Similar Principles
Both Reiki and Pranic Healing are holistic healing methods. Both the healing methods have been derived from ancient Indian systems and have been tested, experienced and recognized by the world. Both are effective in healing and are treated as alternative medicines that are complementary to traditional medicine.
Pranic Healing was practiced by the rishis of Himalayas in India and was practiced in China too. Relatively Reiki has been a recent discovery.Dr.MikaoUsui rediscovered Reiki whereas Master.Choa KokSui from Philippines founded Pranic Healing.
The basic principle underlying both the fields is the same, that is, healing the aura (energy field), surrounding the body. Reiki heals the aura with the help of certain symbols, visualization, chanting of sacred words and laying of hands. Pranic Healing does the same by channelising and harmonizing the prana- the life force energy. Both believe in removing the negative energy(diseased energy) from the body and mind.
Both the methods believe in self- healing capacity of the body. There is no physical contact in pranichealing whereas; it is very much the case with Reiki in the first level. In the practice of advanced level of Reiki, physical touch is not necessary.
Both believe in the presence of astral body projected 4-5’’ from the physical body. This energy field distributes the healing energy to the chakras and they in turn to the glands. Both the methods rectify the imbalances in the body, penetrating the energy field
Treatment Technique
Scanning, Cleansing and energizing are the techniques followed in both the fields. Hands are used in both the methods to scan the energy field and detect the disturbed area in the body. After the detection, fresh prana is infused into the patient by the healer. Infusing vitalized energy or prana into the body through the chakras, is the method of healing in Pranic Healing, whereas, Reiki transmits the healing energy by laying of hands or simply directing it to the body parts. Vibration and visualization are also part of the Reiki treatment.
What helps Reiki and Pranic Healing?
- Breathing exercises and meditation help in self-healing of both the methods.
- Sound and light play major role in Reiki healing and prana is vital in Pranic Healing.
- Pranic Healing can be called as an offshoot of Yoga whereas Yoga helps in Reiki healing.
- Both forms of healing help in cleansing homes, objects, work places and creating positive energy, positive thinking and positive relationship.
Connection with Nature
Reiki believes in healing all living and non- living things in the universe. Thus the plants, which do not flower or bear fruits for long, can be treated to act to our advantage. One can sense the responses of the plants through his fingertips. Both the healing methods draw their energy from nature or universe. Both believe in abundance of such energy and the right of every individual to access it.
Usually one who practices Reiki also practices Pranic Healing or vice versa. Those who have experienced both the energies are of the opinion that the healing is faster in Pranic Healing. Reiki starts the healing from the root cause and so it takes longer but both are equally effective and simple to follow.
Using it to Advantage
Professional Advantage
Many professionals practice Reiki for success in their profession. Doctors learn Pranic Healing to complement their treatment and lawyers learn Reiki to gain popularity.
Both these methods have known to bring success, victory and riches to people. One can programme his/ her success before the event. For example, if a lawyer expects stiff opposition in a court case, he can invoke Reiki and send the energy in advance towards the opposition party and expect co-operation and softening from that party.
Those that lack confidence and speech problems, have reported to overcome these defects after initiation to these healing methods.
Students
The students practicing Reiki have admitted to overcome examination fear and phobia. Visualizing an easy flow in their writing helps them to face any exam confidently. To achieve success and wealth the practice of Reiki is better than Pranic Healing.
Doctors and Healing
A complimentary method of healing can be of great help to doctors where the drugs are not necessarily of help.
It is not unusual for doctors to suggest to their patients to try out complementary methods of treatment when their own methods are not working.
For example, a patient bedridden due to multiple fractures is traumatized due to successive surgeries. He knows the recovery takes a long time and not without pain and stress to his system.. This is the time when one of the holistic healing methods can come to their rescue. The healing therapy helps the recovery to be faster and provides emotional support. This obviously is of utmost importance, when they are confined to bed and dependent on others for all mundane things.
There is a danger of giving excess energy to a patient while treating him with Pranic Healing method but Reiki is only drawn and not given. A patient draws the energy as much as he needs and not more or less.
Pranic Healing restricts a practitioner from the consumption of non-vegetarian food, liquor and tobacco, as they can deplete energy in the chakras.
Reiki also believes in energy depletion due to unhealthy food habits but the Reiki masters leave the option to the practitioners. In course of time, the practitioners themselves feel the difference in their use and non- use and give it up on their own.
It is ideal for the patient to learn and practise himself so that he can draw the energy any time of the day or night and get relief.
Modern Times
Both the methods can draw criticism if not practiced by experts. Individuals practice holistic healing methods and so they can’t be without varied emotions, interpretations and experiences. Every day new theories, symbols and names are added to the existing practices.
None can dispute another’s claim and experience. Though Dr.Usui’s Reiki is the oldest, recognized method, many additions have come in to existence. All of them have their own followers and believers. Karuna Reiki is one such example.
Usui Reiki2 symbols are three but for some there are twelve symbols. Variations and disputes are present in the field of Reiki but Pranic Healing is more regularized and streamlined. Both create positive energies and so never work negatively.
Reiki does not deplete the energy of a healer, as he is only a medium to direct the cosmic energy towards the person getting healed. Reiki has it’s own intelligence. Even if we don’t know which part of the body needs supplement of energy, it acts on it’s own and flows to the part that needs it the most. Intuition plays a major role in Reiki.
It is the intention of a Reiki healer, which is important. Once that is stated Reiki energy flows automatically, even without focusing. These concepts have no place in Pranic Healing.
Concepts and principles may vary but both have a place of their own. Adapting to one of the practices can immensely benefit mankind.
Most doctors do not believe in these natural healing methods and their thinking often is blinkered. A lot needs to be done and good scientific studies need to be carried out before Reiki and Pranic healing methods find their legitimate place as natural forms of healing science.
