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If you ever wanted to have the ability to heal yourself and others around you, then keep reading! How would you react if you found out it is possible? And not only that, but you can also use Reiki to influence different events in the future and the past, get rid of feelings of anxiety or other mental issues as well as healing your own physical body! When it comes to Reiki, there is no such thing as time and distance. Reiki healing energy can reach anything, anytime, and anywhere. With the information and guidance in this book, you will be able to learn how to access this majestic Universal energy known as Reiki. The book, Reiki Healing for Beginners, contains everything that you need to know about Reiki, how to access it, how to self-attune yourself, and how to practice the art of healing yourself and others around you! Reiki is a healing energy that is able to heal any physical problems within the body, as well as the mental problems within the mind, such as anxiety, depression, and negative thinking, which play an important role in the body's health. This book will point you in the right direction when it comes to spiritual growth, personal growth, and your life path. Many practitioners and Reiki Masters are able to use Reiki to their benefit, and so can you! This book is for anyone, beginners, practitioners, and even Reiki Masters can benefit from learning various techniques that are only here to help. In this book, you will learn about the following: Origins of Reiki energy Various methods and techniques for healing others Different types of Reiki levels, symbols, and systems How to heal yourself, others, and even animals What will one experience during a Reiki attunement How energy within the body affects the health And many more!

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Reiki
How Reiki Works
Reiki Levels
Ethical Considerations as You Use Reiki
Chapter 2: Basics of Reiki
One Day or Few Hours Prior Your At unement
After the Attunement Process
Gassho
Reji-ho
Chiryo
Reiki Tools
Massage Table
Reiki Pendulum
Reiki Symbol Stones
Reiki Treatment Cards
Timer or Stop Watch
Reiki Energy Pendant
Reiki Symbol Poster
Reiki CD
Using Crystals for Reiki Treatment
Animal Reiki
Clears Imbalance
Relieve Symptoms and Pain
Reduces Side Effects of Drugs
A Non-Invasive Form of Healing the Animal
Effective as a Form of Pal iative Care
Used in Diagnosis
Distance Reiki Treatment for Animals
When an Animal Seeks Physical Contact
Chapter 3: Benefits of Reiki
Chapter 4: The Reiki Symbols
The Power symbol
How to use Choku Rei
The Mental/Emotional symbol
How to use Sei He Ki
The Distance Symbol
How to use Hon Sha Ze ShoNen
The Master Symbol
How to use Dai Ko Myo
The Completion Symbol
Chapter 5: Reiki and Body Energy
The Energetic Bodies
The 5 Layers of the Human Energy Field
Physical Energy
Etheric
Emotional Energy
Mental Energy
Spiritual Energy
Why Should You Be Concerned About Energy Field?
Energy Healing: What You Need to Know
1. It has Been Studied for Many Years
2. It Is Based on Science
3. Energy Healing Is for Everyone
4. It Is Accessible
5. You Can Connect with Your Inner Self at Home
Chapter 6: Beginner Reiki Meditation
How to Create the Best Self-Reiki Practice
Start Small
Make it a Daily Routine
Know Why you are Into Reiki
Understand the Limitations
Use a Guide
Lower Expectations
Reiki on the Go
Believe You Can
Repeat Until You Achieve Your Goals
Chapter 7: Advanced Reiki Meditation
Emotional Healing Reiki Healing Meditation
Ful Physical Body Reiki Healing Meditation
Chapter 8: Healing Others With Reiki
Full-body Reiki Healing
Reiki Through A Photograph
Using An Object
Reiki Through The Third Eye
Simple Imagination
Intention Box
Conclusion
Description
Relaxation and Stress Reduction for Beginners Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Stress
What is Stress?
Pathology of Stress
The Adrenaline Hormone
The Cortisol Hormone
Why Do You Need to Know About Stress?
The 3 Types of Stress
1. Acute Stress
2. Episodic Acute Stress
3. Chronic Stress
Emotional, Behavioral, and Physical Impact of Stress
1. Emotional Impact
2. Behavioral Impact
3. Physiological Impact
Causes of Stress
Common Causes of Stress at Work
Common Causes of Stress in Personal Life
Chapter 2:Overcoming Stress
Identifying Stressors in Life
Identifying and Working on Changeable Stressors Managing Stress at Work Place
Managing Stress in Personal Life
Managing the Mind
Positive Outlook can Help a Lot Stop Living in Constant Denial, Acknowledge and Accept Avoid the Stressors
Adapt
5 Major Mental Stressors
Ways to Deal with Unchangeable Stressors
Acknowledge the Stressors
Forgive and Let-Go
Engage in Activities That Would Express, Modify, and Distract the Feelings
Simple Tips to Minimize Everyday Stress
Chapter3: Relaxation and Stress Reduction Techniques Deep Breathing
Deep Breathing Practice
Meditation
Guided Meditation
Visualization
Guided Meditation
Mindfulness
Hypnosis
Laughing Out Loud
Stress Diet
Goal Setting
How to Set Goals?
Work on Stressors
Employ Stress Relief Techniques
Develop Stress Relieving Habits
Develop Emotional Resilience Redefine Happiness
Conclusion
Description

Reiki Healing for

Beginners:

The Ultimate Guide to Meditation

and Healing to Increase Your

Energy and Defeat the Daily

Anxiety

 Copyright by Robin McGill - All rights reserved.

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Introduction

Congratulations onpurchasing Reiki Healing for Beginners: TheUltimate Guide to Reiki Meditation and Reiki Healing toIncrease Your Energy and Defeat the Daily Anxiety, and thank you for doing so.

Just by purchasing this book, you have already taken a big step to learning all about Reiki and how to heal yourself and others.

This book will act as a great guide to help you master the art of Reiki healing and be able to heal yourself, animals, plants, others even if they aren't physically present with you.

The following chapters will discuss everything you need to know about Reiki; it will prepare you for your first attunement and how to self-attune yourself. This book will teach you how to heal your body and mind and getting rid of anxiety and negative emotions which influences the health of the body. You will also learn how to open each chakra with Reiki, perform self-healing on yourself, master distance healing, and how to send Reiki to a specific event because when it comes to Reiki, time and distance do not matter! Healing the body, mind, and spirit has never been easier, good luck on your journey!

There are plenty of books on this subject on the market, thanks again for choosing this one! Every effort was made to ensure it is full of as much useful information as possible; please enjoy!

Chapter 1: What Is Reiki

Reiki is a very powerful healing energy than can be used to heal the body, mind, and soul. It was discovered by no one other than Mikao Usui, who was a Buddhist monk who was able to understand this energy and channel it in order to heal himself and others around him. Usui was born into a wealthy family in 1865; he had access to a well-rounded education and chose to study psychology, theology, and medicine. Through his years of learning and training in the monastery, he eventually decided to start his own training, taking place in a cave of Mount Kurama.

For 21 days, he meditated, fasted, and prayed continuously and on the 21st day, in his vision, he saw Sanskrit symbols which helped him develop his own system of healing. He names this system 'The Usui Treatment Method for Body and Mind,' or what is currently known as Reiki.

The word 'Reiki' is made out of two Japanese words, 'Rei' and

'Ki.' If we were to translate these words into English, then the meaning will be rather twisted since an exact spiritual translation is rather difficult. 'Rei' is defined as a ghost while 'Ki'

is defined as vapor, these definitions only point in the direction of what we are looking for, but it is not the whole picture.

In a spiritual context, 'Rei' is interpreted as the Universe or also known as the Higher Intelligence, which guides every living thing, spirit, and functions the universe. Rei can also be defined as subtle wisdom which permeates everything the living and the dead. This wisdom guides the development of life, the creation, evolution, and the unfolding of many galaxies. This power is really extraordinary and big, but if you look at it more on a human level, this energy acts as a source of guidance which will help us any time we require assistance in life. This infinite nature is constantly around us and it is always available to help us. It is also called 'God' in many cultures and religions, but either way, this nature is all-knowing.

'Ki,' on the other hand, is a non-physical energy that inspires, animates, and encourages everything that is living. This energy is everywhere, in humans, animals, and even plants. Those who have a high Ki are confident and strong; they are able to take on whatever life throws at them with no doubts. But when this energy is low, their strength is replaced with weakness and may even get sick. Ki is also known as the life force, odic force, bioplasma, and orgone by many religions and cultures. This so-called life force leaves when the body when it dies. Although it is unknown what happens after death, many religions believe that the soul or life force moves on by reincarnating, going to heaven, or going to Summerland which is the spiritual world on the other side. Either way, this energy still lives on.

Combining the two words, Reiki can be described as the non-physical healing energy that guides your life force by the Higher Intelligence, also known as God or Deity. Many refer to it as spiritual guidance and spiritual healing for your body, mind, and soul. However, this is only a technical definition; Reiki itself is so much more. Many of those who practice Reiki and the Reiki healing practice agree that this energy or force has an intelligence of its own; it is able to understand what one needs and where this healing is required. Reiki cannot be controlled, which is why it is not limited by the ability and experience of those who practice Reiki.

As we had mentioned earlier, Reiki is a power. This power liaises and activates the central healer. The central healer, in this case, is that inner part of you which has the record of what exactly needs to be done for you to be well. Reiki is lead by the spirit and therefore, it forms its basis on love with Godly aptitude that is ever humble and very beneficial. The purpose of Reiki is to mend and bring together every power system in our bodies.

The power systems are mental, emotional, spiritual as well as the physical organizations of our bodies. It digs deep into a specific attribute that is in need of healing at the time of its initiation. Therefore the root of the problem could reside in any of the mentioned systems of the body. There are examples of asthma and allergy.

These conditions are mainly brought about as a result of unregulated emotions. Whenever you are exposed to any medical curative procedure, it is not automatic that the procedure will lead make you heal. Instead, they are the systems that will team up to agree that the root of the problem has been eliminated.

Many are times where medical attention alone has failed to yield to the permanent healing of an ailing person. That is where Reiki comes in. You are left feeling relaxed and peaceful, able to take up life at large. It is the prime role of your central healer to obtain results more directly and in an ideal mode; therefore, Reiki kindles as well as enhances the inner healer.

How Reiki Works

When the power of life flows through us, we are kept alive. We also refer this to as life-force. There are passages for this force within our bodies, namely: nadis, chakras, and meridians. The movement within our bodies also takes place in an energy zone referred to as the aura.

It helps to maintain the body organs as well as body cells, enabling them to work well. The flow must be free from any form of interference; otherwise, it will lead to a breakdown in either one or many tissues and body organs within the physical

body. In other words, the force reacts to our feelings and thoughts. The flow feels disturbed every time we agree with the negativities in our feelings or thoughts concerning our bodies.

These negative thoughts will later join with the power field, thus, leading to a breakdown in the smooth running of life force.

In the end, this will lead to a general breakdown of the normal functioning of the body and its organs. It is at this stage that Reiki finds a basis for operation. It heals by running through the energy field that is mostly affected by pumping-in the right energy.

It goes deeper to find where the negative thoughts are being harbored; then, it creates the level of positive energies around them. The harmful energy is replaced by the right and helpful energy. Therefore Reiki will clean, make straight, and then heal the pathways. This, in turn, leads to a smooth flowing of life-force in a natural and healthy way.

Reiki Levels

Reiki has got levels in which it operates in. They are often referred to as degrees. We will take a look at three major levels basically; level 1 or first degree, level two or second degree and lastly, level three or third degree.

Reiki Level 1: The First Degree The first level is known as a 'beginner' level; it is open to anyone.

Everyone and anyone has the power to perform Reiki on themselves. The goal of this level is to open the energy channels, where Ki flows. It permits the student to channel the Reiki energy on a physical level with the use of only one initiation, the Usui Tibetan system which will be covered in the following chapters. After this initiation, the student will start to feel the energy flowing into and through their hands which can be perceived as tingling, heat, buzzing, coolness, or any other sensations within your hands or throughout your body. For some people, those sensations within the hands or body sometimes don't happen straight away, but rather sometime after the initiation has been performed.

When the energy is released, it harmonizes and balances the seven main chakras, which are the major energy centers located and spread throughout the top of the head, down the spine, and to the bottom where the tailbone resides. This level is open to anyone with or without experience; the teaching of this method often takes one weekend to teach. However, this connection can never be undone; it is permanent and can be used whenever the student wishes.

The amount of this energy that has been channeled after the initiation varies differently, but when Reiki is used more and more, that energy becomes more constant. The energy on the physical level consists of 80% to 90%, with the other being located within the emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.

Reiki Level 2: The Second Degree

Before moving on to the Second Degree, the student must first complete the First Degree. It usually takes around twenty-one days and up to three months to practice and perfect the First Degree, with regular self-treatments and practices throughout the weeks. In the Second Degree, the central channels have been expanded and opened to a greater level with an increase in the channeled energy. This is also where the Reiki healing is expanded and practiced on others. With that in mind, the student also receives three Reiki symbols, the Power Symbol, the Distance Symbol, and the Mental/Emotional Symbol, which will be discussed in the following chapters. Reiki symbols are used to draw the qualities and energy of those symbols in order to connect more deeply to the universe and succeed in the Reiki energy channel.

Due to the attunement process and intensity of the Second Degree, there has to be at least twenty-one to a full three months passing period on the level one Reiki before moving on to the

next level. There is usually one attunement required in the second degree with the focus on the heart chakra and opening the central channel.

Reiki Level 3: The Third Degree

This level increases the student's capacity once again. The student also receives the Usui Master Symbol, which will help him make contact with his own inner truth and work on a more spiritual level. This level is also known as Inner Master because it enables practitioners to recognize that everyone is a master of their own path, destiny, and each person is responsible for their own life. The Third Degree also help the student find it's life path and the required changes in order to live the life that the student wants.

Reiki Level 4: Reiki Master

The Reiki Master is considered to be a teacher of Reiki, with a lot of energy and knowledge to be able to teach new Reiki practitioners and attune them to Reiki at the beginning of their journey. There is also a Reiki Master attunement that needs to be received with its corresponding symbol in order to feel confident and comfortable when it comes to attuning others.

The one who chooses to follow this level will also learn a variety of techniques in order to be able to attune and initiate others.

Reaching this level also demonstrates a deep commitment to the Reiki practice with the knowledge and skills to be able to perform and teach others of Reiki healing and self-discovery.

Ethical Considerations as You Use Reiki

1. Reiki in itself is not a curative but rather preventive remedy that does not need to eliminate or take up the place of any medical directives. When using reiki, it is advisable to continue with the medications if, by the time you began reiki, you were on any form of medication. Reiki comes in to complement but not substitute any other form of therapy.

Again, there is no point in carrying forward any prescribed medication in exchange with reiki.

2. Reiki is an exercise that requires that one has to be well qualified in order to realize maximum benefit from it.

Therefore, it is very important that you research the reiki practitioner who will handle your situation. Make sure you get to know his background, his expertise, and at least know his past record in that field.

3. As you continue with the procedure, you need to understand that reiki is still being researched on, and any future changes or improvements are expected. You also need to know that reiki is not a scientific study but rather a spiritual exercise.

4. Before you get into the Reiki game, it’s advisable that you take time and share with the teacher or the practitioner about your previous methods of healing you have been using.

It is very important to do so in order to avoid the use of excessive health remedies, which may turn out to be overwhelming or even non-productive.

5. You need to have faith in reiki. Faith only will make your problem solvable even before the stipulated period elapses.

The fact that Reiki is a spiritual exercise; faith contributes to a greater percentage of your healing in the process.

Chapter 2: Basics of Reiki

Anyone can learn Reiki and access its energy since it doesn't depend on any ability or talent of the practitioner. The Reiki attunement is one of the most powerful spiritual experiences, and without it, you can't heal yourself with Reiki. This attunement process is guided by a God-like consciousness, also known as Rei, it sees into the practitioner's body and understands what needs to be cleansed, healed, and unblocked.

Often, this practice is guided by spiritual beings who aid and implement the process; this is why many of those who underwent the attunement report experiencing healings, visions, and even personal messages.

The attunement is such a powerful energy that it can even increase your psychic sensitivity, such as the opening of the third eye, developing psychic abilities, and increasing intuitive awareness. Once the Reiki attunement has been completed, Reiki will be within you for the rest of your life. Whenever you need healing, it will be there, you can never lose touch with it, and it does not wear off. You only require one attunement when first accessing this energy and one attunement throughout each of the Reiki levels, but many practitioners choose to carry on more than one due to its many benefits such as adding an extra value of this level, strength, and power into the healing. The

channeling of that energy becomes easier as well as an increase in clarity of mind, raised vibrations, a higher level of consciousness, healing within the body or any personal problems, and an increase in psychic sensitivity.

It is required that you achieve the attunement because, without it, you will not have access to its healing energies. This process can also connect you to your Higher Self to discover your purpose and meaning of life, which is what a spiritual journey is all about.

The best way to get access to the Reiki energy and get a Reiki attunement is by seeking a Reiki Master. Since Reiki is such powerful healing energy, it is recommended by many that it is done physically, not through video calls, videos, or DVDs.

Although distance attunement can sometimes work, it is not guaranteed that you will receive all the energy, a part of the attunement requires for the Reiki Master to touch certain parts of the body like hands, neck, head, and some other parts. This physical contact is important for it transmits and enables the student to use Reiki.

But there is always another way, just like Mikao Usui, who didn't have a master and was able to attune himself through a twenty-one-day process of meditation and fasting. Seeking a Reiki Master to attune you to this energy and teach you Reiki healing

is done within eight to twelve hours, which is a faster method.

However, following a self-attunement is all about one's self-discovery. The attunement process is all about raising the student's energy level so high that you are able to reconnect with your Higher Self and the universal energy. Throughout this process, your vibrations and frequency rise drastically and you receive insight into the world around you. However, the self-attunement process does not give one a certificate of completion of the level one Reiki like sessions with Reiki Masters does.

Because of the life force flowing in us, through chakras, nadis, and meridians, we are able to support our body functions.

However, this energy can also become corrupted, causing a failure in supporting organs and cells within the body. Since this energy is so pure, negative thoughts and feelings directed at us or certain parts of our bodies, either unconsciously or consciously, can affect the body. The goal of the twenty-one-day process of self-attuning yourself is to train your mind to be able to block, stop these negative thoughts with meditation and be able to open the palm, heart, and crown chakras.

Since Reiki is a very pure form of energy, you have to start cleansing your body, mind, and soul at least one week before your attuning appointment if you choose to get a Reiki Master or throughout the twenty-one-day journey of self-attunement. The preparation process below can also be used for those who are

planning on getting a Reiki Master to attune them to the universal healing energy, except fitted into a one-week span process.

The preparation process is just as important as the attunement, it will allow the energies to work more effectively, on a faster pace, and they will provide more benefits for the body, mind, and soul. Cleansing beforehand is how you achieve the perfect state and become a vessel for such a powerful energy. Many instructors and Reiki Masters will provide you certain special care instructions, but if they don't, then don't worry, this guide will tell you everything you need to do prior to your Reiki attunement, whether it is a physical attunement or a self attunement!

1) Eat healthily

The point of preparing before your attunement is to purify your body so you will become closer to the same vibration and level that your Higher Self is. Not only eating healthy can cleanse the body of toxins, but it can also keep the body healthy! Stay clear of foods such as fish, fowl, and meat, for they are often filled with female hormones, toxins, pesticides, and penicillin. Do not eat any chocolate or sweets even though it is tempting, but your body and Higher Self will thank you for it later! You can even

choose to fast for a couple of hours a day, but that choice should be made by you.

2) Drink healthily

Mikao Usui spent twenty-one days fasting, but that doesn't mean you don't have to. Consider doing a juice or water fast for a couple of days; you don't have to carry it on for a whole week or twenty-one days if you don't want to. The choice is yours to make, let your intuition guide you. Do not drink drinks that possess caffeine; they create an imbalance within the endocrine and nervous systems. Also, refrain from drinking any alcohol.

3) Medication

If you are on any prescribed medication, then do not stop taking it.

4) No smoking

Stop smoking for the time being. Not only is smoking bad for the lungs, but it is also a negative form of energy. Consider giving it up, but for the time being and refrain yourself from smoking.

You need to maintain a pure body in order to be able to channel the energy that you will receive in your attunement process.

5) Meditation

Spend at least one hour a day meditating with any techniques that you like. Through meditation, you are able to cleanse your mind and release any fear, doubt, anxiety, anger, hate, worry, and jealousy. There are countless benefits of meditation, but most importantly, it is able to create a sacred space within your body. When meditating to achieve self-attunement, spend a week each meditating on opening and cleaning your three chakras which are used in Reiki, the heart, the palm, and the crown chakra.

6) No electronics

Try to eliminate the use of electronics, especially TV, computers, and the radio. Also, avoid reading the newspapers.

7) Be alone

Spend some time alone; we often pick up other peoples vibrational energy and many times that energy is far from positive. Spend some quality time alone, taking care of yourself and your body. Do something that you love to raise your vibrations.

8) Exercise

Another method for relieving the body of negativity and toxins is through exercise. Consider going hiking in nature, biking, or swimming. If you don't have access to any of those, a simple jog for a couple of minutes a day can do wonders!

9) Nature

Spend some time in Nature, go to the beach, a park, or go hiking.

10) Cleanse your house

Using sage or any other incense, cleanse your house and sacred space to get rid of any previous negative energy, impurities, and to lighten up the mood. Cleaning your house is another way of cleansing and purifying it.

11) Self-love

Love is one of the purest forms of energy, and those who possess a lot of self-love for themselves have very high vibrations.

Practice self-love and self-acceptance. You are you for a reason, you were born for a reason, and you were born to receive and give love to your family, friends, or partner. Accept yourself for who you are and learn to cherish yourself.

12) No stress

Minimize your task or work intake. If possible, then take some time off or wait until it's the holiday season to get attuned to Reiki so you can relax and not stress about your responsibilities.

13) Cleanse your aura

Do a cleansing ritual of your aura. There are many methods of cleansing involving incense, crystals, or simply visualization, so take some time to cleanse your aura.

14) Sleep

Get at least eight hours of sleep to give the body energy and strength for its self-discovery journey.

15) Pray

Pray to the Higher Beings for a successful attunement and guidance throughout the process.

One Day or Few Hours Prior Your

Attunement

1) Reflect

Sit down and reflect on everything that you have done to prepare for this moment. Think about how your thoughts, emotions, or any physical sensations have changed from before you started preparing for Reiki. Take some time to relax, reflect, and listen to your intuition. This is a perfect time to set an intention of successfully self-attune yourself.

2) Deep breathes

Deep breathing can help calm your body if you are nervous and tend to anything that you feel you must do before the process.