What is Reiki Systems and Why is it in the Program? Year 1 Last Update: Introduction ψ An important part of being Psion is the understanding and use of energy, its nature, characteristics, and its transformations. The energy is called "Universal Energy" and it is transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the object in order to encourage healing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Reiki is a Japanese system that was received by Mikao Usui (臼井甕男) 15 August 1865 – 9 March 1926. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." Usui received transmission of the system and then taught Reiki to over 2,000 people during his lifetime. He taught Reiki by opening up the students channels and then transferring to the student vital energy into their core during the Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life. Eleven of these students continued their training to reach the Shinpiden level, a level equivalent to the Western third degree, or Master level. During this first year course, we will use Reiki system as a model to assist us in feeling, using, and transforming the energy. It is typically used as a healing system of the body, mind, and spirit. We will use the laying of hands or palm healing system to channels the energy through the core of the practitioner. Our use of Reiki will not be used necessary for healing, although a side affect of the healing is that the practitioner also receives energy that keeps them whole and healthy. During this first year the student will learn Reiki One, Two, and Three. While the student is learning they will acquire this very important part of becoming a Psion. You must learn and understand energy, its nature, characteristics, and…
