Reiki for Beginners gives you the very basic and practical principles of using Reiki as a simple healing technique, as well as its more deeply spiritual aspects as a tool for personal growth and self-awareness. Unravel your inner mysteries, heal your wounds, and discover your potential for great happiness. Follow the history of Reiki, from founder Dr. Mikao Usui's search for a universal healing technique, to the current development of a global Reiki community. Also included are many new ideas, techniques, advice, philosophies, contemplations, and meditations that you can use to deepen and enhance your practice.

Many years ago, Llewellyn published a magazine called "Gnostica." In one issue, we presented over 100 names for the Universal Life Energy. Because that energy is so plastic and malleable, I was convinced then, and remain convinced now, that we have barely scratched the surface of what that energy can do.
Reiki is a relatively new system for working with the Universal Life Energy. David F. Vennels' book, Reiki for Beginners, reveals the history and techniques of this system in a clear and easy to understand manner. Of course, the question we need to ask is, "Does it work?"

Reiki for Beginners reveals some of the secrets and traditions of this healing system. You will learn how to prepare for a Reiki Empowerment (initiation) and what to expect after you receive one. You will learn about the differences between the levels of Reiki. You will also discover in this book how a Reiki practitioner works, what the 12 hand positions are, and what Reiki healers do to work with the energy that heals.

The energy used in Reiki is universal and can easily be adapted to a wide variety of purposes. The list of what you can do with Reiki is almost endless! You can use Reiki to heal yourself and others physically, mentally, and emotionally. It can help you with spiritual and personal growth, including developing compassion, wisdom, and patience. You can use it to heal animals, or to improve relationship problems at work, school, or home.

Many people are using Reiki in combination with other healing techniques such as reflexology or aromatherapy. If you are already using such a healing technique, or are thinking of learning one or more of them, you might want to add Reiki to your healing procedures.

This system can also be of great help to you in day to day life. You can use it to relax yourself before going into stressful situations such as exams, interviews, or public speaking. The calmness can be the source of better results. You can also use it on yourself to improve your creativity, memory, or learning capacity.

The potential for Reiki is almost unlimited. The energy follows thought, so whatever you want can be influenced by Reiki. The book explains how to use it and gives many examples from actual practitioners.

If you have been wondering what Reiki is and whether you should learn it and use it, this book is for you. What you need to know is here.