WHAT IS REIKI
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not associated with any religion or religious practice. Nor is it based on belief or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided life force energy. Reiki draws on universal life energy to benefit persons of any age and in any state of health. It offers comfort, nurture and support for the good health and balance of mind, body, and emotions.
Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.
A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one’s personal wellness.
Description of a Typical Session
Reiki is not a massage. A session is usually 60 to 90 minutes long. A discussion will usually take place during an initial session with a Reiki Practitioner. They will describe the session to the client, give the client an opportunity to discuss any problems or issues they are experiencing and ask them what they are hoping to achieve from their session. For the actual session, the client will rest comfortably on a massage table on their back with their shoes removed. Reiki can be performed with the client sitting comfortably in a chair as well. Unlike massage therapy, no articles of clothing are removed, and a client is always fully clothed; loose, comfortable clothing is suggested. A session can either be hands-on, where a Practitioner will apply a light touch during the session, or hands-off where they will hold their hands slightly above your body. If a client prefers not to be touched, they can indicate this to the practitioner before they begin.
The session will then proceed with the Reiki Practitioner moving through specific standard Reiki hand positions beginning at the person’s head or feet. A recipient of Reiki might feel a warming sensation or a tingling during the session or nothing at all but sheer relaxation. The session should be very pleasant, relaxing and invigorating.
Benefits of Reiki
Reiki is a great tool for stress reduction and relaxation. Many people use Reiki for wellness. Reiki is not a cure for a disease or illness, but it may assist the body in creating an environment to facilitate healing. Reiki is a great tool to use as a complement to traditional medicine and is practiced in many hospitals and medical care settings.
Reiki:
- Calms, and reduces stress, provide deep relaxation, comfort and peace
- Boosts and improves the immune system
- May bring spiritual clarity and promote creativity
- Offers relief during emotional distress and sorrow and may help in the grieving process. It cleans and clears the emotions from being so draining and offers perspective
- Relieves pain
- It can improve blood circulation and boost the immune system
- Detoxifies the body and cleanses the organs (liver, kidneys, arties, spleen, gallbladder, lungs & heart)
- Treats symptoms of imbalance chronic and acute conditions, stress related disorders, conditions related to sinus, cystitis, menopause, migraine, asthma, arthritis, chronic fatigue, sciatica, insomnia, and depression just to name a few
- Speeds up recover from surgery or long-term illness
- Athletes recover and heal faster from injuries and find enhancement in their performance
- Purifies settings and eliminates negative energy from an office, house, garden, etc.
Reiki is utilized by a quickly increasing number of hospitals everywhere throughout the world. Reiki complements medical treatment, natural therapies and massage therapy.
Reiki is being successfully incorporated into numerous clinical settings to complement medical care and psychological counseling. It is gentle enough to offer support and reduce the discomforts of pregnant women and can help ease the pain of childbirth.
Reiki and Crystals
Reiki is a band of energy frequencies that exist throughout Universe. This band of frequencies can interact with living systems and crystalline structures. Reiki energy works with the body’s natural healing process to bring balance and harmony to the Mindy body and spirit.
Crystals transmit and amplify energy and store information. Because of the specific manner by which the crystals were formed, their crystalline Structure and chemical composition different, crystals are able to work on specific conditions or problems while helping to restore a state of balance and harmony. The healing powers of reiki and crystlas work synergistically to product powerful results.
The Five Reiki Ideals
Just for today I will not worry
Just for today I will do my work honestly
Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings
Just for today I will not be angry
Just for today I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing