Reiki - The Gentle Art of Healing

 

Energy flows through the body, affecting our entire being. Energy extends beyond the physical body, and disruptions or imbalances to it's flow is believed to correlate to physical, mental and emotional illness.  Reinstating that balance allows us to feel vital and alive!

 

What is Reiki?

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "Universal Wisdom or Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually universal life energy. The Healing Art of Reiki is a Japanese technique for healing and can also help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It is not massage, hypnosis or a tool for diagnosing illness. It gently and powerfully promotes balance among all the body's systems and the regenerative processes of body and mind. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. 

Reiki is increasingly being used in hospitals all over the world.  It can be effective in helping those with illnesses and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.  It has been used to successfully improve immune and nervous system function and increase mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis, lupus and fibromyalgia.  Reiki is gentle enough to offer support and reduce the discomforts of pregnant women.   Hospitals such as the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have Reiki practitioners available to a range of patients, including but not limited to cancer patient. Post surgical patients report decreased use of pain medications and shorter hospital stays with the use of pre- and post-surgical Reiki sessions.  Reiki is especially beneficial in hospice care, not just for the obvious use of alleviating pain in the patient, but also in reducing stress for family members.

 

What is a Reiki session like?

All treatments take place with the client fully clothed and generally lying on a treatment table. At the beginning the therapist spends a few minutes discussing concerns and addressing questions. The session often begins with a body scan to pinpoint "hot spots," or areas needing extra attention. The Reiki technique which follows is either hands-on or if necessary may be performed an inch or so above the body. The "laying on hands" is performed with a series of hand positions as the unseen "life force energy" flows through the therapist to you bringing your mind and body into balance.

 

What will it feel like?

Though Reiki techniques appear simple, the effects can feel profound.  Most people experience deep relaxation.  You may also feel tingling, pulsing, a feeling of warmth and comfort, or you may fall asleep.  Some recipients say they feel little during the sessin, but afterwards enjoy a sense of calm and well-being, and enjoy a deep, restful sleep following a session.  It is possible you could experience powerful sensations or emotions during or after a session.  Your therapist will want to hear about your responses, but of course only to the degree you are comfortable sharing them.

Possible benefits of treatment. . .

A sense of deep relaxation and calm, stress relief

Promote restful sleep and healing

Greater sense of wholeness, balance or harmony

Pain relief

Reduction or elimination of symptoms

Renewed vigor

In short...

Reiki offers comfort and nurturing support for the good health and balance of mind, body and emotions.

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