Reiki for Life (Updated Edition): The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1, 2 & 3

Even though I have taken Reiki courses (1,2, and 3 levels) many years ago, while browsing on Amazon, when I came across this revised and updated 400 pages soft cover book, (Reiki for life: The complete guide to Reiki practice for level 1, 2, & 3 by Penelope Quest), I decided to purchase it. I have read numerous books over the years on Reiki, and I found this one to be one of the very best I have read recently. This excellent and very detailed book covers an enormous amount of material in a clear and easy to understand way. The great illustrations show exactly the places to apply the Reiki techniques for healing. This very informative guide is organized into five parts. Part one explains the “simplicity and power: Reiki healing energy.” The second part covers “activating your healing channel, Reiki first degree.” The third part focuses on “developing your understanding: Reiki second degree.” The fourth part deals with “your continuing steps along the Reiki path.” The final part is about following “the Japanese tradition” of learning Reiki. I found this book to be an excellent guide and reference source for anyone interested in Reiki healing energy training. It even lists the many different Reiki healing systems being taught worldwide. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Zen poetry moments: Haiku and Senryu for special occasions).

Anyone studying Reiki, this book is a must. I finished Reiki I Certification and the information was very good. Can’t speak to the rest of the book but I am sure it has the same great information for Reiki II and for Master.

Love the amazing information in this book! I couldn’t put it down!

Great book, a must-read for everyone who is interested in Reiki, highly recommended

Very thorough handbook. Everything you'd need to know, but not a super captivating read - for me, anyway.. An example of its simplicity would be a paragraph or two explanation of the differences between allopathic and holistic medicine. This book is comprehensive and not missing any detail, but I might say even a slight touch of personal experience can be hard to find, if that's what you're looking for. I was disheartened to read that Mrs. Takata perpetuated the probable lie that Usui was a Christian scholar/teacher, in order to appeal to Western students. I do understand why, but it was sad to learn this, especially since she made a very, very large profit from these students under a false claim. As far as the west is concerned, I also just feel like a weekend workshop isn't enough to call yourself a "Master" at Reiki. Or is it? In general, there are some things that don't set well with me. That being said, I rated this as a review of the quality of writing and thoroughness on the subject, not as a review of my feelings about Reiki. If anything I'm grateful that this book highlighted a false idea I had about Usui.

Good overall review of topic, especially good for this author

Having recently completed Reiki Level 1, I've been reading many Reiki books. This one stands out, also covering a lot of issues facing a "newbie" so as not to become discouraged from the onset. The best I've come across so far. As an aside, anyone interested in Reiki should know that it's not enough to just read a book on it, you would have to take a course and be "attuned" to channel Reiki energy. I've read some reviews where they felt they were gypped, thinking that after reading the book they would be able to use Reiki. If you understand that's not the case, then you can certainly read the books to learn about Reiki and determine whether you'd want to pursue it.

This was a gift and the recipient loves this book! They keep telling me how wonderful it is, so I'm giving 5 stars.

It is a detailed book on Reiki with western thoughts. Every thing there is clear and vivid. No regreat on buying.

I cannot recommend this book enough. It was easy to understand and extremely well written. I find with lots of healing books you can get lost in 'spiritual babbling and affirmations' but this book was a absolute pleasure to read. I didn't want to put it down. Full of well illustrated, easy to follow diagrams of all the reiki hand positions and symbols and well explained. I have only read upto the 1st degree as I didn't want to overwhelm myself with too much information even before I had been attuned to 1st degree. I even prefer this books hand positions and procedures to my own reiki masters tuition manual on completing my attunement. You will not be disappointed with this book.

Also ich bin absolut begeistert von diesem Buch! Es ist informativ, sehr interessant und enthält gute Tipps. Am Anfang hatte ich Sorge, dass es zu sehr einem langwierigen Sachbuch ähnelt, doch ich bin wirklich positiv überrascht. Werde seit einem halben Jahr zur Reikiheilerin ausgebildet und dieses Buch habe ich mir als zusätzliche Hilfe geholt. Es ist wirklich hilfreich, kann ich nur empfehlen!

I was suprised by how well this book and information was presented. There are several pictures to help show you how to use the information. It is easy too understand and follow with detailed instructions and flows well and in the perfect order not jumping all over the place.

Um livro Excelente para quem está a dar os seus primeiros passos na prática de Reiki e para quem quer aprofundar os seus conhecimentos na area.