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Reiki

Introduction
Benefits of Reiki
Frequently asked questions


Introduction

 

   Reiki is an ancient form of healing believed to have spread through Tibet, China and India a few thousand years ago. It was rediscovered in the 19th century in Sanskrit teachings from the days of Buddha, by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Christian minister and theology teacher.

The technique is excellent 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 succumb to illness or feel the effects of stress, and if it is high, we are more likely to be happy and healthy.
Reiki means universal life-force energy. Ancient civilization understood that this life force energy flows through all living things, plants, animals and minerals and is the essence that gives vitality to all forms. This universal energy comes from what may be called by different terms such as God, Higher Source, Universe, Devine Source, Creator, Great Spirit, Allah, Buddha, etc. Reiki is not a religion or affiliated with any religion. This life-force energy is the source all of life comes from and is older then any religious philosophy.

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 always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. 		 


Benefits include:

- Detoxification and strengthening of the immune system
- Acceleration of physical healing
- Cleansing of the Chakras
- Helping with anxiety and stress
- Pain relief
- Release of emotional trauma
- Help with insomnia
- Enhancement and acceleration of the benefits of other therapies


Frequently asked questions

What is Reiki?
Reiki is a spiritual healing art. It is not massage nor is it based on belief, faith or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energy healing using spiritually guided life force energy. The session is performed by a Reiki Practitioner using specific hand positions. During the Reiki session, the client is fully clothed while comfortably reclining on a massage table or seated in a chair. It is stress-reducing and a very relaxing experience.

What does a Reiki session feel like?
Feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit and creates many beneficial effects including relaxation and feelings of peace, security, and well-being.ou may have images come to mind, or experience feelings or emotions. Clients often report that pain is diminished or gone after a Reiki session even if the practitioner did not know that the pain existed. At the end of the treatment, it is usual to feel refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.

How is a Reiki treatment given?
In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually lying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the client’s body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used based on the client’s needs. Each position is held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position.

How long will a Reiki session last?
This varies, but sessions are usually 60 minutes in length.

What should I wear?
A Reiki treatment is given fully clothed. Loose, comfortable clothing should be worn.

What are the benefits of a Reiki session?
A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress, and can help support the body to facilitate healing on all levels- physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often undertaken for one's own personal wellness, not just illness.

Is Reiki a religion?
While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to benefit from Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it.

How does Reiki work?
We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body.

Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

Do all healers use Reiki?
All healers use life force or Ki, but not all use Reiki. Reiki is a special kind of life force that can only be channeled by someone that has been attuned to it. It is possible that some people are born with Reiki or have gotten it some other way. However, most healers who have not received the Reiki attunement from a Reiki Master are not using Reiki but another kind of life force.

People who already do healing work consistently report an increase of at least fifty percent in the strength of their healing energies after taking the Reiki training.

What can Reiki do for me?
Reiki healing is always helpful. It always knows what a person needs and will adjust itself to create the effect that is appropriate for them. In addition, the practitioner does not direct the healing and does not decide what to work on, or what to heal, as the healing energy will go where it is needed.

What can be treated?
Reiki is both powerful and gentle. In its long history of use it has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like: multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and cancer as well as skin problems, cuts, bruises, broken bones, headache, colds, flu, sore throat, fatigue, insomnia, stress, impotence, poor memory, lack of confidence, etc. It is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy. Reiki will improve the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side effects, shorten healing time, reduce or eliminate pain, reduce stress, and help create optimism.

Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is recommended that they seek treatment from a medical doctor in addition to receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including medication, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and will improve the results.

The side effects of regular medical treatments have also been reduced or eliminated. This includes the negative effects of chemotherapy, post operative pain and depression as well as improving the rate of healing following any illness.

Where does Reiki energy come from?
Reiki energy is a subtle energy. It is different than electricity or chemical energy or other kinds of physical energy. Reiki energy comes from the Higher Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical world we are familiar with. When viewed clairvoyantly, Reiki energy appears to come down from above and to enter the top of the practitioners head after which if flows through the body and out the hands. It appears to flow this way because of our perspective. However, the true source of Reiki energy is within ourselves. This does not mean that we use our personal energy when we do Reiki, but that the energy is coming from a transindental part of ourselves that is connected to an infinite supply of healing energy.

Is Reiki safe for pregnant woman?
Reiki energy will know the condition of the client and adjust appropriately. Reiki can only do good. Many pregnant women have received treatments with great benefit to them and their unborn child.

Can Reiki be given to babies and children?
Babies and young children love Reiki. It is very healthy for them. Do not worry about it being too strong. Reiki automatically adjusts to what the individual needs.

Are there any side effects from a Reiki treatment?
Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.