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FAQ
REIKI GENERAL
Reiki is spiritually guided life force energy. Although not a religion, Reiki starts us on a path of growth on all levels–a path to wholeness. There are many reasons why Reiki is not just one of the many methods of alternative healing. Perhaps the most important is that, after one’s attunement to Reiki, it is literally an automatic connection to the positive healing forces of the Cosmic. It is literally capable of performing miracles. Because it was rediscovered during the mid-1800s in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui, Reiki is also known as The Usui Method of Natural Healing. This very ancient system of natural healing is said to have been used by Buddha Gautama.
Although the Japanese ideogram for Reiki has many subtle meanings, a good basic translation is “Universal life energy.” Rei may be interpreted as “the wisdom that comes from the highest spiritual source” and Ki as “the nonphysical energy that animates all living things.”
Reiki energy is a subtle energy. It is different than electricity or chemical energy or other kinds of physical energy. Reiki energy comes from the Higher Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical world we are familiar with. When viewed clairvoyantly, Reiki energy appears to come down from above and to enter the top of the practitioner’s head after which if flows through the body and out the hands. It appears to flow this way because of our perspective. However, the true source of Reiki energy is within us. This does not mean that we use our personal energy when we do Reiki, but that the energy is coming from a transcendental part of ourselves that is connected to an infinite supply of healing energy.
Although Reiki energy is spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. Practitioners are not asked to change any religious or spiritual beliefs they may have. They are free to continue believing anything they choose and are encouraged to make their own decisions concerning the nature of their religious practices.
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FAQ
REIKI TREATMENT
In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually lying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the client’s body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used based on the clients needs. Each position is held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 30 and 90 minutes.
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.
- Creates deep relaxation and aids the body to release stress and tension.
- It accelerates the bodie’s self-healing abilities.
- Aids better sleep.
- Reduces blood pressure.
- Can help with acute (injuries) and chronic problems (asthma, eczema, headaches, etc.) and aides the breaking of addictions.
- Helps relieve pain.
- Removes energy blockages, adjusts the energy flow of the endocrine system bringing the body into balance and harmony.
- Assists the body in cleaning itself from toxins.
- Reduces some of the side effects of drugs and helps the body to recover from drug therapy after surgery and chemotherapy.
- Supports the immune system.
- Increases vitality and postpones the aging process.
- Raises the vibrational frequency of the body.
- Helps spiritual growth and emotional clearing.
Yes, Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is recommended that one see a licensed health care professional in addition to receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including drugs, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and will improve the results.
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.
Distant healing is when the practitioner sends Reiki energy of a distance to the receiver. It is the practitioner’s focus and intent to send the energy to another person or pet that makes it work (a very simplified explanation). Some Reiki practitioners schedule the time when the session is to happen. Others will send the energy to be available when the receiver can or wants to receive it (based on intent again). A distant healing session is usually shorter, around 20-30 minutes. Normally Reiki energy is sent to the person or pet as such but it is also possible to send energy to specific problems or even events, past, present and future.
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