Reiki Hands That Heal [Paperback]

Joyce Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999

Reiki Hands That Heal is a perfect introduction to Reiki and a useful workbook for practitioners at all levels. As an introduction, Joyce Morris outlines the history and general principles of Reiki, and her lineage to the tradition. For the practitioner and those who want to learn more about specific aspects of Reiki, further chapters delve into the legal and ethical considerations of treatment, current research, and examples of Reiki healing "miracles." Particularly useful are extensive illustrations of hand placement for healing, color plates of "beofre and after" aura illustrations, and a list of treatments for specific disorders. Included is a chapter dealing with general treatment principles by William Morris. Used by Joyce Morris as a workbook in her Reiki workshops, Reiki Hands That Heal is a practical resource for anyone interested in alternative healing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Red Wheel / Weiser (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578631181
• ISBN-13: 978-1578631186
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing Power of Your Heart, May 12, 2000

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T. Elmanovich "Tatyana Tanika" (Encino, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiki Hands That Heal (Paperback)

The reviewers heated discussion over the historical facts of the Reiki tradition in "Reiki: Hands That Heal" by Joyce Morris made me believe that this book presented a distorted history of the Reiki tradition. So I bought it as a contraversial history book and discovered that between the covers, there was something else -- a great handbook on natural healing. Page by page -- by the way, superbly designed -- the reader receives detailed instruction on how to tune into universal healing energies, and for God's sake -- to help himself to become more energized, optimistic, vital, and more positive, in other words -- fit to handle daily pressure, emotional and mental challenges.

The reviewers tell that out there are better books about Reiki. If one has interest in Reiki history, yes, it would make sense to buy all of them and compare facts. But if someone is looking for a practical guide how to learn to trust your own healing power, to enforce it through alignment with Reiki, or universal healing force, I cannot recommend a better book than this one. The presentation is beautiful and clear, but most importantly -- it stresses over and over again the simplest truth that we tend to forget -- that health and prosperity stem from faith and purity of our thoughts and intentions. Cleanse your heart, and Reiki will cleanse your body for you!

Sometimes, there is nothing better than a poor review! In the present case, it guided me to a great book that encouraged me to count on the healing power on my own heart. What an idea! Why take my word for it? You may wish to find it out on your own.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Perpetuating false facts about Reiki and its history..., October 2, 1999

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This review is from: Reiki Hands That Heal (Paperback)

This book is perpetuating false facts about Reiki and its history. Hayashi did not charge $10,000 for master level training as this book claims. And certainly Usui did not charge anywhere near $10,000 as the book is suggesting. This book also states that Usui was a Christian monk, when in fact he was Buddhist. Another false fact presented in this book is that Hayashi was Usui's successor, when we know through research it was Ushida. The society that Usui founded in 1922 still exists today in Japan and is called Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho. Ushida was the second president of this organization after Usui made his transition. I recommend the book Reiki Fire for those interested in the true and verifiable history of Reiki or contact the Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho society in Japan. These are only a FEW examples of the incorrect information this book is presenting about Reiki and its history.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Presentation of Deep Commitment, May 15, 1999

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Pamela R. Stephens "[e-mail]" (Butte, Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reiki Hands That Heal (Paperback)

Joyce has given this book her all, and one can feel it. Her dedication is noble and apparent, as she shares her many stories and info. Written in the Reiki Alliance tradition, this gives us a look at the technique as taught early-on in the Continental U.S. Her approach is in the unmixed, 'old-time' tradition as first brought to the U.S. by Madame Takata. New info has been revealed through the dedicated research of many others, so if you'd like to hear the presentation of Reiki much as Madame Takata did it originally, this is a book for you. In addition, much info regarding adjuncts to Reiki (color therapy, Feng Sui, and other things) are included, offered in the spirit of assisting in the optimizing of the evolution of all of us folks engaging with the Reiki energy-flow. She has passed over, leaving a legacy that we all are blessed to benefit from. Reiki ON! ENJOY