Here we are, Phyllis, her translator, my son and I. We are about to present 3 of the 66 videos from the „archive“. The occasion is the 2017 ProReiki congress in Gersfeld/Germany. And – lo and behold – in one of these videos Hans, the translator, is getting portrayed. We only realize this live on stage…
Continue reading “How incredible !”
… is a possibility to get to know the Reiki community. This professional association is remarkable because it managed to formulate a common set of values and to get differing Reiki-opinions under one roof. It enjoys international recognition as is expressed by the honory membership from Japan (Tadao Yamaguchi), USA (Phyllis Furumoto) and UK (Don Alexander). Continue reading “The ProReiki congress…”
Betrayal, money, transgression. This is part of Reiki’s history, with the other side of the coin being regrets, apologies, forgiving and legacy. A saga of three generations of women at the origin of Reiki’s contemporary evolution. Continue reading “The treasure trove … the “video archive“”
The Head of Division in a multinational corporation discovers the value of Reiki. First for herself in her personal life dealing with health and stress. Then she wondered if it could be of benefit to her team. For their personal circumstances, team efficiency, cooperation among colleagues and when dealing with restructuring and anxiety about the future.
Continue reading “Courage – essential nutrient for change to the better”
„Reiki gains recognition as Complementary Therapy.” Sounds good? Why, really? Because it meets Reiki-aficionados‘ personal longing for appreciation? Or because Medical Aid companies would pay for treatments and seminars? Is it about money? Or is it a matter of the heart?
Continue reading “Efforts for recognition – our closeness, our distance”
(paraphrasing a US president.) The most relevant aspect of Reiki is practice, practice, practice…. on oneself, on others. In that sense, I am looking forward to treating my Reiki client tomorrow morning. Scientific studies are helpful to show Reiki’s effectiveness, which in turn is relevant for incorporation in the medical system. This is why tonight I busy myself with a study. Tomorrow my hands will do the talking again… Continue reading “It’s the psychology, stupid…”
One? Our 45th! Markus auf der Maur. After 2 years of training. Truly a reason to celebrate. Which we did the day before yesterday. Continue reading “Train a Master … ‚Master‘…?”
For the Newsletter of the Portuguese Reiki Association and with a view to organisational challenges René answered questions about the Network, RIO and the newest Video project. This very personal interview was released in December. To read it in Portuguese you follow this link here.
For English readers who want to know indepth: Continue reading “Interview with René by Portuguese association”
The study was conducted over 12 weeks with a group of 30 elderly people living in nursing homes receiving Reiki treatments weekly, a placebo group under same cicumstances and a controll group. A total of 90 people. It is rare that randomized and controlled science is applied in Reiki studies. Thus it is all the more significant that the conclusion was reached that there was a significant decrease in depression score of the Reiki group while there was no change in the placebo- and the control group. All details in this publication: [wpfilebase tag=file id=62 /]
As a side product of the otherwise astonishing unfolding of Reiki in only 35 years, dissonances occurred between some of the Reiki styles and their representatives. Witnesses of the time are still alive today. Pardon, forgiving, reconciliation … central themes of a video-documentation.
Continue reading “Reconciliation in the Reiki world – a chance!”
