What is Reiki?
The word Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy. The techniques used in Reiki are more properly called the Usui System of Natural Healing after the founder of the system, Dr. Mikao Usui. However as Reiki is the common name.
It is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that allows everyone to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality of life. Surprisingly simple to learn, and it can be taught to children as well as adults.
Potential Benefits of Reiki Healing
The following are some of the potential benefits individuals have reported after receiving one or more
Reiki sessions. The benefits received will vary depending on each person's needs, illness, and circumstances.
* Balances body, mind and spirit
* Chronic and acute pain
* Overall sense of well-being
* Deep level relaxation and stress release
* Less anxiety
* More emotionally stable
* Increased energy and vitality
*Greater awareness and mental clarity
* Reduced headaches and migraines
* Reduced PMS symptoms
* Relief from arthritis, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain
* Unresolved past emotional issues may be released
* Improved sleep
* Speeds up healing process
How Does Reiki Healing Work?
Reiki is a holistic, energy based, light-touch therapy that uses universal life-force energy to promote natural healing and restore balance within the body. Through a series of hand positions on, or slightly above the body, energy is channelled from the practitioner’s hands and drawn into the client’s body. The energy then flows through the body to the area where it is most needed (either on an emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual level), re-establishing the flow of energy, thus balancing and realigning the body's energy systems.
Reiki is a natural healing that is not associated with any religion. It can be used along with any clinical or any other holistic treatments.
What to Expect During and After Treatments
Reiki can be preformed while the client is sitting or lying down. In both cases, the person remains fully clothed while the practitioner holds his/her hands in a stationary position slightly above or on the body, in various locations from head to toe. As such, there is no manipulation of the skin but merely a passage of energy from the practitioner to the client. Reiki can also be given over distance, where the practitioner sends out the needed energy to the patient, similar to that of sending our prayers or good thoughts to others.
During treatments clients may feel either warm or cold, experience pulsating heat or tingling sensations, while in most cases they will enter a
very calm and relaxed state. In some cases, unresolved emotional issues may surface which need to be resolved so that healing can take place, or they may laugh or cry for no apparent reason. Any and all of these experiences are merely a result of the energy passing through the body and opening up the Chakras and energy pathway systems, enabling the body to begin healing itself.
Once the session is over it is important that the client takes a few minutes to come back into full awareness, as the individual may become so
relaxed they need a few minutes to ground themselves. It helps to sit for a few minutes and drink a glass of cool water, or the client may find that placing their feet firmly on the floor helps to ground their body and bring them back to full awareness.
Clients may experience a variety of different responses to the treatment depending on the individual and their circumstances. In some cases there is a 'healing crisis' or 'break-through' due to the flow of the energy through the body, which may last a few minutes to a day or two. Others may notice their bodies detoxifying built up waste, in which case their intake of water should be increased and more rest may be needed. However, most recipients recognize an increase in their energy, awareness, and overall well being. At the very least, individuals generally feel calmer and more relaxed than they were before the treatment. In the days that follow the Reiki session, the energy continues to flow throughout the client's body, providing continued healing on all levels - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Many clients have found their pain to either diminish during treatment, and in the days following their treatment, while others begin to notice
improvements after a few sessions. Due to every individuals specific needs, condition, and terms of illness, the results and number of sessions required will vary between individuals. Note: There are no negative side effects from receiving Reiki treatments.
Pregnancy, babies and children
Reiki is both safe and extremely beneficial to an unborn child and their pregnant mother as well as children. Reiki can help during pregnancy in a various number of ways such as:-
* Alleviates morning sickness
* Reduces stress and tiredness
*stimulates the baby's healthy development
* Reiki can be sed to treat painful muscles, joints or the spine
* strengthens the bond between mother and her baby
* Keeps the mind, body and spirit in balance reducing the changes of post natal depression
* Reiki nourishes the foetus with love and the universal life force. It gently comforts, protects and envelops the unborn baby
The Five Reiki Principles
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
The word Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy. The techniques used in Reiki are more properly called the Usui System of Natural Healing after the founder of the system, Dr. Mikao Usui. However as Reiki is the common name.
It is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that allows everyone to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve health and enhance the quality of life. Surprisingly simple to learn, and it can be taught to children as well as adults.
Potential Benefits of Reiki Healing
The following are some of the potential benefits individuals have reported after receiving one or more
Reiki sessions. The benefits received will vary depending on each person's needs, illness, and circumstances.
* Balances body, mind and spirit
* Chronic and acute pain
* Overall sense of well-being
* Deep level relaxation and stress release
* Less anxiety
* More emotionally stable
* Increased energy and vitality
*Greater awareness and mental clarity
* Reduced headaches and migraines
* Reduced PMS symptoms
* Relief from arthritis, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain
* Unresolved past emotional issues may be released
* Improved sleep
* Speeds up healing process
How Does Reiki Healing Work?
Reiki is a holistic, energy based, light-touch therapy that uses universal life-force energy to promote natural healing and restore balance within the body. Through a series of hand positions on, or slightly above the body, energy is channelled from the practitioner’s hands and drawn into the client’s body. The energy then flows through the body to the area where it is most needed (either on an emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual level), re-establishing the flow of energy, thus balancing and realigning the body's energy systems.
Reiki is a natural healing that is not associated with any religion. It can be used along with any clinical or any other holistic treatments.
What to Expect During and After Treatments
Reiki can be preformed while the client is sitting or lying down. In both cases, the person remains fully clothed while the practitioner holds his/her hands in a stationary position slightly above or on the body, in various locations from head to toe. As such, there is no manipulation of the skin but merely a passage of energy from the practitioner to the client. Reiki can also be given over distance, where the practitioner sends out the needed energy to the patient, similar to that of sending our prayers or good thoughts to others.
During treatments clients may feel either warm or cold, experience pulsating heat or tingling sensations, while in most cases they will enter a
very calm and relaxed state. In some cases, unresolved emotional issues may surface which need to be resolved so that healing can take place, or they may laugh or cry for no apparent reason. Any and all of these experiences are merely a result of the energy passing through the body and opening up the Chakras and energy pathway systems, enabling the body to begin healing itself.
Once the session is over it is important that the client takes a few minutes to come back into full awareness, as the individual may become so
relaxed they need a few minutes to ground themselves. It helps to sit for a few minutes and drink a glass of cool water, or the client may find that placing their feet firmly on the floor helps to ground their body and bring them back to full awareness.
Clients may experience a variety of different responses to the treatment depending on the individual and their circumstances. In some cases there is a 'healing crisis' or 'break-through' due to the flow of the energy through the body, which may last a few minutes to a day or two. Others may notice their bodies detoxifying built up waste, in which case their intake of water should be increased and more rest may be needed. However, most recipients recognize an increase in their energy, awareness, and overall well being. At the very least, individuals generally feel calmer and more relaxed than they were before the treatment. In the days that follow the Reiki session, the energy continues to flow throughout the client's body, providing continued healing on all levels - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Many clients have found their pain to either diminish during treatment, and in the days following their treatment, while others begin to notice
improvements after a few sessions. Due to every individuals specific needs, condition, and terms of illness, the results and number of sessions required will vary between individuals. Note: There are no negative side effects from receiving Reiki treatments.
Pregnancy, babies and children
Reiki is both safe and extremely beneficial to an unborn child and their pregnant mother as well as children. Reiki can help during pregnancy in a various number of ways such as:-
* Alleviates morning sickness
* Reduces stress and tiredness
*stimulates the baby's healthy development
* Reiki can be sed to treat painful muscles, joints or the spine
* strengthens the bond between mother and her baby
* Keeps the mind, body and spirit in balance reducing the changes of post natal depression
* Reiki nourishes the foetus with love and the universal life force. It gently comforts, protects and envelops the unborn baby
The Five Reiki Principles
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