Reiki, Japanese Healing Art – an introduction
Reiki is a traditional Japanese healing method developed in the 1920s by Usui Mikao. Its formal name, Shin Shin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryōhō, translates to “The Usui Healing Method for Improving Body, Mind, and Heart.” Today, Reiki is practiced globally as a system that supports overall well-being and personal development. This 2-hour introductory program provides an informational overview of Reiki’s history, structure, and purpose. Participants will learn about the five core elements that make up the system of Reiki:
- Meditation practices that cultivate focus, calm, and inner awareness
- Hands-on healing techniques that encourage relaxation and energetic balance
- The Reiki precepts as daily principles for ethical living and mental clarity
- Symbols and mantras that support mindfulness and energetic alignment
- Reiju, a spiritual blessing used in traditional Japanese Reiki to deepen the practitioner’s connection to their innate natural capacity
The program will also explore how Reiki promotes a sense of harmony between mind and body, supports stress reduction, and encourages a grounded approach to self-care.
Participants will be invited to ask questions about the practice, its applications, and how Reiki can support modern life.
This session is designed for anyone seeking a factual, clear introduction to the Japanese art of Reiki. It is an informational discussion, not a training class.
ABOUT VERONIQUE
Veronique is a certified Reiki Teacher/Practitioner in the Japanese lineage “Usui Reiki Ryoho”. Originally from France, Veronique has been studying and practicing Reiki in various parts of the world and settings since 2008. Aside from her private practice, Veronique has worked and volunteered in a hospital, a cancer wellness center, yoga studios, and a senior living community. She became a Reiki Teacher at the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago in 2019.Veronique has been exploring both traditional and more contemporary approaches to the practice of Reiki. She has pursued these varied interests in the US as well as in Europe, and Japan where Reiki originates from. Veronique believes in daily practice and continuing education. She is a graduate student from the International House of Reiki and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP), a professional member of Shibumi International Reiki Association, the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT), and the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP). For more information, please visit her website www.moonstonesanctuary.com
