Mixed Deck — All Reiki Topics Flashcards

What does the word Ki mean?

Answer: Life Force Energy

Explanation: Life Force Energy is a vital force of nature that has been recognized by many ancient traditions and even modern science. Life Force Energy is also known as Chi in Chinese medicine, Prana in India, and Scalar Energy or Tesla Energy in scientific circles.

When is it appropriate for a Reiki practitioner to offer a 'free' first session to a potential client?

Answer: This is a personal and business decision for the practitioner, and both approaches are acceptable

Whether to offer complimentary sessions is a personal and business decision; some practitioners offer introductory sessions to let clients experience Reiki, while others charge for all sessions.

According to Reiki principles, what happens when Ki energy is blocked or stagnant in the body?

Answer: Disease, discomfort, or emotional distress may result

Reiki teaches that blockages or imbalances in Ki flow contribute to physical, emotional, or mental dis-ease, and that restoring balanced flow promotes healing.

How many traditional Reiki symbols are taught in the Usui Shiki Ryoho system across all levels?

Answer: 4

The traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho system teaches four symbols: three in Level 2 (Cho Ku Rei, Sei He Ki, Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen) and one at the Master level (Dai Ko Myo).

How should a Reiki practitioner handle client confidentiality?

Answer: Keep all client information strictly confidential unless required by law or with client permission

Professional Reiki practitioners maintain strict client confidentiality, sharing information only with explicit client consent or as required by law, just like other healthcare providers.

What is the relationship between the Five Reiki Principles and the energetic work done during a Reiki session?

Answer: Living the principles supports a practitioner's personal energy and amplifies the quality of healing energy they channel

Embodying the Five Principles in daily life is believed to raise a practitioner's own vibration and energetic clarity, supporting more effective Reiki sessions for both self and clients.

What belongs to: There could be more than one right answer! What is the Sacral Chakra?

Answer: Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.

The correct answer: Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in. Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.More on Sacral Chakra healing

What is 'Gassho meditation' in Reiki?

Answer: A seated meditation with palms pressed together, focusing on the point of contact of the middle fingers

Gassho meditation is a traditional Reiki practice where the practitioner sits with palms together in prayer position, focusing attention on the middle fingers to quiet the mind and connect with Reiki.

Which chakra is at the center of the body's seven-chakra system and is associated with love and compassion?

Answer: Heart chakra

The heart chakra (Anahata), located in the chest, is the fourth and middle chakra, associated with the colors green or pink and governing love, compassion, and relationships.

How many attunements are traditionally given at Reiki Level 1 in the Usui Shiki Ryoho system?

Answer: 4

In the traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho system taught by Takata, four attunements are traditionally given at Level 1, though many modern teachers give a single combined attunement.

Reiki has been rediscovered by who?

Answer: Mikoa Usui

Explanation: Reiki is an ancient healing technique that has been ignored for a long time. It dates back to over 2500 years. A man named Dr Mikao Usui rediscovered the system in the nineteenth century. Reiki's origins are in India, but it made its way to Japan via Tibet and China, where it was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui.

Can a Reiki attunement be performed at a distance, or must it always be done in person?

Answer: Distance attunements are accepted by many Reiki teachers using the distance symbol

Many Reiki teachers accept that distance attunements are valid using the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol, though some traditional practitioners prefer in-person attunements.

What is the ethical guideline around Reiki practitioners and touching sensitive areas of a client's body?

Answer: Sensitive areas should be avoided or approached with hands held above the body, with client consent

Ethical Reiki practice requires avoiding direct touch on private areas of the body, working with hands held above such areas instead, and always respecting client boundaries and consent.

What does the Japanese word 'Rei' mean in the context of Reiki?

Answer: Universal or spiritual wisdom

In the context of Reiki, 'Rei' refers to universal or higher-dimensional spiritual wisdom that guides the life energy.

In what position is a client typically placed for a standard Reiki session?

Answer: Lying face-up on a treatment table, then flipped to face-down

Clients typically lie face-up while the front of the body is treated, then face-down for treatment of the back, though Reiki can be adapted to any position.

In what language were the original Five Reiki Principles first written and taught by Usui?

Answer: Japanese

Mikao Usui first wrote and taught the Five Reiki Principles in Japanese, as he developed the system in Japan in the early 20th century.

What is the purpose of the 21-day cleansing period following a Reiki attunement?

Answer: To allow the energy system to purge old patterns and integrate the new vibrational frequency

The 21-day period allows the body, mind, and spirit to release old energetic patterns and fully integrate the higher vibration opened by the attunement.

What is the meaning of Gokai Sansho?

Answer: Reiki principles chanted 3 times

Explanation: Gokai Sansho is made up of five daily basics that are uttered aloud and repeated three times. The basics are as follows: return your hands to your lap, palms facing down, and say, "I conclude Hatsurei Ho."

Which Reiki symbol can be used to program crystals with healing energy according to many Reiki practitioners?

Answer: Cho Ku Rei

Cho Ku Rei is commonly used to charge and program crystals with Reiki energy, as its power-amplifying function helps infuse the crystal with healing intent.

What is the typical duration of a full professional Reiki session for a client?

Answer: 60–90 minutes

A full professional Reiki session typically lasts 60–90 minutes, including intake, the hands-on treatment of approximately 45–60 minutes, and a closing discussion.