Reiki

Pronounced “ray-key”, is a powerful but gentle and non-intrusive form  of healing that conducts universal life energy to another person or to oneself,  healing, relaxing, energising and enabling positive change. HistoryReiki is a very ancient practice, reintroduced by Dr. Mikao Usui in mid  1800’s. Reiki in Japanese means universal Life Force Energy. It is made of two  parts, ‘Rei’— meaning universal, transcendental spirit, and ‘Ki’— meaning energy  or power. What is it like?Although Reiki can be “hands-on”, unlike massage, Reiki is administered  through a very gentle touch or with the hands not directly on the body. While  the recipient is seated or lying down and fully clothed, the practitioner’s hand  are often placed on or held above ‘chakras’ (energy centers) in order to align  the chakras and harmonise the energy of the body. How does it work?Reiki is a method of connecting universal energy with the body’s innate power  of healing. Reiki is simple and anybody can learn it. Self-treatment amplifies  the life force energy in our body releasing the withheld emotions and energy  blocks. Many people find it extremely effective for relaxation and find that  they have a deep sense of wellbeing, peace and harmony on all levels following a  treatment. What is it good for?It has become a useful form of relaxation and connecting to friends for many  students in the ChillOut Society and some of us use it in combination with  various forms of massage. There are frequent meetings of ChillOut society members swapping healings and plenty of opportunities to receive healings (see below).Does it not drain the person giving the healing? Not if it is practised correctly. When working on others, Reiki is not ‘given’, it is made available. The  client draws the energy they require. They must therefore wish to receive the  healing. How do I learn Reiki?Reiki is traditionally divided  into 3 levels, known as ‘degrees’, and at each degree you receive an attunement  as well as training in how to work on this level. Reiki 1The first degree will hugely increase your natural ability  to channel healing and familiarise you with chakras and healing modes. We  normally run this with 12 students over a Saturday and Sunday, normally  something like 10am-5pm both days. This is an exciting introduction to Reiki and  many people do this in order to find out about energy work, discover whether it  is something they like. Some people are happy with the ability they have from  this to look after their health and that of others. Some can’t wait to take it  to the next level! Reiki 2The second degree gives you a further increase in vibratory  level as well as an increase in the power of your healing abilities. You will  learn symbols to aid you and special emotional, mental and distance healing  methods. Most people who take the Reiki II attunement become very powerful  healers and notice further positive changes in their lives and how they live  them. The Reiki II attunement is normally run as a single day workshop on a  Saturday or Sunday, in a group of 6.Reiki 3 'Master' The third degree is the Master level and at this level one  dedicates oneself to healing and learns to attune others. In the ChillOut  Society we run Reiki attunements whenever there is enough interest. Once a  student is initiated by a Reiki master it is there for life. Even if one doesn’t  practice it one doesn’t forget Reiki, its always there. Attunement affects each  person individually depending on their vibratory level. One can increase the  energy level and healing capacity bypracticing daily and treating oneself.How much does an attunement cost? ChillOut organises attunements for a larger group to help students to be able to afford attunements. The cost will depend on how many people are doing it. For  students it normally costs around £30 for Reiki 1, and £50 for Reiki 2, but this depends a lot on class size. Non-students and students who are not at the University of Edinburgh will pay more, as the university supplements the running of the ChillOut Society.When is your next course? Courses run during term time, according to  demand. There is normally a Reiki 1 in the first term, perhaps a second Reiki 1  in the second term, and if there is enough interest, a Reiki 2 usually runs  during the second term. Read our news and events to find out about recent & upcoming workshops and join our  newsletter to hear about our upcoming attunements, or contact us if  you simply can’t wait to find out more!ContactIf you have further questions about Reiki or are interested in an attunement, please use our reiki contact form below. Please also see our FAQs in the related links to the right.