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Reiki - Find out about this ancient healing system

Introduction

Reiki is the name given to a system of natural healing which evolved from the experience and dedication of Dr. Mikao Usui, a professor of Theology who lived in Japan in the last century. Dr. Usui developed this healing system from ancient spiritual teachings after many years of study, research and meditation. He spent the rest of his life practising and teaching Reiki. Today Reiki continues to be taught by Reiki Masters who have trained in the tradition passed down from Master to student.

There is no belief system attached to Reiki so anyone can receive or learn to give a Reiki treatment, the only pre-requisite is the desire to be healed.

The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from the practioner is a very simple process. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes. If they are unable to lie down, treatment can be given in a sitting position, the main thing is for the recipient to be as comfortable as possible. There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass through anything, even plaster castes. The practioner gently places their hands non-intrusively in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body. The whole person is treated rather than a specific sympton. A full treatment usually takes one hour with each position held for several minutes.

It is possible to heal at any level of being: physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Acute injuries can be helped to heal very quickly but chronic illness takes longer. In some cases of terminal illness there is not enough time for the progress of the disease to be reversed. However, in such cases there is usually great benefit and enhancement of the quality of life, giving a sense of peace and acceptance during the time remaining.

Reiki healing can be given anywhere at any time as no special equipment is needed. The practioner is a channel which the energy is drawn through by the need and inbalance in the recipient. As running water smoothes the jagged edges of a rock until it is small enough to roll away, Reiki flows to the areas of need, soothing pain and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Reiki supports all forms of treatments, both orthodox and complementary.

Courses and Healing Sessions

Barbara Marshall has studied Complementary Therapies for twenty years. Cromotherapy, Bach Flowers, Crystals, Feng Shui and Reiki. She became a Reiki Master and teacher some years ago and now gives Courses in all levels of Reiki up to the Master level.

Courses can be of 1 or 2 days and are held at 459, R. Angra dos Reis, São Paulo. Groups can be formed both in Portuguese or in English. Make your reservation for the courses or healing sessions by email barbarammarshall@terra.com.br or by telephone number (11) 5686-4776, informing the language of your choice.

Case Studies

Pensioner Neide Roque da Silva, 73 years old, discovered in 1998 that she had three tumours in the bladder. After various examinations she discovered they were malignant and underwent two surgeries, the last one in 1999. She was in pain and called her sister. Her sister realised that Neide was suffering and desperate and asked if she would like to try a session of Reiki with Barbara. After many treatments of one hour per session each week, Neide began to feel a different person, her depression and pain had gone and she had energy to look after her family and work a full day again.

Rosali Natus, 23 years had a chronic infection in the uterus and severe headaches for many years and had tried various types of healing. She believed she would never be able to have a children. After many sessions of Reiki she began to feel well and eventually was completely healed. Today she is happily married with two healthy children.