Why do we need attunements?

I don't know much about reiki. I'm confused.
I went to Barnes and Noble today and was reading about how if we wanted to heal we need to get attunements? From other people? At a higher level I guess. But, if we all have this ability, why would we need to do this? Why not just learn without going through all that? Who gave the first attunement then...

[Xan]

kimmery... If you'll read a whole book on Reiki or take a 1st degree seminar you'll get more understanding. You seem curious so why not get a little more into it.

We receive attunements in Reiki training to open the flow of our natural energies so they can have more healing effect. You are attuned by people who already have this flow at higher levels, as you thought.

The first attunements were received, and given to others by Dr. Usui many years ago, then later on in the West by Mrs. Hawayo Takata. It's quite an unusual story you could read in one of those Reiki books, or on the web.


Xan

Consider energy or our spiritual evolvement like musical notes or a musical instrument. When you attune someone. You make that persons spiritual vibration sharper and more harmonious with yours.

Some people don't need to be attuned and poses natural healing blessings something they have been carrying from past lives. I have tried healing myself before learning Reiki and after attunement it’s a different ball game altogether.
As xan said you must get an attunement from a good Reiki master and see for yourself.

I've been through shinbyeong which might as well be reiki attunement
I had been told of reiki and wanted to do it by myself
Kundalini awakening from yoga is another similar thing

there are many different traditions but always the same story

yes you have to find attunement somehow
but it is incorrect that it must come from a master

[Uma]

Hi kimmery,

I'm so glad to have an opportunity to share this as my spiritual teacher explained it so clearly to me.

Reiki literally means spiritual energy. Where does all this spiritual energy come from - the same energy that powers up the entire universe - all the planets and stars and every flower and everything? There is one Source. Everything emanates from that one Source.

In meditation we try to touch that Source - that is our highest God experience. But not everyone can do it, so we connect to that Source through beings who are directly connected to it all the time. That's the idea of attunement. It doesn't matter what lineage you go through as long as two criteria are met:

1. Your heart chakra must be open. This is what allows your energy field to enter the energy field of another person.

2. You are attuned to a person or the reiki symbols that in turn are connected to the Source.

All it takes to become attuned is a receiver and a transmission source. If your heart chakra is awakened and you are a willing receiver, you can connect with that transmission source. This could be Jesus - you don't have to pay $10,000 for an attunement (which is highway robbery if you ask me).

The way to test whether it is working is to try to reiki somebody. If you feel energy flowing through you and if they feel it too, you'll know you are powerfully attuned.

I detest how reiki has been packaged by marketeers who make it sound like you need this course and that course etc. Once you are attuned, you are attuned - the rest is just variations on a theme. If you want to waste your money this way, go ahead - that's your choice. I have no problem with paying someone for their time and services, but not for the energy - which belongs to all. That is free.

Originally Posted by Uma

Hi kimmery,

I'm so glad to have an opportunity to share this as my spiritual teacher explained it so clearly to me.

Reiki literally means spiritual energy. Where does all this spiritual energy come from - the same energy that powers up the entire universe - all the planets and stars and every flower and everything? There is one Source. Everything emanates from that one Source.

In meditation we try to touch that Source - that is our highest God experience. But not everyone can do it, so we connect to that Source through beings who are directly connected to it all the time. That's the idea of attunement. It doesn't matter what lineage you go through as long as two criteria are met:

1. Your heart chakra must be open. This is what allows your energy field to enter the energy field of another person.

2. You are attuned to a person or the reiki symbols that in turn are connected to the Source.

All it takes to become attuned is a receiver and a transmission source. If your heart chakra is awakened and you are a willing receiver, you can connect with that transmission source. This could be Jesus - you don't have to pay $10,000 for an attunement (which is highway robbery if you ask me).

The way to test whether it is working is to try to reiki somebody. If you feel energy flowing through you and if they feel it too, you'll know you are powerfully attuned.

I detest how reiki has been packaged by marketeers who make it sound like you need this course and that course etc. Once you are attuned, you are attuned - the rest is just variations on a theme. If you want to waste your money this way, go ahead - that's your choice. I have no problem with paying someone for their time and services, but not for the energy - which belongs to all. That is free.

Basically i learned the basics. Through a online reiki course. The rest i learn by doing and practicing as much as possible.

I also ask my teacher as many questions as possible.

Originally Posted by Uma

Hi kimmery,

I'm so glad to have an opportunity to share this as my spiritual teacher explained it so clearly to me.

Reiki literally means spiritual energy. Where does all this spiritual energy come from - the same energy that powers up the entire universe - all the planets and stars and every flower and everything? There is one Source. Everything emanates from that one Source.

In meditation we try to touch that Source - that is our highest God experience. But not everyone can do it, so we connect to that Source through beings who are directly connected to it all the time. That's the idea of attunement. It doesn't matter what lineage you go through as long as two criteria are met:

1. Your heart chakra must be open. This is what allows your energy field to enter the energy field of another person.

2. You are attuned to a person or the reiki symbols that in turn are connected to the Source.

All it takes to become attuned is a receiver and a transmission source. If your heart chakra is awakened and you are a willing receiver, you can connect with that transmission source. This could be Jesus - you don't have to pay $10,000 for an attunement (which is highway robbery if you ask me).

The way to test whether it is working is to try to reiki somebody. If you feel energy flowing through you and if they feel it too, you'll know you are powerfully attuned.

I detest how reiki has been packaged by marketeers who make it sound like you need this course and that course etc. Once you are attuned, you are attuned - the rest is just variations on a theme. If you want to waste your money this way, go ahead - that's your choice. I have no problem with paying someone for their time and services, but not for the energy - which belongs to all. That is free.

This is the answer i've been looking for. Started to experience something quite common everytime i do Reiki and other method of sending energy. Basically right hand and left leg will be super-hot. I sent to few people (some in other countries) they could feel the heat as well. Anyway, say if i want to send distant healing to someone to release of past traumas, should i use yellow light in visualization and 'touch' specific body parts?

Originally Posted by Troll_ov_Grimness

yes you have to find attunement somehow
but it is incorrect that it must come from a master

Quite right. No master can do for you what you need to do for yourself.

Originally Posted by Troll_ov_Grimness

I've been through shinbyeong which might as well be reiki attunement
I had been told of reiki and wanted to do it by myself
Kundalini awakening from yoga is another similar thing

there are many different traditions but always the same story

yes you have to find attunement somehow
but it is incorrect that it must come from a master

Your first line there is the give away and I am surprised no-one else has picked it up. Reiki is Reiki......... You said yourself that you went through *shinbyeong* that is NOT Reiki.... The person who *attuned* you to this is to be shamed NOT Reiki.. You also speak of Kundalini this is also NOT Reiki so please do not confuse them as they are very different. I am sorry that this happened to you and you seem very bitter about it, maybe if you went to a real Reiki Channel and told them this then maybe they could help you through it.