Reiki
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese technique for relaxation that also promotes healing. It is done through gentle touch or the hands hovered slightly over the body. A warm and soothing energy flows from the practitioner hands into the client, promoting relaxation and releasing tension.
Reiki translates as “spiritually guided life force energy” or what we may understand as the “Holy Spirit” through a Christian lens. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not tied to any religion, just a pure and unconditional love. So Reiki is appropriate for those of all faiths and religions.
The energy travels throughout our body through meridians, chakras and nadis. When blockage occurs, energy flows less freely impacting directly our well-being. By releasing blockages and balancing our energy flow, we can become more in alignment with our highest selves and as a consequence find more joy in life and manifest our wishes.
Benefits of Reiki:
Relieves stress, pain, anxiety and depression
Assists the body in its innate ability to heal itself
Induces relaxation switching body from flight and fight mode to rest and digest mode
Works on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies
Helps release emotional and mental blockages
Fosters self-awareness and insights
Strengthens your own intuition so you become more empowered and confident moving forward in life
Complements any traditional medical treatment. In fact, Reiki is offered as part of regular patient care in over 800 hospitals across the U.S. https://www.reiki.org/articles/reiki-hospitals
Strengthens immune system
Reiki 1 & 2 Integrated
This course includes the training for levels 1 and 2 combined, which allows you on the completion of the class to give Reiki treatments to yourself and, after a 27-day integration period, give Reiki treatments to others.
Reiki 3A
In Reiki 3A, you will learn to sustain a greater energy field. The symbols that will be taught will allow you to send Reiki to groups, countries and crisis situations, becoming a true agent of planetary regeneration. This level accelerates and multiplies your power of manifestation.
Reiki 3B
Master Teacher
The Reiki 3B qualifies you as a Reiki Master Teacher, so you will be able to initiate others into this powerful technique, deepen your understanding of Reiki and increase the effectiveness of your Reiki energies. It is also great if you are interested in self-healing and spiritual development.
Frequently asked questions
What Reiki sessions are like?
In a standard treatment, Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. You will lie down fully clothed on a treatment table while the practitioner places their hands lightly on or just above different areas of your body to channel healing energy. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet, for example. Each position is held for around 3 minutes, depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.
As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.
How should I prepare for a session?
Wear comfortable clothing, avoid heavy meals beforehand, and arrive with an open mind and intention for healing or relaxation.
Are there any side effects of a Reiki treatment?
Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals. One session can bring benefits, but long term imbalances in the body sometimes require multiple sessions in order to facilitate the level of relaxation needed by the body to heal itself. Discuss with your practitioner your treatment plan.
Is it safe for pregnant women?
Since Reiki is guided by the Higher Power, the Reiki energy will know the condition of the client or student and adjust appropriately. Reiki can only do good. Many pregnant women have received treatments with great benefit to them and their unborn child. It has also been used during child birth. Pregnant women have also taken the Reiki training and received the Reiki attunement with beneficial results.
Is Reiki a religion?
Although Reiki energy is spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. You are not asked to change any religious or spiritual beliefs you may have. You are totally free to continue believing anything you choose and are encouraged to make your own decisions concerning the nature of your religious practices.