| Reiki shares have been an integral part of my spiritual | | | | people; absolutely heavenly! |
| development and quite honestly I do not know | | | | Some groups focus on self-healing, where the Reiki |
| where I would be today if it were not for them. I | | | | Master leads the group into meditation, reflection, and |
| met like-minded people, expanded my mind to new | | | | self-healing. Some Reiki Masters incorporate a |
| horizons, opened my heart to unconditional love, | | | | question-and-answer session or use that time to give |
| learned about various energy healing techniques that | | | | supervision and guidance to their students. Most Reiki |
| go with Reiki, learned cool tips to use when giving a | | | | Masters accept healers from other Reiki Masters and |
| treatment, and how to improve my self-healing. | | | | some accept Reiki healers attuned in any discipline. It |
| Whilst some may be wary or not quite see the point, | | | | is a good idea to enquire about whether this is OK |
| all who regularly go to Reiki shares find them a great | | | | when you find investigate the shares in your area. |
| help. Reiki First Degree healers join with Reiki Masters | | | | Some shares also do a Reiki healing circle where they |
| and Reiki Second Degree healers, and in some | | | | hold hands or heal the person in front train-fashion, |
| groups, they also join with healers of other modalities | | | | linking up as a big circle. This works especially well for |
| and total newcomers exploring their spiritual path. It is | | | | the bigger groups. And some healing circles channel |
| an amazing energy gathered in one place. And you | | | | healing to others outside the group who have either |
| also make friendships with regulars and get great | | | | requested a distance healing or for example to a part |
| support from kindred spirit. | | | | of the world that needs healing. |
| Different Reiki shares are run in different styles. So | | | | Other happenings at Reiki shares include the Reiki |
| you can try a few and choose one that suits you. Or | | | | Master leading through a Hatsurei-Ho or simply |
| you can go to a few each month and enjoy the | | | | through the Reiki Principles. Other Reiki Masters use |
| different experiences at each! | | | | the chakra system and incorporate Reiki through the |
| Most groups start with introductions, with everyone | | | | chakras. Both are balancing and centering. The former |
| saying their name and what they wish to get out of | | | | is based on ancient Japanese wisdom, whereas the |
| the group. | | | | latter borrows from the ancient Indian traditions. |
| Then some shares get into groups, say of three | | | | You may be a small-group person or a big-group |
| people, with one lying on a massage couch and the | | | | person, and you may have your preferences, foir |
| other two giving them a healing. The Reiki Master | | | | example what Reiki discipline the Reiki Master is from. |
| running the share monitors the time and asks them | | | | A good group is supportive and friendly, regardless of |
| to switch after, say, 20 minutes, so that everyone | | | | how big or small it is or its main contents. Most |
| gets a chance to heal and be healed. Some groups | | | | important is that you feel comfortable and that you |
| also have chairs and couches, and the same happens | | | | can grow and develop. Everything else is the Reiki. |
| at the chairs. The chair healing gives great experience | | | | And that is truly amazing. |
| of giving a healing in the setting most usually | | | | Reiki shares usually end with big Reiki hugs all round |
| experienced at home, and the couch setting gives a | | | | and contented goodbyes. If you have not been to a |
| nice treatment and gives the professionals more | | | | Reiki share yet, try one; you can be pleasantly |
| experience and a taste of what they give! It is really | | | | surprised. |
| something to be given a healing by two or more | | | | |