A beginner's guide
What is Reiki?
Whether you have just heard of Reiki or have wondered about it for years without asking, you are in the right place. These articles are distilled from 22 years of practice — plainly, without exaggeration.
1What is Reiki?Reiki means “Universal Life Energy” in Japanese. Here is a plain explanation of what it is, what it does, and what it does not do.6 min read2How does distance Reiki work?How can an attunement happen without being in the same room? The reasoning behind distance work, what you do during the session, and what you might feel.6 min read3What is an attunement?Why can't Reiki be learned from a book? What an attunement is, what it changes, and how long it lasts once received.5 min read4The levels of Reiki: I, II, III and MasterWhat the degrees of Usui Reiki mean, what is taught at each one, and in what order you need to progress.5 min read5What does Reiki feel like?What happens during and after a session? And is it a problem if you feel nothing at all?4 min read6Reiki and religion: is there a conflict?Is Reiki a religion or a belief system? Can a religious person receive it? Direct answers to the hesitations I hear most often.5 min read7Common misconceptions about ReikiIs Reiki real? Does it heal everyone? Does it have side effects? Honest answers, without the inflated promises.5 min read8Which Reiki course is right for me?Where to start among 58 different energy systems — the order, the prerequisites, and what to weigh up when choosing.4 min read
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