Attunements Open Your Reiki Pathway
When Usui Sensei acquired healing ability and Oneness with the Universe after 21 days of fasting and meditation, he did not keep it secret but wanted to share it with as many people as possible. After his extensive research and study with many books, he formulated ‘Reiju’, the method to pass on Reiki energy to other people, and ‘Hatsurei Ho’, the exercise to strengthen inner Reiki.
He gave Reiju for the first time in Harajuku, Tokyo. This Reiju evolved into the current Attunement after it travelled to the United States by way of Hayashi Sensei and Takata Sensei.
In general, Attunement (to attune) means to get in tune with something. The Reiki Attunement is to get in tune with vibration in the Universe. Some Reiki groups call it an initiation. Although you will be able to start using Reiki immediately after the Attunement, your Reiki ability is still basic and entry-level. You will need to improve it with daily selftreatment, giving Reiki sessions to other people, and various self-purification exercises.
You will receive three Attunements in Level I. The first one will open the pathway, but what it really means is to prepare yourself to be able to receive Reiki energy to improve your own health, and transmit it to people who need it. Another two Attunements will clean your pathway to promote a more effective and efficient Reiki flow. These Attunements will prepare you as a Reiki practitioner.
The Attunement must be performed in-person, one person at a time, by a Gendai Reiki master who is able to pass on the purest, delicate, and exquisite vibration. This is one of the best characteristics of original Japanese Usui Reiki. Ever since Usui Sensei started Reiki, its philosophy and energy have been passed on in-person. Distant attunements are not permitted. Practitioners who have received distant attunement are not considered Gendai Reiki Practitioners.
You can find many stories about Attunement experiences in books about Reiki, but remember that each person is unique. Some people may feel something, but it is completely fine to not feeling anything. Things happen at the right time.
People in modern society tend to hide their feelings in order to fit into society better. Let us bring back our natural healing ability and sensitivity through Reiki.
Do not pursue mysterious and mystical experiences in the Reiki practice because it could lead you to resonate with negative energies. The best feelings when you have just received your Attunement are warmness, relaxation, and peacefulness.
Source: Gendai Reiki Healing Association
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About Giancarlo Serra
Giancarlo is a Gokuikaiden (Reiki Master) of the Japanese Lineage, as well as a Reiki Master of Western Lineages of Reiki. He trained with Hiroshi Doi in Osaka, Japan. Read More
