The Usui Tradition of Natural Healing which roots are in the Buddhist Sanskrit scriptures has been practiced with great benefits by many for centuries. Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is very powerful yet subtle energy healing. It can empower you to help yourself and others anytime, anyplace, with healing energy through touch or at a distance. Reiki is simply a technique for transferring energy from a giver to a receiver. The practice of Reiki is like opening oneself to a huge river in flow with the universal life force current.

The Reiki calligraphy in Sanskrit was used in meditation by Tibetan holy men while meditating in monasteries. Reiki symbols were painted upon large wall hangings in the monasteries and were focused upon in the practices by monks who were striving for enlightenment.

These symbols are what we as Reiki Master Teachers pass on to our students today when teaching the traditional Usui method of Natural Healing.  There are three symbols that are taught in the combined Reiki 1 & 2 Training and one more symbol that is provided in the Reiki 3 or Master Level Training. These symbols are used during a energy healing session or when sending Reiki energy. The symbols are drawn in the air by the practitioner by using their hands over their client’s body. The symbols may also be visualized. There are many styles of Reiki practiced in the world today.

The Universal Life Force Energy does not come from us, it comes through us. Thus, whenever we give a Reiki treatment or send Reiki energy, we also will feel the peaceful, healing energy. We receive it when we give it. The more Reiki we give to ourselves and others, the more Reiki energy will flow through us. Reiki is the vibration of Love and Joy and we get to be along for the ride!