Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes universal healing.
It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
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.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy“. So, Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.”
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind, and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of inner peace, security, and wellbeing.
Many people continue to report miraculous results. As reiki is universal healing energy, it will go where it needs to within the body.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
Reiki is a truly amazing skill to possess, one which I personally will never take for granted. The ability to give Reiki is not taught in the usual way by classroom but is transferred to the student during an attunement.
A Reiki master allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of “life force energy” to improve one’s health and enhance the quality of not just their own life but others too.
While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. Anyone can receive reiki as long as they are open to it.
A Reiki Session:
The whole person is treated rather than specific areas. Sessions can take 45 minutes to an hour depending on the client’s needs.
What do Reiki treatments feel like?
Each person experiences Reiki differently depending on their individual needs at the time.
Clients may or may not feel sensations during a Reiki treatment.
Benefits reported by recipients include deep relaxation promoting a calm, peaceful sense of well-being on all levels.
Some people feel sensations of heat, tingling, or experience seeing colours, whilst others can have an emotional response, indicating that energy shifts are taking place, allowing harmony to be restored.
What Do Reiki Treatments Do?
Reiki is a safe and soothing treatment that can be:
Comforting when life is tough
The relaxing nature of Reiki can be very helpful to people especially at difficult times in our lives. We can all feel overwhelmed or disconnected, sometimes there is a real sense of isolation, both emotionally and spiritually.
Reiki treatments can bring feelings of peace, centeredness, and an ability to cope better with the everyday challenges of life.
Reiki can be beneficial in circumstances that are short term, but can also support people dealing with long-standing conditions, helping to bring comfort, acceptance, and a more positive outlook.
Supportive during pregnancy
Reiki can be wonderful for pregnant women. Treatments can be very relaxing and enjoyable for the mother.
Calming for children
Children usually love Reiki. The length of a session is often shorter than it would be for an adult.
Reassuring for animals
Animals also respond well to Reiki; they too seem to find it relaxing and soothing
How Much Reiki would I need?
A single session may be sufficient, but it is best to discuss this with your practitioner. For instance, if you have long standing emotional or spiritual issues, a series of sessions may be beneficial.
In general, if you find that helpful changes are taking place, it is a good idea to continue treatment as many find regular reiki sessions very beneficial to their overall wellbeing.
Contra-indications
There are no known contra-indications for Reiki. It is a non-intrusive treatment that can be delivered in a variety of settings and requires no special equipment.