About Me and Reiki

Smile! Go no — smile right now! I don't know about you, but I am a person who loves to smile.

A simple smile is a powerful thing: it is the first step to making your dreams come true; all by itself, a smile repels negativity and attracts happiness. How easy and wonderful is that?

 “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” 

— Denis Waitley

As a school teacher by profession, I love teaching, and teaching Reiki has become my passion. Reiki is a simple way to attain self–empowerment, and to benefit from many of the healing and restorative properties that the practice of this simple yet deeply profound Japanese art can bring. I have always known in my heart that each and every person has the power to change themselves for the better. Everyone — without exception — is able to reach out and change their lives in a positive way. All you have to do is make that choice, and Reiki is a perfect way to help you do just that.

I first heard about Reiki many years ago during a particularly difficult and very stressful time in my life, so I would like to share with you how Reiki became something that changed my life forever...

 “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart.” 

— Helen Keller

My Personal Reiki Story

The stress I was feeling was the culmination of an agonizing series of personal events, a part of which left me with little faith in our traditional medical system. The precise nature of those events remains personal, but one of the consequences was that I began to suffer from a very painful medical condition that no specialist seemed to be able to diagnose, let alone cure. The condition manifested itself as an intense abdominal pain that struck me down with excruciating pain daily — sometimes more frequently — and without warning; day or night. For over a year I subjected myself to the doctors' seemingly endless tests and examinations, endured countless prescriptions for drugs and courses of treatment, and the result was always the same: the pain would not go away, and my anxiety and stress continued to increase. I began to wonder if it was my diet — some doctor's said to try not to eat this, or to have only that, or that it was doubtless an allergy to such and such, but with each medically imposed diet I began to feel more and more like a guinea pig, at best trialing each doctor's next best guess at what might be wrong. The painful bouts continued until my desperation meant I could no longer hold back the tears during my medical visits. The doctors promised me they would do everything they could to find the cause, but the simple fact was that they simply did not know what was wrong. My life was unbearably miserable.

The pain ended the day I went to receive Reiki from three different practitioners who worked on me in unison. The session lasted no more than an hour, but as soon as it was over, I immediately felt that something within me had changed. I continued with more treatments, and to this day I cannot fully explain how or why Reiki was able to put right what was so very wrong with me, but the certainty was that it did. The pain did not return.

So what is Reiki?

There are several schools of thought, but generally speaking Reiki is a Japanese method for achieving balance in the natural energy of the body, or Ki — the same energy that is often referred to as Chi or Prana in other cultures. When the energy is balanced, your body is in harmony and in its perfect natural state, which promotes healing on every level. Reiki is an entirely natural and complementary form of therapy. As with all complementary therapies, it is not a substitute for qualified medical advice, so you should always continue to consult with your doctor or care provider.

Many people find that Reiki leads to increased relaxation, well–being, and improved health, while others are reporting that they have found Reiki to be beneficial in treating other conditions. Reiki is practiced in many hospitals and clinics for its therapeutic benefits, and is listed by NCCAM, one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

You can find more information on my talk page Yadira Talks, which has lots of Reiki stories and articles, including:

• “What is Reiki?” which provides a more in–depth look at what Reiki is, and what it is not.
• “Reiki in Hospitals — A round–up of Reiki in Medical Settings” which takes a look at some major hospitals and clinics which are reporting that Reiki therapy is proving to be very beneficial in the treatment of patients.
• “What is a Reiki session like?” that provides an overview of what to expect when you come along for a Reiki session.

Trained by Frans Stiene of the International House of Reiki

I am trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho by Frans Stiene of the International House of Reiki. Frans and Bronwen Stiene have spent many years researching the traditional system of Reiki. They are respected authors of such authoritative books as The Reiki Sourcebook and The Japanese Art of Reiki, and are founders of the International House of Reiki. They are Reiki Masters with direct permission from Hiroshi Doi (current member of the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai) to use his lineage for their teachings of Usui Reiki Ryoho.

You can read more about my traditional Japanese Reiki training on my Japanese Reiki Lineage page.

Certified Usui Reiki Ryoho Master — Shinpiden Level

Usui Reiki Ryoho is traditional Japanese Reiki taught in the manner practiced by Mikao Usui during his lifetime (Mikao Usui is the founder of the system of Reiki). These teachings go back to the original roots of Reiki, being based solely on traditional Japanese philosophies and verified practices.

I am trained and initiated to Shinpiden (Reiki Master) level in Usui Reiki Ryoho. My teacher is Frans Stiene of the International House of Reiki. Please see my Usui Reiki Ryoho Classes for more information on traditional Japanese Reiki classes. You can read more about my Shinpiden training with Frans Stiene on my Japanese Reiki Lineage page.

Traditional Japanese Usui Reiki Ryoho Lineage

As a certified Usui Reiki Ryoho Reiki Master, I am certified to teach and initiate into the Usui Reiki Ryoho Branch of Reiki. You can find out more here about my traditional Japanese Reiki Lineage.

Certified Usui Reiki Master

Usui Reiki is Reiki as commonly practiced in the West. It includes many non–traditional elements that have been introduced into the system of Reiki since Hawayo Takata first brought the practice over from Japan in the 1930's.

I have been trained and initiated to Master level in Usui Reiki by several Reiki Masters. Please see my Usui Reiki Healing Classes for more information on Western style Reiki classes. You can read more about my Reiki teaching experience on my Japanese Reiki Lineage page.

IARP Member — The International Association of Reiki Professionals

I am a registered member of IARP, The International Association of Reiki Professionals. IARP is a professional association serving the global Reiki community. All members must adhere to IARP's standards of professionalism and service, and must follow the IARP Code of Ethics.

For more information on IARP, please click on the logo below to visit their web site.

Should you decide to take some Reiki classes and become a Reiki practitioner yourself, you can also get a discount on your own IARP membership by using the offer below.

One final important Reiki lesson...

Smile!

 “All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” 

— Charles Schulz

My stories and articles about Reiki

Remember, if you'd like to know more about what I've been up to lately as a Reiki Master, please visit my talk page, Yadira Talks.

So... where to next?

To find out more about receiving a relaxing and energizing Reiki treatment for yourself, please read about my Reiki Healing Sessions and Reiki Distance Healings.

If you are interested in learning Reiki for yourself, there are two choices: If you would like to learn Reiki in the popular Western style please have a look at the Usui Reiki Healing Classes that I offer. Or, if you would like to learn the traditional Japanese form of Reiki known as Usui Reiki Ryoho, please take a look at my Usui Reiki Ryoho Classes.

Enjoy California Reiki!

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