Reiki is pronounced “ray-key”. The word Reiki is a Japanese word, Rei which means unseen or spirit, and ki which is power or energy. The literal translation of the word Reiki in the Japanese language is “ unseen or spirit power”. Quite often in translation to English, language looses its original meaning and gets adapted to western culture. The most common translation of Reiki is “universal life force energy”.

Reiki is a system of energy work rediscovered in Japan by Dr Mikao Usui who taught in the early 1900‘s. Reiki is one of the more widely known forms of energy healing today. Reiki works with the Oriental based system of meridian points located in the body and involves direct application of ki (energy) for the purpose of strengthening and balancing the client’s energy. This Oriental system based on the belief that within all living things flows an essence. This essence is the life force, (without it there is no life). Chinese call it Chi, Japanese call it Ki. Within this essence exists two elements male and female or yin and yang. When ki energy flows freely through our meridians, it helps us achieve a balanced state of yin and yang energy within the body. If our energy becomes blocked, stagnated or weakened, it can result in physical, mental or emotional health imbalances.

Reiki is based on a series of hand positions that work with the meridians and in the body restoring and balancing energy. A full treatment lasts an hour sometimes longer, a short one about 30 min. During a treatment, the Reiki channel is able to harness ki energy and transfer the ki energy to the recipient.

Reiki is available to all persons regardless of age, religion, or circumstance, and can benefit anyone who is sick or well. The energy comes to you as much as you need and goes to where you need. The energy flows from the universe and is drawn, through the channel’s hands by the receiver who will take as much or as little as is required at that time. Reiki compliments other health care and medical treatments as it speeds the healing process and can minimize the side effects of conventional medical treatments. Receiving a treatment increases the flow of energy into your physical body and the energy works to harmonize, and bring balance to you. It helps to energize and heal the body physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Reiki can be used for the healing of animals, plants, as well as people. Channels will often use Reiki on their homes, meals, cars, appliances, etc.

Experiences differ from person to person in receiving a treatment. Reiki channels may experience warm or tingling sensations in their hands as the feel the flow of energy during a treatment. Patients usually feel strong heat from the channel’s hands, become very relaxed and often fall asleep on the table. Many patients have reported relief from pain, general relaxation, faster healing of injuries, emotional calming or release, lowered blood pressure and more. All this happens without direct conscious intervention by the Channel. It is simply the channel’s job to get out of the way and let Reiki do its work.

Living Reiki is about honour, commitment and a tradition. Spiritually, Reiki can be seen as a gateway bringing pure love from the universe. It is this love which allows us to transcend our ego and help us remember our true nature.

The true essence of Reiki and its impact on our daily lives can best be illustrated through the 5 Reiki principles.

Just for today do not worry
Just for today do not anger
Just for today be grateful
Just for today earn your living honestly
Just for today be kind to all living things

Reiki is a hands on healing method works with the oriental based system of meridian points located in the Body.

Reiki involves direct application of ki (energy) for the purpose of harmonizing and balancing your energy, it is not the channels energy you are receiving.

Reiki can bring you relief from pain, faster healing of injuries, emotional calming or release, restful sleep at night and better overall health. You do not need to have a specific illness to receive benefits from Reiki.

A full Reiki treatment lasts an hour sometimes longer, a short one about 30 min.

What people feel during a treatment is different for everyone. Many people will become very relaxed during and doze off on the table. People often feel a warmth or a tingling, or cool sensation where the channels hands are.

When done properly, all hand positions in Reiki are non intrusive. Should you feel any discomfort tell the channel who is working on you.

Reiki not linked to any specific religion. People of all ages and religions practice Reiki.

Reiki works without any conscious intervention by the Channel. It is simply the channel’s job to step aside and let Reiki do its work.

You can get Reiki as often as you feel the need for a tune up. If you are working on a specific area or issue, it is advisable to follow through with regular
treatments.

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