How do I go about becoming a Reiki practitioner?
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Mikao Usui's Reiki method spread widely. Correspondence courses over the Internet even offer distance training. To achieve a complete education in the "Usui method of Reiki Healing," three courses are necessary: the 1st degree course, the 2nd degree course, and the master course. The specific content of each of these courses varies widely from one teacher to another, depending on personal philosophies. A typical set of courses is something like the following:\n\nFirst Degree Reiki courses teach the basic theories of how to work with Reiki energy. The channel through which Reiki energy passes to the practitioner is said to be widened through an initiation by the teacher, permitting the Reiki energy be strong enough to effect healing. Students learn hand placement positions on the recipient's body that are thought to be most conducive to the healing process.\n\nIn the Second Degree Reiki course, a symbol for mental healing is taught, enabling students to purportedly treat even deeply ingrained problems like fears, depression, addictions, and the like. Students are instructed on how to direct Reiki energy to a certain point in time, to a specific person or place, or a specific issue. The issue can be something like an individual's particular health problem, or it can be a more abstract or general issue such as world peace. Practitioners say that this is possible using three symbols taught at the second initiation. The claim is that this skill allows the Reiki channel to be opened even wider.\n\nAs part of the master course, usually the Third Degree, students become a Reiki "master" through the third initiation; they learn how to initiate students and have the option of teaching Reiki courses themselves. The student learns a further "master" level symbol in this course as well as the method of attuning others. In some cases the third level is broken into smaller stages of attunements from the teacher; the attunements for the first, second, and third level may also be administered in stages. A teacher has completed practical training when told that he or she has the ability to attune others to all degrees and has been given the final fourth Reiki Master symbol that is used in attunements.
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I am a shaman and all that you truly need is the intent of your heart to go out to that which desire to cleanse . The magic is in the person not the power objects. It is the persons belief in self that give the "magic " to the objects. This a common practise and very acceptable. I However suggest going within and healing yourself as the external is a reflection of the internal.Trust yourself and your connect to Source. The more that we are "clean " the greater the magic. Magic is actually physics on a level that is easily explained . Even though all Miracles are unexplained quantum happenings. If you are in tune with  Great Spirit all is possible as there is no time /space. All is Now. If you are going to go through the ritual use salt as well, this will assist in negating the effects of negative energy . By setting the intent is still best and visualize it. Ask here to "tap " in to this and have her feel  this truth. \nIf she is worth her salt she be able to "see" that this works. Do not give your power away to that which is outside of yourself. Unconditional Love is the most powerful force in all of creation.\nHappy hunting !  Hawk Child
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I think you're really looking to be in parapsychology or something like that.  That's not a real science question.  Learn some basics first and then come back and try again.
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Yes, I have had the same experience both with my first Reiki intunement and while being ordained.  It is quite amazing isn't it?  So peaceful you don't want it to go away.  I wish that experience for everyone.  I think it can be life changing for many.
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I'm also a Wiccan in the military.  In the five years I've been in, I've asked this question several times, and about the best answer I've gotten has been that all chaplains are officers, thus you need a degree.  To be chaplain, you need a degree from a religious school.  I believe that they are considering adding metaphysical sciences as an acceptable degree for chaplains, but don't hold your breath.\n\nWicca and paganism ARE recognized as valid religions by the government and the military, though.  The chaplain's handbook has a chapter on the Wiccan faith and how to help Wiccans.\n\nI have never had the desire to see a military chaplain, however.  I prefer to look among the local community for good pagan or Wiccan groups and pose my questions and problems there.  I don't really believe that a Christian, Muslim or Jewish chaplain could help me spiritually with an open mind, and I haven't ever been stationed at a base with a Buddhist chaplain, who might have a least a little more tolerance, I hope.  The closest encounter I've had with a military chaplain was at my last base, when the pagan group I was a member of seriously considered filing an EO on the guy because he was giving us a hard time about using a room at the chapel annex for meetings once a week.  He was finding every reg in the book that he possibly could use to block us from using that space, and since we were in Japan, off base wasn't an option unless it was at someone's house, and off-base housing wasn't really all that roomy.  On base was pretty cramped, too.  He finally quit giving us a hard time, though, and seemed to just accept that we were there to stay.
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It sounds like what happened to you is almost exactly what happened to me over 10 years ago.  While working with a Reiki practitioner, I too had what I now know was a Kundalini awakening.  At the time, however, neither the practitioner nor I knew what had happened.  All she could say was that it had never happened to her in all the years she'd been working on people and that she felt the power that came from me nearly overwhelm her.  I went to another Reiki person and described what happened.  She said that it sounded like a Kundalini experience and gave me a referral of a registered Kundalini Yoga Teacher.  I began practicing Kundalini Yoga then and haven't stopped since.  \nIn answer to some of your questions:\n>>>Is this something that I should seek more of?<<<\nThe answer is yes.  I suggest you go to www.kundaliniyoga.com and find a qualifed Teacher near you. Or you can take classes online at www.yogijim.com\n\n>>>Could I and should I learn to do this on my own?<<<\nYes.  You will learn over time to control this powerful energy that will allow you to experience the feeling of being totally and wholly aware. \n\n>>>What is the value of this kundalini energy?<<<\nThis energy can be transmuted into any positive aspect of life. Creativity. Spirituality. Deeper and more satifying sexual relations, Prosperity...anything.\nAgain, I stress the value of finding a qualified IKYTA (www.kundaliniyoga.com) Teacher to guide you.\nBlessings,\nSat Nam
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As soon as my dad was diagnosed with AD, I immediately attuned him to Reiki level 2 so he could bring in as much energy as he needs for healing. Who knows what his progress would have been without it? I'd rather do it and not need it than the opposite. Of course he is also on 3 drugs--two conventional AD drugs and one experimental.\nBTW, Reiki is a form of energy work, like pranic healing.
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I can help you with this...\n\nEvery state is different in regards to the rules for getting your maggage therapy license. You should first contact the State Health Dept to find out the application process and rules. Then, you should look into finding a reputable massage therapy school. Don't just try to find the school that is the cheapest or that claims to get you certified in a short amount of time. Find a school (and I am sure San Diego has many) that offers brief business classes as well as the classes you need to be a massage therapist. Also, look into insurance for yourself...most employers dont offer it (maybe it is diff in CA). My massage therpaist overworker herself (10-12 sessions a day) and had to have surgery and she didnt have insurance. So, a school that offers classes like that will help you in the long run. Be prepared to pay a few bucks too. Hope this helps...good luck!
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Merry meet you \n\nWell im new to Wiccan myself and all i can tell you is to find a person that is into the path that you follow and talk to them look up on different web sites and read alot of books because nomatter if this for you or a friend you have to relize that to fully understand the Wiccan path you have to do a whole lot of reading ive been doing research for almost 2 months  and i still havent done any spells yet so all i can say is do research here are a few sites that i go to for some info k.\n\n\nhttp://www.glasstemple.com/basics/\nhttp://www.solitarywiccans.org/\nhttp://magickaschool.com/\n\n\nJust remember "Do what thou wilt as long as it Harm None"\nbecasue the law of three will apply to any spell you cast good or bad. not to scare you but its true.,
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There are many. you can check this web site out and the can tell you where you can find a Reiki Master close to you. http://www.reikiblessings.homestead.com/INHA.html
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Master Hong Liu\n\nHe provides lectures, seminars, and courses for the L.A. public who are interested in healing their ailments, or to become qi gong healers.  He has some apprentices in the Los Angeles area, with some teaching in acupuncture colleges.\n\nHe has a book out called:  The Healing Art of Qi Gong, a very interesting read.\n\nYou may visit his website at qimaster.com.\n\nBest
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Reiki itself is a Japanese spiritual system that has been used in Japan at least back until the Meiji period, where spiritualist, shaman, and priests used this term to describe their practices. The first time a book was printed about Reiki was in 1919 by a Therapist from Japan.\n\nThe Reiki that we have commonly come to know today as 'Reiki' started life as a spiritual system taught by a Japanese man named Mikao Usui. In around the year of 1920 Usui, a devout Buddhist, had a Satori (a breakthrough, enlightenment) that allowed him to realize that the ultimate goal in life was to live by "unity of self through harmony and balance". He created a system for doing so, based on Buddhist and Shinto beliefs that were held outside the confines of the very controlling Japanese government during his time (in Usui's time, Religion that was not state run was forbidden). In around 1921 he started to teach others his system, calling it a 'philosophical' path, which was controlled by the Japanese Department of Education.\n\nIn around 1922, Usui's friend started to teach his own 'philosophical' path that included hand healing as part of the practice. This system was based heavily on folk Shinto - which was outlawed during this time. In 1923, Usui added hand healing to his practice, as well as blessing ceremony (the predecessor to todays attunement) - both derived from his friend.\n\nIn 1925, several Japanese Navy Admirals joined Usui's School. They became very interested in the hand healing methods, and, shifted focus of the school to devoting their time refining their practice at it. In 1926, Usui would pass away, leaving the school to his senior students and his friend.\n\nIn 1926, these people would found the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai - a memorial group dedicated to the work of Usui. They would recognize Usui, posthumously, as their first President. They would teach both Usui's spiritual system as well as hand healing. As time went on, less and less of Usui's spiritual system was being taught, reserved for more advanced students. Newer students would be taught hand healing methods instead.\n\nIn around 1928, Usui's friend would leave the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai because of disagreements that he had with the way things were being run. He went on to found his own spiritual system and taught his own hand healing method.\n\nIn 1930ish, Dr. Hayashi, one of the Navy Admirals, would leave the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai because of differences in how things were being run. He went on to create his own style of Reiki (with many changes - focusing primarily on Hand healing), and, run his own healing clinic.\n\nIn 1935, a woman would seek out Hayashi for Reiki treatments and would be successfully healed by Hayashi. She would go on to learn Reiki from Hayashi. Her name was Hawayo Takata.\n\nIn 1938, Takata would bring 'Hayashi Reiki' to America, change it again, and call it Usui Shiki Ryoho. At this point, her Reiki looks nothing like the Reiki that the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai was teaching. Her Reiki was taught as a hand healing method and lacked much of the traditional spiritual teachings as well as the meditative practices common in Traditional Reiki.\n\nIn 1941, Japan would bomb Pearl Harbor. Americans would hate ANYTHING having to do with Japan. Knowing this, Takata would re-write Reiki history, telling a tale of Usui being both a Doctor and a Christian Minister. She did this with hopes that the USA was a very Christian Society, so, if she could make Reiki and Usui linked to Christianity, Americans would not have prejudices against either. Also, Takata believed that Doctors were universally accepted, so, making Usui a Doctor, she believed that Americans would be further put at ease.\n\nAfter this, Takata would go on to teach 22 Reiki Masters with this 'new' Reiki. These 22 Masters would spread out across America and teach this system to the masses. This is where American Reiki was b
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This is a loaded question. First, there are many kinds of 'Reiki' out there - and new ones being invented every day. The Reiki that was taught by Usui-San in the 1920's is very different from the Reiki that we have today. Reiki evolved from a spiritual/philosophical practice and has now become a hands on healing modality. \n\nOn Usui's own memorial inscription its states that 'anyone can access reiki because it begins within each of us.' In an interview in 1922, Usui went on to state that he 'received no special gift or empowerment.'\n\nThe attunements that Usui did were spiritual blessings or Recognition - denoting that the student had learned a certain body of knowledge that Usui was trying to convey (called Reiju). These Reiju did not confer the ability to access Reiki - practice and study by the student did.\n\nDr. Hayashi would change this attunement process into a vehicle that delivered the gift of reiki itself (called Denju). Lastly, Takata would change it again and bring it to the USA - as the Reiki gift itself.\n\nMost Reiki teachers today follow the Takata teachings and believe strongly in the attunement process to convey Reiki ability. \n\nIn order to be able to access 'Reiki' on your own, you would have to undergo extensive training in matters relating to the spirit and mind - the average person would not be able to achieve this - especially today. It is much easier just to receive modern attunements / empowerments.
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Here are some pointers from the National Center for Complementatry and Alternative Medcine:\n\n"How do I find a licensed acupuncture practitioner?\nHealth care practitioners can be a resource for referral to acupuncturists. More medical doctors, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, and specialists in physical medicine, are becoming trained in acupuncture, TCM, and other CAM therapies. In addition, national acupuncture organizations (which can be found through libraries or Web search engines) may provide referrals to acupuncturists.\n\nCheck a practitioner's credentials.\nAn acupuncture practitioner who is licensed and credentialed may provide better care than one who is not. About 40 states have established training standards for acupuncture certification, but states have varied requirements for obtaining a license to practice acupuncture.17 Although proper credentials do not ensure competency, they do indicate that the practitioner has met certain standards to treat patients through the use of acupuncture. \n\nDo not rely on a diagnosis of disease by an acupuncture practitioner who does not have substantial conventional medical training. \nIf you have received a diagnosis from a doctor, you may wish to ask your doctor whether acupuncture might help."\n\nFind out more info at these sites:
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Before any spells will work you have to understand why it is you want this power.  Until you do and in exercising it you will harm no-one, the universe may be keeping it away from you to protect you from yourself.\n\nOnce you are at a level where you are spiritually developed enough to deal with receiving powers such as telekinesis they will manifest on their own.
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Learning the Art of Hypnosis is easy.  You are talking about a state that we visit naturally several times a day.  It is something that you already do.  What you are trying to learn is how to do it in a more formalized manner.  \n\nThere are several books, tapes and CDs.  Your local library probably has a few of these.  Most are pretty good.  Personally I like the books by Roy Hunter.  There are several schools.  Personally I think schools are the best if they give you supervised practice.\n\nWhat most folks do is learn self hypnosis first.  If you practice on yourself, transferring this skill so you can hypnotize others is not hard.  Learning self hypnosis is very easy.  There are several web sites and other media that can be used to help you learn.  A session with an experienced hypnotist can teach you as well.\n\nYou might check this link out.  It is the FAQ for alt.hypnosis, a long standing news group.  Personally, wouldn't visit the group but the FAQ have been developed over several years and will answer most questions.\n\nhttp://www.royhunter.com/hypnofaq.htm
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Pranic Healing teachs you how to do it. First you need to take Basic class: you learn how to scan aura, chakras, organs. After that you can take Crystal class: you learn how to use crystals for healings, natural powers and properties of crystals, learn how crystals can be used in strengthening the aura as well as for protection and much more.