What is it?
It was developed in 18th-century Japan by a Buddhist monk named Usui Sensei and
is pronounced 'ray-key'. Reiki is Japanese for "Universal Life Force
Energy". It is the essence of life that flows through all living things.
Reiki is drawn by the receiver, through the Reiki Healer's hands, and aids in
balancing and healing on all levels.
Reiki is hands-on healing treatment, which can only be passed on by a person who
has been attuned to the Reiki energy by a Reiki Master. It uses specific hand
positions along the Chakras (energy "meridians" of the body), and also
to areas of pain and discomfort, helping to unblock the flow of energy through a
person's body.
The theory is that a Reiki practitioner heals by conducting 'positive energy'
through your energy field, so raising its vibratory level and dispersing
negative energy, thus allowing the life force to flow freely and healthily.
Reiki also complements orthodox medical treatments and is said to speed up
healing and reduce pain. Some patients compare it to a spiritual experience and
even reported altered states of consciousness during a session.
What can it do?
You do not have to be ill to benefit from Reiki! Reiki can ease pain, help with
emotional problems, past, present and future. It strengthens the immune system,
detoxifies the body and it can help you to cope with stress.
Reiki is non-invasive and you remain fully dressed for the treatment. It does
not use manipulation and it does not create dependency.
It is good for:
lack of energy
depression
poor circulation
insomnia
panic attacks
cancer
MS
respiratory problems
low self-esteem
digestive problems
nervous tension
About treatments
A normal treatment session is about 1 hour, although this may vary depending on
the condition.
It is normal for the receiver to lie down on a bed or couch, but it is possible
to sit if necessary. You will not be required to remove any of your clothing,
though you may want to remove ties and shoes.
The practitioner simply lays their hands on your body, or in your aura, and
allows energy to flow. This is not consciously directed to anywhere specific,
but is said to be pulled by the body to whatever parts of it need healing.
A session can last anything from 25 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on your
health needs and what you have agreed with the Reiki healer. During treatment
you may become aware of the generation of heat, or feel a tingling sensation,
from the healer's hands. You may also feel a sense of peace and well-being, or
you may feel nothing at all, which doesn't mean that you are not been healer.
Afterwards you may feel relaxed and sleepy or relaxed but invigorated. Most
healers will not talk during the session but may discuss things afterwards with
you.
For best results a minimum of 3 sessions is advisable. You draw what you need to
help break the cycle. Chronic conditions may take longer. Energy pathways can be
very scrambled, hence resultant illnesses.
