I was introduced to Reiki as a healing energy therapy while I lived in New York. One of the things which greatly appealed to me about my Reiki school in Manhattan was that so many cultures and creeds were attracted to Reiki classes.

Like many other cities, New York has its Irish area, its Jewish and Italian neighbourhoods. For me it was like a breath of fresh air to meet people that I normally would have no occasion to interact with. Reiki energy had a broad appeal that touched people on a deep level despite their diversity.

Reiki in Ireland is popular with all cultures and creeds

I have been teaching Reiki courses in Dublin since 1996. Reiki in Ireland attracts people from a broad spectrum. Many people from a variety of cultures and traditions moved to Ireland during the boom times. These people are now represented at my Reiki classes in Dublin.

It is a true delight to have people who have different points of view about religion unite as a cohesive group when it comes to Reiki healing.

Reiki energy is truly holistic and is not dependent on a person’s belief systems and conditioning. You can happily practice Reiki if you are religious or a non believer. Atheists get just as much joy and healing from this wonderful tool of empowerment.

Nuns and Priests learn Reiki too..

I have taught many nuns and priests Reiki. They love it, and find it a great compliment to their prayer life. A wonderful priest, Fr. Padraig, born in Ireland who now lives in Brazil wrote a great book called Reiki for Christians.

He has in turn introduced and taught Reiki to nuns, priests and even bishops in Brazil. They understand that Reiki is not religiously based and recognise it for what it is – a tool of empowerment.

Why do some people say Reiki is anti Christian?

It has always amused me how some people are concerned about nuns and priests getting involved with healing techniques like Reiki. On some level they think it is in conflict with a Christian belief system.

Such people tend to associate Reiki and Yoga with Buddhism because these techniques have their origins in the east. Of course this is totally incorrect, but closed minds tend not to be great listeners!

From time to time I have participants at my Reiki courses in Ireland who say their relatives were concerned about them getting involved with Reiki, as they considered it anti catholic. I am delighted to report that these participants were mindful enough to make up their own minds about that.

Reiki is there for everyone

The sun, moon and stars show their energy and beauty for everyone. Reiki is not unlike nature in this regard. It is a natural, pure energy which everyone can benefit from.

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Professional gardeners, people who run gardening centers and a presenter of a TV gardening programme have attend my Reiki trainings in Dublin.

They all reported positive results when they used Reiki energy on plants following their Reiki courses. Understandably, if you have not directly witnessed the benefits of Reiki on plant life you might be sceptical.

I always say at my Reiki 1 courses that the proof is in the pudding. If you are sceptical about the potentials of Reiki energy, then use it to see what results you get. You can’t say something doesn’t work unless you have tested it out objectively.

You can Reiki your seeds

There are many people who have completed Reiki classes with me who use Reiki on plant life.
Many Reiki enthusiasts actually Reiki the seeds before they plant them. They simply hold the packet of seeds between their hands and Reiki them for a few minutes.

Using Reiki on Trees

The best way to administer Reiki energy healing to a tree is to gently place your two hands on the trunk. There are many reasons why people might be inclined to use natural healing on trees.
These reasons include trees challenged with disease or by environmental factors. A few minutes can go a long way. There is no need to spend long periods using Reiki therapy. Most Reiki practitioners spend no more than fifteen minutes at a time using this method of natural healing on trees. Reiki therapists prefer to do frequent short Reiki sessions than fewer longer ones.

How to use Reiki on Flowers and Plants

Administering Reiki therapy to flowers and plants is easy. Reiki as a method of natural healing is frequently used by gardeners. At my Reiki 1 courses participants are shown how to beam energy to plants. There is no need to actually touch the flower or plant. Place your hands an inch or so away and target the energy to the area that needs it. Again, a few minutes goes a long way.

Reiki practitioners who use Reiki on plants say that it helps accelerate growth as well as assisting plants that are challenged with other issues. I have had a few people turn up to my Reiki 1 courses because of amazing results seen in their plants after friends used Reiki on them.

Anyone who attends a Reiki 1 class is able to use Reiki on people, animals and plants.
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