About Reiki

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided life force energy.Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.

A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one’s personal wellness.

What to Expect During a Session

A session is usually 30 or 60 minutes long. A discussion will usually take place during an initial session with myself, a Reiki Practitioner. I will describe the session to you, give you an opportunity to discuss any particular problems or issues you are experiencing and ask you what you are hoping to achieve from your session. For the actual session, you will rest comfortably on a massage table on your back with your shoes removed. And nice, soft spa music will be played in the background to help you relax.Reiki can be performed with you sitting comfortably in a chair as well. Unlike massage therapy, no articles of clothing are removed and you are always fully clothed; loose, comfortable clothing is suggested. A session can either be hands-on, where a I will apply a light touch during the session, or hands-off where I will hold my hands slightly above your body. If you prefer not to be touched, you can indicate this to me before I begin.

Benefits of Reiki

Reiki unlike many modern day remedies works directly on restoring the balance on all levels and works directly on the problem and condition instead of just masking or relieving symptoms. Some of the benefits of Reiki are as follows:

Dissolves energy blocks and promotes natural balance between mind, body and spirit;
Increases energy levels;
Creates deep relaxation and helps the body release stress and tension;
Clears the mind and improves focus;
Accelerates the body’s self-healing ability;
Aids better sleep;
Reduces blood pressure;
Helps relieve pain;
Assists the body in cleansing itself from toxins;
Supports the immune system;
Helps spiritual growth and emotional cleansing;
Promotes creativity; and
Compliments medical treatment.

The great thing about reiki is that one does not have to be ill to experience the benefits