Reiki
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What is Reiki?
Reiki is a non-invasive complementary therapy and may also be referred to as Reiki energy, Usui system of Reiki and therapeutic touch.
The Japanese healing art of Reiki was first developed by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. Reiki, pronounced ray-key, is made up of two Japanese words. Rei means ‘God’s wisdom or Higher Power’ and ‘Ki’ means ‘life force energy’. Reiki is considered a ‘spiritually guided life force energy’.
Over the years the Reiki ideas evolved to include spiritual guidelines balance to the practice of Usui Reiki. These ideals/guidelines were to encourage living a gracious life and the virtues worthy of practice for their inherent value. These ideals/guidelines partly came from five principles of the Meiji emperor of Japan whom Mikao Usui admired. The purpose of the ideals was to help people realise that conscious healing of the spirit was a necessary part of the Reiki healing experience.
5 principles of Reiki
“Just for today, I will not be angry”
“Just for today, I will not worry”
“Just for today I will be grateful”
“Just for today, I will do my work honestly”
“Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing”
How does Reiki work?
In Eastern cultures it is believed that universal energy flows through all living things and causes us to be alive. In Japan it is known as ‘Ki’, in China ‘Chi’ and in India ‘prana’.
The flow and force of this energy is vital to well-being. If this energy force is low, then this causes us to become sick or feel stress and if this energy is high, we are healthy and feel happy.
Reiki is administered by the therapist who channels energy onto the patient through touch. Reiki energy activates the body’s healing processes to restore mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Reiki is considered to be an intelligent form of healing and can be given and received without the hands touching the patient or via distant healing.
Scientific research using quantum physics is beginning to give us an understanding about how Reiki healing interacts with the body. Fluctuating electro-magnetic or bio-magnetic energy has been measured from practitioners hands. Some of these energy frequencies are similar to frequencies medical researchers have identified as frequencies to stimulate the healing processes of tissues. The bio-magnetic energy can induce current flows in the tissues and cells of the recipient.
For Reiki to have lasting results the recipient (patient) of the energy needs to be an active participant in the process. The recipient (patient) must accept responsibility for his or her own healing. Reiki is more than the use of the Reiki energy. It includes an active commitment to improve oneself in order for Reiki healing to be a complete system.
What can Reiki be used for?
Reiki can be used alongside orthodox medicine and treatments, or it can be used on its own. Reiki is not a replacement for conventional medicine or treatments. A Reiki practitioner does not diagnose health problems.
Reiki may help in
- Alleviating pain
- Strengthening the immune system
- Increasing energy levels
- Balancing emotions
- Removing negative energy blockages
- Harmonizing the mind, body and Spirit
- Reduces stress and tension and promoting relaxation
- Improving sleep
- Enhancing concentration and focus
What happens in a consultation?
Your initial appointment lasts for 1hr and is held in a private, relaxing, safe, and comfortable environment. During this session you will be asked about your medical history, symptoms and to clarify your goals for treatment so we can work together in facilitating your goal to achieve optimum recovery or to address a specific problem.
Treatment is in a warm and welcoming private room. You will receive healing whilst lying on a treatment couch or sitting in a chair and fully dressed. Every care taken to ensure you are mentally, emotionally, and physically comfortable throughout the treatment. Permission will be sought before placing hands on your body to offer the Reiki. If you do not wish to be touched this will be respected.
When receiving treatment you may experience sensations or warmth, cold, or tingling. This is simply the energy flow through the healer to your body. You may become aware of changes in your pain or other symptoms you’ve been experiencing and a feeling or well-being and relaxation.
Recommendations may be made to about your problem/s so that you can make informed decisions about your treatment plan so you can have the optimum outcome for your goal/s.
If clients have never received energy treatment before, on average clients find they need between 3-6 treatments to see an improve in symptoms. Treatments can be weekly or whenever the client feels they need another treatment session.
