VIVA NOLA May 2019
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motivation<br />
FIND YOUR<br />
BALANCE WITH<br />
Reiki<br />
By Patricia Prychodny<br />
What does the word Reiki mean?<br />
Reiki is a Sanskrit word. REI means universal life and KI means<br />
vital energy.<br />
What is Reiki?<br />
Reiki is a technique of channeling and transmitting vital energy<br />
through the laying on of hands.<br />
What is Reiki used for?<br />
Reiki is used to obtain peace and balance on all levels,<br />
both physically and mentally, as well as<br />
emotionally and spiritually.<br />
Reiki is a great tool for stress reduction<br />
and relaxation.<br />
Many people use Reiki for<br />
wellness. Reiki is not a cure<br />
for a disease or illness, but<br />
it may assist the body in<br />
creating an environment<br />
to facilitate healing. Reiki<br />
is a great tool to use<br />
as a complement to<br />
traditional medicine<br />
and is practiced in many<br />
hospitals and medical care<br />
settings.<br />
Where does Reiki come<br />
from?<br />
Reiki is of Japanese origin and<br />
was discovered by a monk named<br />
Mikao Usui in the mid-nineteenth<br />
century.<br />
Who can practice it?<br />
All human beings can practice Reiki. Even unconsciously,<br />
many times, we do it with our children or loved ones. But to<br />
understand it and achieve a conscious channeling, we need a<br />
guide.<br />
How can one learn Reiki?<br />
The learning of Reiki consists of three levels. The first level is<br />
the initiation to Reiki, which focuses on learning how to tune<br />
into the universe, learn the symbols of Reiki and how to apply<br />
Reiki using the tools taught at this level. In this first level, we<br />
are learn how to use a breathing technique<br />
called HARA. We also learn to identify the<br />
Chakras, meditation techniques, and to feel<br />
the energy in the hands. It is a very special<br />
inner journey for the student.<br />
The second level teaches us to<br />
channel the energy, so that it<br />
can be sent from a distance,<br />
and thus, be able to help other<br />
people using more advanced<br />
symbols.<br />
The third level is to obtain<br />
the final master, which<br />
enables you to teach it to<br />
others.<br />
In my own experience, Reiki<br />
has been one of the most<br />
beautiful gifts I have received. It<br />
has given me the opportunity to heal<br />
myself, and I have also been able to help<br />
many others who needed healing.<br />
Join us for a Reiki workshop in Spanish on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 18th from 8am to 2pm.<br />
For more details about the workshop, call 504-458-0311.<br />
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