1. What Is Reiki And How Can It Assist Me?

2. Presented By Silvia Flores, licensed Reiki Master Teacher
with the International Center for Reiki Training

3. Reducing stress is one of the most important issues to retaining and achieving good health

4. Reiki is a viable , pleasant and easy option to reduce our levels of stress

5. Let’s begin by defining Reiki
A Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing
Spiritually guided life force energy
A complementary therapy
A means for positive life changes
Perfectly fits in with traditional medicine
A form of meditation
A way to induce the relaxation response

6. A little Reiki history
Dr. Mikao Usui who developed Reiki in 1922 in Japan

7. Mount Kurama near Kyoto Japan, the birthplace of Reiki

8. Dr. Chujiro Hayashi
Used Reiki in his medical Clinic after being attuned to Reiki

9. INTRODUCED REIKI TO THE U.S. VIA HAWAII
Mrs. Hawayo Takata
( 1938 ) RECEIVED MASTER LEVEL FROM HAYASHI ( 1976 ) TAKATA BEGINS INITIATING STUDENTS TO MASTER LEVEL ( 1980 ) TAKATA PASSES AWAY
INTRODUCED REIKI TO THE U.S. VIA HAWAII

10. Why are we talking about Reiki?
We must reduce our levels of stress
Because complementary therapies are quickly becoming part of integrative medicine
Because in today’s world we need physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual support to deal with issues
Because it works !!!!

11. Is Reiki safe? Will it interfere with my doctor’s treatments ?
Is it a religion or part of a belief system ?

12. The philosophy of Reiki

13. Is there any evidence Reiki works?
Some studies have been done which show reduction in pain, shorter surgery times, and reduced anxiety.
More studies are in process.
Center for Reiki Research booklet with summaries of Reiki research.

14. Who can learn Reiki? Anyone!

15. Who can teach Reiki? A Reiki master teacher
Learn Reiki I and II in a two day class

16. A typical session looks like this:

17. In a session you may follow a series of hand positions

18. Or may chose to work on a specific area using your intuition

19. You can learn to scan the body to find an area that needs treatment

20. You can give Reiki to yourself

21. You can learn how to send Reiki at a distance

22. You can give Reiki to pets

23. You can send Reiki to outdoor animals

24. Massage therapy is enhanced with Reiki

25. Clear and bless your office and home

26. Keep your energy field strong
Power up your energy field before session.
Clear your energy field after session.

27. Learn how to send Reiki with your eyes as well as your hands
Learn how to send Reiki with your eyes as well as your hands. Still your mind with Reiki.

28. Benefits Creates deep relaxation Aids body to release stress/tension
Accelerates the body’s self-healing abilities
Promotes better sleep
Reduces blood pressure
Relieves pain
Helps chronic problems (asthma, back pain, headaches, depression, etc.)

29. More benefits Assists the body in cleansing itself from toxins
Reduces side effects of drugs utilized in chemo therapy
Supports the immune system
Helps spiritual growth and emotional clearing
Can self treat

30. How can I try out Reiki?
At Reiki Circles at bliss Spiritual Co-op Mt. Pleasant
meets weekly on Fridays 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
In a private Reiki session
At a Reiki class

31. Let’s feel the Life Force Energy
Place your hands together and call on healing energy from Source.
Then place hands on your body.
Feel the warmth.

32. Additional uses of Reiki Reiki can:
Increase abundance in all areas of your life
Help maintain a balanced lifestyle
Help solve problems that come up in everyday living.
Provide inspiration and connection to your Spiritual Source.
Work much more quickly than many other traditional modalities.

33. Take a class and get continuing education credits
Receive 14 hours of continuing education credits for nurses for Reiki I & II in 2 days.
Receive a Reiki session each day and take a nap while you earn CEs!
Practice meditation in class.
Use your spirituality in a practical way.
Connect with health-minded colleagues.

34. Give yourself Reiki to protect from burnout

35. A great percentage of the population is seeking alternative solutions to stress
Yoga
Meditation
Exercise
Herbs
Essential Oils
Singing
Dancing

36. The medical profession is taking note

37. Reiki is now available in some major cancer centers and hospitals

38. Reiki was featured in Newsweek

39. The time has come to experience Reiki and other complementary therapies

40. Our dream- Reiki in all hospitals and every family

41. Use of Reiki in the Hospital Context Potential Benefits
For Patients
Reduction of stress, anxiety
Promoting feeling of control and engagement in own wellbeing
Promoting trust between patient and caregiver(s)
Additive benefit to conventional drug therapies potentially allowing reduced medication, fewer side effects and toxicities
Possible shorter recovery times
For Caregivers
Reduction of stress/burnout
Promoting positive well being, sense of competence
For Healthcare Business (Hospitals, Clinics, Hospice)
Reduction in patient stay in hospitals
Fewer complications
Reduction in staff turnover
Reduction in invasive procedures
Destination of choice for elective procedures

42. Allow Reiki to support you in your path

43. So now that you know about Reiki…

44. From my heart to yours….