Contents
List of exercises
Preface
Introduction
PART I: THE BASICS
Chapter 1: The history of Reiki
Mikao Usui, the founder
Developments after Usui
Chapter 2: Energy: The universe and the body
Energy matters
The physical and the energy body
The universe according to Reiki
The body according to Reiki
Beyond energy
Chapter 3: Healing: Our body and our life
The concept of holistic healing
The school of life
Healing and wholing
PART II: THE SYSTEM OF REIKI
Chapter 4: An overview of the system of Reiki
The elements of the system
How Reiki is taught
Chapter 5: Attunements: Finding the light switch
How it works
Experiences and effects
The Reiki lineage
Chapter 6: Shoden/Reiki 1: Adjusting to the light
Palm healing
Not just the hands
Getting creative
Reiki for situations
Reiki in a group
Chapter 7: Meditation, breathing, clearing blockages
Out of our mind
More Reiki meditation techniques
Energy cleansing
Bringing it all together: Hatsurei-Ho
Chapter 8: Principles and poetry: bringing the light into everyday life
The Reiki principles
Waka poetry
Chapter 9: Okuden/Reiki 2: Shining brighter
Symbols
Advanced techniques
Chapter 10: Shinpiden/Reiki Mastery: Pure light
The Master level
The Great Bright Light
PART III: NOTES FOR/FROM THE PRACTICE
Reiki as a professional practice
Reiki and money
Reiki for kids
Reiki and old age
Reiki and the terminally ill
Reiki and serious illnesses
Reiki and traditional Western medicine
Reiki and other complementary therapies
Clearing spaces and objects with Reiki
Reiki and religions
Reiki and relationships
Reiki friends
Afterword
Appendix: The development of Reiki
References
Further reading
Acknowledgements
Index
About the author
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