If you are looking for a way to improve your physical and emotional state, try practicing Reiki, a wonderful healing practice that will bring a lot of positive energy into your life. Imagine being able to channel the energy from the universe that will promote relaxation and stimulation of the body’s own natural healing abilities. Whether through direct physical contact or remote healing, the Reiki practitioner becomes a channel for the vital energy of the universe.
But how do you get the skill to channel such powerful energy? You cannot simply learn it theoretically by watching videos and reading books; you need something very different – the Reiki ceremony of attunement. This initiation process opens up your energy field, turning you into a clear channel for universal life force energy. Read on to learn more about this special spiritual ceremony.
What Is Reiki Attunement?
At its core, Reiki Attunement (also called Reiju in Japanese) is what sets Reiki apart from every other healing modality. While you can study the history and the hand positions, the actual “switch” that allows you to channel the energy is flipped during the attunement.
In a Reiki attunement ceremony, a master transmits the energy to the student. In particular, during this ceremony, your energy channels are opened up, including your crown, heart, and palm chakras, which connects you with the source of Reiki energy. It is often called spiritual initiation since after that, you get into a kind of eternal union with the universal force of life. The Reiki attunement is forever, and you will always be attuned regardless of anything.
The History of Reiki Attunement
Reiki that we know today originated in the 1920s and was invented in Japan by Mikao Usui. The term “Reiki” originates from two Japanese words: Rei (universal) and Ki (life energy). Mikao Usui was looking for spiritual knowledge all his life. One day, during his fast for 21 days in a row in Mount Kurama, he received a spiritual revelation. He understood that he could use the healing energy around him to help people.
Naturally, he wanted to share his knowledge with the whole world. Hawayo Takata later transferred this knowledge to the Western world in the late 1930s. Even today, the Usui System of Natural Healing is the most popular Reiki technique worldwide.
How to Prepare for the Ceremony?
There are no particular instructions for preparation before attunement. However, most Masters recommend following certain steps that will create a “clear vessel,” both literally and metaphorically. The process usually includes some kind of cleansing that takes up to 3 days prior to the ceremony. Below is a list of recommendations that can help you prepare both physically and energetically.
- Mindful eating: People tend to eat light food, mostly vegetarian, without any meat or processed sugars. These things can “congest” energy.
- Hydration: Drinking lots of water will help eliminate toxins from the body.
- Stimulant-free diet: Avoid any alcohol and caffeine intake as it will agitate your nervous system.
- Meditations/journaling: Start working on your mind and soul and explore why you decided to get Reiki attuned. Write down any answers that come to your mind.
Levels of Reiki Attunement
Reiki is practiced on three distinct levels known as “Degrees“. Each level requires some time for practice and mastery of Reiki. Here’s a breakdown of all three stages of this energy modality.
First level (Shoden): Self-Healing
This level is accessible to anyone interested in Reiki. No requirements and prerequisites besides the will to learn. At this level, students learn how to work with energy and balance the flow inside themselves.
- What to expect: Almost everyone reports a feeling of warmth or tingling sensation in their palms right after the attunement ceremony.
- Integration: Most people should spend 21 days to 3 months working with their own energy before advancing to the second level.
Second level (Okuden): Healing others
This is the practitioner level. You are introduced to the Reiki symbols, which act as keys to focus the energy.
- Distance Healing: You learn how to send Reiki across time and space, meaning you can help people who aren’t physically in the room with you.
- Emotional Clearing: This level often focuses on the heart chakra, helping you process deeper emotional blocks.
Level 3: Shinpiden (Master/Teacher Level)
The third degree is for those who wish to make Reiki a central part of their lives. A Reiki Master has the knowledge to teach others and perform attunements. This level involves a deep commitment to the Reiki Principles and a mastery of the sacred symbols.
What Does the Process Feel Like?
As mentioned above, everyone’s experience is unique because the energy flows according to the individual needs. However, most people report having similar effects of attunement process, such as:
- Peace: Almost everyone feels a deep sense of relaxation, peace, and tranquility during the ceremony.
- Sensory changes: Some see colors, waves of warmth, or just feel a shift in their perception.
- Emotions: It’s normal to burst out in tears or suddenly feel an uncontrollable rush of joy.
How Do You Know If the Attunement Was Successful?
After receiving Reiki attunement, people usually wonder “Did I receive it? Am I attuned?” Even if you don’t feel any physical manifestations, Reiki still works. But if you did receive it, here are some common signs of a successful ceremony:
- Hands warming: Your palms will be sensitive to the energy. They’ll become warm and sometimes tingling after the attunement and during the practice.
- Intuition increase: Some people feel more sensitive to the environment. Dreaming becomes intense too.
- Healing crisis: Some people may experience headaches or extreme exhaustion for 21 days. It’s a sign that your body gets rid of toxins. You need to drink a lot of water to eliminate symptoms.
- Clarity of mind: Reiki helps people stop being controlled by negative thoughts and worries. You’ll be able to remain centered and balanced all the time.
- 21 Days of Adjustment: The whole process takes around 21 days when your physical, emotional, and spiritual planes adjust to the new level of energy.
Conclusion
Attunement to Reiki is just the first step of the long journey of your energy awakening. After opening all channels, you’ll have the ability to maintain energy balance and heal yourself and others. Getting attuned to Reiki is quite simple, flowy, and powerful. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to change your life!
If you want to receive a high-quality attunement and have someone to guide you on this journey, contact Babita Chaudhary. She’s a professional Reiki Master and will give you the best experience of healing. Book a session now!