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Reiki Frequently Asked Questions


Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you find a question which interests you, simply click on it below, or scroll down as you like.

For more Frequently Asked Questions, check out Lawrence Ellyard's new book: "Reiki, 200 Questions and Answers for Beginners "

For details on this book, click here



What is Reiki?
What does the word Reiki Mean?
What does Reiki heal and how does it work?
What is a Reiki attunement?
Once you have completed a Reiki Seminar can you lose the energy or can this healing power be taken away by a negative experience?
Are all Reiki styles the same and how can I be sure that I am getting the right style of Reiki for me?
What if I have learnt Reiki in another style and want to learn with your Institute?
Is Reiki a Cult or Religion?
Who is Dr. Usui?
If you are giving yourself Reiki and fall asleep, does the energy switch off?
If Reiki is from the Universe and we are a part of this, why can’t everyone just do it at will?
I’ve read a few books on Reiki and learnt some techniques, does this mean I can do Reiki?
What is Distance healing?
How long does it take to become a practitioner of Reiki and what about Certificates?
Are all Reiki schools the same & is it important to have a lineage in Reiki?
What do I think of when I'm doing Reiki, do I need to act in a certain way?
Are abilities like clairvoyance, psychic ability and seeing auras a necessary part of Reiki?
Are some people better at doing Reiki than others?
Can Reiki harm instead of heal? It is always safe?
Is there a difference between a Reiki Master and a Reiki Instructor and what is a Reiki Sensei? Is one more superior to another?


*If you have questions about Reiki which have not been answered here, please forward your questions to the IIRT at our contact us page and we will be more than happy to respond to any of your queries.


 

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