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 spiritual healing using "Universal Life Energy" channeled through the practitioner to the recipient.

 

What does Reiki do?

• Reiki helps to harmonize body, mind and spirit for yourself or anyone you want to help.

• 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

 

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 be used on any illness?

Yes, Reiki can be used on any illness. 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, 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 or seated, anywhere really, while the healer holds his/her hands on or above you. A treatment can last an half hour or longer depending on the treatment required. Even though many practitioners use the standard hand positions and commonly a full treatment is given covering all the important organs of the body I tend to approach treatment in a more intuitive manor sending Reiki to the areas of the body that need it most. 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?

Once again I will have to say that it differs from person to person and possibly also between different sessions. The energy flows wherever it is required (spiritually guided) and can normally be felt as a warm 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 feelings 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 you had forgotten might pop up. If this happens try to observe these emotions or thoughts, try to see if there is a lesson and release them. Some people receive insights on situations or how to solve problems.

 

How many treatments should I have?

There is not really a set number. Every person and his/her issue is 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 take one or two sessions. If you have a chronic problem you want to work with the practitioner to make a plan. Suggestion: Start with one session per week and then follow up with one session per month. Please note how you feel after a session and let your body be your ultimate guide.

 

Can children receive Reiki?

Yes, anyone 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. Animals will sometimes put the part of the body that is giving problems into the practitioner’s hands and will move away if they feel like their treatment is complete before the session time is complete.