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What is Usui Reiki Ryoho and How Does it Work?

Usui Reiki Ryoho is a spiritual practice and healing art that has gained popularity for its ability to promote relaxation and overall well-being. Let’s explore what Usui Reiki Ryoho is, how it works, and why it has become a favored method for energy balancing and stress relief.

What is Usui Reiki Ryoho?

Discover the origins and principles of Usui Reiki Ryoho, a Japanese healing technique developed by Dr. Mikao Usui in 1922, aimed at harnessing universal energy for healing purposes.

The full name of the technique, commonly referred to as Reiki, is Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho, meaning:

Shin = (True) Heart/Mind

Shin = Physical Body

Kaizen = Continuous Improvement

Reiki = Soul/Spirit Energy (love/harmony)

Ryoho = Healing Method

It's a technique grounded in the idea that we all have access to a flow of energy that can support healing and promote balance. By identifying with the concepts of energy pathways, Usui Reiki Ryoho helps to clear blockages that interfere with the flow of life energy, resulting in improved well-being and health.

In its essence, Reiki is both versatile and profound. It doesn't depend on any specific religious beliefs to be effective, instead relying on the natural energy around us. Anyone can learn to practice Reiki and apply it to themselves or others, making it an accessible tool for self-discovery and healing. For more in-depth understanding, you can explore detailed insights on Reiki at The Energetic Alchemist.

How Does Usui Reiki Ryoho Work?

Essentially, Reiki practitioners channel or express energy through their hands, and entire being, to direct harmonizing energy towards the recipient, promoting relaxation, and restoring mental, physical and emotional balance.

The process begins with the practitioner observing Reiki energy flowing through themselves and commonly directed by their hands...or mind. They gently place their hands on or near the recipient's body, allowing the energy to transfer naturally. It's believed that this flow of energy enables the blockages within the body to dissolve, nurturing the recipient back into balance and harmony. The principles and symbols used in Reiki support this energetic connection and flow.

Reiki symbols play an interesting role in enhancing and focusing energy during a session. Each symbol has a distinct purpose and vibrational pattern, expanding the practitioner's ability to channel energy in specific ways. To learn about the essence and utilization of these symbols, sign up for the Reiki Tools class, created for levels II and III Practitioners.

What Are the Benefits of Usui Reiki Ryoho?

There’s a wide range of benefits provided by Reiki, including stress reduction, increased mental clarity, enhanced emotional well-being, and pain relief.

Reiki is frequently praised for its ability to foster deep relaxation, which can be a powerful antidote to stress. This relaxation not only supports physical healing but also provides mental and emotional clarity, often resulting in enhanced overall well-being.

One of the lesser-known benefits of Reiki is its capacity to nurture emotional health. By alleviating stress and underlying emotional blocks, recipients often experience a sense of peace and emotional balance. This state opens the pathway for personal growth and transformation, enabling individuals to align more deeply with their true essence.

What Can You Expect During a Usui Reiki Session?

During a Reiki session, you'll typically be in a calm, serene environment designed to facilitate relaxation and healing. Sessions can be conducted with the recipient lying down or sitting comfortably, fully clothed. The practitioner will dissolve energy blocks by either gently placing their hands on or hovering them slightly above certain points on the body.

Sensation during a session varies from individual to individual. Some people experience warmth, tingling, or a gentle wave of energy moving through their body. Others might find themselves in a meditative state, feeling deeply relaxed yet alert. After a session, many feel rejuvenated and peaceful, with some experiencing prolonged states of clarity and emotional release.

How to Find a Qualified Usui Reiki Practitioner?

It's important to locate a practitioner with a solid background in Reiki training and certification. Look for individuals who have completed recognized Reiki courses and have credible experience. If you're considering learning Reiki yourself, explore training and certification opportunities at The Energetic Alchemist. You can also find reputable, certified teachers and practitioners on The Reiki Class site.

When selecting a practitioner, personal recommendations from those who have undergone Reiki sessions can be invaluable. It's beneficial to feel comfortable and resonate with the practitioner’s approach and energy. This connection can enhance the effectiveness and satisfaction of your Reiki experience.

Embrace the Healing Energy of Usui Reiki Ryoho

Usui Reiki Ryoho offers a compassionate and holistic approach to healing that emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or spiritual enlightenment, Reiki provides a gentle, effective way to foster balance and vitality. The best way to know if Reiki is well suited for you is to have a session. Your personal experience is the best means of understanding.

What You Need to Know About Reiki and Community

Happy Monday, Alchemist!

Do you know what I love most about Reiki? It’s the community! Through this practice, we meet so many incredible people, hear amazing stories, and support each other through the principles of Reiki: love and compassion.

Today you’ll meet one of the friends I’ve made through this journey. Her name is Michaela Daystar, founder of HeartScapes Studio. Michaela and I met years ago in a Reiki class, with our teacher, Frans Stiene.

Drawn to methods that uncover our innate wisdom and creative nature, Michaela designs experiences that help individuals and groups connect more deeply with aspects of their identity and purpose, and that transform the barriers to living into that purpose. She has a particular interest in supporting those who are most directly impacted by the racism, patriarchy, heteronormativity and other forms of oppression at play in our lives. She also teaches a course, Trauma Informed Reiki, to ensure we practice without unintended harm. Michaela holds an MA in Social Justice Leadership from Saint Mary’s College of California, and studied Reiki as a Shinpiden graduate with the International House of Reiki. Learn more about her work at https://www.heartscapesinsight.com and check out her podcast, Reiki: Crossroads and Connections, on YouTube, at http://youtube.com/@heartscapesreiki1496

And if you want to join me for online courses and events, be sure to register today! Download The Energetic Alchemist app, follow me on IG at http://instagram.com/reikiradio,  and visit http://theenergeticalchemist.com

Reiki Study and Practice

Happy Thursday, Alchemist~

 Today is a special episode, as I sat down to have a discussion with one of my teachers, Frans Stiene. This feels less like an interview, and more like you getting to sit down with us for a private conversation between a teacher and student. I had the opportunity to ask Frans some of the questions I've had for years!

Frans has been a major influence on global research into the system of Reiki since the early 2000s. His practical understanding of the Japanese influences on the system have allowed students around the world to connect deeply with this practice.

Students naturally respond to Frans' warmth and intelligence. His own personal spiritual Reiki practice offers great encouragement to those on the same path.

Frans is a co-founder of the International House of Reiki and Shibumi International Reiki Association with Bronwen Logan (Stiene). He has also authored The Inner Heart of Reiki: Rediscovering Your True Self, Reiki Insights, and The Way of Reiki: The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui. To learn more about Frans’ work, and to join his upcoming class, What Is Reiki? (online), visit http://ihreiki.com

Subscribe to this channel and learn more about Yolanda, The Energetic Alchemist, at http://theenergeticalchemist.com, and register for the Reiki Retreat in San Diego…only one spot left! Also order your limited-edition of The Energetic Alchemist Oracle and sign up for the newsletter while you're there. xo

The Ultimate Healing Guide for Reiki Practitioners and Energy Healers

The Ultimate Healing Guide

 What if this changes your life…

For the first time, ever, I'd love you to join me for a three-day, LIVE, online course! I'm going to share information and give you step-by-step guidance through techniques that support you in self-healing practices, plus techniques to support other people in healing spaces.

  • NO MORE QUESTIONING abilities, use of techniques or gifts of energy-healing!

  • NO MORE ATTACHMENTS to stories, expectations and misunderstanding of energy-work!

  • FINALLY ALLOW energy to become the teacher, guide and doer!

Some of the process will be Reiki focused, although we will also go beyond the realms of this beautiful technique. The class will take place August 25th - 27th. Register now so that I can provide you the BEST content and experiences.

Three-Day, Online Masterclass (Energy Clearings and Transformations):

  • Self-Healing Practices and Guided Applications

  • Various Techniques to Support Energy Healing for Others

  • Channeled Lectures and Q&A

  • PLUS Guided Journey's to Shift and Lift Energetic Frequencies

I'm Excited to Show You Easy and Phenomenal Ways to:

  • Identify and understand energetic imbalances

  • Learn how and why to harmonize entire system: mind, emotions, body, energy

  • Use my channeled process, Chakra Mirroring, to support energetic balance and unification

  • Easy techniques to help better understand intuitive recognition and translation

  • Clear/transform energies AND uplift energetic frequencies...

    …while coming into alignments that support highest possibilities and potential!

Friday - Sunday (August 25th-27th)

  • 9am - 3pm PST

  • 12pm - 6pm EST

  • 5pm - 11pm UK

You Don’t Want to Miss This…

Activate membership in the Alchemy Circle, which includes access to The Ultimate Healing Guide: CLICK HERE!

Or to just join the masterclass, CLICK TO REGISTER AND SAVE YOUR SEAT: https://teareiki.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=48438372

Free Class and Event to Ignite Your Practices!

Hello, alchemist!

There’s a lot of energy moving and grooving and you’re probably feeling the surge. If you want clarity around current energies, don’t forget to check out the Energy of the Month update…

…but that’s not why I’m really here. I’m here to let you in on a few things to help support clarifying your practice and current direction!

 

So first, how’s your practice going?

 

If you need a boost, something to encourage a flow of inspiration, or to reignite your connection to practice, there are some free classes/events that I want to make sure you know about. But before we get to that, I want to share another tip to support you…

 

Re-sit Your Class!

 

I just got back from spending four days with my teacher in Los Angeles. I haven’t sat in class since the pandemic, and it was more needed than I realized. The class was a mixture of those of us re-sitting and some practitioners taking Shinpiden (Reiki Master-Level) for the first time.

Why Re-Sit Class?

I have always shared the importance of practicing your practice. During the last few years, most of us found we had to practice alone, which is powerful, but there’s also magic in exchange and within community. This is exactly why I created the Alchemy Circle. We have practiced together consistently, weekly, for the last three years. Not only have we been diligent in practice, but we have grown a lot through our processes of energetic alchemy. And although I love teaching, it’s also important to remain a student.

 

Both of my teachers live abroad and would only come to California once a year, before COVID. My teacher, Arjava, has no plans of returning anytime soon, but my teacher, Frans, is here now for the first time since 2019. I used to re-sit class with both of my teachers, every year, because you learn more and understand in new ways as you develop and grow within your own practice. While some information seems repetitive, it all sinks in deeper, and again, may be understood from a different lens after you’ve had time to apply and practice.

 

This time I also realized the benefit of re-sitting because my teacher’s personal growth was evident. He has clearly expanded within his own practice, which allowed him to share with us in new ways. Not only did I experience class differently, but his offerings were a beautiful reminder that we all grow, remaining students no matter what.

 

The cherry on top: Reiju. If you’re a Reiki practitioner, it’s good for your practice to receive regular attunements, as this supports the connection and deepening awareness of the Great Bright Light that IS.

 

Then there’s the aspect of community, being able to share and exchange in person. I will continue to provide guidance, teachings and mentoring through the Alchemy Circle, but I’m also excited to teach Reiki again, which is the only class I teach in-person. So, if you ever wanted to study with me, but sure to stay tuned for upcoming emails, as I will be planning and scheduling Shoden, Okuden and Shinpiden.

Free Class and Event!

As most of you know, I have created an oracle deck, The Energetic Alchemist Oracle. There are two masterclasses available, which take you on the journey of understanding what it means to be The Seeker and The Oracle, and how to approach both aspects of you with more clarity. If you want to join me in these classes, register now because Alchemy of the Oracle only has 22 spots available, and some seats have already been filled. But prior to these courses, I am offering a FREE class, Beyond the Veil with the Oracle, on October 30th, 7am PDT / 10am EDT. This is my deep bow of gratitude for each person who has purchased the deck, showing you how to use the cards to understand YOU and your path with more clarity.

 

And of course, there’s Reiki! I had the pleasure of cohosting this year’s Reiki Rays, Healing Summit. When you register, you get access to FOUR interviews right away, plus you’ll be able to watch the remaining interviews for FREE on the days that they launch. If you want to have access to all interviews and be able to watch them at any time, you can get the early bird pricing, now. Either way, be sure to register so you will have some free access!

 

Reiki Radio

The podcast is back in full-swing, and it has been amazing to hear what so many practitioners have learned on their paths. Reiki Radio has always been a FREE space to help inform and support practitioners, globally. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms, and to my YouTube channel, so that you can watch some of the interviews.

 

That’s all for now, beauty. Enjoy the freebies and be sure to grab your copy of The Energetic Alchemist Oracle, a tool for your path of self-awakening, and I will see you in class on the 30th!

 

In deep gratitude,

Yolanda