What is Reiki?
Mikao Usui - Founder of Reiki
1865 - 1926
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes 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 peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.
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 and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
What happens during a Reiki Session?
After a short preparation where I set the intention for healing I place my hands gently on or just above the recipient’s body and the transfer of energy begins to takes place. The treatment can be done either seated or laying down and usually last 45minutes or more. During the treatment you may experience a variety of things; certain emotions may surface, you may see colours, images or even have stories play out in your mind. All these things are perfectly normal and may have a profound significance for you. When the treatment is finished I will gently bring your awareness back into the room where you may wish to share and discuss some of your experiences, but there is no obligation to do so. Reiki can be done as either a hands on treatment or hands off treatment.
Having a Reiki session is not only a blissful way of feeling deeply relaxed and a great way to reduce stress, but a treatment can also give rise to clarity of mind and allow insights into problems you may be experiencing. Having a greater understanding of issues which are stopping you from being where you want to be in your life is invaluable and can lead to the release of previously held hurt, anger and fear, leaving you feeling lighter and with a new sense of freedom.
You do not need to follow or believe in any particular faith or religion to receive Reiki, more that you remain open minded to the benefits which will undoubtedly become apparent to you, there is now much scientific research to substantiate the benefits of Reiki. The effects are cumulative and regular healing can ultimately lead to an increased level of self-awareness, personal and spiritual growth clearing and balancing energy pathways.