Reiki
Reiki (Ray-kee) is an ancient healing art that is a gentle, non-invasive, natural treatment
method. Its origins are ancient Tibetan; it was rediscovered in the late 1800s by Japanese educator Dr. Mikao Usui. Reiki
means "universal life force energy"- the chi which flows through all living things.
What is Reiki and what does it do?
Reiki helps to heal Emotional, Physical and Spiritual issues and has no religious affiliation
and requires no special belief system to be effective.
Reiki involves the transfer of energy from practitioner to client to enhance the body's natural
ability to heal itself through the balancing of energy.
This healing method has several basic effects: it brings about deep relaxation, destroys energy
blockages, detoxifies the system, provides new vitality in the form of healing universal life energy, and increases the vibrational
frequency of the body. Unlike other healing therapies based on the premise of a human energy field, Reiki seeks to restore
order to the body whose vital energy has become unbalanced.
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.
When you arrive we will have a short chat and I
will ask you questions such as have you ever had a Reiki treatment before, what are you expecting from this Reiki session,
do you have any specific issues you want to work on - things of that nature. You will remain fully clothed and lay on the
massage table, either on your front of back - whichever is most comfortable for you.
Reiki does not have to involve
the "laying of hands". During some of the hand placements though I will gently touch specific areas such as the feet, shoulders,
elbows and wrists. With most hand placements my hands are placed just above the body.
During your Reiki session you will
be listening to very calming, meditation type music/sounds - you will LOVE it! Relax and let your mind go wherever it wants
to go!
What one will experience during
a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In
addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki Energy encourages one
to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. At the
end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.
You may experience
any one of the following during a treatment:
• Deep relaxation/sleep
• Warmth
• Floating
sensations
• Tingling
• A general
sense of peace & calm
• Seeing different
colours
• Feel revitalised
The experiences vary
between individuals and also from session to session. Sometimes the benefit of a Reiki treatment is obvious and other times
it needs time and patience for the benefits to come through.
