Welcome to Reiki Academy Lichtschein!
Reiki Academy Lichtschein is located in Akasaka, Tokyo.
We are dedicated to teaching individuals how to use Reiki in everyday life and providing healing sessions to people who require healing.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is the natural energy of the universe that exists around us. When the energy of the universe enters our body, it becomes the “energy of life” - in other words natural healing energy, immune strength, and vitality to live powerfully.
Reiki isn’t just about healing us and other people. When we start doing Reiki, life will start to head in the direction that we want it to head to.
In kanji characters, Reiki is written as “霊気”, which means “spiritual energy”. Some people may think it is related to religion. However, Reiki is a type of healing that uses natural energy to heal the heart and body, and has no relation to religion. It is used in many hospitals overseas as an alternative medicine.
The Origin of Reiki
Reiki originated in Japan. It was named by Dr. Mikao Usui in the 1920’s in Japan, after he went on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mt. Kurama in Kyoto. He received enlightenment of natural energy, and named it Reiki, with the hope of healing people. In the pre-war period Reiki was widespread in Japan as an alternative form of medicine, and it was a type of healing which was acknowledged and used by the Japanese navy. After the war, Reiki expanded to the U.S, U.K, Australia, India, and around the world. Currently there are over six million Reiki practitioners.
Going beyond the categories of nationality and religion, Reiki healing is provided widely in hospitals around the world, particularly in the United States. Harvard University Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Columbia University, and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) are just a few examples of hospitals that have dedicated departments providing Reiki healing as “energy therapy”.
Many celebrities practice Reiki, too. For example Novak Jokovich, Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Miranda Kerr, and Christina Aguilera are known to practice Reiki.
Who is Reiki effective for?
If you have the physical conditions below, or if you would like to heal your family, friends, or pets that have such conditions, we recommend you try Reiki.
Reiki is effective if:
- Your physical condition is not good or you feel fatigue
- You have a chronic condition
- You suffer from allergies
- You want to improve your immune system
- You want to be relieved from stress
- You can’t sleep well at night
For people who would like to heal their physical illness, pain, or discomfort, at Lichtschein we teach seminars that will effectively help you use Reiki on your own.
For those who would like to receive Reiki healing, we provide healing in private with reservations.
Details of Reiki
Reiki is a natural energy from the universe that exists around us. It flows through our body since the day we are born.
When you had a stomachache as a child, have you ever had your mother rub your tummy, and felt it getting better? Our body naturally understands that by placing your hand on your body, your feelings and nerves can feel relaxed. We have probably all experienced placing our hands during times of stomachaches, headaches, or tooth aches; or feeling relaxed by placing your hand on your heart when feeling anxious.
Placing your hand - called “teate” (手当) in Japanese - is a natural healing method that is done unconsciously and instinctively to heal illness and the heart.
Out of the different kinds of energy that exist in nature, Reiki energy is the calm, peaceful energy that harmonizes everything. When you unconsciously let Reiki flow from the hands, your body’s self-healing properties come into action. This is a natural healing property that we are all born with. You don’t need to pray or have “special powers” in order for Reiki to flow. All you need to do is relax, and the energy will naturally flow.
How can I use Reiki?
Anyone can do Reiki!
Everyone has Reiki energy flowing in his or her bodies, some way or another. By receiving attunement (Reiki teaching) the channel that passes Reiki energy through your body will be opened, and Reiki will connect and flow through you anytime, and anywhere. Furthermore, this ability will stay with you your whole life, and will become stronger the more you use it.
Practicing Reiki is very simple. By relaxing and placing the hand, Reiki energy will flow through the body. Think of it as you becoming a channel for the Reiki energy to pass. When you send Reiki to others, the Reiki energy flows through you as well, and both are healed and relaxed. Rather than “sending” Reiki through control, from the moment you place your hand on the body, the energy will flow to the body parts that need it.
People all have the ability to self-heal since the day they were born. When we get injured or feel pain somewhere, we place our hand on the wound or painful area by reflex, e.g. for stomachaches, headaches, or toothaches. This is because we instinctively know that by doing so, the pain is reduced - and that is what Reiki is.
Furthermore, ability to use Reiki energy lasts a lifetime - and the more you use Reiki, the stronger it will get.
Reiki energy releases “clogged up” energy - thereby reducing not just physical stress but also mental stress, and providing balance.
When Reiki energy is sent to the receiver, the energy flows into the sender as well, so both sides are healed. The receiver of the Reiki will feel warm and relaxed. Those who are sensitive can feel the energy passing, and those who have ailments in certain parts may feel the areas become hot.
Reiki can also mentally provide deep warmth, and sometimes can induce you to comforting sleep. Reactions depend on each person, but some people experience body parts that have problems, or areas causing problems, become warm. Sending energy to these areas is expected to provide physical and emotional healing.
You can say that Reiki is a simple and effective type of self-healing that uses natural energy.
The History of Reiki
Reiki is an energy therapy that was first received by Dr. Mikao Usui(1865-1926). During the pre-war period, it was used by many people as an alternative medicine, and after the war it expanded overseas. Currently, Reiki is used in hospitals and medical institutions around the world such as the Harvard University Medical School’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the National Center for Complementary Medicine (NCCAM), Johns Hopkins Medicine, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, American Cancer Center, and the University of London Hospital.
Medical Institutions that Provide Reiki Healing
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・National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
・Harvard University Health Services
・Medster Washington Hospital Center
・National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Reiki Healing Menu
First Session
For those who are receiving Reiki treatment for the first time at our academy, we ask that you go through a brief counseling session with us. The initial counseling and treatment will take 90 minutes in total. Since our treatment is conducted in Japanese, an interpreter can be present for those who need assistance for an additional cost. For any questions about pricing and access, please contact us by email.
First Session
90 minutes /12000yen
Reiki Healing Session
At the beginning of a Reiki healing, Reiki will flow from the head. After a few minutes you will feel your body warming up, and you will enter a deeply relaxed, comfortable state. Next, we will heal each area of your body that is experiencing issues. Some people will feel the energy flowing to their hands and feet and fall asleep, but after the healing, the body will feel that their stress has been released, feeling light and fresh.
Reiki will restore your body’s energy balance, send clear energy, and release any clogged energy.
When the healing starts, the area that is the source of your bad body condition may feel warm. The healing will proceed very slowly, like at a pace of peeling off a thin piece of paper, so we recommend that you continue the healing very slowly without any rush.
Usually you will see notice the effect of the healing after three or four times.
After Reiki you may experience a “positive reaction” which means that your body may feel a little dull - but think of this as a process of your body trying to recover. Drink lots of water and rest well.
Reiki Healing
60 minutes /10000yen
Reiki Seminars
Reiki is a healing technique that can be used anytime, by anyone. If you are interested in becoming able to do Reiki on your own, we teach seminars that enable you to do so, regardless of age or gender. Reiki is a very simple healing technique, and no special skills are required.
There are four levels to the Reiki seminars: First degree, Second degree, Third degree (Certified Master), and the Teacher's degree. Each level is unique, and since the seminars are taught
one-on-one you can learn at your own pace.
In each seminar we will conduct an "attunement". After each seminar your pathway will become bigger, and your ability to use Reiki energy will increase.
You can choose the degree of how far you would like to learn, and you can proceed step by step. At Lichtschein, we also have practice sessions and personal sessions that provide careful coaching and aftercare.
An English interpreter will be provided for the seminars for an extra price, if required.
For pricing of seminars, please contact us. The seminars are held in private and
appointments can be made according to your schedule. Please feel free to contact us via email or phone.
First Degree Seminar
You will learn the basics of Reiki. Your Reiki pathway will be opened by attunement and from that day on Reiki will pass through your body via your hands.
You will be able to heal yourself and others. In addition you will learn the history, healing technique, and ways to utilize Reiki. Attunement will be conducted three times. Requires 3-4 hours.
Second Degree Seminar
You will learn the three symbols and three mantras. By learning these you will be able to connect with Reiki energy and expand your ability to use Reiki.
You will also learn how to send "Distant Reiki" to someone far away. In addition you will learn how to heal your emotions and mind, past traumas and future situations. You will learn how to send Reiki for the harmonization of relationships.
Attunement will be conducted three times. Requires 3-4 hours.
Third Degree Seminar
In addition to using Reiki as a mental technique to heal your body and mind, you will practice Reiki for your own spiritual growth. You will start feeling that you are connected to Reiki energy. You will be taught the master symbol and mantra, and at this point your Reiki pathway will be open very widely, enabling you to feel the strong energy.
By doing Reiki meditation, your intuition will improve, you will start to think positively, and you will feel less anxious or moved whenever you face difficult situations.
Finally, you will receive certification as a Reiki master.
Attunement will be conducted three times. Requires 3-4 hours.
Teacher's Degree
We provide teacher training to people who understand Reiki deeply and would like to teach Reiki. You will learn how to conduct attunement.
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