REIKI EXPLAINED
by Elaine Hamilton Grundy

Reiki is a Japanese energy modality and means 'Universal Life Force' - REI and 'Physical energy field' - KI (as in the Chinese 'Chi'). In essence Reiki is the bridge between the physical energy in our body and the etheric energy surrounding us in the air. Reiki energy works on the energy blueprint of an organism, meaning the DNA memory and 'design' of an organism. When a new life is formed, all cells in the new embryo contain ALL the information as to how the organism is to develop - whether a cell later develops into a liver cell, an eye cell, a muscle is already designed and forethought - the map is already contained in every cell and the general height, length, dimensions as well as structure is already pre-determined right from the beginning. In the beginning we have a map of essentially 'who we are', and after that it is our choice what to add in term of beliefs, traits, experiences (and aches and pains!).

As we develop we frequently think that 'other' additions are part of 'us'. For example we may develop a fear of flying and say 'well, that's just ME', or you may blow your top easily and be negative or pessimistic and think 'well I'm just a melancholy personality'. Science and psychology seems to agree up to a point, that people are born with certain character traits and also certain personality profiles - but we also tend to take the limitations too far. For many of us, the migraine, painful neck, depression, or suppressed anger is NOT 'us' but simply baggage and leftovers of past experiences we have yet to let go.

So what does this have to do with Reiki? In my experience, Reiki works at the etheric or blueprint level of healing. The energy, when it enters the body, will harmonize areas of stress, tension, baggage left over from the past and not part of the original DNA Map. This helps to explain why Reiki can be so quick and effective in some illnesses, and rather slow or even ineffectual on others. Some of us are, unfortunately, born with DNA Maps containing genetic weaknesses and illnesses - and in general Reiki may not be so effective in these cases. However, in cases where the illness has been developed over time, Reiki can have a major impact on healing.

Concurrently, Reiki is also a very poweful healing for any kind of emotional 'baggage' whether it be grief, anger, sadness, or fear by providing a gentle release of such emotions, normally without major crisis or healing curves. Reiki works by releasing trapped emotions in a very gentle way simply by harmonizing the negative impact and allowing the energy to be either released or reused by the body. In this way, many people report feeling more peacful, less stressed, and more content after a Reiki session or weekend workshop. Reiki is a universal energy and as such is open to all - no matter the age, belief system, religious philosophy or background. Reiki can be given to children, animals, plants and often with very dramatic results. Reiki has been documented to treat a wide variety of different ailments from pain management, depression, broken bones, arthritis, cancer,and of course general wellbeing and improvement of the immune system.

To get Reiki for yourself you need to be 'attuned' by a Reiki Master. This means you cannot learn Reiki out of a book or by listening to an audio or downloading information from the internet. The reason being is that the Reiki flow is not something learnt but is something 'activated'. If you imagine you are a Radio and you are currently playing at a certain frequency - perhaps you are tuned in to a pop station (hopefully you are not in-between stations listening to static!). A Reiki Master has been taught a method of 'tuning' that allows her to activate a new frequency in you, which effectively turns your Radio dial onto a new station so now instead of playing pop, you are playing Reiki classical. This is not something you can do for yourself. However, Once you have been 'activated' or attuned, the Reiki starts to flow automatically through your hands and you can use this flow to heal both yourself and others. Again if I use an analogy, I would liken your hands to a 24/7 pump of energy that is available to you at any time for healing, relaxation, and stress relief. Pretty cool right!

About Elaine Grundy:
Elaine is a Reiki Master of 13 years and a Life Coach and corporate trainer. She has been teaching personal growth, how to access 'Life Flow' and Law of Attraction for many years. As a sought after speaker, Elaine has been invited to speak at a variety of conferences and learning institutions. As well as Corporate and Government clients, Elaine also works extensively with individuals to help them reach their flow in life.

About Elaine's teaching:
Reiki 1 is the foundation course for activating the Reiki flow in your hands. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to increase their vitality and energy and reduce stress. Reiki is so easy to use that it is ideal for lay people who are not familiar with natural health and methods of healing as it provides an excellent foundation for exploring other types of modalities. The weekend is very experiential with exercises, practice and sharing of techniques and ideas. Elaine teaches the traditional Usui method which requires no belief, religious bias or spiritual background. Her approach is grounded and thorough and there is plenty of time to ask questions and explore Reiki for yourself. Anyone can activate Reiki in their hands and after the course your Reiki is accessible to you for life. This is a very interactive and relaxing course. The weekend itself is a great healing experience and a wonderful way to take your health to the next level!

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