Gendai Reiki Ryoho

About Gendai Reiki Ryoho.

The word Reiki may be translated as "universal energy" and the words Gendai Reiki Ryoho mean "Modern Reiki Method", referring to the Japanese energy-based healing system developed by Mikao Usui Sensei in Japan in the 1920's. Reiki was exported from Japan to the West, resulting in the subsequent development of Western style Reiki. Gendai Reiki Ryoho is traditional Japanese Reiki, with the inclusion of some Western Reiki techniques. Katy Vidler is trained in the Gendai Reiki tradition under Reiki Master, Karen Workman. Katy is a member of the Gendai Reiki Network Australia (GRNA), and abides by the GRNA Code of Ethics.

Within the traditional Japanese system, Reiki may be used to assist with mental, emotional and physical healing. However, if desired, it may also be further utilized as a practice for spiritual development, in which the ultimate goal is to attain Anshin Ritsumei (inner peace).

Initially, three to four Reiki healing sessions are recommended, and then clients who wish to continue healing with Reiki are encouraged to attend Shoden (Level One) training in Reiki. This is to foster independence in using Reiki for self-healing, reducing the need to continue to pay for ongoing healing sessions. Katy is able to recommend a Master (teacher) for anyone wishing to do so. Of course, it is absolutely fine to continue receiving Reiki, without ever doing Shoden training, if that is desired.

Research.

Preliminary research, predominantly conducted within hospitals in the U.S, has shown Reiki to be effective in increasing relaxation, and assisting with stress, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, pain, quality of life experience for those in palliative care and their families and friends, pregnancy and birth experience, addictions, wound healing, and reduced or nil complications following surgery. Randomised controlled trial research to measure the effects of Reiki is in its infancy, however preliminary research has informed more robust clinical trials, and results to date have revealed Reiki to be effective compared with placebo. Current clinical trials conducted by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in the U.S are assessing the effects of Reiki for people with advanced AIDS, fibromyalgia, prostate cancer, stress, and painful neuropathy and cardiovascular risk factors. Research in additional fields, such as physics, is beginning to address the mechanism by which Reiki fosters healing.

Recommendations.

Reiki has been recommended for people experiencing cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious illness, and may assist with difficult side effects of medical treatments. Reiki does not replace medical intervention, but is a complimentary therapy that will not interfere with existing medical treatment. Reiki may also be used in the absence of serious illness, by anyone who wishes to enhance their wellbeing.

Lineage.

Mikao Usui (Usui Reiki Ryoho) - Kanichi Taketomi (3rd President, Reiki Ryoho Gakkai) - Kimiko Koyama (6th President, Reiki Ryoho Gakkai) - Hiroshi Doi (Gendai Reiki Ryoho) - Karen Worman (Gendai Reiki Master) - Katy Vidler.

Healing Sessions.

Usually three to four sessions are recommended. During the session, Katy will place her hands either on or above the body to give the Reiki. For people with significant pain, or who simply prefer to not be touched, the entire session can occur with hands held above the body. The aim is for the root disharmony to be revealed and healed. When such disharmony is dissolved, physical, mental and emotional symptoms related to the disharmony improve. Sometimes as the issue for healing is revealed (brought into awareness), symptoms may be re-experienced, or feel as if they are getting stronger before dissolving. This means they are coming into awareness in order to be healed. This awareness may sometimes include realising behavioural changes that are needed to prevent the disharmony from returning. Reiki inspires responsibility for one's choices in life, and may elicit feelings of peace, joy or even the giggles.