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Usui Reiki Chakra Balancing Self Treatments

When you Learn Usui Reiki First Degree, one of the many things you can do with your life-long Reiki energy, is give yourself Chakra Balancing Reiki Self-Treatments to balance and harmonise your whole energy field.Read the step-bystep guide to giving yourself a beautiful Usui Reiki Chakra Balancing treatment...

The Five Reiki Principles or Gokai

"The Gokai contained the ethical and practical background of the inner work and desired achievement of the student.The Gokai is made up of five seemingly simple sentences written in clear everyday language that literally anyone can comprehend and implement automatically. They are neither secret or mystical and any Japanese who reads them, even if he has no idea of Reiki, will instantly nod his head and smile"Frank Arjava Petter 'One with Reiki: Love, Devotion and Being Present 2020...

"Reiki is Love" - Chyoko Yamaguchi, Jikiden Reiki Master

"REIKI IS LOVE" – These profound words were shared by Mrs. Chiyoko Yamaguchi, a remarkable woman who learned the original Reiki directly from Usui Sensei, Chijiro Hayashi, and her uncle, a teacher of Usui Sensei's teachings. Mrs. Yamaguchi dedicated her life to practicing and teaching the sacred art of Reiki. She trained Frank Arjava Petter and her son in the authentic Japanese Reiki with immense respect and devotion.Every day, she offered Reiki treatments to others while running her own ...

'One With Reiki: Love, Devotion and Being Present'

 In the serene pages of One With Reiki: Love, Devotion and Being Present, the internationally acclaimed Reiki teacher and researcher Frank Arjava Petter invites you on a profound journey into the heart of Reiki.This long-awaited book, published in 2020, is more than just a guide—it's a warm embrace, welcoming you to discover the many layers and dimensions of this transformative practice.Reiki is not merely a method for relaxation or a way to heal the ailments of the body and mind. In its ...

Save heaps and book before 21 July '24!

Frank Arjava Petter is acknowledged world-wide as a pioneer in the revival and re-awakening of the original Japanese Reiki tradition.His best-selling Reiki books have been translated into over 16 languages and he lives in Lesvos, Greece with his beautiful wife Bhakti and their two children.He will be offering Classes in New Zealand teaching you how to experience Jikiden (or Japanese) Reiki in its original beauty and simplicity....

Empower Your Intuition with Reiki: Awakening Your Inner Guidance System

Intuition, often described as a subtle yet powerful inner knowing, is a natural gift we all possess. However, in the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to lose touch with this innate ability. Reiki, a Japanese healing technique, offers a profound way to reconnect with and empower your intuition, serving as a catalyst for awakening your inner guidance system....

The (nearly) Perfect Reiki Table and Chair for Professional Reiki Treatments

Woohoo! I've finally found it!! Let's say you’re ready to give full Reiki Treatments to your friends and family. But not all Reiki tables are equal and some tables used for massage can be super uncomfortable and unsuitable for giving Reiki.Your Reiki table and chair are a long-term investmentI’ve had mine for over 20 years, it’s almost identical to this one and it’s been invaluable!I've looked for years for the very best, most versatile and cost-effective Reiki table and chair for my Usu...

Reiki Hands or Wishful Thinking? Reiki and the 'Wellness Industry'

Rebalancing your vibrational field to allow your energy to flow freely might not be the most straightforward concept to grasp. It’s a practice known in the West as reiki. It was developed in Japan, early last century.Rei translates from Japanese as universal life, and ki, means energy. During a session, practitioners place their hands lightly on, or near, the body (clients can stay fully clothed, lying down or comfortably sitting up) to allow what the professional organisation, Reiki NZ, ...

Usui Reiki Seated Treatments

Seated Treatments are the most practical and versatile way to give Reiki to othersNot every Reiki practitioner wants to give full professional Reiki treatments, either professionally or privately.Not every Reiki practitioner has a Reiki table, either. Reiki Seated treatments are the mostly frequently used way of giving some Reiki to help others, whether for 10 mins or up to 20 – 30 mins (it’s not comfortable for most people to sit longer)Reiki Seated treatments are great for …10 minutes fo...

Blessing your Home and Office with the Usui Reiki Symbols

This is a yet another great thing you can do with your three Usui Reiki Second Degree symbols – it’s awesome and its effective immediatelyIt is excellent for clearing and cleansing any or all rooms in your home, particularly those in which you spend the most time such as your bedrooms (including your mattress and pillows), kitchen and living rooms, also your office and/or study...

Your Usui Reiki lineage starts with these 3 Usui Reiki Masters

Dr Mikao Usui - to whom Reiki was gifted, the founder of the Usui Reiki Lineage 1865 - 1926Mr Chijiro Hayashi - one of 22 of Mikao Usui's Reiki Teachers or Shehans 1878 - 1940Mrs Hawayo Takata - the first Reiki Teacher to introduce and teach Usui Reiki in the Western World 1900 - 1980 Usui Reiki was gifted to and founded by Sensei Mikao Usui in Japan Mr Hayasha was one of Sensei Usui’s 20+ Usui Reiki Teachers (Shihans) and he initiated and taught Mrs Takata – who was the first-ever Usui Reik...

Reiki: Its Role in Treating Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases can affect people of any age or background. When these diseases develop, the symptoms range from mild to debilitating, often reducing the quality of life for the sufferer. Depending on the disease, a number of different treatments may exist. However, regardless of the nature of the autoimmune condition, individuals suffering with these diseases may also benefit from an alternative therapy known as “Reiki.” Understanding Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune diseases occur when t...

Reiki Talk with Frank Arjava Petter - Transformation of Body, Mind and Spirit

Frank and I organised a series of Jikiden Reiki Classes in New Zealand for him to teach when Covid struck. We had to cancel all the Classes and Talks Frank was going to do and in place of his coming to NZ to teach, I asked him if he would give us a Talk on Reiki via Zoom. Below is the transcript of his full talk. I likened it to a Master Class in Reiki. Enjoy xxx " Frank (Arjava) started out reminding us that we celebrate the centennial of the conception of Reiki in March 2022 It will be ...

Reiki Benefits - for your body, mind and spirit

Our natural state as human beings is to be healthy and happy. Reiki enhances your well-being, promotes healing and deep relaxation on all levels (body, mind and soul) and harmonizes the chakras Anyone can learn Usui Reiki and the Usui Reiki First Degree Training is suitable for anyone (children and older people too) who wants to tap into his or her own healing abilities and experience the Reiki healing energies Reiki may be used on any living thing - ourselves, babies, children, pregnant Mum’s...

Power-Up your Crystals and Chakras with Reiki

Their transformational and healing powers have been well-known to many peoples of ancient cultures and now the are surging back into our lives to align and support us – each in their own unique way. EXPERIENCING YOUR CRYSTALSEach stone or crystal has a specific function and energy vibration which is both subtle and profound and benefits all things. Notice the effects of your Crystals by experimenting with them to feel their own power. Then cleanse and charge them with Reiki and notice the dif...

Oprah raves about the benefits of Reiki

Oprah herself has raved about the benefits of receiving a Reiki treatment Reiki can accelerate the healing process of the body, mind and emotions Reiki helps release stress and creates balance – maybe you just feel tired and rundown, but your blood counts all indicate that you are healthy, or emotionally you feel stuck in a rut, going nowhere. Reiki helps restore the energy that supports your health and well-being, getting you up and moving forward again. ...

2 original Japanese Reiki Techniques

Both of these techniques have been researched and shared by Frank Arjava Petter in his book - 'This is Reiki: Transformation of Body, MInd and Soul' 2012. Both techniques were created by Usui Sensei for the use of all his Reiki students and Shihans (Teachers)....

Reiki your 7 Chakras for health, vitality and happiness

‘Chakras are energy centers and serve as gateways for the flow of energy and life in to the physical body. Each chakra is associated with the glands and organs in that part of the body. They react and respond to energy and vibration. The energy flow of the chakras can be in disharmony as result of imbalance or stress in the emotional, mental or spiritual aspect of an individual. This disharmony can eventually cause physical illness. The chakras will be individually balanced by placing your ...

Reiki in the Clinical Setting is on the Rise

Reiki is increasingly finding its way into institutional settings, from hospitals to hospices, and the push appears to be coming from patients as well as clinical practitioners. “More and more, patients are requesting care beyond what most consider to be traditional health services, and hospitals are responding to the needs of the communities they serve by offering these therapies,” according to researcher Sita Ananth of Health Forum, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association (A...

Studying Reiki: Find the right Teacher for you

There are suggested standards for Reiki practice or education but none are able to be regulated by law in New Zealand so it is up to the students to identify their own qualified Reiki Teacher Pamela Miles’ book, REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide (Tarcher/Penguin) explains what to look for.  “It’s really a buyer beware situation" says Pamela, a well-known Reiki Teacher in the USA....

Your Reiki Practice: Working safe and smart

It's only natural that some of you will be drawn (and asked) to share Reiki with friends and people you may not know. 'Energy exchange' is a valuable part of others acknowledging their gratitude for your time, training and Reiki. it's very important not to move into giving Reiki professionally until at least 6+ months after 1st or 2nd Degree. It's a huge leap from giving Reiki to your family and yourself to giving Reiki to the public. There are many other skills, sensitivities and nuances ...

Reiki healing in hospitals

‘In today’s hospitals, we see a brilliant show of hands—from the dexterity of a finely trained surgeon to the strong and efficient handiwork of a nurse. More hospitals are adding the balancing touch of a Reiki practitioner to their ranks. Pamela Miles, a Reiki Master with 27 years of experience, advises Western health care professionals on how they can use this Japanese practice of “laying-on hands” to help ease pain, relieve stress, and speed recovery....

Book Review: 'This is Reiki: Transformation of Body, Mind and Soul from the Origins to the Practice'

I recently reconnected with this book, one of the many Usui Reiki books researched authentically in Japan and written by international Usui Reiki authority, Frank Arjava Petter. I particularly love how Frank reconnects the reader to the history and stream of Reiki flowing down the decades via the Usui Reiki Teachers Lineage …. so much of today’s Reiki is focused on ‘this lifetime’ that it’s easy to feel Usui Reiki is a stand-alone modality, not a powerful lineage of deeply co...