REIKI FOR LIFE
REIKI FOR LIFE ~ The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1, 2 and 3
NEW UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION!
This international best-seller is acknowledged as the most comprehensive handbook yet published on Reiki, so it is essential reading for Reiki Practitioners and Reiki Masters, but because of its easy-to-understand style, it is also ideal for people who just want to know more about Reiki. This new edition, published by Piatkus as both paperback and Kindle editions on 5th April 2012, now has an extra 100 pages, including the latest on energy, healing and mind/body connection research, and chapters on each of the traditional 3 levels of training in Japan--Shoden, Okuden and Shinpiden. Whether you want to recap on the basics, realise the power and potential of each level, learn special treatment techniques from both Western and Japanese traditions, or use Reiki for personal and spiritual growth, this book tells you what you need to know. 410 pages
NEW UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION!
This international best-seller is acknowledged as the most comprehensive handbook yet published on Reiki, so it is essential reading for Reiki Practitioners and Reiki Masters, but because of its easy-to-understand style, it is also ideal for people who just want to know more about Reiki. This new edition, published by Piatkus as both paperback and Kindle editions on 5th April 2012, now has an extra 100 pages, including the latest on energy, healing and mind/body connection research, and chapters on each of the traditional 3 levels of training in Japan--Shoden, Okuden and Shinpiden. Whether you want to recap on the basics, realise the power and potential of each level, learn special treatment techniques from both Western and Japanese traditions, or use Reiki for personal and spiritual growth, this book tells you what you need to know. 410 pages
This new edition of Reiki for Life provides an essential resource for Reiki practice in the 21st century, and its aim is to help anyone at any level to reach their full potential as a healing channel for Reiki. The emphasis is on enjoying the healing and self-healing benefits of Reiki, and
having fun being creative with it, while still treating it with the respect it deserves as one of the world’s most precious gifts for healing and spiritual growth. The book has 22 chapters, and is divided into five parts with one appendix:
PART 1 ~ Simplicity and Power : Reiki Healing Energy (4 Chapters)
This explains what Reiki is, how it was discovered and how it links with other energies in humans, animals, plants and the rest of the environment. It outlines some of the latest fascinating research into energy, healing and the mind–body connection, discusses the processes of healing from both conventional and non-traditional viewpoints, and provides comprehensive information about Reiki training, including what to expect on courses at each of the three levels – First Degree, Second Degree and Third Degree/Master.
PART 2 ~ Activating Your Healing Channel : Reiki First Degree (4 Chapters)
This covers everything you need to know at Reiki First Degree, including methods for self-healing and all the hand positions for treatments on yourself and on other people, how to use Reiki with animals, plants and even inanimate objects, as well as some creative ways of using Reiki, such as working on personal problems or world situations.
PART 3 ~ Developing Your Understanding : Reiki Second Degree (6 Chapters)
In this part there is a thorough explanation of the real impact and creative power of Second Degree, including much more detail about the three Reiki Second Degree symbols, such as how to use them for self-healing, for ‘hands-on’ treatments on others, and how to carry out distant healing, including ways of ‘sending’ a Reiki treatment to anyone, anywhere, at any time, with the
same effectiveness as a ‘hands-on’treatment. A wide range of other advanced techniques are included, too, such as using Reiki to empower goals, heal emotional problems, create sacred space, and to protect yourself and those you care about.
PART 4 ~ Your Continuing Steps Along the Reiki Path (4 Chapters)
This looks at methods for cleansing and clearing your personal and environmental energies and the increasing importance of spiritual development as you progress along your path with Reiki. It also discusses what is needed to set up as a professional Practitioner, including an outline of the recently introduced Core Curriculum and National Occupational Standards for Reiki in the UK, as well as the role and responsibilities of a Reiki Master and how to train at that level.
PART 5 ~ The Japanese Tradition (4 Chapters)
introduces the latest and most comprehensive information available about the Japanese way of training in Reiki, including the spiritual practices and techniques taught at each of the three Japanese levels, Shoden, Okuden and Shinpiden, roughly equivalent to the Western Reiki 1, 2 and Master. These include meditations, special methods for self-cleansing and removing
toxins from the mind and body, as well as alternative ways of using Reiki, such as patting or stroking with the hands, or using the breath or the eyes to deliver Reiki during treatments. There is also an Appendix giving details of many different forms of Reiki
Appendix ~ Other Forms of Reiki
Plus Resources, Further Reading and an Index
having fun being creative with it, while still treating it with the respect it deserves as one of the world’s most precious gifts for healing and spiritual growth. The book has 22 chapters, and is divided into five parts with one appendix:
PART 1 ~ Simplicity and Power : Reiki Healing Energy (4 Chapters)
This explains what Reiki is, how it was discovered and how it links with other energies in humans, animals, plants and the rest of the environment. It outlines some of the latest fascinating research into energy, healing and the mind–body connection, discusses the processes of healing from both conventional and non-traditional viewpoints, and provides comprehensive information about Reiki training, including what to expect on courses at each of the three levels – First Degree, Second Degree and Third Degree/Master.
PART 2 ~ Activating Your Healing Channel : Reiki First Degree (4 Chapters)
This covers everything you need to know at Reiki First Degree, including methods for self-healing and all the hand positions for treatments on yourself and on other people, how to use Reiki with animals, plants and even inanimate objects, as well as some creative ways of using Reiki, such as working on personal problems or world situations.
PART 3 ~ Developing Your Understanding : Reiki Second Degree (6 Chapters)
In this part there is a thorough explanation of the real impact and creative power of Second Degree, including much more detail about the three Reiki Second Degree symbols, such as how to use them for self-healing, for ‘hands-on’ treatments on others, and how to carry out distant healing, including ways of ‘sending’ a Reiki treatment to anyone, anywhere, at any time, with the
same effectiveness as a ‘hands-on’treatment. A wide range of other advanced techniques are included, too, such as using Reiki to empower goals, heal emotional problems, create sacred space, and to protect yourself and those you care about.
PART 4 ~ Your Continuing Steps Along the Reiki Path (4 Chapters)
This looks at methods for cleansing and clearing your personal and environmental energies and the increasing importance of spiritual development as you progress along your path with Reiki. It also discusses what is needed to set up as a professional Practitioner, including an outline of the recently introduced Core Curriculum and National Occupational Standards for Reiki in the UK, as well as the role and responsibilities of a Reiki Master and how to train at that level.
PART 5 ~ The Japanese Tradition (4 Chapters)
introduces the latest and most comprehensive information available about the Japanese way of training in Reiki, including the spiritual practices and techniques taught at each of the three Japanese levels, Shoden, Okuden and Shinpiden, roughly equivalent to the Western Reiki 1, 2 and Master. These include meditations, special methods for self-cleansing and removing
toxins from the mind and body, as well as alternative ways of using Reiki, such as patting or stroking with the hands, or using the breath or the eyes to deliver Reiki during treatments. There is also an Appendix giving details of many different forms of Reiki
Appendix ~ Other Forms of Reiki
Plus Resources, Further Reading and an Index
The Original Edition
This was published by Piatkus in 2002, and has always been viewed as the "must-have" guide to self-healing and treating others with Reiki. Suitable for beginners, experienced practitioners and Reiki Masters/teachers alike, this book:
* Explains what Reiki is and how it works
* Gives detailed instruction in First and Second Degree techniques
* Includes special advanced methods for working with Reiki
* Suggests how to manage Reiki sessions and set up a professional practice
* Advises on how to become a Reiki Master/Teacher
* Outlines how to use Reiki to grow spiritually throughout your
life
Endorsements for "Reiki For Life":
"What an incredible work ... it is a must for all Reiki people!" - Mari Hall, Director of the International Association of Reiki
"This is a well organised and thorough Reiki book that is easy to read and use." - William Lee Rand, publisher of the Reiki News Magazine
* Explains what Reiki is and how it works
* Gives detailed instruction in First and Second Degree techniques
* Includes special advanced methods for working with Reiki
* Suggests how to manage Reiki sessions and set up a professional practice
* Advises on how to become a Reiki Master/Teacher
* Outlines how to use Reiki to grow spiritually throughout your
life
Endorsements for "Reiki For Life":
"What an incredible work ... it is a must for all Reiki people!" - Mari Hall, Director of the International Association of Reiki
"This is a well organised and thorough Reiki book that is easy to read and use." - William Lee Rand, publisher of the Reiki News Magazine
Nautilus Silver Award!
In 2011 the American edition of Reiki for Life won the Nautilus Book Awards Silver Award in the Health & Healing/Wellness category, which covers proven practices, products and programs that restore, sustain and/or improve the mind, body and spirit. Nautilus Gold and Silver awards are given to print books of exceptional merit that make a literary and heartfelt contribution to spiritual growth, conscious living, high-level wellness, green values, responsible leadership and positive social change, as well as to the worlds of art, creativity and inspiration.
Best In Reiki!
In 2012 the American edition of Reiki for Life was nominated as one of the 5 finalists for the award of "BEST IN REIKI" by the About.com Readers' Choice Awards. An About.com Reader Says: "Reiki for Life by Penelope Quest is an amazing handbook for those who are interested in learning what Reiki is about and how to apply it to oneself. She offers an amazing amount of information pertaining to its history, all three levels, self-healing, cleansing, spiritual growth." Sadly it didn't win, but I think coming 3rd, especially when all of the other authors were Americans, is a pretty good achievement!
Translations of "Reiki for Life"
"Reiki for Life" (the same text and illustrations as the 2002 UK edition, not the 2012 edition) has now been translated into Portuguese, and as you can see from the image on the left, it is called "Reiki Para A Vida". Published by Nascente in the middle of 2012, it is already in its 3rd edition (January 2013), and it has been recommended by Joao Magalhaes, President of the Associacao Portuguese de Reiki, who said "Um livro essencial para o estudo e a pratica de Reiki em todo o seu ambito." Of course I don't know what that means, as I don't speak Portuguese, but as it is the endorsement on the front cover I'm guessing it's good!
Translations of "Reiki for Life" are also available in Bulgarian, Romanian, and some time this year there will also be an Estonian edition, and hopefully more will follow!
Translations of "Reiki for Life" are also available in Bulgarian, Romanian, and some time this year there will also be an Estonian edition, and hopefully more will follow!