What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced Ray – Key) means Universal life energy. This energy can be used to heal and balance the body and mind. It is a tremendously powerful healing system that can address problems of any kind, whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual.

Reiki releases blocked energy, promotes relaxation, and reduces stress. Reiki healing is channelled through the Reiki healer usually by laying on the hands onto the body of the client. Reiki healing can be used to keep the human system in good healthy balance and can help treat any sickness poor health or dis-ease. It is important to recognise that Reiki affects each person differently. Many physical problems are manifestations of emotional problems and Reiki can work on these problems to assist in emotional release. It is extremely relaxing and ideal for treating stress.

Some of the Benefits of Reiki:

• It helps restore balance and harmony to the mind and body. Used throughout the world by people of all creeds and belief systems, Reiki is something that can benefit everyone.
• Helps boost the immune system
• Reduces stress
• Helps in the grieving process
• Compliments conventional therapies
• Benefits chronic and acute medical conditions
• Accelerates the body’s self-healing abilities
• Aids better sleep
• Helps relieve pain
• Removes energy blockages
• Overcoming mental and emotional obstacles
• Increase energy levels
• Overcome fears
• Deep state of relaxation

A reiki treatment is a very relaxing non-invasive procedure. Most treatments will take 45 minutes to 1 hour and the client will lie (fully clothed) on a comfortable Reiki table. Most people find that the energy of Reiki puts them in a deep relaxed state and it is not unusual for people to fall asleep during a treatment. During the session the Reiki Practitioner will lay their hands on or over different areas of the body. Generally, you will feel a slight pleasant tingling sensation in the area being treated. There may be a feeling of warmth or even immense heat within that part of the body. There are some people who will not feel anything however at the very least, expect to feel extremely relaxed. Someone who has a chronic condition would be advised to have 4 treatments to allow the energy to build up in the system. However, each case is unique. Treatments can then be reviewed by the client and practitioner.