Reiki is an ancient Japanese spiritual healing technique that promotes stress reduction and relaxation. It is based on the concept that a life force energy flows through all of us and is what keeps us alive and healthy.
Reiki (pronounced “Ray Key”) is a combination of two Japanese words rei, which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which means “life force energy”. So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.” If this current of essential life energy becomes blocked, or is low, we can become unwell physically, mentally, spiritually or emotionally.
Reiki is a gentle, subtle, but effective form of energy-work. It is used to restore the smooth flow of energy through our system, revitalizing us and encouraging our bodies to heal.
As Reiki is an entirely energy-based therapy, there is no manipulation of the body as in massage but hands are placed on the client in specific positions. It can be carried out without direct hands-on however, if preferred.
Though each person’s reiki experience is unique, many clients report having a feeling of being centered and balanced, or a state of meditative bliss. Some have described it as a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through, around and within you.
Reiki is a holistic treatment, affecting the entire person including the physical body, emotions, mind and spirit. Often feelings of peace, warmth, security and well-being are experienced. Clients usually find a reiki treatment extremely relaxing and some even drift off to sleep.
Treatments are usually 45-60 minutes.
BENEFITS OF REIKI
Reiki can help accelerate the body’s natural ability to heal itself, by bringing mind, body and spirit into better balance. With regular reiki treatments energy blockages are cleared and our life force energy or ‘ki’ is increased. Some of the many healing properties of reiki that have been reported include:
- • Releasing of tension and anxiety; deep relaxation
- • Relieves insomnia
- • Supports immune system
- • Reduces blood pressure
- • Assists the body to clear toxins, negative emotions
- • Helps manage/relieve pain
- • Adjusts the energy flow of the endocrine system bringing the body into equilibrium
- • Reduces some of the side effects of drugs and helps the body to recover from surgery and chemotherapy
- • Helps deal with emotional and mental issues, such as depression and trauma
- • Promotes physical healing and increases vitality
- • Aids in overcoming addictions
- • Harmonizes and balances chakras
- • Can assist with acute injuries and chronic problems
- • Raises the vibration frequency of the body
- • Focuses on underlying causes of illnesses
Disclaimer:
Reiki and other holistic modalities are not a substitute for traditional medical treatment. If someone is suffering from a serious or chronic health condition they should see a medical doctor or other appropriate professional, and complement their prescribed treatment with holistic energy work. Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions, nor do they perform medical treatment, prescribe substances, or interfere with the treatment of a licensed medical profess