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Hands of Light: A guide to healing through the human energy field by Barbara Ann Brennan

Hands of Light: A guide to healing through the human energy field by Barbara Ann Brennan
Reviewer: Tracey Goulding BSc(Hons), BA(Hons), ITEC diplomas aromatherapy and massage June 2004
'Hands of Light' mixes scientific knowledge with personal experiences to explain the human energy field and Barbara Brennan's approach to training as a healer. The book is exceptional in establishing a theoretical basis to explain changes in the energy fields and the impact of channelling. This reflects the author's own training as a physicist. But she also manages to skilfully interweave her own subjective experiences of the healing process, from her childhood experiences to the illnesses she has treated over the years. The reader is taken step-by-step on a journey of consciousness expansion - to step beyond the science into a metaphysical world. The book contains numerous illustrations; some coloured to show the human aura and the healing process in action. It also has a list of exercises to do at the end of every chapter, to help develop the reader's understanding and practise of healing. Contents Part I - Living on a planet of energy Chapters: The healing experience How to use this book A note on training and the development of guidance Part II - The human aura Introduction: The personal experience Parallels between how we see ourselves and reality and western scientific views History of scientific investigation into the human energy field The universal energy field The human energy field or aura Part III - Psychodynamics and the human energy field Introduction The therapeutic experience Human growth and development in the aura Psychological function of the seven major chakras Chakra or energy centre diagnosis Observations of auras in therapy sessions Energy blocks and defence systems in the aura Aura and chakra patterns of the major character structures Part IV - The perceptual tools of the healer Introduction The cause of illness The separation of reality From energy block to physical disease The process of healing, an overview Direct access of information Internal vision High auditory perception an communication with spiritual leaders Heyoan's metaphor of reality Part V - Spiritual Healing Introduction Your energy field is your instrument Preparation for healing Full spectrum healing Healing with colour and sound Healing with transtemporal traumas Part VI - Self healing and the spiritual healer Introduction Transformation and self responsibility The face and the new medicine: patient becomes a healer Health, a challenge to be yourself The development of a healer Bibliography This book can be purchased from Amazon bookshop [Buy Now]
Tracey Goulding practises therapeutic and aromatherapy massage in East Dulwich, London Purple Pages: view practitioner's webpage.
The Reiki Sourcebook
Reviewer: (c) Bronwen and Frans Steine 2003, O Books. September 2005
The Reiki Sourcebook is the most comprehensive book on the healing modality to date. The non dogmatic style and clear presentation demystifies Reiki and the many preconceptions that surround it. The Reiki Sourcebook is written in an accessible style with simple diagrams and easy to read historical information. The RSB is the result of the authors' deep interest in the true Japanese roots of Reiki healing and their research has brought together all the important information hat has been taught, discussed and written about since it's beginnings. The sourcebook makes essential reading for all those interested in Reiki- from beginners to those teaching Reiki professionally. The book includes simple answers to explain what Reiki is and what to expect, and moves on to feature the origins of Reiki and it's development up to the present day- and beyond. The definitive glossary, comprehensive list of the numerous Reiki branches which have cropped up over the last few years and the inclusion of traditional Japanese Reiki techniques provides something for everyone to learn, use and enjoy. Contents Part 1 Approaching Reiki Reiki, the word Meaning of 'Reiki' Reiki, a system or an energy? Treatments Reiki's path The procedure Sensing Ki Expected Outcomes Intent Respect Chronic or Acute Contraindications Clearing One treatment or more? Animals, plants and the rest Courses Teachers Course length Course costs Course contents Practice Next level Part 2 - Reiki History Historical Facts Lineage chart Timeline Mikao Usui's Teachings Mikao Usui, his life and times Reiki Precepts Waka Hand positions Meditations, mantras and symbols Reiju and attunements Saih™ji Temple Reiki Ry™h™ Hikkei Reiki in Japan Post Mikao Usui Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai Chžjiro Hayashi (1880-1940) Modern Japan Japanese Reiki levels Japanese traditions Reiki in the West Hawayo Takata (1900-1980) The evolution of Reiki in the West Characteristics of Reiki Branches Scientific studies on Reiki Part 3 Reiki Techniques Japanese Reiki Techniques Western Reiki Techniques Part 4 Directory Reiki Branches Reiki Schools Reiki Associations Reiki Newsletters Reiki Internet Resources Appendices Reiki glossary Mikao Usui's memorial stone Zazen Shikan Taza Imperial rescript on education
Highly recommended book by Fiona Hackett and Jacqueline Taylor CIBTAC, CIDESCO, BABTAC. Jacqueline is proprietor and manager of Merlin Complementary Therapy Centre www.merlintherapy.co.uk


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