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Reiki For Dummies Paperback – November 7, 2005
Millions of people seek ways to relax, promote healing, or connect with their soul. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a simple but profound healing system that was originally developed in Japan. Reiki means "spiritual energy" or "universal life-force energy." The Reiki system is universal because it can be used by people of any background or religion. Reiki For Dummies explains how you can harness this energy for yourself.
Reiki For Dummies is a plain-English Reiki guidebook. Discover what Reiki is, where it came from, and how to:
- Find and get the most from a Reiki treatment
- Use Reiki to boost your physical and emotional health
- Locate a Reiki class and become a Reiki practitioner
Reiki For Dummies is amply illustrated and full of useful information on:
- Reiki symbols (plus nontraditional symbols)
- Reiki hand positions (for giving Reiki to yourself or others)
- Reiki for pets and animals
- Reiki for children and adults
- Reiki and surgery or medicines
- Reiki at birth or end-of-life
- Reiki in the house, in the car, or at work
When you're ready to go further, Reiki For Dummies covers: Western and Japanese Reiki techniques; crystals, long distance Reiki, and setting up a successful Reiki practice.
Reiki For Dummies is for you whether you are just finding out about Reiki or you are a seasoned professional who is looking for a clearly written, up-to-date, inclusive, and comprehensive source of Reiki information.
Nina Paul, PhD (New York, NY), is a Reiki Master who uses Reiki to help herself and others. She has a doctorate in immunology and epidemiology and she believes in a holistic approach to health and wellness . Nina is also the author of the compassionate guide: Living with Hepatitis C For Dummies (0-7645-7620-8).
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherFor Dummies
- Publication dateNovember 7, 2005
- Dimensions7.25 x 0.75 x 9 inches
- ISBN-109780764599071
- ISBN-13978-0764599071
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Find relief, peace, and enlightenment through Reiki
Reiki — a gentle, noninvasive healing practice — is now used by many as a complementary therapy for many conditions. This plain-English guide explains its origins and how Reiki channels life-force energy to alleviate physical and emotional pain. You'll discover what to expect in a session, how to treat yourself, and ways to share the power of Reiki with others.
Discover how to
- Understand Reiki positions and symbols
- Find a qualified practitioner
- Combine Reiki with other therapies
- Speed the healing process
- Incorporate Reiki into daily life
- Become a Reiki healer
From the Back Cover
Understand Reiki’s roots, principles, and therapeutic benefits
Find relief, peace, and enlightenment through Reiki
Reiki — a gentle, noninvasive healing practice — is now used by many as a complementary therapy for many conditions. This plain-English guide explains its origins and how Reiki channels life-force energy to alleviate physical and emotional pain. You’ll discover what to expect in a session, how to treat yourself, and ways to share the power of Reiki with others.
Explanations in plain English
“Get in, get out” information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
Understand Reiki positions and symbols
Find a qualified practitioner
Combine Reiki with other therapies
Speed the healing process
Incorporate Reiki into daily life
Become a Reiki healer
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About the Author
Nina L. Paul, PhD, is a Reiki Master in private practice. She is also the author of Living with Hepatitis C For Dummies.
Product details
- ASIN : 0764599070
- Publisher : For Dummies; 1st edition (November 7, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780764599071
- ISBN-13 : 978-0764599071
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.25 x 0.75 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #349,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #523 in Energy Healing (Books)
- #2,162 in Mental & Spiritual Healing
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I found this book very easy to read and the format made it extremely simple to understand the material. This book also has the most clear and readable Reiki symbols of all the other books I have read on Reiki. I also love the cheat sheet at the beginning of this book. This excellent volume is organized into five parts with twenty one chapters.
The first part (Discovering Reiki) gives an overview of what Reiki is and its basic principles. The second part is about experiencing Reiki for yourself. The third part focuses on becoming well-versed in Reiki by taking classes and memorizing the material required to heal yourself and others. The fourth part explains how to share Reiki with others. The final part (The part of tens) provides detailed instruction on using Reiki every day for personal growth and the myths about Reiki.
Whether you desire to just learn some basic information about Reiki methods or you intend to study it more seriously with a Reiki Practitioner or Reiki master this book can serve as an excellent reference source. As I mentioned before, this has become my “go to book” in my continuing study of Reiki. Keep in mind that Reiki is like any other Japanese martial art in that just because you reach the Reiki master level, it does not mean you no longer need to study to improve yourself.
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Chair/Seated Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga stretching for seniors and the physically challenged).
This book did not disappoint. It provided a good overview of the history and practice of Reiki and also went into detail on Reiki hand positions and symbols . It had very good tips about choosing a Reiki practitioner and/or teacher. I enjoyed this book and achieved a good understanding of Reiki.
I’m a certified Usui Reiki Master and this is great for beginners or new students or ideas for teaching training.... everyone learns differently... this is great for a wide range of audiences. Highly recommend
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I've just qualified as a master and my teacher reccomended this book as it has all the information from start to finish as extra help.
it has the history, what it is, what it isnt, hand positions, symbols, how to be attuned and much more.
well worth it.








