Reiki is for everyone.

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an Energy Therapy, (as defined by the Mayo Clinic), that promotes good health through relaxation, stress relief and pain management. Reiki Energy is known as "universal life force energy".

Reiki originated in Japan and was brought to this country in the mid-late 20th century. It is used in many respected medical facilities such as Vanderbilt, Mayo Clinic, Kosairs and Hospice. It is also used by millions of individuals around the world.

Reiki is a holistic way in which to balance the body's energy systems. When the body's energy is in balance it knows how to relax and promote it's own natural healing.

Reiki can be learned by anyone and can be used for self-care as well as to encourage relaxation, stress reduction and healing in others. For some Reiki is a science, for others a spiritual path. Either, or a combination of both, are an accurate and appropriate approach to this natural way to work with the bodies ability to take care of itself.

Many refer to Reiki as "hands on healing." Others refer to it as energy work. Both help describe this modality that is a non-invasive tool for holistic health care that is pleasant to give and receive.

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Translation of the Japanese Kangi REI-KI

Reiki is an organic, holistic, alternative mode of relaxation and healing. You need not alter or subscribe to any particular religion or belief system to practice or benefit reiki. Reiki is for everyone.

Reiki Healing Health Benefits

•CREATES DEEP RELAXATION

•AIDS THE BODY TO RELEASE STRESS AND TENSION

•ACCELERATES THE BODIES SELF-HEALING ABILITIES
•CAN AID BETTER SLEEP
•CAN REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE
•CAN HELP RELIEVE PAIN
•CAN REDUCE SOME OF THE SIDE EFFECTS OF DRUG THERAPY AFTER SURGERY AND CHEMOTHERAPY

•SUPPORTS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

What to expect at a Reiki Healing session

Session Time

The time span of a Reiki session could last up to 30 minutes/more or less. To allot appropriate time to discuss any questions, comments or concerns with the practitioner before and after the session, it is recommended to schedule a 45-60 minute session.

Relaxing Position

You will be asked to lay down on a massage table, on the floor, or even in a comfortable seated position. You will be fully clothed except for your shoes. You may also be asked to remove or loosen your belt so that your breathing is not restricted in any way. It is best to choose loose-fitting garments to wear on the day of your appointment. Wearing natural fabrics is best (cotton, wool, or linen). You may also be asked to remove any jewelry (rings, bracelets, pendants, etc.) prior to the session, so consider leaving these items at home.

Relaxing Atmosphere

Reiki practitioners will often create a relaxing atmosphere with the use of blankets for your warmth and gentle music in the back ground. Freely communicate with your practitioner when you feel moved to. Otherwise, encourage yourself to come into a meditative state of objective observation of the sensations in the body and mind so you can focus more on relaxing the body with every breath.

Hand positions

The Reiki practitioner will place their hands lightly on different parts of the body. Some practitioners will follow a predetermined sequence of hand placements, allowing their hands to rest on each body placement for 2 to 5 minutes before moving on to the next. Empathic practitioners will freely move their hands in no particular order to the areas where they "feel" Reiki is most needed.

Meditation and Reiki

Meditation is a valuable tool for relaxation and stress reduction. Learning to meditate teaches you how to calm your mind and your body as it further empowers you allowing you more control over your body. It does not require any special equipment or complicated techniques. Meditation is for everyone.

When Reiki is combined with meditation the body is better enabled to heal itself mentally, physically and spiritually.

Meditation and Reiki have shown positive results for:
• lowering blood pressure
• relieving stress and pain
• increasing focus
• decreasing anxiety
• improving sleep
• improving clarity of mind

If you are about to have a Reiki session it will enhance your results if you allow a few minutes to meditate before you meet with your practitioner or meditate while receiving Reiki. Remember, it does not require any specific time guideline or posture to simply quiet your mind and just be; with practice you will find yourself meditating naturally for longer periods each time.

It is suggested that you try to meditate each day at the same time and in the same quiet spot. Don't give up if at first it seems that surfacing thoughts are preventing you from relaxing - just let them come and go while you just breath slowly with your eyes closed. Even as little as five minutes of being still allows your mind, body and spirit to relax.

What is the cost of a session?

Reiki practitioners are not 'healers', they are merely compassionate facilitators, encouraging the body to relax and utilize it's abilities to heal itself, physically, mentally and emotionally. You are welcome to give a donation for the practitioners 'time' if you feel moved to. Suggested donation for the practitioners 'time' is between $10 - $50 for an hour session.

Where can I learn to be a practitioner?

jen One of our dear teachers and mentor for Reiki is Jennifer Hunt, LMT, CHLC

Feel free to contact her for her services, and tell her PYC sent you!

Jennifer Hunt,

Reiki Master Teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Holistic Life Coach
jjhuntlmt@bellsouth.net 270•534•4844

REIKI COURSES

Each course/level includes breakfast and lunch, all supplies and information, handouts, folders etc needed, the days instruction and an ongoing mentorship. In the mentorship I will be available to you from here forward for questions, direction and additional information in the future. If there is a time that you feel a need for someone in doing a reiki session on someone else, I will be available for that also.

The classes are set in a comfortable, pleasant learning atmosphere with small personal groups of 2 - 8. Past students tell me they find the day to be interesting, exciting, fun and inspiring. I know that is definitely my goal. If you or someone you know is interested in learning reiki or wanting to continue in their training, do not hesitate to contact me by email or 534 4844. Also feel free to pass this message on to anyone who may be interested in learning reiki.

Reiki I

Saturday January 9th, 2010

8:30am-4:30pm

This class will include information such as "what is reiki?" "Where did it come from?" "What can you use it for?" "What can't you use it for?" " How does it work?" "What makes it work?" "How do I incorporate it into my present belief system? (and it always fits into your present belief system regardless what that is. Reiki is not a religion and you need not subscribe to a particular belief system) "How do I use reiki in my own healing?" "How do I use it to encourage the healing of others?" "How do I incorporate it into my current business and home life?" (and again, it always fits into both regardless what your business and home life consist of) Then we will continue on to teaching all the ways to use reiki, and the actual process of using reiki. By the end of the day you will have experienced actually using your reiki skills. The class for this level is one day but your "practice" goes on from there. There are three levels to reiki. Some choose to go all the way to Master Level, but others go no further than level one and feel confident in that. The class is a comfortable, enlightening, pleasant day usually held on Saturdays and runs from 8:30-4:30 and costs $150.00. Classes are kept very small for the best learning atmosphere.

Please contact Jennifer Hunt 534•4844 or jjhuntlmt@bellsouth.net for detail information.

Reiki II

Saturday January 16th, 2010
8:30am- 4:30pm

This class is the next level in your reiki practice. At his level you will be able to increase the reiki energy that you work with. In this level you will learn two new symbols to send reiki long distance across a room or across the world. You will also learn how to do emotional healing, how to identify and deal with a healing crisis, how to use a bridge of light for someone who is possible passing and other ways to use reiki. The class also includes light breakfast, cooked lunch, all materials for the class and a gift to commemorate this level of your reiki experience. The class is a comfortable, enlightening, pleasant day usually held on Saturdays and runs from 8:30-4:30 and costs $150.00 Classes are kept very small for the best learning atmosphere. Pre-requisite is Reiki level I

Please contact Jennifer Hunt 534•4844 or jjhuntlmt@bellsouth.net for detail information.

Reiki III Master Level

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This is the final level in your reiki practice. Master level energy can be an enlightening and powerful experience. At this level you not only learn more techniques and tools but explore the way of the life of a reiki master. Again, there is no previous belief system or change of belief system to subscribe to. The way of the reiki master is represented in working to live a healed life and working daily to be the healing peace in the world. In this class you also learn how to make healing elixors, how to create reiki healing objects such as candles and jewelry and new symbols including the reiki master symbol. The class is typically on a Saturday and runs from 8:30-4:30. The class includes a light breakfast, a cooked lunch in your honor and two gifts to commemorate this level. The cost is $300.00 and again classes are kept small for the best learning atmosphere. Pre-requisite is Reiki level II.

Please contact Jennifer Hunt 534•4844 or jjhuntlmt@bellsouth.net for detail information