Reiki Explained

Perhaps you've heard of reiki and aren’t quite sure what is it or one of your friends had it done and highly recommends but you still aren't sure of it's benefits. Well, allow me to break it down for you and you can see if it's something you can benefit from in your adaily life. I am a level two certified reiki practitioner and am here to introduce you to energy healing through reiki.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that originated in the 1900's by Mikao Usui and is derrived from the words rei which means "universal" and ki which refers to life force energy that flows through all living things. Usui is the father of this spiritual practice and used reiki as an alternative healing technique for any physical, emotional and mental diseases. Reiki is a form of energy healing. Energy can become stagnant in the body causing emotional sometimes physical pain where there has been a previous injury. This type of healing aims to assist the flow of energy in the body and remove any blockages, very similar to accupunture or acupressure.

Although Reiki is a form of healing it is important to note that reiki should not take the place of any formal medical treatments.

How does it work?

Reiki is considered palm healing or hands-on healing. Practitioners use their hands as a conduit to move energy through the body to promote healing and relaxation, reduces stress, relieve pain and promotes spiritual well-being. The practitioner holds their hands slightly on or over the body's major and minor chakras or can be done through distance healing in which the practitioner sends healing energy to a consenting recipient.

Clients will sit in a comfortable chair or lie on a table fully clothed and the practitioner begins, holind their hands in any position from anywhere from 3-10 minutes. Both the client and practitioner can experience warmth or a tingly sensation throughout the healing session. Once the warmth has gone from the practitioners hands, they will then move on.

Reiki can also be done via distance healing, thats the magic about energy work is you do not have to be physically present to feel the healing energies of reiki. During training the reiki practitioner learns symbols that allows them to send healing energy through space and time. With consent distant reiki healing can be done on anyone at anytime. Althought not always necessary, many practitioners work with photos of clients in order to vizualize their third eye or energy field, as well as crystals to aid in the healing.

Sessions can last anywhere from 45-90 minutes depending on what the client wishes to accomplish. It may take one session it may take a series of sessions.

What are the benefits?

The practice of reiki healing aids in the body's natural healing process through the movement of energy promoting deep relaxation, anxiety relief and in many cases help aid in coping with difficult emotions.

Other conditions many clients utilize the healing of reiki include:

• depression
• anxiety
• chronic pain
• infertility
• fatigue
• brain fog
• stagnant energy
• stress relief

As stated before reiki should not be used in palce of traditional western medicine.

Are there any side effects after a reiki session?

While reiki healing only works with energy there are no harmful side effects. Many clients claim to experience feelings of deep relaxation, vivid dreams, feeling lighter, more energy, increased focus and pain relief.

Should I get a reiki session?

As a complementary form of healing, reiki can benefit anyone open to the idea of energy healing. There are over 800 hospitals in the US that offer reiki as a form of additional healing. Many practitioners promote their services via social media or through hollistic healing websites. It's always best to see what is right for you and speak with your reiki practitioner about any questions or concerns you may have and decide if reiki healing is a direction you want to take your emotional well-being.