What is a Reiki Attunement?
For the sake of simplicity, I have chosen to refer to a Reiki Teacher as 'she' only because I am a woman. Reiki Educators can be male or female. This post is in no way attempting to limit Reiki or Practitioners of this wonderful modality. In writing, it's just a whole lot easier to say 'she' rather than 'he/she' or 's/he'. Thank you for your graciousness.
The Attunement has to be one of the most mysterious things about Reiki. It is also one of the most defining characteristics of Reiki; it sets Reiki apart from other energy work modalities. An Attunement provides a rapid, often instantaneous, shift in the recipient's energetic vibration (aura, chakras, energy field or however you prefer to name it).
A friend recently asked me to define it here on my website because when she hears the word Attunement it sounds like something to be bestowed on another, as if the bestower has all the power. It is quite the opposite of that. The giver of the Attunement does have something the receiver does not, she has the knowledge of the process. But the receiver has everything needed to practice Reiki and always has.
The Attunement is an unleashing of an already existing power flowing through the recipient. Just breaking down the word Reiki we have the word Rei (Universal) and and the word Ki (Life Force Energy/Qi/Chi). We, human beings, as part of the Universe are already part of this existence made up of Ki. Thus, we are already whole and complete, ready to step into any form of energetic flow made available to us. The Attunement process signifies to the Universe that you are ready, and request this unleashing of your own Universal flow.
The actionable part of the Attunement performed by the Reiki Teacher takes only moments. It involves a series of steps designed to work with your energy field and communicate to the Universe that you wish to make this energetic transition into becoming a Reiki Practitioner. The Reiki Teacher will breathe deeply, holding her breathe for long portions of the practice. This is useful in charging up her energy to enhance the Attunement process. She will use the symbols of Reiki to symbolize your desire to shift your energy. The process takes several minutes and works instantaneously. The receiver begins to shift and balance.
As a result of this process, changes will occur in the recipient's life. Whatever you've been drawing to you will accelerate in many cases to move you forward into better situations. Sometimes this is messy. Sometimes it is uncomfortable. Sometimes it is peaceful and easy.
I've had several students tell me, after receiving the Attunement, that the work they've been doing is no longer tolerable. Or that they desire healthier food and more water. They feel the need to sleep more. They no longer crave a certain food. They feel happier, more peaceful, more able to deal with problems. They feel more connected to nature, God or feel the desire to grow spiritually. All students thus far report an increase in their intuition, and a knowing that they are guided by a higher power.
All in all, the Attunement is a positive experience and the receiver is aware of the change almost immediately after.
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Usui Reiki Level 1
Usui Reiki Level 2
Usui Reiki Level 3
The Attunement has to be one of the most mysterious things about Reiki. It is also one of the most defining characteristics of Reiki; it sets Reiki apart from other energy work modalities. An Attunement provides a rapid, often instantaneous, shift in the recipient's energetic vibration (aura, chakras, energy field or however you prefer to name it).
A friend recently asked me to define it here on my website because when she hears the word Attunement it sounds like something to be bestowed on another, as if the bestower has all the power. It is quite the opposite of that. The giver of the Attunement does have something the receiver does not, she has the knowledge of the process. But the receiver has everything needed to practice Reiki and always has.
The Attunement is an unleashing of an already existing power flowing through the recipient. Just breaking down the word Reiki we have the word Rei (Universal) and and the word Ki (Life Force Energy/Qi/Chi). We, human beings, as part of the Universe are already part of this existence made up of Ki. Thus, we are already whole and complete, ready to step into any form of energetic flow made available to us. The Attunement process signifies to the Universe that you are ready, and request this unleashing of your own Universal flow.
The actionable part of the Attunement performed by the Reiki Teacher takes only moments. It involves a series of steps designed to work with your energy field and communicate to the Universe that you wish to make this energetic transition into becoming a Reiki Practitioner. The Reiki Teacher will breathe deeply, holding her breathe for long portions of the practice. This is useful in charging up her energy to enhance the Attunement process. She will use the symbols of Reiki to symbolize your desire to shift your energy. The process takes several minutes and works instantaneously. The receiver begins to shift and balance.
As a result of this process, changes will occur in the recipient's life. Whatever you've been drawing to you will accelerate in many cases to move you forward into better situations. Sometimes this is messy. Sometimes it is uncomfortable. Sometimes it is peaceful and easy.
I've had several students tell me, after receiving the Attunement, that the work they've been doing is no longer tolerable. Or that they desire healthier food and more water. They feel the need to sleep more. They no longer crave a certain food. They feel happier, more peaceful, more able to deal with problems. They feel more connected to nature, God or feel the desire to grow spiritually. All students thus far report an increase in their intuition, and a knowing that they are guided by a higher power.
All in all, the Attunement is a positive experience and the receiver is aware of the change almost immediately after.
Click below to learn more about...
Usui Reiki Level 1
Usui Reiki Level 2
Usui Reiki Level 3