Reiki
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word
meaning "universal life energy." This life force energy can be defined as
energy in all created matter. "Ki" is similar in thought to "chi" or "qi" in
Chinese medicine, Hindu "prana" and Christian "light."
Reiki is hands-on energy healing where the
practitioner serves as an open channel for transmitting the "ki" to others. The
energy is channeled through the hands to the client, which activates the body's
own natural ability to heal itself.
Reiki goes to wherever it is needed most,
releasing blocked energies, cleansing the body of toxins, working to create a
state of balance and harmony, and promoting relaxation and healing.
Reiki practitioners, with a centered intent to
help the client achieve relaxation, reduce pain and/or anxiety, use their hands
to direct healing energy. The practitioner's intent is to support the healing
process from a conscious and compassionate state. The client, to benefit, must
have the willingness to (change) that which is to be helped. Light touch is
used on, or above the client's fully-clothed body. Shoes can be removed for
added comfort.
Reiki practices are just beginning to be
formally studied. Case studies are published in books, magazines and on the web
for more information about others' experiences.
Reiki is based on five spiritual principles:
Just for today do not worry.
Just for today do not anger.
Honor your parents, teachers and elders.
Earn your living honestly.
Show gratitude to everything.
What can Reiki treat?
Reiki is a particularly gentle technique
because it is non-invasive and non-manipulative. Treatments can be used to
facilitate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Treatments
can be done on oneself, others, animals, plants, etc. Reiki treatments can be
used for nearly all conditions, with little or no side effects (some clients
may experience light-headedness, sinus drainage, increased gastrointestinal
activity, etc.)
Reiki treatments usually take an hour to an
hour and one-half, but short treatments can also be effective. Sometimes they
are given on a table (such as a massage table), or mini-treatments can be given
with the client seated in a chair. Generally, full Reiki treatments involve the
practitioner moving his/her hands through a series of positions on the face,
head, the front of the body from the throat region to the hips, and the back
from the neck down to the tailbone. Reiki is also effective in treating
injuries: bruises, cuts, etc. It can help to alleviate pain and speed healing.
Reiki treatments can also be done at a
distance from the client. With the client's permission, energy can be
transmitted to a client from far away. Distance and emotional healing are
learned in the second level of training.
(back to treatments)
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word
meaning "universal life energy." This life force energy can be defined as
energy in all created matter. "Ki" is similar in thought to "chi" or "qi" in
Chinese medicine, Hindu "prana" and Christian "light."
Reiki is hands-on energy healing where the
practitioner serves as an open channel for transmitting the "ki" to others. The
energy is channeled through the hands to the client, which activates the body's
own natural ability to heal itself.
Reiki goes to wherever it is needed most,
releasing blocked energies, cleansing the body of toxins, working to create a
state of balance and harmony, and promoting relaxation and healing.
Reiki practitioners, with a centered intent to
help the client achieve relaxation, reduce pain and/or anxiety, use their hands
to direct healing energy. The practitioner's intent is to support the healing
process from a conscious and compassionate state. The client, to benefit, must
have the willingness to (change) that which is to be helped. Light touch is
used on, or above the client's fully-clothed body. Shoes can be removed for
added comfort.
Reiki practices are just beginning to be
formally studied. Case studies are published in books, magazines and on the web
for more information about others' experiences.
Reiki is based on five spiritual principles:
Just for today do not worry.
Just for today do not anger.
Honor your parents, teachers and elders.
Earn your living honestly.
Show gratitude to everything.
What can Reiki treat?
Reiki is a particularly gentle technique
because it is non-invasive and non-manipulative. Treatments can be used to
facilitate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Treatments
can be done on oneself, others, animals, plants, etc. Reiki treatments can be
used for nearly all conditions, with little or no side effects (some clients
may experience light-headedness, sinus drainage, increased gastrointestinal
activity, etc.)
Reiki treatments usually take an hour to an
hour and one-half, but short treatments can also be effective. Sometimes they
are given on a table (such as a massage table), or mini-treatments can be given
with the client seated in a chair. Generally, full Reiki treatments involve the
practitioner moving his/her hands through a series of positions on the face,
head, the front of the body from the throat region to the hips, and the back
from the neck down to the tailbone. Reiki is also effective in treating
injuries: bruises, cuts, etc. It can help to alleviate pain and speed healing.
Reiki treatments can also be done at a
distance from the client. With the client's permission, energy can be
transmitted to a client from far away. Distance and emotional healing are
learned in the second level of training.
(back to treatments)
