In no particular order, my top ten books for the moment...
Energy Medicine (The Scientific Basis), James L Oschmann
Classic text - nearly 10 years old! Best attempt yet to put energy medicine in a scientific context...
The Reiki Sourcebook, Bronwen and Frans Stiene
Comprehensive guide to Reiki, with much to say about origins and Western/Japanese techniques
Spirit Release - A Practical Handbook, Sue Allen
Personally, I like Sue's approach to this area - primarily compassionate.
Energy Work, Robert Bruce
Excellent text for Yang style energy work
The Hayashi Reiki Manual, Frank Arjava Petter, Tadao Yamaguchi, Chujiro Hayashi
Branch
The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr Mikao Usui, Mikao Usui, Frank Arjava Petter
Root
Wheels of Life, Anodea Judith
Comprehensive chakra guide
Hands of Light, Barbara Ann Brennan
Fascinating read, and inspiring too.
Esoteric Anatomy, Bruce Burger
Polarity therapy/soatic psychology - in an oriental/ayurvedic context
Anatomy and Physiology, Ross and Wilson
No really - you should learn this stuff...
JohnC
Energy Medicine (The Scientific Basis), James L Oschmann
Classic text - nearly 10 years old! Best attempt yet to put energy medicine in a scientific context...
The Reiki Sourcebook, Bronwen and Frans Stiene
Comprehensive guide to Reiki, with much to say about origins and Western/Japanese techniques
Spirit Release - A Practical Handbook, Sue Allen
Personally, I like Sue's approach to this area - primarily compassionate.
Energy Work, Robert Bruce
Excellent text for Yang style energy work
The Hayashi Reiki Manual, Frank Arjava Petter, Tadao Yamaguchi, Chujiro Hayashi
Branch
The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr Mikao Usui, Mikao Usui, Frank Arjava Petter
Root
Wheels of Life, Anodea Judith
Comprehensive chakra guide
Hands of Light, Barbara Ann Brennan
Fascinating read, and inspiring too.
Esoteric Anatomy, Bruce Burger
Polarity therapy/soatic psychology - in an oriental/ayurvedic context
Anatomy and Physiology, Ross and Wilson
No really - you should learn this stuff...
JohnC