The Ultimate Reiki Guide for Practitioners And Masters

by Ellyard, Lawrence

• ISBN13: 9781905047482
• ISBN10: 1905047487
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-30
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

The complete book of practical advice for new and experienced practitioners offering Reiki to others. Tried and tested tools for marketing one's business, proven to work, will guarantee increases in clientele and margins. It also shows you how to walk the Reiki path with humility, healing and wisdom.

Table of Contents

Authors note	xii
Introduction	xiii
Section One -- Reiki for a Living
All about Reiki	3	(4)
Reiki History -- A brief overview	3	(1)
Reiki Today	3	(1)
What is Reiki?	4	(1)
Reiki Attunements	5	(1)
Reiki Lineage	6	(1)
How to give a Reiki Treatment	7	(8)
Interviewing the Client	7	(1)
Building Rapport	8	(1)
Client Comfort	8	(1)
Before the Treatment	9	(1)
During the Treatment	10	(1)
After the Treatment	11	(1)
Things to Remember	11	(1)
Practitioners Tips -- Hygiene	12	(1)
Types of Reiki Treatment	12	(3)
Reiki Techniques	15	(18)
Western Style Techniques	15	(1)
Traditional Hand Positions	15	(1)
Short Reiki Treatment (Seated)	15	(1)
Full Reiki Treatment	16	(1)
Phase #1 The introduction to the client	16	(1)
Phase #2 Centring yourself	17	(1)
Phase #3 The healing treatment	18	(1)
Phase #4 The closing procedure	19	(1)
Other suggestions	20	(1)
Reiki and Chakra Healing	20	(1)
The Chakra System	21	(1)
Balancing the Chakras with Reiki	22	(1)
Group Reiki Treatment	23	(1)
Eastern Style Japanese Reiki Techniques	23	(1)
Byosen Reikan ho	24	(1)
Reiji ho	25	(2)
Tanden Chiryo ho	27	(1)
Gyoshi ho	28	(1)
Koki-ho	29	(1)
Heso Chiryo ho	30	(3)
The Practice of Reiki	33	(6)
When to Consider a Reiki Practice	33	(1)
The Treatment Room	33	(1)
Practitioner Equipment in Detail	34	(1)
Music	35	(1)
Other tools of the trade	35	(1)
Where to Practice	35	(1)
Your Home	35	(1)
Renting a Room	36	(1)
Reiki on the move -- becoming a Mobile Therapist	37	(1)
Working as an on-site Therapist	38	(1)
Reiki and Money	39	(6)
Re-defining our view of money	39	(1)
How to earn a living and still be spiritual	40	(1)
How much to charge	41	(1)
Practitioner expenses	42	(1)
Creating Value	42	(1)
Concessions	42	(1)
Rules of Practice - Cancellations and Confirmations	43	(1)
Getting Paid and Payment Options	44	(1)
Handling Enquiries	45	(6)
Making the most of the Telephone	45	(1)
Obtaining a memorable number	45	(1)
1800 and 1300 numbers	45	(1)
When the phone is running hot	46	(1)
I'll get back to you!	46	(1)
Answering Machines	46	(1)
Message Bank	47	(1)
Call waiting	48	(1)
Internet and Email	48	(3)
Turning an enquiry into a booking	51	(4)
Answering Questions with confidence	51	(1)
FAQ's	51	(2)
How much is this going to cost me?	53	(1)
Seven reasons to book with you	53	(2)
Promotional Materials	55	(6)
Business Cards -- Your Mobile Advertisement	55	(1)
Graphic Design	55	(1)
In-House Printing Designers	56	(1)
DIY Desktop Publishing	57	(1)
Getting ready for the printer	57	(1)
Email and Free Reports	57	(1)
Testimonials	58	(1)
Gift Vouchers	58	(3)
Advertising: Where and How	61	(10)
Where to Advertise? -- Local or National	61	(1)
Knowing your target audience	61	(1)
Yellow Pages	62	(1)
How to stand out from the crowd	62	(1)
Press Advertising	63	(1)
The Power of Classified Ads	63	(1)
Magazine Advertising	64	(1)
Advertorial	64	(1)
Newsletters	65	(1)
Radio Advertising	65	(1)
Television	66	(1)
Direct point of sale	67	(1)
Bumper Stickers	67	(1)
Fridge Magnets	67	(1)
Car Magnets	67	(1)
Postcards and Book Marks	67	(1)
Expos, Psychic Fairs and Competitions	68	(1)
Advertising on Mailing Lists	69	(2)
The best kept secrets of Advertising	71	(8)
The common Advertising pitfalls	71	(1)
Myth #1 Bigger is better	71	(1)
Myth #2 Repetition	71	(1)
Myth #3 Ads should look like Ads	72	(1)
Myth #4 Cosmetic Ads sell	72	(1)
Myth #5 Getting your name out there is enough	72	(1)
Myth #6 Too much copy, drops readership	72	(1)
How to create winning ads	73	(1)
Offer solutions to their problems	73	(1)
Advertising which says -- `what's in it for them'	74	(1)
Benefits versus features	74	(1)
Words to use, words to avoid	74	(2)
Call to action	76	(1)
Test your advertising	76	(1)
Creative copy writing	77	(2)
Free Publicity	79	(2)
Writing Articles	79	(1)
Giving Talks	79	(1)
Putting on a Fundraising Event	80	(1)
The Lifetime value of a Client	81	(6)
Why existing clients are so valuable	81	(1)
How to rekindle old clients	82	(1)
Keep in touch every 90 days	82	(1)
Newsletters and Special Offers	82	(1)
Preferred client club -- VIP Membership	83	(1)
Ask them to buy	83	(1)
Exceptional Customer Service	83	(1)
The Power of Thank you	84	(1)
The benefit of feedback	84	(2)
Following up on constructive criticism and being accountable	86	(1)
Networking your Business	87	(2)
Forming a strategic alliance	87	(1)
Referral rewards program	88	(1)
Expanding your client base	88	(1)
Schools, Universities and Colleges	88	(1)
Beauty Therapists, Day Spas, and Health Retreats	88	(1)
Sports and Recreation Centres	88	(1)
Getting Professional	89	(4)
Reiki Associations	89	(1)
Practitioner Insurance	90	(1)
Section Two -- Reiki Sensei
Introduction to Section Two: Reiki Sensei -- The Art of Teaching Reiki	91	(2)
Starting on the Teacher's path	93	(14)
Who should teach Reiki and what are the pre-requisites?	94	(2)
Finding the right teacher and what to look for	96	(2)
The first steps to becoming a Reiki teacher	98	(1)
Purpose and personal motivation	98	(1)
Assessment and Questionnaire	99	(1)
Progressive Reiki training	100	(1)
Researching Reiki and knowing your subject	100	(1)
Honouring your Reiki Lineage	101	(1)
Reiki Lineage Meditation	101	(2)
The responsibilities of becoming a Reiki teacher	103	(1)
Leadership and teaching Reiki	103	(1)
The 10 keys to leadership for Reiki Teachers	104	(3)
Mentorship	107	(4)
The Teacher/Student Relationship	107	(1)
The 3 stages of the Teacher/Student Relationship	108	(1)
Stage 1 Teacher/Student -- The Childhood stage	108	(1)
Stage 2 Teacher/Student -- Adolescent stage	108	(1)
Stage 3 Teacher/Teacher -- Adulthood stage	108	(1)
Mentorship and apprenticing	109	(1)
The length of Reiki teacher training	109	(2)
Pre-attunement guidelines	111	(2)
Preparation prior to giving Reiki attunements	111	(1)
Our Mental State	111	(1)
Our Environment	112	(1)
Our Emotional state and intention	112	(1)
Reiki Attunements and tips for teachers	113	(4)
Learning the Reiki Attunements -- How to approach it	113	(1)
The Reiki attunements in detail	113	(1)
Staying grounded during Reiki attunements	114	(3)
A Reiki teacher's development	117	(6)
The Teacher's appearance and cultivating presence	117	(1)
Dealing with personal issues	118	(1)
Effective listening and being open	118	(2)
Setting personal boundaries	120	(1)
Method #1 Sealing the Thymus Chakra	120	(1)
Method #2 Deity Invocation	120	(2)
Method #3 Psychic Armour	122	(1)
Spiritual development	123	(6)
The Secret to Spiritual Strength	123	(1)
Cultivating your spiritual self	124	(1)
Reiki and Spiritual development	125	(1)
Learning from other teachers	126	(1)
Co-teaching and class participation	126	(1)
Support groups and Reiki Share	127	(1)
Healing clinics and community service	127	(2)
The Path of Purification	129	(6)
Integration of Reiki Mastery -- the path of Purification	129	(1)
Techniques for Purification	130	(1)
Kenyoku-ho -- The traditional method of dry bathing	130	(2)
Reiki Shower	132	(3)
The Path of Humility	135	(4)
Reiki and the Path of Humility	135	(4)
Walking the talk and spiritual practice	139	(4)
Living by Example	139	(1)
The four reasons which motivate us to practice	140	(3)
Teaching Reiki	143	(6)
Public Speaking and Group Facilitation	143	(1)
Overcoming nerves	143	(1)
Preparation	143	(1)
The beginning, the body and the conclusion	144	(1)
Additional tips for giving great presentations	145	(1)
Reiki Classes and the number of participants	146	(1)
Attention spans and taking breaks	146	(1)
Finding your style	147	(1)
Building confidence	148	(1)
Transference and projection	148	(1)
Materials for Reiki Classes	149	(2)
Materials list	149	(1)
Sourcing tables	149	(2)
Sacred Space	151	(8)
Finding a venue	151	(1)
Creating a Sacred Space	152	(1)
Disruptive Energies	152	(1)
Physical imbalance	152	(1)
Identifying clutter	152	(2)
Previous energy	154	(1)
Smudging and purifying a room	155	(1)
Blessing Water	156	(1)
Shrines and focal points	157	(2)
Reiki Manuals and Certificates	159	(2)
Compiling your manuals	159	(1)
Sourcing certificates and practitioner qualifications	159	(2)
Money and Value for Teachers	161	(4)
Reiki Fees and Charges for Teachers	161	(1)
Know what you are offering	162	(1)
Getting feedback	163	(1)
Being organized and cultivating your database	163	(2)
The Principal Components of Reiki Seminars	165	(6)
The Principal Components of a First Degree Seminar (Shoden)	165	(2)
The Principal Components of a Second Degree Seminar (Okuden)	167	(1)
The Principal Components of a Third Degree Seminar (Shinpiden)	168	(3)
Generating Mastery	171	(4)
Motivation and personal integrity	171	(1)
Working for others, benefit -- the Way of the Bodhisattva	171	(2)
The Intelligence of Reiki	173	(2)
Teaching Teachers	175	(2)
Teaching teachers	175	(1)
Upgrade Reiki training	175	(2)
Liberating Reiki Myths	177	(14)
Myth #1: You cannot give Reiki self-treatments when lying down	177	(1)
Myth #2: If the fingers are spread out during a treatment, the Reiki energy will not flow	178	(1)
Myth #3: Reiki must be administered from the head to the feet and one must not go back to places already covered, after they have been treated during the session	178	(1)
Myth #4: If the hands are placed on a recipient's body and are not precisely in place, the Reiki energy will not flow	178	(1)
Myth #5: You cannot do Reiki whilst you are asleep	179	(1)
Myth #6: You cannot apply Reiki energy to broken bones	179	(1)
Myth #7: You cannot give Reiki to women who are pregnant within the first 3 months of pregnancy	180	(1)
Myth #8: You should not give Reiki to anyone for more than one and a half hours	180	(1)
Myth #9: If a person does not use Reiki, their ability will diminish and they will be required to be re-attuned to Reiki	181	(1)
Myth #10: You cannot receive more than the standard Reiki attunements	182	(1)
Myth #11: Reiki Masters must make Reiki their only source of income	182	(1)
Myth #12: You cannot give a Reiki treatment to a person who is wearing a pacemaker	183	(1)
Myth #13: You cannot apply Reiki healing to someone's crown Chakra	183	(1)
Myth #14: You cannot do Reiki distance healing without the persons' permission	184	(1)
Myth #15: You cannot give Reiki to someone in a coma	184	(1)
Myth #16: You cannot give Reiki to someone who has died	184	(1)
Myth #17: You cannot give Reiki to someone who is under anaesthetic	185	(1)
Myth #18: You cannot give an individual Reiki on the base Chakra	185	(1)
Myth #19: You cannot give Reiki to another, unless you concentrate	186	(1)
Myth #20: You can only sign the Reiki symbols with your dominant hand	186	(1)
Myth #21: You cannot give Reiki to someone if you are unwell	187	(1)
Myth #22: You cannot give someone Reiki on their spine	187	(1)
Myth #23: You cannot give Reiki to someone who is bleeding from a serious cut	188	(1)
Myth #24: You cannot give Reiki to someone you are attracted to	188	(1)
Myth #25: You cannot cross over your hands or arms when giving Reiki, either to yourself or others, nor should the feet be crossed when receiving a treatment	189	(2)
Conclusion	191	(1)
About the IIRT	191	(1)
About the Author	191	(1)
Recommended Reiki Websites	192	(1)
Recommended Reiki Books	192	(1)
Contact Details	193