Sekhem (Seichim) Reiki

Sekhem is an ancient Egyptian word meaning "power, might", always used in a sacred sense; Seichim is the name by which the same energy is best known today. The system in its present form was brought to light by the American Reiki Master Patrick Zeigler. As Zeigler tells it, it all began in 1980 with a night in the Great Pyramid at Giza and a blue light that came down over his heart; afterwards he was initiated by a Sufi sheikh and studied Reiki. On this page I will tell you what happens on the course.

How it differs from Usui Reiki

The source is the same; the way into it is different. Seichim feels stronger than Usui Reiki; it can be directed and its intensity changed. Yet it is not a harsh energy: what people say most is how compassionate and loving it is. It gives you the courage to look at yourself honestly. Because it is strong it needs to be used consciously, which is why you are expected to have completed the Usui line.

The seven attunements

Seichim consists of seven attunements, each built on the one before. The first two are the same as the foundation of Usui Reiki and are devoted to physical clearing. The others are devoted, in turn, to awakening your bond with everything around you, to releasing your inner potential, to balancing masculine and feminine energy, to aligning your physical, emotional and spiritual selves, and finally to insight and becoming your own Master. All seven are given together in a single session, in order: you do not book seven separate dates.

What you learn on the course

• The infinity meditation: the core practice for strengthening and clearing with Seichim
• Giving healing with Seichim, and the hand positions
• The energy ball (Chi Ball): forming a ball of purely positive energy to send healing at a distance
• Grounding and protection practices
• The symbols of the system and how they are drawn
• Attuning others to Seichim, including attuning someone at a distance with the energy ball

Who is it for?

For those who have received the Usui Reiki Master attunement and want to deepen Reiki with a more compassionate and stronger energy. Seichim belongs to the second tier of energy systems; together with Karuna Ki it is considered the most natural continuation after Usui.

Seichim is a complementary energy practice; it does not replace a doctor, a psychologist or medication.

The attunement and afterwards

The attunement is given at a distance: at the time we agree, in your own time zone, you sit or lie down somewhere quiet. Your handbook and a certificate with your lineage arrive by email, and you can write to me with anything on your mind.