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Reiki is believed to correct and equilibrate life energies that flow through the spiritual
body. It thus acts first on the spirit, then the mind and finally the effects are manifest in
the physical body. It is great for treating many existing disorders, but even better for
prevention of diseases, if applied regularly. Often, Reiki speeds up and telescopes a
disease process. This can appear as a worsening of symptoms. At times, discomfort can
be caused by what is known as detoxification. In the initial period, physical and other
symptoms can appear before things improve. These should not cause concern or fear, but
the channel must always inform the client/recipient of the possibility of this happening.
Like any other energy therapy, Reiki must be applied only with full willingness. A Reiki
practitioner must not feel under any obligation to 'perform' at all times. One who is in
tune with inner counsel would know when it is okay to give and when it is not and must
follow the dictates of his/her guides. Reiki comes from a realm of love and compassion.
If the practitioner can be humble and lay aside one's ego, Reiki flows easily. At no time
must the practitioner assume that he or she is the healer! The five principles of traditional
Reiki highlight the importance of the moment (Just for today...), and the significance of
gratitude, equanimity, a sense of being part of the picture and not an isolated entity.
These are not easy to practice and might be more directly responsible for how a Reiki
practitioner performs, as opposed to how well she can draw the symbols! Reiki can
become a continual and complete system and process of growing! What a pity, that not
all who are attuned to Reiki, end up doing so!
A word about symbols! These hieroglyphics might mean different things to different
people, but it must be realized that these are not characters! Aum, the vedic pranava
mantra is essentially written as a character in devnagari script, but its power lies in it
being a thoughtform. Reiki symbols are, likewise, divine thoughtforms. Without proper
attunements, which require a master, symbols are powerless. Although, vested with a lot
of power, like yantras, these symbols need to be 'trickle-charged' by the practitioner.
When the vitality of the Reiki channel focuses on and contemplates the beauty and
significance of the symbols, a critical link -- that was formed between those and the
channel during his/her attunement -- imbibes spirit, individuality and vitality that makes
their use more effective for that particular channel!
Different variants of the chirality (clockwise/anticlockwise) of ways of drawing the
symbols and of determining the flow of energy during the balancing of chakra centers
(using a pendulum or other techniques) and the gender-related differences in chirality of
energy flow exist. This is something that must be raised and addressed during a Reiki
teaching session.
Reiki must not be touted as a stand-alone modality. It works wonderfully with other
forms of treatment and indeed has seen to enhance the efficacy of other treatments. This
must be clearly indicated to the patient who might be on medication and may respond
more sensitively to the chemicals after receiving Reiki. While a Reiki practitioner does
not have to be a master of all different forms of treatment modalities, at least a nodding
acquaintance and understanding of the prevalent and popular forms of treatment (such as
modern medicine!) can only help! There is no limit to knowledge and it does not stay
confined to territories and turfs!
A good Reiki teacher would be one who is open, humble, pleasant and one who can set
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