REIKI: The Japanese Art of Healing and Relaxation

In the stressful lifestyle we all have experienced, most of us are seeking a way of peace, in our world.  Just as many folks have tried aerobics, yoga, meditation and other techniques, today Reiki is attracting more and more people in their quest for healing, relaxation and peace. Hospitals (more than 200) nationwide, are utilizing the effectiveness of Reiki, combined with traditonal medical techniques, for their patients. REIKI was re-discovered, in the early 1900’s by Dr. Mikao Usui, but the energy itself goes back thousands of years, and is thought by many, to be the same energy Jesus used in healing the sick. 

REIKI translates as: “Rei” Universal   “Ki”  Life Energy. The “ki” in Japanese has it’s counterpart in China, which is “chi”,  and in India:  “prana”.  Reiki means:  Universal Life Energy.   It is something we are all born with, and the very energy that, e.g., allows us to get out of bed in the morning. When our personal life energy is in balance, we experience peace, calmness, health. Conversely, when  our Human Energy System (HES) is stressed, out of alignment, we may experience problems with health, relationships, peacefulness.

Dr. Usui, born in Japan in the late 19th Century, at a time of tremendous cultural change, had studied on the spiritual path for years, seeking self-realization or enlightenment. As part of his path, he studied meditation, and visited Mt. Kurama, one of Japan’s spiritual centers--even today!  His visit’s purpose was to meditate and gain enlightenment. On the last day of his 21-day fast and meditation, he was spontaneously “initiated” into Reiki.

Enlightenment manifested for Dr. Usui, and although he did not recognize it, along with it, the ability to heal. He began to train others in the way of Reiki---healing physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.

Dr. Chujiro Hayashi, an M.D. retired from the Navy, was among those taught Reiki by Usui, and he later opened his own Reiki clinic, in Tokyo.

Hawayo Takata, born of Japanese parents in Hawaii, became one of his patients. Her symptoms included gallstone, appendicitis.  After three months, she was healed and sought Reiki training, from Dr. Hayashi.  Eventually she was instructed at the Reiki Master Level. Returning to her children and home in Hawaii, she began to teach Reiki in Hawaii and also the mainland USA.

There are more than One Million Reiki Practitioners in the world today. And, millions, more, people, pets, plants, have experienced the healing benefits of Reiki.