TIP #2
HANDS-ON VS HOVERING REIKI
Summary: It is recommended that your Reiki Practitioner practices hands-on Reiki as opposed to 'hovering' over the Reiki positions.
HOVERING HANDS
Some Reiki practitioners have adopted a method of 'hovering' their hands above the body instead of placing them directly on it. However, this approach deviates from the original teachings and may not yield the most optimal results.
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The power of human touch combined with Reiki's healing energy is a beautiful and effective aspect of hands-on practice, preferred for its profound results.
Clients often report feeling more held and connected to the energy and experience subtle sensations during hands-on Reiki, leading to a deeper sense of relaxation and nurturing.
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Hovering, on the other hand, may result in a sense of disconnection both physically and energetically. 'Where the attention goes the energy flows'. When clients know where the Practitioner's hands are placed on their body, even on a subconscious level, their own attention and energy is drawn to that area, potentially increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.
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In traditional Japanese Reiki there is also a technique known as Byosen Reiki Ho where 'trouble areas' are detected by the Practitioner through their hands being in contact with the recipient and using a special symbol while the Healer's hand remains in contact with the recipient's body, to help remove any stagnation or areas of trouble.
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While hovering can be beneficial for clients with injuries, hands-on practice is the best practice as intended by Reiki Founder, Usui Sensei, for most situations.
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REIKI TIP #3
FLEXIBLE VS RIGID TIMING OF REIKI HAND POSITIONS
Summary: It is recommended that your Reiki Practitioner allow you (via your Energy Body) to determine the timing of the hand positions rather than using rigid set times for each.
COUNTING
TIME
Some practitioners adopt a streamlined approach to Reiki, timing each hand position in fixed session durations. However, this one-size-fits-all method is contrary to the Traditional practice of Reiki which emphasises intuitive Reiki healing to cater to individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Reiki therapy works by facilitating a connection between the recipient and Universal Energy. The recipient's energy body instinctively guides the process. To receive the optimal benefits of Reiki, it is crucial for the practitioner to allow the higher intelligence of the recipient's energy body to direct the treatment as needed. The practitioner must not interfere or limit the flow of Reiki before the recipient has drawn the necessary energy for each position, ensuring a more personalized and effective healing experience.
As unique beings, we have distinct requirements based on our conditions and experiences. The time and hands-positions needed for a broken arm differ from those with depression, trauma, cancer treatment, or end-of-life care. Moreover, there is no uniformity as to where and for how long the Reiki will be needed even for two people with the same condition, as the root cause for each may differ. Each person and position in Reiki treatment varies, depending on the recipient and their unique needs.
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The role of a Reiki practitioner is to 'tune in' and be guided by your energy body and not to interfere with your healing process or restrict the Reiki supply prematurely by timing hand positions. This is your unique journey with Reiki. This approach honors your individual healing process and maximizes the potential of Reiki's transformative power.
YOU ARE UNIQUE
ALLOWING REIKI TO ADDRESS YOU OWN UNIQUE NEEDS
REIKI TIP #4
WHERE YOUR PRACTITIONER TRAINED
Summary: There are now online courses to learn Reiki. It is recommended that you engage a Reiki Practitioner who has attended an 'In-Person' course.
REIKI LINEAGE
'In-Person' vs Online Training
The passing on of Reiki from Teacher to student in person, known as 'Reiju,' 'initiation,' or 'attunement,' is an essential energetic transfer that enables the student to access and channel Reiki. This direct process works similarly to tuning into the correct station with an antenna on a radio.
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With the rise of online courses, the authenticity of attunements becomes questionable, as some courses don't provide proper attunements or Energetic transfer.
Consequently, it is vital to enquire about a Reiki Practitioner's training, ensuring they studied Reiki in person with a Reiki Shihan/Master and can trace their lineage back to Mikao Usui, the Father and Founder of Reiki. This ensures they have a genuine and reliable connection to Reiki Energy.
REIKI TIP #5
THE SYSTEM OF REIKI PRACTICED BY YOUR REIKI THERAPIST
Summary: There are hundreds of systems of Reiki. All Reiki is healing, find a system that resonates with you and consider the practices taught within the system
There are numerous Reiki systems today, each with modifications and adaptations to the original teachings of Usui Sensei. With so many options, it becomes challenging to discern what type of healing one is truly receiving and how much is genuine Reiki.
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When seeking a Reiki Practitioner, trust your instincts and decide if you prefer a pure Reiki session or one with additional modalities like crystals or metaphysics. As long as you receive a full session of Reiki, such add-ons can be beneficial.
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Having researched extensively and studied many different systems of Reiki, I've found that Jikiden Reiki and Komyo ReikiDo are the closest to the original Japanese Reiki system, which focuses on spiritual practices and growth in order to become a clearer and open Channel for healing.
Jikiden Reiki lilterally means 'direct teachings' and teaches the practices, unchanged, taught by Hayashi Sensei (Usui's last Shihan student) and Komyo ReikiDo teaches adaptations of those practices, with a focus on the spiritual practice. Gendai Reiki although technically a Japanese Reiki system, has very much merged with Western systems which is a longer conversation.
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Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho, though there is much variation in the practices between different teachers, remains consistent in pointing back to Usui Sensei. However, some forms have shifted emphasis towards hands-on healing, removing the spiritual practices thereby potentially impacting the quality of channeling Reiki.
For me, Jikiden Reiki and Komyo Reiki Do are my preferred choice.
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SYSTEM OF REIKI PRACTICED BY YOUR REIKI THERAPIST
REIKI TIP #6
CERTIFICATION LEVEL OF YOUR REIKI PRACTITIONER
Summary: There are three levels of training that a Practitioner can attain. Level II (Second Degree Reiki) and III (Third Degree Reiki) Practitioners have exactly the same capacity to channel Reiki and accordingly, it is recommended that you engage a Practitioner who has attained either of these levels of Certification.
CERTIFICATION LEVELS EXPLAINED
Level I, known as the Beginners/Student Level, offers the basic training and an initial attunement to access Reiki. Students are encouraged to practice on themselves, close friends, and family but are advised not to practice professionally until gaining sufficient experience. This period of practice is essential for understanding the intricacies of Reiki, although it is often fast-tracked in some courses whilst giving them time to deepen their own healing and spiritual growth.
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Level II, the Practitioner/Certification Level, empowers students with greater access to Reiki through additional attunements and sacred symbols. They learn to practice distance healing. After completing this level, students become Certified Reiki Practitioners.
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Level III and beyond, the Teacher Level, is designed for those who want to teach Reiki and pass it down to students. It focuses solely on attuning the practitioner to be able to initiate others into Reiki. Some systems have Level IIIA and IIIB allowing for an "Apprenticeship" period before Shihan or Mastery, but this is only relevant for those interested in teaching.
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It is possible that a more advanced Practitioner (if they have depth to their spiritual practices) may be a greater Reiki Channel, but this is an individual thing and it is really hard to qualify as the depth of their own healing and spiritual growth may not necessarily be determined by how long they have been practicing or how many qualifications they have. Asking them questions about their journey and practice, getting a feel for them, reading their reviews and trusting your instinct are just some of the ways to try an ascertain the depth and quality of them as healers.
When is comes to level of training, at the very least, when seeking a Reiki Practitioner, it is advisable to find someone with Level II or III training.
