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quality of life : The degree of comfort one derives from one's actions.

qi (chi, ki) : The vital force underlying the functioning of body, mind, and spirit. According to Qigong theory, Qi encompasses air and internal Qi, or true Qi, which includes essential Qi.

qigong : (chi gong,chi gung) 1. Chinese form of self-healing aiming to stimulate and balance the flow of qi (vital energy) through energy pathways. It involves contemplation, visualization, assumption of postures, and stylized breathing and body movements. The word "qigong" literally means "breathing exercise".

quantum touch : involves resonance, intention, attention, breath and innate body intelligence. Using our intention and attention in conjunction with breath and various meditations, practitioners are able to shift the vibration of their hands.

quarters : The north, east, south, and west parts of the circle.

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reading : Information given to a person by an intuitive or psychic in response to questions asked. May involve past, present and future events.

R.D. : Registered Dietitian.

receptive hand : The hand that has less power, generally the hand you do not write with. This hand is used less in holding and charging ritual items but receives outside energy which is used to feed the magic.

reflexology : Massage of specific zones on the feet and hands thought to correlate with and increase energy flow to other parts of the body.

reiju : Opening or empowerment.

reiki : Reiki is a healing technique involving the laying-on of hands. It is very old and is thought to have originated as a Tibetan Buddhist practice.

reiki I : Reiki 1 attunement benefits the physical body in opening it up to channel more Reiki energy. Once attuned one will never lose the ability to use Reiki. In Reiki 1 the history of Reiki and the hand positions are taught.

reiki II : In Reiki 2 attunement students attain higher levels of energy and learn 3 Reiki symbols: The Power, the Mental and the Distance Symbol. These can be used to focus energy for specific purposes.

reiki attunement : When attending a Reiki class students get attuned by a Reiki Master which opens him to receive more of the Universal Life Energy. The attunements have a powerful balancing and healing effect.

reiki healing : A Japanese healing technique to tap the Universal Life Energy and use it to heal and balance living beings.

reiki marathon : Conducer to miraculous healing wherein eight to ten Reiki practitioners continuously "treat" an individual for eight to ten hours.

reiki master : This initiation is given to attune persons who have Reiki 2 and wish to teach and initiate others into Reiki. The vibration level of energy is once again raised and the Master symbol is taught.

reiki meditation : Meditation system that involves the "healing power of Reiki." It can bring on clairvoyance and release "negative energy."

reiki plus : Offshoot of Reiki devised by David Jarrel, founder of Pyramids of Light, a "Christ-Conscious" church in TN, and the Reiki Plus Institute.

reiki symbols : There are 4 symbols in the "original" Usui Reiki. These can be used to focus the Reiki energy for specific purposes. Other Reiki systems have added further symbols to help achieve the wanted result.

reincarnation : The rebirth of the soul into other physical forms from one life to the next. The new physical form can be animal or human.

rejuvenation : 5 daily Tibetan rites for health, vitality and rejuvenation.

religion : 1. A set of beliefs concerning the nature and purpose of the Universe. 2. An institutionalized system of religious beliefs and worship such as the Christian Religion. 3. Something a person beliefs in devotedly.

rosen method : Uses gentle direct touch and verbal instruction about breathing to encourage the release of chronic muscle tension.

runes : A tool of magic and divination. There are many types of runes, all alphabets of some sort. Anglo-Saxon, and Wiccan runes are just two. They are tossed randomly and then deciphered based on their positioning.

science : A process whose basic purpose is to recognize phenomena and predict their outcome. Fundamental activities incluse: (a) observing and describing phenomena (b) integrating new data with existing observations; (c) formulating testable hypotheses (d) testing such hypotheses under controlled, repeatable conditions (f) actively seeking criticism from participants in science.

scriptures : The religious writings of a people regarded as sacred.

scrying : Form of divination by gazing into a reflective surface (i.e. a crystal ball).

séance : A gathering of people seeking communication with deceased loved ones or famous historical figures through a medium.

seichim : The original Tibetan system for connecting with the Living Light Energy. A healing practice with attunements to different symbols.

seiki-jutsu : Japanese method wherein a therapist transfers seiki to a patient. Seiki enters the patient through the whorl of hair at the crown.

self-healing : Healing teachique involving affirmations, prayer, and/or visualization to tap one's innate healing potential. Absent congenital or hereditary defects, no exposure to radiation, no ingestion of alcohol and drugs, a nourishing diet, and a genuine desire to enjoy good health, anyone's basic health is perfect.

shegoi (Larrea Tridentata) : Native American term "Mother of all plants". Revered as the most important plant medicine. The plant plays a prominent role in the creation stories of the Pima tribe as the first plant placed on the Earth by the creator.

shaman : A shaman is a person with the ability to access experiences, open consciousness, and extend beyond normally-perceived reality, to connect with other realms of consciousness.

shamanism : A religion of some ancient peoples of northern Europe and Asia, characterized by the ability to contact the spirit world. Major facets of Shamanism are animism, possession, prophecy and soul travel.

shanti : Calmness, serenity, peace

shapeshifting : An practice involving changing the human form. It is an art transferred from teacher to puple in secret.

shiatsu : Translates to “pressure with fingers” in Japanese. Massage along various meridians to free up the vital life energy referred to as “ki”.

skandhas : Five elements each individual is composed of.

sonopuncture : application of ultrasound to classical acupuncture points.

soul : Higher multi-dimensional timeless essence.

soulmate : Deep relationship with another person.

soul retrieval : A type of shamanic healing in which energetic parts of your Soul's energy is returned to it as is appropriate to your Soul integrity.

soular astrology : multi-dimensional Soul based Sun-Moon system of Astrology.

spell : A magical action. The ritual direction of energies towards some certain goal, generally with the use of spoken words.

spirit : The vital force or soul within a living being. Super natural being. Nature of a person or of a group of persons. Genius. Liveliness.

spirit guide : Eentity that teaches mediums and guides them in their spiritual work.

spirituality : 1. of the spirit or the Soul. 2. of sacred matters..."

spiritual healing : Spiritual Healing states that health is not just being free of symptoms, but is a state of spiritual, emotional and physical harmony. The Healer acts as a channel for Healing Energies to activate a person's self-healing powers.

spleen : Flattened, oblong organ that removes disease-producing organisms and old red blood cells from the bloodstream. The spleen is situated in the upper left abdominal cavity.

stargates dimensional doorway : Inter-dimensional Doorways for connections with other levels of information or Self.

stomach : lies in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. The inner stomach surface is folded into ridges. They assist in mixing food and acids and the channelling into the intestines. The stomach also absorps water, alcohol, and certain drugs.

stone therapy : Massage with heated or cooled smooth selected stones on acupressure points or the Chakras. Used for relaxation and stress reduction.

stroke : A neural deficit that results from an undersupply of oxygen to the brain.

strong holism : Aspect of supernaturalistic pantheism, or Spinozism, which holds that nature is divine. The universe is continuous and all things are connected.

stupa : A dome, or pagoda, in which sacred relics are deposited.

subtle energy : vital force.

subliminal messages : messages communicated at a subconscious level thus by-passing the rational/logical center of the individual's brain.

sufi spiritual healing : The Sufi Spiritual Healing process rejuvenates the body’s life force through several focal points throughout the body.

sutra : A scripture containing the teachings of Buddha.

swedish massage : Bodywork in Western culture. Its originator, Peter Hendrik (Per Henrick) Ling (1776-1839) was a fencing master, physiologist, and poet.

symbol : A sign which represents something else.

synchronicity : Acausal connecting principle. Carl Jung posited synchronicity to describe meaningful but apparently accidental concurrences or sequences of events.