Levels of Reiki
There are three levels or degrees of
Reiki, which are achieved by successive initiations.
First Degree
The first degree opens the energy channel and permits the student
to channel Reiki mainly at the physical level, both for himself
and for others. It consists of one initiation in the Usui Tibetan
system. After the initiation, the student may note a subtle
energy flowing through his hands. This can be perceived in various
ways, including heat, coolness, tickling, buzzing, or just a
strange feeling in the hands. Sometimes it takes a period of
time after the initiation before the student feels the energy.
This level is open to anyone. No previous experience or preparation
is required. It is usually taught in one weekend. The initiation
connects the student’s energy system to the Universal
Energy. Energy blockages are released, balancing and harmonising
the major energy centres known as chakras. The initiation opens
the central energy channel leading from the crown of the head
to the bottom of the spine. It connects the student to the Universal
Energy permanently, allowing him to channel the energy whenever
he wishes.
At first, the amount of energy channelled after the initiation
can vary considerably, but the more the student uses Reiki,
the more constant the energy becomes. In this level, the majority of the time, the energy
is 80-90% on the physical level. The remainder being on the
mental/emotional and spiritual levels.
Details
of Reiki 1 course
Second Degree
The Second Degree requires that the student has completed the
First Degree and has had sufficient practice for the energy
to be flowing with less variation in intensity. Usually at least
three months will have passed since the student took the First
Degree. The student should be giving him/herself regular self treatments.
In the second degree Reiki initiation, the central channel is
opened up to a greater level, and the amount of energy that
can be channelled increases.
The student receives three symbols:
• The Power Symbol. This increases the
amount of energy that can be channelled. It enables the student
to open and close the energy connection when treating himself
or others. It allows the student to use the Universal energy
to cleanse and purify places energetically. The power symbol
can also be used as a protection around a home, car etc
.
• The Mental Symbol. This allows the
student to enter into a different level of energy, which works
on the mental and emotional levels of the person receiving the
energy. It is therefore used for mental and emotional healing.
It is particularly helpful in dealing with anger, sadness, anxiety,
depression and problems with relationshipsand when sending Reiki
to the cause of a condition. . It can also be used to help stop
unwanted habits such as smoking.
• The Distance Symbol. This allows healing
to be sent at a distance. The recipient does not have to be
physically present, but could be anywhere in the world. This
symbol can also be used to send Reiki into the future. If the
student wants to send Reiki to something he plans to do, he
simply asks the energy to arrive at a particular time, and it
will be ready when that time comes. This also works for the
past. Reiki can be sent to specific events in the past, or to
the cause of a problem, even if the cause is unknown.
Details of Reiki 2 course
Third Degree – Inner Master
The third degree initiation increases the student’s capacity
to channel the Universal Energy. The student is also given the
Usui Master Symbol, which allows him to work on a spiritual
level and helps him to contact his own inner truth. This level
is called Inner Master because it involves recognising that
each person is the master of his own destiny, responsible for
his own life. This knowledge can often help the student to find
his true path in life and may require him to make changes in
his life.
Usui Tibetan Master Level
In this level the central energy channel is once again further
opened, and the student is given the four additional Tibetan
Master Symbols. The student learns the techniques that permit
him to perform Reiki initiations.
The Reiki Master takes on the responsibility of teaching Reiki
to others. He has the ability to initiate others so that they
can use the Reiki energy in their own journey of self-discovery
and healing.
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