NACT - Reiki

What is Reiki?

Reiki is an original method of healing, developed by Mikao Usui in Japan early in the 20th century, which is activated by intention. Reiki’s natural healing energy works on every level, not just the physical, and promotes the body’s regenerative self healing ability.

The Japanese word Reiki means ‘Universal Energy’. Eastern medicine has always recognised and worked with this energy, which flows through all living things and is vital to well-being. Known as ‘ki’ in Japan, ‘chi’ in China and ‘prana’ in India. Acupuncture, T’ai chi and Yoga are also based on the free-flow of this energy in a person.

Reiki is a non-invasive therapy whose purpose is to treat holistically and to restore homeostasis.

Note: Reiki is being used in various settings including private practice, complementary therapy centres, GP surgeries, hospitals, hospices, cancer support groups, post-operative recovery, drug rehabilitation, prisons, HIV/AIDS centres, and in the care of the elderly.

Can anyone learn Reiki?

The ability to channel Reiki cannot be learnt from a book or by instruction. To be able to receive Reiki, students go through a special initiation which 'attunes' them to the Reiki energy. Over time this connection is improved through practice, and by actually using the Reiki energy on themselves - typical known as 'self treatment'. It is considered essential to treat oneself with Reiki, and indeed many people use it exclusively for reasons of personal development, healthcare and stress-management.

The attunement / initiation

An initiation / attunement can only be performed by a Reiki Master (teacher). It is felt that this process harmonises a person with the Reiki energy so they can receive and pass it on to others. This process is not exclusive; anyone can be attuned / initiated to Reiki regardless of their spiritual or religious beliefs. Additional stages of attunements / initiations and the use of the Reiki symbols, further enhance the practitioner's ability to utilise the Reiki energy, focusing it for specific purposes.

Reiki Levels

Our fully qualified and experienced team of Reiki Masters and Teachers offer some of the best training in the country and we are recognised by the leading Reiki Associations. All of our students are guided through this spiritual energy healing system and are mentored throughout the course and after via support groups and one to one mentors.

There are three Reiki levels taught at the Northumbrian Academy which are:

Reiki I This one day course is the first level and is where the Reiki student learns the fundamentals of the system and on completion will be able to practice Reiki on themselves, family and friends.

Reiki II This is an intensive two day accredited professional course which is designed to develop the students level I skills so that they can set up in private practice.

Reiki III

Master/Teacher

This two day course is designed for those who have be practicing Reiki for some time and now feel that they have the reached a level of their abilities at which, they feel confident to pass on and teach their knowledge to others. Students will have already attained their level II status prior to the course and will be given instruction on how to give the Reiki attunements and teach to others.