What is an Attunement?
"A Reiki initiation does not make you holy or enlightened or better than other people. It simply opens a door"
- Frank Arjava Petter
- Frank Arjava Petter
The term attunement actually refers to the initiation process. In the past it was thought that the Reiki Master transferred the ability to channel Reiki to the student. However, this is not accepted anymore in the Japanese Reiki community. The Reiki Master does not “give” the student anything they do not already have or “transfer the ability” to them. Rather, the attunement is a remembering or awakening (or rediscovering) of the person’s connection or innate abilities. In fact, the term “attunement” was never used by Usui Sensei, Hayashi Sensei or even by Takata Sensei. After Takata’s death, it was her students who began calling the initiation process an “attunement” and this term is now used by the Reiki community in many countries.
An attunement (or Reiju in Japanese) is an empowerment or blessing. It is the process where the student is opened or connected to the Reiki energy. The word Reiju can be translated as “spiritual blessing” or “offering.” It is often considered the most sacred part of a class.
Although the attunement process varies from lineage to lineage (school to school), it is the most important aspect of a Reiki class and can be a powerful experience for each student. Many students have reported a variety of experiences including personal messages, healing, visions, increased awareness and more. However, not everyone has such an experience.
An attunement (or Reiju in Japanese) is an empowerment or blessing. It is the process where the student is opened or connected to the Reiki energy. The word Reiju can be translated as “spiritual blessing” or “offering.” It is often considered the most sacred part of a class.
Although the attunement process varies from lineage to lineage (school to school), it is the most important aspect of a Reiki class and can be a powerful experience for each student. Many students have reported a variety of experiences including personal messages, healing, visions, increased awareness and more. However, not everyone has such an experience.