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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
In man’s eternal hunt for a better lifestyle, alternative, non-invasive medicine has becoming more and more popular among young and old. Most of these therapies engage both spiritual and mental powers to combat disorders, diseases and illness.
Many of these therapies have their roots deep in Asian culture and philosophy like Reiki, Yoga, Shiatsu, Ayurveda and Acupuncture.
Mikao Usui founded Reiki in Japan as a spiritual way of healing both body and mind. This non-invasive alternative therapy ingrains the understanding and belief of Ki, the one and all universal, flowing energy, found in all life-forms.
The basic principles of Ki are thought to have originated from both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist practices and beliefs. Ki flows within the body, maintaining a balance between the mind, spirit and body. Any interference or imbalance of this energy flow causes the person to become sick and weak.
Mikao Usui’s many followers, trained personally by him, helped in the spreading of Reiki principles, across Japan and throughout Asia. Reiki was introduced to the United States by Mikao Usui’s own disciple, Hawayo Takata. She taught and healed with Reiki, gaining many followers along the way. American followers created organizations in order to train teach and spread Reiki’s healing techniques to others, after she died in 1976.
Reiki reached Canada in the 1980s, where the Reiki Alliance organization was created. The leading practitioner in this group was Phyllis Furumoto, Hawayo Takata’s own granddaughter. A decade later, several Reiki masters and Phyllis herself travelled to teach Reiki in Europe. In 1996 the Reiki Alliance’s European headquarters was formed in Amsterdam.
Today, the Reiki Alliance’s main headquarters is in the USA, in Idaho. Reiki has spread to over 50 countries with organizations and centers for Reiki training. There is a continued growth in numbers of both practitioners and masters. Reiki, like other noninvasive eastern treatment has become a part of western culture. Today, many westerners are using Reiki to achieve good health, physical and mental wellbeing, relieve stress and live longer and better.
Those who have either practiced Reiki or have been treated with Reiki swear on the tremendous change in their lives for the better. Certain medical professionals have begun recommending Reiki to complement regular medication and physical therapy.
These professionals firmly believe that aiding the spiritual part of the body accelerates the effect of routine treatment and medication. Studies are being carried out on the severely diseased in order to determine the benefits of Reiki in improving their condition, when used in conjunction with medication.
Today Reiki provides hope and optimism for better living. The east has taught the west the power of mind and body as a whole. Reiki is one of several non-invasive, alternative and complementary disciplines available today.
Research continues on these treatments as viable options for certain patients. Reiki is safe and there are no adverse side effects. Reiki continues to grow as a way to heal and a way to live, gaining disciples who believe in it and its goodness.
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