REIKI

What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese name consisting of 2 words Rei and Ki meaning spiritually guided life energy (commonly known as Universal Life Energy), an energy which animates us all and is found all around us.
Reiki is a form of healing using "Universal Life Energy" channeled through the practitioner to the recipient.
 

What does Reiki do?
Reiki helps to harmonize body, mind and spirit.

Reiki - a powerful and gentle healer

Promotes natural self-healing
Balances the energies in the body
Balances the organs and glands
Strengthens the immune system
Treats symptoms and causes of illness
Relieves pain
Clears toxins
Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver
Enhances personal awareness
Relaxes and reduces stress
Promotes creativity
Releases blocked and suppressed feelings
Aids meditation and positive thinking
Heals holistically

How does one learn Reiki?
Anyone can "learn" Reiki. The ability to use Reiki is normally given via an attunement or initiation. When attending a Reiki course the participant gets attuned/initiated by a Reiki master through a simple process, this opens him/her to receive and utilize more of the Universal Life Energy. The attunements have in themselves a very powerful balancing and healing effect. Since energy spins at different levels Reiki is normally split into 3 levels: Reiki 1, Reiki 2 and Master level.

Is Reiki a religion or any other belief system?
No, Reiki is not a religion and you do not have to believe in anything special. Reiki is suitable whatever faith or beliefs you have. The only thing you need to have is a sincere wish to help yourself (or others). Most healing systems are based on intent and so is Reiki.

Can Reiki heal me?
No promises can be made about the outcome of the use of Reiki (or any other healing system). It all depends on you, your intent, your background and the nature of your problem. Healing has different effects on every individual.
A big step towards healing yourself is to actually realize your need for healing.

Can Reiki be used on any illness?
Yes, Reiki can be used on any illness but this does not mean everyone will be healed using Reiki. Reiki will help restore the balance in the body and can relieve or even remove symptoms. Reiki has successfully been used on conditions such as reducing stress, relieving pain, headaches, stomach upsets, back problems, cancer, asthma - respiratory problems, PMT, menstrual problems, sinus, anxiety and many many more. Remember that you as an individual have to have the firm intention of getting well before any real healing can take place.

(Please observe that Reiki should never be used instead of medical treatment, it should be used as a compliment and a way to become and remain healthy.)

What does a Reiki treatment consist of?
You relax, fully dressed, on a massage table while the healer holds her hands on or above you. A treatment can last up to an hour or longer depending on the treatment required. There is no pressure on the body making it ideal for treating all ages and conditions, sometimes hands are even held away from the body.

What will I feel or experience during a treatment?
That differs from person to person and possibly also between different sessions.
The energy flows wherever it is required and can normally be felt as a warm or cool sensation or tingling in the body. Receiving Reiki is a very relaxing and soothing experience! Usually when receiving Reiki you will feel very relaxed and you may have a "floating" feeling. You may feel heat, a tingling or cold under the practitioners’ hands. These and other sensations come from what the Reiki energy is actually doing in and around your body i.e. adding energy, removing excess energy, balancing, removing blockages etc. It is also possible that you experience different emotions or thoughts during the session. If some do surface it is an option to look and learn something about them and then set an intention to release them. Some people receive insights on how to solve problems. People often feel a great sense of clarity and focus after a session. It is good to remember there is no right or wrong way to a session. Everybody’s experience will be unique.

Remember that all healing starts a process of release, this could be emotions or even toxins in your body that you need to get rid of. It is a possibility that you might initially even feel worse than before but this is part of the healing process and will soon pass. This occasion is referred to as a healing crisis. It is a normal and healthy response for healing on your body’s part. You can help your process in general with all body work often by drinking lots of water after your session.

How many treatments should I have?
There is not really a set number. Every person and his/her problem are different. Some people only require one or two sessions while others need several. If you are just interested in seeing what Reiki can do for you then just receive one or two sessions. If you have a chronic problem you want to work with then make a plan with your practitioner.

Can children receive Reiki?
Yes, anyone young or old can receive Reiki. A session for a child will normally be shorter than for an adult.

Can Reiki be used on animals?
Reiki works just as well with animals. Horses, cats, dogs, birds and other animals have been given Reiki with good results. Many pets want to be in the same room if you are giving or receiving Reiki. Reiki energies can be sent to animals or one can actually put the hands on the body of the animal.

I feel better, can I stop using medications?
NO! Reiki should never be seen as a substitute for medical care. Reiki is a complementary therapy that can help your healing process and in many cases improve both your physical and mental health.

And always remember, Reiki can never hurt you!