Rei means Spirit and Ki means Life force Energy.  Reiki is Spiritual Life Force Energy.  The Usui Method of Reiki is a system designed to connect you with your true nature.  When you are connected to your true nature you will have all the answers that you need to live a happy, productive, meaningful life.

         Reiki contains five elements. 

The first four elements are covered in Reiki I

1.  Gokai - Code of practice for Reiki practitioners (Reiki Principles)

             The secret of happiness

                 For today only

                       Do not anger

                       Do not worry

                       Be humble

                       Be honest in your work        

               Be compassionate with yourself and others

   2.  Kokyo - Breath   Meditation and active Qigong type excercises that develop your   relationship  with Earth energy, Heaven energy and Heart energy

   3.  Tenohira - Palm Healing

Learn to heal yourself and others physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

   4.  Reiju - Spiritual Blessing from the teacher, a Reiki Master that connects the student to theri true nature and gives them what they need to progress on their spiritual path.

   5.  Mantras and Symbols are the fifth element and are covered in Reiki II

The Reiki Practitioner is a channel for this energy. Reiki will find its way to the areas of the body that need treatment. Reiki has an intelligence of its own. Reiki is a healing method that can help us find our way back to our original state of health or wholeness, a state of unity with the harmony of the universe.

                         The Effects of Reiki

  Reiki supports the body's natural ability heal its self.       Reiki revitalizes both body and soul. Reiki  re-        establishes spiritual equilibrium and mental well  being. Reiki functions on all levels, mental , spiritual, physical and emotional. Reiki  balances the   body. Reiki promotes a state of total relaxation .
       Reiki adjusts its self according to the
    needs of the recepient.  Reiki works with animals and plants.