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What is Reiki?
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Reiki is a Japanese spiritual practice developed in the early twentieth century by a Buddhist monk named Usui Sensei. Its aim is to maintain—or restore—balance and to provide spiritual well-being.
With Shinto, Taoist and Buddhist roots, it is based on the transmission of Ki (vital energy) through the hands and meditation. Regular practice has a calming effect and promotes mental clarity.
In the West, Reiki is known as a therapy because it stimulates the body’s natural healing ability. It is mainly used for reducing pain, stress and anxiety as well as relieving discomfort.
Originally, Reiki was used to reach Anshin Ritsumei (a state of complete inner peace). The Reiki method has five practices to achieve it:
- Gassho Meditation
- Gokai (five philosophical principles)
- Self-treatment and treatments
- Reiju (Japanese practice of ‘giving life’)
- Gyosei (the poetry of the Emperor Meiji)
The teachings of Reiki are divided into 3 degrees known as Shoden (Reiki level 1), Okuden (Reiki level 2) and Shinpiden (Reiki level 3 or Master Course). Some Reiki schools divide the last level in two.
It is not mandatory to do all Reiki courses to practice Reiki. Only the first course is necessary.
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Would you like to know more about Reiki?
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In 2020 I published The Spiritual Path of Reiki, a Reiki book available in English and Spanish on amazon. The book explains the origins of Reiki, talks about meditation and the Reiki spiritual principles, and serves as a complete manual of Reiki practice.
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What is a Reiki therapy?
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A Reiki therapy is a session in which a therapist applies Reiki —vital energy— through their hands to a person who is usually lying on a treatment table. The therapist transmits Reiki by placing his hands on different parts of the recipient’s body and staying in each position for a few minutes. The session is offered to a fully clothed recipient and in no case is there contact with the intimate areas. There is not any physical manipulation, although in some cases very gentle massage (bushu) can be applied. The session usually lasts an hour, although it may last a little longer.
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Would you like to learn Reiki?
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There are different options to learn Reiki:
- Intensive Reiki Courses
For Reiki levels 1 and 2 (Shoden and Okuden) I offer intensive weekend courses (one weekend each level). Each course has a minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 12. The course includes theoretical and practical content, a manual and an accrediting diploma.
For Reiki level 3 (Shinpiden) I organize an annual 10-day trip to Japan and a course that consists of 3 weekends. Likewise, I also offer the course in private classes in Barcelona.
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If you would like us to organize a course in your town, please feel free to contact me.
. - Reiki Private Classes
You can also learn the 3 levels of Reiki through private face-to-face classes in Barcelona. Reiki level 1 (Shoden) is taught in 6 classes of 2 hours. Reiki level 2 (Okuden) is also taught in 6 classes of 2 hours. Reiki level 3 (Shinpiden / master level) is taught in 15 classes of 2 hours. All classes include, besides Reiki practice, regular meditation practice. A booklet with all the information and a diploma are also included in all the courses.
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. - Reiki Classes on Zoom
You can also learn the 3 levels of Reiki through private Reiki classes on Zoom or through group Reiki classes on Zoom. Reiki level 1 (Shoden) is taught in 6 classes of 2 hours. Reiki level 2 (Okuden) is also taught in 6 classes of 2 hours. Reiki level 3 (Shinpiden / master level) is taught in 15 classes of 2 hours. All classes include, besides Reiki practice, regular meditation practice. A booklet with all the information and a diploma are also included in all the courses.
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