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Pamela Miles (Author)
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June 19, 2008
An illuminating guide to one of the fastest-growing spiritual healing practices in the world and an essential tool for anyone ready to bring healing into his or her life.

Perhaps the gentlest healing therapy in the world, Reiki originated in early twentieth-century Japan. In this indispensable guide to Reiki, one of the foremost experts traces the origin and development of the practice, detailing how and why it restores and renews the human body in ways we?ve only begun to understand.

A pioneer in bringing Reiki into mainstream medical practice, Miles draws on her unique background to explain how this therapeutic technique, which involves a gentle laying on of the hands, complements conventional medical treatments and can hasten recovery from invasive surgical procedures, as well as ease the symptoms of cancer, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and other conditions. With compassion, wisdom, and the accumulated experience that comes from nearly twenty years as a Reiki practitioner, Pamela Miles empowers readers by showing how simple it is to take.


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“Drawing from an uncommonly deep understanding of Reiki, Pamela Miles articulates the essence of healing in language accessible to both professionals and the public.”-Andrew Weil, M.D.

“Pamela Miles has written an intelligent, sensitive guidebook to this remarkable healing practice.”-Mehmet Oz, M.D.

“A beautifully written manual for how to use this wonderful healing modality in your own life.”-Christiane Northrup, M.D.

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Perhaps the gentlest alternative healing therapy in the world, Reiki has gone mainstream. A form of vibrational healing developed in early twentieth century Japan, Reiki features the light laying on of hands. It is the least intrusive and most relaxing of the complementary healing therapies; it restores balance to body, mind, and spirit. Reiki is accessible to anyone, regardless of age or state of health, and it is breaking into conventional medicine as a result of its ease of use, its immediate benefits, and perhaps most important, the element of self-care inherent in the practice. And yet, the paucity of reliable resources on it has kept the practice enveloped in mystery. Until now.

For those who seek direction in bringing Reiki into their lives, Pamela Miles’ Reiki is an indispensable companion on the path to well-being. Considered by many to be the country’s foremost Reiki expert, Miles traces the origin and development of the practice, detailing how and why it restores and renews the human body in ways we’ve only begun to understand. For those who seek Reiki treatment, Miles provides information on how best to choose a practitioner, and for those who wish to be trained in Reiki, she offers step-by-step guidance, including comprehensive information on First-Degree, Second-Degree, and Master Training. For the advanced practitioner, Miles offers in-depth insight into continued practice. For physicians and health-care professionals, and anyone interested in the health benefits of Reiki, Miles offers information on current and forthcoming research that will lead to greater integration of this healing therapy into conventional medicine. A pioneer in bringing Reiki into mainstream medical practice, Miles uses her unique background to explain how Reiki complements conventional medical treatments, hastens recovery from invasive surgical procedures and eases the symptoms of conditions such as AIDS, cancer, insomnia, depression, anxiety and more, as well as the side effects of medications and chemotherapy. Miles also explains why Reiki is safe for children and the elderly. With compassion, wisdom, and the accumulated experience that comes from nearly twenty years as a Reiki practitioner, Pamela Miles empowers readers by showing them how simple it is to take an active role in their own health care. Her book is an illuminating companion guide to one of the fastest-growing spiritual healing practices in the world, an essential tool for anyone ready to bring healing into his or her life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Tarcher (June 19, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1585426490
  • ISBN-13: 978-1585426492
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Pamela Miles is a Reiki Master internationally known for her pioneering work integrating Reiki into conventional medicine. She has practiced Reiki since 1986 and has more than 30 years experience with natural medicine and 40 years studying yoga and meditation. Pamela has created Reiki programs in prominent New York City hospitals and lectured in medical schools across the country. Her book has been enthusiastically endorsed by Drs. Mehmet Oz, Andrew Weil, Larry Dossey, Christiane Northrup and others. She is the founding president of the Institute for the Advancement of Complementary Therapies (I*ACT) www.complementary-therapies.org.

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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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"Don't be defeated by perfectionism. With Reiki, the only mistake you can make is not to practice." It is worth the purchase price of this book if for nothing more than a reminder to do one's own personal practice of Reiki on a daily basis.

Whether you have been attuned to Reiki or are simply exploring the possibility of learning more about this system of healing and spiritual development, this book is an invaluable resource.

I was first attuned to Reiki in 1999 and 18 months later received the master attunement. For me, it has been one of the most positive life changes I have ever experienced, especially for my own healing. Being married to a physician who was interested in understanding the science behind Reiki, communication was challenging. The acceptance of Reiki as an invitation to wellness through stress reduction and relaxation became our mutual understanding. Also the understanding that healing may take place but not always cure - as my experience of offering Reiki to hospice patients has shown. Seven years later, Pamela Miles thoughtfully and intelligently communicates her experience and understanding of Reiki in a manner that most individuals in any walk of life can read with interest.

As stated in the introduction of the book, "This is not The Reiki Gospel According to Pamela, nor is it "The Reiki Rule Book, but simply a Reiki companion." I say, take what resonates with you - you can't go wrong.
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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful
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We tend to think that any kind of healing which originated in Asia is thousands of years old. That hermetic monks took it for decades of test drives before offering it to the faithful. That, in the background of an Eastern treatment room, we'd find a picture of a venerable deity and a thin plume of smoke from a joss stick. Oh, and chanting.

So the first surprise of Reiki is that it originated with Mikao Usui, mostly likely in 1922. That year, he went to a Japanese sacred site to fast and meditate. He got a bonus: subtle vibrations above his head. He felt healed. More, he felt he had the power to heal. And, in short order, he taught 2,000 Japanese how to use this power.

Reiki is tricky to describe, and so the first accomplishment of this excellent guide is the description of what Reiki isn't. It is not "energy medicine." It does not require a diagnosis. The practitioner doesn't need to concentrate or "direct" the treatment. The practitioner need not be in the same room, or even the same city. The patient need not be awake for the treatment to work.

So what is Reiki? According to Pamela Miles --- who is probably the senior Reiki master now practicing in the United States --- it's an experience. More like meditation than medicine. And it's powerful stuff: "Reiki opens an inner spiritual connection that can significantly change the way a person experiences life, a sense of connectedness that can help transform negative attitudes and create a sense of meaning and purpose."

The claims are many and varied: Sleep better. Work clearer. Breathe more deeply. Enjoy better digestion. Get relief from chronic pain. Stay calm in emergencies. Live more in the moment.

Best of all, you can treat yourself. "The foundation of Reiki is self-healing," Miles writes. All it takes: a few simple hand placements. Aw, c'mon, you say. Pamela Miles is unapologetic on this point: "We are used to valuing effort --- Reiki is effortless." But....you must be trained. Once you've been trained, "you can lightly lay your hand on your head, chest, abdomen, or any place that hurts, anytime you need to regain your center, restore your well-being or relieve pain --- even while you're in a cab, watching TV, or on the phone with your mother-in-law."

Okay, but what does the practice involve? Ms. Miles is not secretive or even mysterious on this point, just honest --- you can't learn Reiki from a book. But you may badly wish to tell you more when you read some of the stories at the end of 'Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide.' Like: The girl who overdosed and arrived at the hospital without any vital signs. And still had none after two hours of resuscitation. A doctor trained in Reiki put her hand on the girl's forehead to say goodbye. The girl revived. A week later, her only symptom was a minor palsy.

By now, I bet you're totally frustrated. How does Reiki work? "We don't yet know," Miles says. But it does work, of that I'm convinced. Will you be? I can't say; it depends on where you are in your life and your willingness to believe that energy vibrating from one person can be directed to heal another. And it depends on whether you read this book. My bet: if you do, you'll want to know much, much more.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Writing a book that is accessible to both novices and seasoned Reiki people as well as to medical professionals who seek to understand what Reiki is and why they should consider incorporating it into their conventional healing systems is no simple task. The author must be able to remember and access the elementary aspects of Reiki practice in order to bring those basics to the reader in a clear, understandable way. But she must also understand the scientific method and be able to communicate in the language of medical professionals.

Miles's thirty years of experience as an educator, clinician, and lecturer in natural healing, as well as her years of Reiki mastery, yoga and meditation practice provided the perfect grounding and foundation from which to write this lucid, intelligible, and distinctly unique Reiki book.

As Andrew Weil, MD says about the author, "Drawing from an uncommonly deep understanding of Reiki, Pamela Miles articulates the essence of healing in language accessible to both professionals and the public." I would add that in Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide, Miles opens her Reiki heart to us. She not only teaches what Reiki is and why it's an important holistic method of healing, but also shares with us some of her own personal experiences with Reiki: self-treatment and treating others in both non- edical and medical settings.

In the current and sometimes competitive climate of natural healing, which offers every conceivable method of Reiki instruction from sitting in the presence of a well- rained Reiki Master to receiving Reiki from a stranger over the Internet, Pamela Miles presents reason and simplicity. She says it best in her introduction: "There is not one way. In these pages, I share the path I am traveling in the hope that it will enrich your journey."

I have been enriched beyond my expectations. Miles's book has further opened my own Reiki heart. Through her expression of Reiki, my own experiences have been deepened. With each chapter, a nod of my head. Yes, that is the Reiki I know and love.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful resource
Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide is a fabulous book for people looking to understand Reiki and find either a practitioner or teacher and also for those of us who are already Reiki... Read more
Published 22 days ago by fencingmom
Reiki: A comprehensive guide
This is the definitive book on Reiki and the one I recommend in my classes. Pamela gives a balanced and thorough view of all aspects of Reiki, the history, the uses, how to find... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Rice
Fantastic book 5 out of 5
This book was givento me as a gift which I absolutely love. I try to be as accurate as possible in my reviews and rarely give 5 stars but this deserves it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by bustin chops
A must have for serious practicioners
This is a great book. Despite far from being the ultimate Reiki guide or something (I haven't found any so far) it gives a great view and different perspective of Reiki... Read more
Published 8 months ago by TiagoHoe
Fabulously Helpful Book for practitioners or newcomers
This is a fabulously helpful book! If you are already a Reiki practitioner (or at least have had the attunements) this book adds a tremendous amount of guidance and information,... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bonnie Willow
Too much about why Reiki is good and not enough about how to do it
I was looking for a concise "how to" book to learn to perform Reiki on myself and others. This one dwelt too much on why Reiki was useful, and not enough (for my tastes) on... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rob
Not a guide but an essay on Reiki
I atleast didn't buy it but got it from the library. Here I am flipping through the book looking for the actual instructions on how to do it and mostly it is just commentary on... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Vincent A.
Book review
I haven't had a chance to read more than excerpts of the book, but I am liking the information.

Thanks for a great book.
Published 21 months ago by John R. Clayton
Reiki by Pamela Miles
Pamela Miles is a leading expert on the history of Reiki being honest with the explanation of, through the lineage from Usui, how the many diversities were derived. Read more
Published on May 12, 2010 by Susan Almario
Traditional
This book has a very traditional view on Reiki. For those of you that are considering being attuned via the internet, you may be somewhat disheartened by this book. Read more
Published on April 3, 2010 by Terri A. Ward
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traditional healing therapies, distant treatment, spiritual healing practice, primordial consciousness, traditional medical systems, distant healing, master training
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First Degree, Second Degree, New York City, Some Reiki, United States, Mikao Usui, Reiki Alliance, Wanja Twan, Beth Israel, Chujiro Hayashi, Does Reiki, Alternative Therapies, New Age, Hyakuten Inamoto, Chiyoko Yamaguchi, University of Arizona, Michael Gnatt, James Dillard, Hawayo Takata, One of Reiki, Gay Men's Health Crisis, Japanese Reiki, Clinical Center, Susan Mitchell, Usui Reiki
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