What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) is a combination of two Japanese words rei and ki meaning universal life energy . Reiki traces its roots back to what is now Tibet; originating around 3,000 B.C., Reiki is a natural healing method that uses the hands of a healer to channel energy to another person. It has been practiced for thousands of years.
A Japanese scholar, Dr. Mikao Usui, rediscovered the lost art in the 19th century. He passed on his knowledge to others, who have since spread Reiki around the world.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It is an ancient laying-on of hands healing technique that uses the life force energy to heal, balancing the subtle energies within our bodies. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Reiki speeds up the healing process and supports the body’s natural ability to heal itself. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religious. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to receive, learn, or use Reiki. All that is required is an open mind and heart, and a willingness to heal.
Benefits of Reiki:
- It can help relieve stress
- Increase your energy levels
- Relax your mind and body
- Quieten a busy mind
- Aids better sleep
- Improve your general health
- Relieve pain
- Promote emotional and spiritual growth
What to expect when going for a Reiki treatment:
Reiki Sessions are done on a Reiki table with the client fully clothed. The hands are gently placed over the body or the aura in the areas of the seven major Chakras, the joints and the feet. Intuition guides the length of time the hands remain in any given area. A state of deep relaxation, combined with a general feeling of well-being, is usually the most noticeable immediate effect of the treatment, although emotional releases can also occur. A treatment can last an hour or longer depending on the treatment required.
Who should go for Reiki healing?
Anyone can receive Reiki healing. It is non-evasive and complements medical treatment, natural therapies, and massage therapy. The gentle art of Reiki draws on universal life energy to benefit people and animals of any age and in any state of health. It can be very helpful for children who may have difficulty concentrating. It will assist in their enjoying life, being more peaceful, & functioning in a more balanced and harmonious energy.
What will I feel with a Reiki Session?
If you observe a Reiki session, it might not seem like anything is happening. But when you experience a Reiki session, you will know different. While the effects vary from individual to individual, most people experience deep relaxation and you may even fall asleep.
The sensation felt by a recipient of Reiki is usually a deep feeling of warmth or cool and comfort. Others feel a mild tingle, throbbing or pulsing sensation. Some experience a sensation of “floating” or of feeling very light. Some people don’t feel any physical sensation but describe mental or emotional changes, such as a sense of calmness or peacefulness. Nearly everyone experiences a Reiki treatment as deeply relaxing.
Results are sometimes very subtle and gentle. Some say they feel little during the session, but afterwards enjoy a sense of calmness and well-being, and a deep restful sleep. It is possible to experience powerful sensations or emotions during and/or after a session. The practitioner will want to know about all of your experiences/sensations to the degree that you are comfortable sharing them.
A session creates a wonderful, glowing radiance that is deeply relaxing and includes many “healing” effects for both the client and practitioner, including physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.
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