by Stephanie Brail

One of the most common misperceptions about Reiki energy healing is that the Reiki symbols (that are used to activate the energy) float around in the aura. The thinking then goes, in certain circles, that these symbols are permanently "affixed" in the aura, and may perhaps need to be taken out later by someone who claims to be part of a higher spiritual path.

The process whereby one becomes initiated into the Reiki energy healing is called an "attunement." Therefore, when someone tells you they plan to take the Reiki symbols out of the aura, they are saying they intend to "de-attune" you to Reiki.

Let's take a look at how the Reiki symbols actually work, and what it means to be de-attuned, which in my opinion is a form of energetic violence that should never be implemented unless there is very good reason to do so.

The Reiki Symbols

Since it seems to be common for people upset with my Amma criticism to immediately attack my association with Reiki, here's where I'm putting all the anti-Reiki comments and my subsequent remarks. Please note, I may be blunt and direct in my rebuttals! Just because I do Reiki doesn't mean I'm not opinionated about it! :-)

The beginning of this thread was started over on the "Amma" blog post and moved here since it got way off-topic. Yes, I can be a very feisty Reiki "Mama Bear" when people try to put down Reiki...one of the most gentle, benign forms of healing on the planet. Is Reiki the only answer? Of course not! But if you come on my website and try to put down what I'm sharing with comments like "Reiki is for beginners" then please don't be surprised if this Reiki Mama Bear responds to protect her Reiki Cubs!

(Just because I'm spiritual doesn't mean I'm a doormat!)

A few points I'd like to share on Reiki in general as a preface to this thread:

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Managing Stressful Times Teleclass
How do you respond to stressful times? Do you curl in a ball and get paralyzed? Do you overwork, and try too hard to make everything happen? How about learning a better way to cope?

I recently met a woman who is as sweet as can be on the outside but is a broiling cauldron of seething resentment and anger on the inside. (Whereas, I'd like to somewhat facetiously say, when I'm ticked off I usually just wear it proudly on my sleeve...a good justification for that quick Aries temper!)

Her emotional blockages show up in the form of over 100 extra pounds on her frame. (And look, I know we have a weightism problem in this country, but the fact is, most people who carry lots of extra weight do so for emotional reasons, and they'd be the first to tell you that.) She's also trying to become a yoga teacher, and is mostly oblivious to the disconnect between the shoddy way she treats her body and what she says she wants to teach others.

She's so obsessed with the idea of finding her soulmate that she has a somewhat frightening suicidal idea that, without this mythological man, she might as well be dead. She's clearly depressed.

I found this old Reiki course that was in the public domain and I have posted it on my energy healing website. It is a full course in Reiki energy healing. You will learn all three levels (I, II, and III) plus some additional tools to help you.

Reiki is an excellent way to improve your health and well-being. Even if you do not use it professionally or on others, it is great to use on yourself.

Try the course here:

http://www.elementalreiki.com/freereikicourse

You can receive a free Reiki healing treatment from this photo!

This photo was taken on October 29, 2007 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. At the time the photo was being taken, I projected Reiki energy through my hands towards the camera. The theory is that when a photo is charged with Reiki, you can still feel the healing energy, even at a later time and location.

Does this sound a bit impossible? Try it. Sit in front of the photo. You do not need to look at it. Close your eyes and ask to receive the healing energy from the photo. You may feel a slight pressure on your face, or a warmth, or maybe just a sense of well-being.

Is it real or the power of your mind creating a placebo effect? Who cares? You just got a free healing!

Please share your comments and experiences below.

by Stephanie Brail

Healing takes time. Why is that?

Why can't we just wave a magic wand and heal ourself and others?

The parody of the Christian Faith Healer is still a compelling image, even to those of us using Eastern energetic modalities. With my Reiki healing hands, I'd much rather smack someone in the forehead yelling "YOU'RE HEALLLLED!" than stand around for an hour sending Reiki healing energy on a weekly basis. (I don't know about you, but when I give a full Reiki session, my arms get tired! And supposedly I'm in shape!)

Real life, however, seems to take things more slowly.

I wish energy healing came with a guarantee of instant gratification, but often it does not. What seems to happen, instead, is that when we apply energy healing to any sort of dysfunction - whether it is physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual - time and repeated healings are what really make the difference.

(Isn't it all spiritual, though?)

by Stephanie Brail

Reiki energy healing (pronounced “ray-key”) has become more well-known in the mainstream lately. Yet, it is still a strange and exotic thing to many people. In this brief introduction, I will explain what Reiki is and how it works.

Reiki means “universal life force energy.” It works on the subtle energy system of the body to cleanse and heal the individual’s chi (or life force energy). By healing a person’s energy, Reiki can improve health and mental well-being. This beautiful healing system is simple, safe, and nourishing. It is an effective addition to (not a replacement for) Western medicine.

The course includes the following:

Energy healing is a very powerful method of healing; in fact, all healing may be due to some form of energy healing.

I am a Reiki Master with training in a variety of complimentary disciplines, including EFT (and variations), TAT, and Pranic Healing.

I am also the developer of Emotional Freedom Reiki. I am constantly studying and developing new energy healing systems. Many of my Reiki systems have been translated into other languages, including Japanese and German.

I am an energetic intuitive; that means I am able to read energy (either in person or via a distance). My energy readings are highly accurate and I can pinpoint areas of chi blockage that may be the cause and/or effect of issues you are having.