Reiki? What is it? In short: Reiki is a healing energy great for deep relaxation and more. Do you need to learn it in order to use healing energy? Yes and no. Do you need symbols to activate healing energy? Yes and no. But before I explain why, first a brief history:

The concept Reiki (spoken: Ree-Kii) comes from Japanese, and is the expression for the universal life energy.

The Reiki healing method is to channel the energy of the universe and is an inspired healing art of Usui Sensei.

USUI Mikao Sensei (1865-1926), the founder of Reiki, attained enlightenment, and a healing ability as a godsend was bestowed upon him in 1922 at the age of 57 while he was fasting and meditating on Mt. Kurama in Kyoto, the ancient capital city of Japan.

Reiki is given to oneself, or to others, by gently laying ones hand on or slightly above the body. The one who provides the Reiki-Energy, the giver, is the cannel for the energy, and through the hand this energy is given to the receiver.

Reiki works at a physical level, and is relaxing and pleasant. On the emotional level it creates confidence in oneself, and in others. It helps to strengthen the zest for life, and to feel more balanced. And, finally, it works on the mental level too, helping you to cope with everyday stress better.

So do you need to learn Reiki in order to use healing energy? YES, but only as much as Reiki is one of the best places to start learning to use healing energy. Reiki is not the most powerful system, but one of the easiest to learn, and has a huge morphic field surrounding it, which gives it lasting strength.

But, on the other hand, NO you do not need to learn it as healing energy is primarily activated with your intention. It is possible for anyone, just by thinking about it, to focus healing energy. However, for beginners this won't have a huge effect. So it is better to learn Reiki.

Our mental intention is very powerful and underestimated. Just thinking about giving energy will do the trick, but it is better to be attuned into Reiki first so you become a channel for the energy. Otherwise you will likely give your own energy during a session, and become exhausted.

Do you need symbols to give Reiki energy? Again, YES to help you focus and activate the energy: but NO because just the pure thought of it should do the trick.

You could also invent any symbols you wanted to help you focus the energy. Basically all the symbols do is help your logical brain to turn off, and focus on the energy you are channeling.

On the other hand, inventing energy symbols in systems in your head, in real time, is really for advanced users who have already been attuned into many different systems. But anything is possible.

Advanced healers like Daniela at www.expansionreiki.com do not need symbols anymore, nor even direct energy systems to channel energy, she can do this purely through her intention.

For beginners I would strongly suggest learning Reiki as it is the best place to start your spiritual journey. Drop by and visit www.expansionreiki.com. Get Reiki Now!

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Michael Hills is a published author, photographer, and co-founder of the Matrix 7 Energy System.