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Reiki FAQ – Part 2
In this blog, I will address a number of questions regarding learning Reiki for oneself.
Can anyone learn Reiki?
Yes. Reiki is a healing system that can be learned by anyone. There are no prerequisites. A lot of people learn Reiki to help themselves, family and friends, as well as their pets. Others, such as doctors, veterinarians, nurses, human and animal massage therapists, etc. learn Reiki to use as an adjunct in their professional practice.
Is Reiki just for people and animals?
No. Reiki energy can be used for just about anything. In addition to helping people and animals, Reiki can be used to help every living thing. As it helps restore energetic balance, it can be used for plants, water, the earth, etc.
I see there are different Reiki systems?
Yes, there are a number of Reiki healing systems available, these days. While the term Reiki became synonimous in the Western world with the healing system developed by the Japanese Mikao Usui, it is a Japanese term that refers to universal energy-based healing systems in general. Mikao Usui’s Reiki system or Usui Reiki can be split into two branches: Usui Shiki Ryoho, adapted to suit Western society after its import into the United States in the 1930s and Usui Reiki Ryoho, which teaches Reiki from the Japanese perspective. At Fauna Wellness, Usui Reiki classes are taught from a Western perspective but include additional information regarding traditional Japanese practices. For an explanation of other Reiki healing systems and their origins, see the world-wide-web!
I want to learn Reiki – what do I do?
After you have decided which Reiki system feels right for you, you can search for classes in your area via the internet. You may want to call or meet with individual instructors, to ask them about their qualifications, experience, course fees, and what you can expect from their classes, so that you can decide whether you feel comfortable studying with that person.