Both Yoga and Reiki are considered to be paths to attaining Enlightenment. While many people practice both of these, not everyone realizes that they go hand in hand to provide the complete experience for mind and body. The connection between the two of them is so total that, together, one can reach a much higher state of enlightenment than by practicing just one.
First of all, Reiki was developed by a Japanese man named Mikao Usui in the 19th century. He was searching for his own spiritual enlightenment when he found that he could channel energies that dissolved physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental blocks present in others’ energy systems. By attuning the energies of others, he was able to help them also open this energy channel. Reiki practitioners are able to heal through this energy.
Yoga was developed 5,000 years ago in India. It is made up of 8 branches each named differently. There are simple rules to live by, physical positions, breathing lessons, and developing the ability for deep meditation. These are needed to achieve the highest spiritual enlightenment.
Spiritual enlightenment is attained when you realize you’re part of a bigger picture, and that you have a unique connection to the Universe. While this is a simple explanation, it’s also difficult to understand. Many books have been written on the subject to help with understanding.
The connection between Reiki and Yoga is basically that both are spiritual disciplines. Either of them will produce the desired results but that will happen only after lots of perseverance and dedication. While the results may be demanded immediately, they just will not come without some work. It takes patience and determination to reach the end of the road. At the end, there is a decision to make and then a new journey begins. More people are realizing this today than 100 years ago and you can find help along the path if you look for it.
Once you have the key, you’ll wonder how you never saw it before. It was always there but you just never knew how to use it. Reiki and Yoga are particularly designed to assist you in finding your key. You just have to search for it.