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Reiki is a Japanese word which means Universal Life-force Energy.
REI means universal, present everywhere, KI is the energy that gives life to all living things and which can be activated for the purpose of healing.
KI is known by different names in various cultures: Chi, Prana and Spirit are examples.
When the life force is low or a person is stressed, there is a susceptibility to illness.
When the life force is high there is more resistance to invasion by infective agents.
We are all composed of body, mind and spirit. Our life force is highest when the elements of this trinity are in harmony with each other.
A Reiki Healer channels the energy via their upper energy centres, through their hands to the recipient, restoring the natural balance/harmony of the body/mind/spirit complex and activating the body's natural ability to heal itself.
The Reiki energy goes exactly were it is needed, releasing blocked energy, cleansing the body of toxins and working to create a state of balance.
Reiki is a very effective therapy, outwardly very simple but inwardly powerful because it goes to the deeper levels of the self where ill health has its roots.
Reiki helps people to take responsibility for their lives and to make the necessary changes in attitude and lifestyle which bring a happier and healthier life.
Reiki is an ancient form of healing believed to have spread through Tibet, China and India a few thousand years ago.
Some believe that it originated in ancient civilisations like Lemuria and Atlantis.
It was rediscovered in the late 1800's by Dr. Mikao Usui, a theologian, who discovered ancient manuscript texts, which contained the healing symbols, in a Tibetan Monastery.
Dr. Usui had spent many years on a quest for the secret of the ancient healing knowledge. He knew that he had the symbols but not yet the power of healing.
He went to a mountain top in Japan and underwent a 21 day period of purification, fasting and meditation at the end of which he received enlightenment and the power of healing.
He came down from the mountain and spent the rest of his life practising and teaching what we now know as Reiki.
Although Reiki draws upon the spiritual teachings of many traditions, it is not involved with religion or dogma and is practised and experienced by people from all walks of life from every creed and culture.
Reiki is not a religion or a belief system, as it holds no creed or doctrine.
Reiki will work whether or not you believe in it!
Receiving Reiki treatment is a very simple, non-intrusive and extremely powerful process.
The Reiki treatment encourages physical, mental and emotional healing and spiritual growth.
It is an ancient system that can be experienced by either "hands on"/contact or by distance/remote healing.
Reiki "hands on" treatment is usually done with the recipient lying down, fully clothed and covered with a blanket, on a treatment couch.
The practitioner gently channels the Reiki energy through the hands to the recipient's head, front of the body, back, knees and feet.
This enables the energy to flow right to the source of the problem and not just the manifesting symptoms.
Whilst focus is given to the body's major organs, every cell of the body benefits.
It works wherever the recipient needs it most and can be applied to any part of the body that has been injured, even through bandages and casts.
Reiki can relieve pain and acute symptoms quite rapidly while chronic problems may require more extensive treatment.
The number of treatments depends upon the root cause of the problem and the amount of energy needed to restore the well being.
Acute problems often respond very quickly to treatment whilst chronic problems take a longer period of time to resolve.
Since we are all unique individuals, different people experience the treatment differently.
Most people generally feel a pleasant sensation of warmth or gentle tingling in the area being treated.
As the energy comes into balance, stress and tension are released and there is a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.
Reiki complements the effectiveness of most forms of medication and treatment. It is a completely safe, natural, holistic way of treating disease. It is healing energy in the truest sense. There are no side-effects.
Medical advice should always be followed since Reiki can be safely used in combination with orthodox medical care, and accelerates healing.
Certain people may find, with regular Reiki treatments, that their dependence on medication may be reduced.
For example, a diabetic's dependence on insulin may be reduced, so that the dose may need adjusting. If you find that this is your experience, you should immediately obtain qualified medical advice about the levels of dosage - NEVER reduce the dose of prescribed medication without medical advice.
Reiki restores wholeness and health, releases negative emotional states, reduces stress and brings natural balance to the whole person.
Animals also benefit from the Reiki treatment.
The benefits of Reiki are available by personal appointment only and a treatment lasts more than 1 hour.
To make an appointment Contact Preben Nielsen at (250) 491-2111.
A distance/absent healing service is also available, through which healing is directed to those unable to visit for contact healing.
Just let us know the name, preferably with a recent photo, of the person or family pet you wish healing for and their condition and Reiki will be directed in distance form.
Through a series of attunements, our natural healing channel is awakened and amplified, encouraging the acceleration of physical, mental and emotional healing and spiritual growth.
It is a very simple, hands-on body work. The right intention (i.e. unconditional love towards its recipients), a desire to learn and the attunements of Reiki are all that is needed to channel this healing energy.
This brings a raised level of conscious awareness after which the Reiki energy can be channelled to heal yourself, other people and animals.
Time is given to studying the 'body mind' and the origins of disease.
The history and ethics of Reiki are taught as well as the hand positions for giving a treatment and various ways of practising Reiki both on a personal and professional level.
Is for those who have completed First Degree Reiki, and are ready to go further. It is a one-day course which gives an opportunity to renew and deepen your commitment to Reiki.
You will learn to work with some of the secret symbols revealed to Dr. Usui, and will receive a powerful attunement which will intensify the effect of your treatments.
You will also learn more advanced methods and the use of symbols in healing across space and time.
The Master level is for those who wish to increase the power of their healing and to take responsibility for the training of others. This is available by personal request, usually after working with Second Degree Reiki.
Training in the traditional Usui System of Natural Healing (Usui Shiki Ryoho) is given by Preben Nielsen Reiki Master/Teacher.
Contact Dare to Dream to find out about the location.
Certificates are awarded upon the successful completion of all Reiki Degrees.
To book a Reiki treatment or apply for Reiki Training,
please phone: (250) 491-2111 or email Preben Nielsen.
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