What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a form of energy healing that is safe, natural and holistic. Originating in Japan in the early 20th century, it was first practiced by Buddhist Dr. Mikao Usui. Rei means higher intelligence and Ki means life force energy. Reiki translates to "spiritually guided life force energy".
Reiki is based on the philosophy that universal healing energy surrounds us at all times and can be accessed, harnessed and channeled by practitioners to facilitate the healing of others.
We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within our physical body through pathways called chakras. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force supports and nourishes our body to keep the energies in balance. When our energies are balanced, we feel happy, vibrant and our best self. When the flow of life force is disrupted, it causes an imbalance in our energy system. We can feel sad, heavy and just "off". The body can even experience physical pain. Disruptions of life force include negative thinking, trauma, grief, jealousy, stress and much more.
Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive, loving energies. Reiki raises energy vibrations which cause the negative energies to break apart and fall away. Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
The Reiki Session
Reiki sessions begin with an intention, a desire set forth energetically. Both the practitioner and client will set their intention. The client will lie on a comfortable massage table, fully clothed. Healing frequency music is played to ease the body into calm and relaxation. The body is scanned using a Reiki technique, symbols are drawn and Reiki energy is channeled through the practitioner to the client by gentle touch, in a series of hand placements. Clients may feel waves of subtle energy gently moving through the body. Others may experience heat or coolness from the practitioner's hands and perhaps even see some comforting colors or visions. Crying is very common during a session, which is a form of energetic release. While these are normal responses, it is also completely common to "feel" nothing during the session, but still be left with a sense of deep relaxation, overall well-being and inner peace. Reiki works on all levels, so even though there may not be a physical sensation, the energy can be working on a deep emotional or spiritual level. Because Reiki is so relaxing, many clients freqeuntly fall asleep or go into a meditative state. The session concludes with a grounding technique and a prayer of gratitude. After the session, time is allotted for feedback from both the client and the practitioner. Each client is given dark chocolate, which is wonderful for grounding, and Reiki soap from JA Soap & Candle Co to protect the cleansed aura. Drinking water is encouraged to facilitate the cleansing process.
Reiki sessions bring about personal change, inner balance, clarity and a spark in intuitive guidance. Other benefits include: improves sleep, helps relieve pain (such as migraines, arthritis, sciatica), reduces stress, improves immune function and decreases anxiety. Whether you are in need of energetic balance or an energetic cleanse, I would be honored to work with you.
*Reiki healing sessions are a complimentary medicine modality. They never take the place of medical treatments