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Japanese Reiki Techniques

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Japanese Reiki Techniques Workshop

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Usui Memorial TranslationSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Virtue is what you obtain naturally through cultivation and training, and merit is to spread and carry out the instruction and salvation. The great founder is someone with great virtue as well as great merit. From ancient times, every person who started a new theory or religion were considered that way. Usui-Sensei should be one of them. Sensei started "the technique to improve your mind and body based on Reiki in the universe." An enormous number of people from everywhere came to him to learn the remedy or for the treatment. It was prosperous.

The given name of Sensei was Mikao and his pen name was Gyoho. He was from Taniai-mura, Yamagata-gun, Gifu-ken and his ancestor was Tsunetane Chiba (a military commander from the end of Heian era through the beginning of Kamakura era). His father was Taneuji and usually called Uzaemon and his Mother was from Kawai family. Sensei was born on August 15, 1865. He studied under adversity from childhood and his academic ability was extraordinary.

When he grew up, he visited the western world and studied in China. He wasn't as successful in his life as much as he deserved and often lived in poverty being out of luck, but still continued to train himself.

One day, he started a fast on Mt Kurama. On the twenty first day of the fast, he felt the great Reiki above his head and reached spiritual awakening and realized Reiki Ryoho. He tried this remedy on himself and his family and it brought an immediate result. He

hoped "to spread this power to share the joy with as many people as possible instead of keeping it within his family." In April 1922, he moved to Aoyama-Harajuku in Tokyo and established the society to spread and perform Reiki Ryoho. The place was filled to overflowing.

In September 1923, a severe earthquake occurred and a huge fire broke out in the Kanto area and numerous people were injured. Sensei treated the sufferers everywhere, day after day. The people he saved were uncountable. This is the brief statement of his relief work at this disaster.

In February 1925, he moved and expanded his exercise hall in Nakano. His fame by then was extraordinary and he was invited all over the country. Responding to the invitations, he went to Kure,


Hiroshima, Sakga and then to Fukuyama. At an inn in Fukuyama, he passed away from an illness at the age of 62.

His wife was Sadako from Suzuki family and they had one son and one daughter. The son’s name is Fuji. And he inherited the Usui family.

Master was a person of generosity, modesty and faith, big build and always had a smile on his face. When he coped with something, he was strong-willed, patient and prepared. He was very versatile and loved reading. He had a thorough knowledge of history, biography, medical science, Buddhism and Christianity, psychology, magic, physiognomy and so on. It is clear that all his knowledge was on the base of his training, and the training was the key to realize Reiki Ryoho.

After all, the main purpose of Reiki Ryoho is not only to treat sickness but also to stay healthy in mind and body and to enjoy the happiness of life. Therefore learn the teachings of the Emperor Meiji and recite the five admonitions in the beginning and the end of each day when you teach other people.

The five admonitions are 1. Do not lose temper today, 2. Do not worry, 3. Be thankful, 4. Work hard, 5. Be kind. These are very important when you train yourself and are used by the sages from ancient times. Sensei considered them as the technique of bringing happiness and the miraculous medicine and indicated the clear purpose of teaching. His instruction was developed to be easy to understand and it is simple. What you do is to sit straight and pray every day to be pure and healthy in mind and its essence is to reflect it in your daily life. This is the reason Reiki Ryoho is easily accepted.

Nowadays the aspects of life dramatically change and so does the philosophy. If Reiki Ryoho gets wide spread, it will be a big help to save people from immorality. It will never be just for the treatment of sickness.

There are already over 2000 pupils of Sensei. Some in town gather and work at the society following his will and some out of town try to spread it on their own. In spite of Sensei’s death, Reiki Ryoho must be wide spread and passed on forever. How remarkable of Sensei to spread what he obtained on his own.

His pupils came to a decision to build a monument in the graveyard of the Bodhi temple at this opportunity and we are requested for the epigraph. We deeply admire the work of Sensei as well as respect their unity and took the honor to compose the summary of his life. We sincerely hope that he and his work will be looked up to in all times.

February, 1927

Title by the Emperor: Chairman of literature. Edited by Doctor of Literature, Masayuki Okada, Written by Juzaburo Gyuda (Ushida), Rear Admiral


Reiki Principles (Gokai)

The secret art of inviting happinessThe wonderful medicine for all diseases

For today onlyRelease angerRelease worryShow gratitude

Work with integrity


Be kind to all

Mornings and evenings, sit in gassho positionAnd repeat these words out loud and in your heart

For the improvement of body and soul, Usui Reiki Ryoho

The Founder, Usui Mikao


Japanese Reiki Techniques

Hatsurei-hoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

This is a way to enhance your Reiki channel and help you grow spiritually. It is an exercise used to cleanse the aura, so you may place your hands a little away from the body.I. Kihon Shisei (standard posture)Sit on the floor (Seiza style - on your knees, sitting on your legs) or sit on a chair. Remove all the tension from your body and relax. Close your eyes lightly.Straighten your back. Bring your attention to the Tanden (3-5 cm below the navel).Both hands on the lap, palms facing downwards.II. Mokunen (Focusing)This means to quietly tell your subconscious mind "I'll start Hatsurei-ho".III. Kenyoku (Dry bathing or Brushing off)Note: you should breathe out as you brush using the Hado method- as you exhale, say "haaaaah" or something similar - i.e. make a sound. Brushing can be either with contact (touching) or in the aura (not touching).1. Place the fingers of your right hand near the top of the left shoulder, with the fingertips over the indentation just in from the edge of the shoulder (where the collar bone meets the shoulder). The hand is lying flat.2. Draw the flat hand down across the chest in a straight line, over the "V" of the sternum (where the rib cage meets) down to the right hip, while doing the Hado breathing and the ‘Haa’ sound.3. Repeat this procedure on the right side, using the left hand. Draw it flattened from the shoulder, in a straight line, across the sternum, to the left hip.4. Repeat the procedure again on the left side.5. Place the fingers of the right hand on the middle of the left forearm, fingertips on the edge pointing outwards. (Note: See Doi's sensei's modified version and the current URR Gakkai in the Shoden-Gendai: Kenyoku-ho technique.). Draw the right hand, flattened, down the outside of the arm, all the way to the finger tips, all the while keeping the left arm straight and at your side, while doing the Hado breathing and the ‘Haa’ sound.7. Repeat this process on the right side, with the left hand on the right forearm and drawing it down the right arm to the fingertips. 8. Repeat the process on the left side again.IV. Connect to ReikiRaise your hands high up in the air, visualize and feel the vibration/light of Reiki flowing into your hands and running through your whole body.V. Joshin Koku ho (Cleansing Breathing) This means to purify the mindThe original Gakkai method is to simply do clean breathing. As some students find this difficult to do, Doi-sensei replaces this with Joshin Koku Ho.


1. Calmly breathe in and out from the nose with pure thoughts. Both hands are on the lap, palms facing upwards and slightly curled as if holding an egg. Bring the mind to the Tanden and keep it there. Breathe naturally in a relaxed manner and release the tension from the body.2. As you breathe in, imagine or visualize that white Reiki energy is coming through the top of the head down to the Tanden and spreading everywhere throughout the body. At the same time imagine that all the tension is melting away and making you feel relaxed3. As you breathe out, do the Hado breathing with the ‘Haa’ sound slowly and firmly. At the same time imagine that the light which filled all of the body, is emanating out through the skin and spreading into infinity.4. Repeat (2),(3) for a couple of minutes or as long as you like VI. GasshoPut your hands together holding them in front of your chest (like praying hands) a little higher than your heart.VII. Sei Shin Toitsu (Concentration). This means to concentrate the mind.The original Gakkai method is to simply make your mind blank. As some students find this difficult to do, Doi-sensei replaces this with Sei Shin Toitsu.1. Keep the Gassho, bring your attention to the Tanden. Imagine that you are breathing through your hands.2. When you breathe in, visualize that the light of Reiki flows in through your hands on to your hara line, and filling the Tanden.3. When you breathe out, do the Hado breathing, and visualize that the Reiki light stored in your Tanden radiating out thru your hands. (your attention should remain on your breathing).4. Repeat (1), (2) for a couple of minutes or as long as you likeVIII. Gokai SanshoSay the 5 Principles aloud three times.

For today only, release angerRelease worry and show gratitude

Work with integrity and be kind to allVIII. MokunenPut your hands back on to your laps with your palms down.Say silently to your subconscious mind "I have finished Hatsurei-ho."Open your eyes and shake your hands up/down/left/right for a few seconds.


Chakra Kassei Kokyu hoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Purpose: Chakra Kassei Kokyu ho means the breathing technique for chakra activating. It allows you to penetrate Reiki through your whole body and activate your chakras.Method:Part A1. Stand, sit or lie down. Make yourself comfortable. (For this explanation I will explain the sitting position on a chair.)2. Close, or half close the eyes. Breathe slowly, and naturally.3. Gassho.4. Raise your hands high above the head. Feel the vibrations of the Reiki Light flushing into the whole of the body. Move the hands slowly down onto your lap, keep the eyes closed.6. Do abdomen breathing. (that is breathe in and out at the abdomen.) Breathe in as your abdomen expands and breathe out as the abdomen shrinks. Do this exercise until you feel calm and relaxed.7. While breathing in, visualize or imagine that Reiki is coming in through the top of the head and reaching to every cell of the body. Feel the whole body is filled with light.8. While breathing out, visualize that all the tension and negative thoughts are released out of the body.9. Continue these breathing exercises for a while, then visualize the 7th Chakra position,. Then practice the Chakra activating exercise as follows:

10. At the beginning practice the basic breathing, (Chakras 1-root, 4-heart,7- crown)a. Breathe in the energy from 1 (Root). Move the energy to 4 (Heart). Feel the energy there, then breathe out from 4 (Flush the energy out from the centre of the Heart chakra in all directions.)b. Breathe in the energy from all directions into the centre of 4 (Heart), move the energy to 7 (Crown) and breathe out from there. c. Breathe in from 7 (Crown), feel in 4 (Heart), then breathe out from 4 (Heart).d. Breathe in from 4 (Heart), breathe out from 1 (Root).


11. Carry-out Part A once, then repeat two more times before you move on to the next exercise. These exercises activate the root, heart and crown chakras at the same time, and this method is a basic breathing exercise.Part B12 Next is the breathing technique for activating each chakra. The basic method is the same as the previous root, heart, crown breathing.a. Breathe in from 1 (Root), breathe out from the chakra you are aiming for, then breathe in from there, and breathe out from 7 (Crown).b. Breathe in from 7 (Crown), breathe out from the chakra you are aiming for, then breathe in from there, breathe out from 1 (Root).c. Move onto the next chakras. The chakras you are aiming for are 4,2,3,5 and ,6 in this sequence. (Heart, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Throat, Ajna)To summarise, after carrying out the breathing exercise 1,4,7, next 1,2,7, following 1,3,7, then 1,5,7, finally 1,6,7.Part C13. The final exercise is the same as Number 10, the basic breathing exercise, 1, 4, 7.Then Gassho, and finish. Shake your wrists well.Comments:Should you wish to sleep afterwards there is no problem. However, when you want to wake fully, move both wrists up and down and in all directions. This helps to clear the mind.It is alright to carry out only the basic breathing exercise when your time is limited, but it is still effective.

Jakikiri Joka-hoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Purpose: Energy purification or cleansing and energy boosting of an object. A technique for removing strong negative energy and vibratory disorder within an object (like a crystal) by purifying it with Reiki energy and putting in positive energy. Method:1. Gassho, and call Reiki to yourself. (this may be done by extending your hands and arms upwards, bringing in the Reiki light).2. Say silently “I begin Jakikiri Joka-ho now”3. Pick up the object you wish to clear in your non-dominant hand4. Using your dominant hand, chop the space about 5 cm above the object with your hand horizontally and make a sudden stop of your hand movement. . When you do the chopping action, focus your attention on your “tanden” (3 cm below your navel) while holding your breath, and chop the length of your hand.5. Repeat this three times. This means you are doing 3 abrupt chops. This will turn the vibration into a good one.6. Give Reiki for purification and boosting the object's energy 7. You can repeat from step 4 again in order to keep the negative vibration away, and do this as often as you feel necessary.


8. When finished, lay the object down, Gassho, and shake your wrists well. Comments:This technique can be applied to crystals, charms, or any object, regardless of size.If it is a large object, do the actions to selected points or visualize a miniature version ofthe object in the palm of your hand, and then treat it as above.

Nentatsu-hoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Purpose: The tradtional method for sending a thought or wish while using Reiki to assist.. This is a technique for getting a silent message across to the recipient’s subconscious with the Reiki vibration transmitted through your hands. There is a wide range of use for it, such as breaking bad habits, getting across Usui-sensei’s five Reiki principles to people in serious disease, etc. (Do not get this mixed up with the concept of healing with mind power.)Method:1. The recipient can be seated or standing. Ask them what habit or difficulty they wish to work on. Suggest a positive affirmation that you can transmit.2. Gassho, and call Reiki to yourself. (this may be done by extending your hands and arms upwards, bringing in the Reiki light).3. Say silently “I begin Nentatsu-ho now” 4. Place your hands (or just one) on the person’s forehead where the hair starts to grow.5. Think the thought that they have asked you to help them with. Make sure it is positive and in their highest interest.6. Transmit the message with a pure mind and confidence.7. Remove your hands. If this is part of a normal treatment, then proceed. Otherwise:8. Gassho, and finish. Shake your wrists well.Comments:You can apply this technique to others and yourself.

Tanden Chiryo-hoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Purpose: This is a de-poisoning technique, used to rid the body of toxins.Method:1. Place one hand on Tanden (3 cm below the navel), and the other hand on your upper forehead (the edge of where your hair grows).2. Feel the energy from the hand on your forehead and say in your mind "please get rid of the poison from my body". Leave your hand here for a couple of minutes3. Move the hand on your forehead and put it on the hand on your tanden. With both hands on tanden, let the Reiki flow through tanden for 20-30 minutes.Comments:This technique can easily be applied to another person, and can be inserted into any treatment.


Heso Chiryo-hoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler

Purpose: Navel healing technique. The navel is the center of your body and the healing spot for every disease.Method:1. Put your middle finger into your navel and feel the pulse for a while.2. Feel the pulse is gradually lead by Reiki and getting in resonance with universal energy.3. Keep it until you feel relaxed and balanced.Comments:As shown, this technique may be done with your clothes on. You may feel a bit self conscious doing this on another person, or they may not wish to have this technique given this way. An alternate way would be to raise your hand an inch or two away from the body and focus Reiki into the navel.

Shudan ReikiShuchu Reiki (Reiki Group Treatment) and Renzoku Reiki (Reiki Marathon)Source: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Purpose: Shudan Reiki is concentrated Reiki. It implies a Group Treatment or Reiki Marathon. It is used to increase the effectiveness of a Reiki healing session.Method:1. There are two very effective ways:a) Group Reiki - many Reiki healers may perform Reiki healing on one person,b) Reiki Marathon - each healer takes a turn performing Reiki healing, all over a long period of time.2. Many cases are reported that diseases that were incurable for modern medical science were healed by this method. The remarkable point of the Reiki Marathon (especially the first way as mentioned above) is that the effectiveness is multiplied by the squared number of the healers. In other words, it is four times as effective when two healers perform and it is twenty five times as effective when five healers perform.3. The hands are placed at the basic positions, especially the ones where this is an unhealthy, bad condition (the ones with self symptoms). These can be located by using scanning (Byosen Reikan-ho) or allowing Reiki to guide you 4. If there are too many hands for the points, the healers can send Reiki energy, indirectly placing the hands on the shoulder or the back of the healers who have their hands on the positions.Comments:This is a very useful technique for serious illnesses, or even as a way to share Reiki at a Reiki gathering. In the case of the latter, 4 or 5 people can work at one healing table at a time, and each person can take a turn receiving. In this situation, 20 minutes can produce a very effective treatment. If you do not have a massage or healing table, use a chair and the senders can place their hands on the receiver, or one of the senders to increase the energy.


Reiki MawashiSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard

Purpose:A Japanese method of sharing Reiki in a circle, used to circulate Reiki. "Mawashi" means ‘circle' or 'circulation'Method:1. Everyone in the group forms a circle.2. Raise your hands up high above the head, calling in the Reiki energy, and feel the vibrations of Reiki into the whole of the body.3. Every person holds the hands of the person beside them to make a circle.Alternatively, each person places their right hand facing down over the next person's left hand; while their own left hand is facing up underneath the next person's right hand. This way hands do not need to touch.4. Allow Reiki to flow counter-clockwise. By doing so, you receive Reiki energy from your left hand and send it out to the person beside you from your right hand at the same time. Reiki energy goes around from hands to hands at the speed of light. Some people feel the energy with the hands apart more than holding hands. You may also notice the tendency for the circle to begin moving in the direction of the energy.5. Optionally, everyone can switch the positions of the hands so that the energy will now flow clockwise.6. Many people who have not received a Reiki attunement feel Reiki energy when they join the circle. Even if they do not feel it, Reiki goes more smoothly when in the circle. Two persons can make the circle facing each other.7. One other way is to hold the middle finger of the person on your left, touching the tip of the finger with your thumb cushion to make the circle, and circulate Reiki energy.8. Gassho, and finish. Shake your wrists well.Comments:To do this by yourself, hold your left hand facing down on your right hand facing up in front of your body. Then empty your mind and feel the energy. As you become skilled, you will be able to meditate deeply using this technique.Another way to do the circle is to have everyone place their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them. After a time, you can turn around and place hands on the person behind you.

Reiki Shower no GihoSource: Essence of Gendai Reiki ho - Sensei Hiroshi Doi; translation by Yukio Miura; editing by Richard R. Rivard, Tom Rigler.

Purpose: A simple way to bathe yourself in Reiki, cleansing your body and activating your energy.Method:1. Stand or sit. Make yourself comfortable. (For this explanation I will explain the standing method)2. Close your eyes fully or half closed. Breathe slowly and naturally without any conscious attention.3. Gassho. Move your hands as high as possible above your head, keeping them apart. Visualize that you are receiving a shower of Reiki vibrations from the source of the universe


4. At the same time, if you have attained the 3rd Level use the 4th symbol’s name (or focus on it's energy). People who have attained Level 2 use the 1st symbol’s name (or it's energy) and visualize that it vibrates throughout your body.5. Feel the vibration of the Reiki energy. At the same time, move the hands down to the front of the body, palms facing the body. Reiki is emanating from the hands. Together with the Reiki shower you are cleansing all of the unnecessary energy downwards. In this way negative or minus energy is coming out of the feet.6. Practice these exercises a few times.7. Gassho again, and finish. Shake your wrists well.Comments:As you do this exercise, Reiki will reach all of your cells and will fill every part of your body. You will particularly notice that Reiki is emanating out from your eyes, hands and from your mouth.

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