Reiki Healing

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life (Rei) Energy (Ki). It is a spiritual healing discipline and has its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings. The founder of Reiki, Dr Mikao Usui, spent many years seeking the knowledge of healing and found information on Reiki in Sanskrit texts. He received information on Reiki through a vision when meditating on a Japanese mountain.Reiki is the vital life energy which flows through all living things and which can be activated for the purpose of healing. Reiki practitioners believe that everyone has the ability to connect to their own healing energy and use it for the purposes of strengthening the Ki (or life energy) of others. The Reiki therapist channels the Ki through his or her hands to the recipient, activating the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

When a person’s Ki is strong and flowing freely, the body and mind are in a positive state of health. However, the vital energy may become weak or blocked, and this may lead to symptoms on a physical or emotional level.A Reiki practitioner will have received ‘attunements’ to open their healing channels. The guidelines for the practise of Reiki are concerned with ethics and behaviour and include living in harmony with others, taking responsibility for one’s own health and happiness, helping others, and being positive about all things.

To benefit from Reiki you only need to be open and willing to receive the energy. A session lasts for 30 minutes and you will have a felling of calm, balance and wellbeing. A session costs £25

Probably thousands of years old, Tibetan Buddhist monks originally used Reiki. The word Rei means universal and Ki is the vital force that flows through all living things. Thus Reiki can be defined as the universal life force. Applying Reiki to the body is a gentle but powerful way to support and enhance the life force energy in any living thing and is a useful aid to healing both physical and emotional problems. It is suitable for any age group and all states of health. Reiki cannot be used to do harm.

What happens during a treatment?

You can receive Reiki in a seated position or lying on a couch. Reiki treatment is given by the practitioner placing their hands on various places on your body. Reiki healing energy moves through the healer, allowing the free flow of energy to be channelled to you. Reiki has a way of naturally flowing to the area where it is most needed and therefore every treatment will be different.

What will I feel?

Persons receiving Reiki report differing effects, such as increased warmth, cold, or tingling sensations. Whatever the individual’s experience, the general beneficial effect of the treatment is the same. You should feel relaxed and restored and have a greater feeling of well-being and balanced.

Reasons to Use Reiki

• Gentle – but powerful hands-on technique using universal healing energy.
• Simple – one of the most ancient, purest and simplest forms of healing in use today.
• Natural – a natural healing method for restoring balance and promoting well-being.
• Healing – releases blocked energy channels, helping the body to heal itself.
• Versatile – can very easily combined and used with other therapies.
• Relaxing – evokes a deep sense of peace and relaxation.
• Complements the healing properties of all orthodox medical treatments or complementary therapies.
• Not intrusive – Reiki energy will pass through clothing, bandages, plaster casts etc. And therefore you can remain fully clothed at all times.
• Balances – helps balance the emotions and clear the mind.
• Vitality – increases vitality and reduces stress.

Post Treatment Advice

In order to get the most out of your treatment and to aid the healing process, it is advisable to:

• Drink plenty of water. This helps flush out the toxins that have been released from your cells into your system.
• Eat a light diet. This is to prevent energy needed for healing from going to your stomach to digest a heavy meal! Eat raw foods such as fruit and vegetables if possible for vitality and cleansing effects.
• Avoid tea and coffee. These are stimulants and should be avoided after a treatment. Drink herbal teas or fresh fruit/vegetable juice instead.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Rest and relax as much as possible. This allows the body to commence healing.

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