Reiki

Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. This tradition was founded by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and evolved as a result of his research, experience and dedication. 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." In other words reiki can be defined as a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being. The three primary symbols used in traditional Reiki are Cho Ku Rei (power symbol), Sei He Ki (mental or emotional healing symbol) and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen (distance healing symbol). Cho Ku Rei or Power Symbol Increases the power of the energy flow. It can be used anytime during a sess

The meaning of Cho Ku Rei is: "Place the power of the universe here". Cho Ku Rei is also considered as one of the first symbols used in Usui Reiki. Cho Ku Rei works as a “switch” that helps to instantly increase Reiki practitioner’s ability to channel the energies. It can also be used for protection. Cho ku Rei also gives the other symbols more power when they are used together. The main purpose of using it is to enhance the power of Reiki and draw the energy around and concentrate it on the required purpose. The symbol can be used any time during a treatment but it is especially effective if it is used in the beginning of a session. The symbol can be drawn in both counter and spiral clockwise directions. Uses of the Cho Ko Rei Cho Ku Rei is an all purpose symbol that can be used anywhere and everywhere for anything. Spot Treatment Drawing Cho Ku Rei on a specific part of the body helps in focusing the Reiki energies on that particular spot, helping cure