Reiki is the Japanese word for universal life energy. This volume explains how this remarkable healing method sends energy through the hands of a practitioner into the body of a receiver.

Reiki Master Margaret Cheasebro gave me my first Reiki attunement. In her simple office dedicated to the art of healing, she shared her knowledge of this ancient Japanese healing art, answered my questions and reviewed the hand positions for self-healing and healing others. When I was ready, I took a seat in a chair and, with little talking, Margaret moved quietly around me, occasionally touching me lightly as she held her hands near my body. The Reiki energy flowed from God, through her, to me, reawakening an awareness that I have always been connected to this healing energy. Now I use the hand positions Margaret taught me to enhance my own health and share with family. – Nancy Coleman, Phoenix, Arizona. I feel very blessed to have experienced Margaret’s Reiki work for several years now. I always find it deeply relaxing, releasing stress, tensions, aches and pains. On one occasion she helped me release a very high level of stress that had caused a migraine headache after a co-worker passed away unexpectedly at work the day before. After this treatment, I felt very grounded, centered, peaceful, and was completely pain-free. I am very grateful for her work. – Wendy Buchanan, Farmington, New Mexico, LMT, LISW Many books exist with helpful information about learning the relaxing, healing art of practicing Reiki. What makes Reiki I: Exploring the Basics stand out is that it pulls together from many different sources a vast amount of information about Reiki that is helpful for anyone, whether they are thinking of learning about Reiki or have practiced it for a long time. The book includes information about how Reiki works, the origin and history of Reiki, the aura, the chakras and how they can affect a person’s health. It includes pictures and information about Reiki hand positions for healing yourself and hand positions for healing others. It addresses how those hand positions can help a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It explains what foods, activities and thinking habits a person needs to practice in the days leading up to receiving the Reiki I attunement from a Reiki Master of your choice. There are so many details about Reiki to learn and remember. This book will give you what you need to know in an easy-to-read writing style. It is a valuable reference book for anyone studying or practicing Reiki. However, it is not a substitute for a Reiki I attunement. To get that attunement, you must attend a Reiki I workshop and receive an attunement given by a Reiki Master.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So, Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during "attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it. While Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes harmony with others. The three pillars which comprise the foundation of Reiki are: the bringing together of hands at the heart center which helps to ground the individual, center their energy, and focus intention; the invocation of Reiki to begin flowing; and Chiryo, which involves either placing the hands in various positions along the body or beaming energy to the recipient so that they may receive the healing and loving energy that is Reiki. There are three levels of Reiki, and each level has its own associated symbols. The first level focuses on physical healing and uses the Power Symbol, Cho Ku Rei, to increase the flow of Reiki energy. The second level focuses on mental and emotional healing and uses the Mental/Emotional. Included are detailed instructions for levels I, II and III master practitioner attunements.

The Reiki I manual I use with my students.

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH REIKI Discover the deep healing benefits of reiki and learn how to begin or advance your own practice. Llewellyn's Complete Book of Reiki shares the many ways reiki can uplift your spirit and restore your well-being. With dozens of exercises and more than 100 illustrations showing hand positions, symbols, and more, this thorough reference book is ideal for students and practitioners of every level. Within these pages, you will find helpful information and practical tips on the most important topics in reiki, including: • Vibrational Healing • Sensing Energy • Hand Positions • Symbols • Mantras • Traditional and Non-Traditional Techniques • Reiki Self-Practice • Professional Practice • Conducting Sessions • Teaching Reiki • Reiki Attunements • Reiki for Children and Pets • And More Reiki has the power to change your life from the inside out, and the more you interact with this energy, the more profound and far reaching the changes will be. This book shares insights into the many branches of reiki, helping you unlock your inner gifts for improved physical health, emotional balance, and spiritual vitality.