Reiki - Karuna
Background on Reiki
The knowledge that an unseen energy flows through all living things and is connected directly to the quality of health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. The existence of this "life force energy" has been verified by recent scientific experiments, and medical doctors are considering the role it plays in the functioning of the immune system and the healing process. Reiki is derived from the God-consciousness called Rei that guides the life force called Ki. Therefore, Reiki can be defined as spiritually guided life force energy. This is a meaningful interpretation of the word Reiki. It more closely describes the experience most people have of it; Reiki guiding itself with its own wisdom, and being unresponsive to the direction of the practitioner.
An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student by the Reiki Master. Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and, therefore, is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Reiki training will not only give you the ability to assist in healing, it will open up your intuition and allow you to be more connected with the source. Many people report that Reiki enhances their intuitive abilities in an extraordinary fashion.
The origin of Reiki is found in the life of Mikao Usui. Mikao Usui was born in the village of Yago in Gifu prefecture in Japan on August 15, 1865, where his ancestors had lived for eleven generations. Around the turn of the 20th century, Usui contracted Cholera as an epidemic swept through Kyoto. He had a profound near-death experience in which he experienced visions of -- and instruction from -- Mahavairocana Buddha, the Great Central Buddha. This was a life changing experience for Usui that caused him to make a major reassessment of his life. He developed a keen interest in the esoteric science of healing as taught by Buddha, and he developed the compassionate wish that he may learn these methods in order to benefit mankind.
In 1914 Usui undertook a 21 Day meditation retreat so he might receive an answer to his prayer and vow. Usui went to his favorite meditation spot at Mount Kurama-yama and undertook "Isyu Guo", an intensive practice utilizing some the tantric materials he had studied. During his "satori" experience, he came to the realization of Reiki. Through the distillation of years of study and practice Usui was able to meld together a method for bringing the essence of these Buddhist practices to the masses. He called it Reiki. To learn more about the life of Mikao Usui visit click here.
When Zeffi first started her journey in Reiki, her teacher told her that she would go back to her country and start teaching Reiki. But Zeffi didnt believe her. Little did she know one day she would open a center devoted to Reiki in Athens, Greece, and that it would be recognized by the Greek government. Her teacher made her a Reiki master in a very short period of time relative to most students.
Her teacher attributed this to the volume of healing work Zeffi had already studied, as well as her intuitive gifts. In the years since Zeffi started her Reiki work, she has taught all over the world. She gives courses in Japan, Greece, and the United States.
Reiki Workshops
Reiki l Workshop: Reiki I covers the definition and history of Reiki and four attunements allowing you to connect to the source. Hand positions are given. The one day workshop is half lecture, half hands on. As soon as you finish you can start feeling the energy and help yourself to stay in balance.
Reiki ll Workshop: Reiki ll reinforces Reiki l knowledge and 4 more attunements are given. The one day course covers giving a complete Reiki treatment, the Reiki II symbols and how to use them, using Reiki to heal unwanted habits, distant healing, scanning and beaming. The class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using all the hand positions, the self -treatment, scanning self and others, beaming, use of the second degree symbols and sending Reiki to others at a distance.
Reiki lll Workshop: Those who receive their Reiki lll certification are considered Reiki Masters. The two day workshop consists of 3 parts:
The Master level attunement is performed wherein the student is opened to the fullest experience of the Reiki Energy available to them. The Master Symbol is presented, and the student learns to draw upon the highest and purest of healing energy. A great deal of hands on work is involved the first day.
The second section of the course covers psychic surgery, the master grid, and how to work with clear quartz crystals.
In the third section, the student is taught to perform all the attunements and to teach the classes. This portion of the class is given on the second day so the full depth of the teachings can be absorbed.
Karuna Reiki Workshop: Karuna is a Sanskrit word and is used in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is translanted to mean any action that is taken to diminish the suffering of others and could also be translated as "compassionate action." When individuals experience enlightenment, they report that all beings are known as one. Therefore, it is natural to extend compassionate action or Karuna to everyone without distinction because we are all one. As we help others and aid them in their healing process, all beings benefit.
The Karuna Workshop is only given to Reiki Masters/Teachers. It is complete with two levels, two attunements, four master symbols and eight treatment symbols. In comparison with Isui Reiki, the energy has a more definite feeling to it. It works on the emotional and spiritual levels and also can help one become more grounded. Those who receive the attunements report experiences with their guides, angels, and higher self and feel the healing presence of other enlightened beings.
See the schedule for times and locations or email Zeffi to set up a class.