The question
I get asked most often is “What is Reiki”? It is often a
hard question to answer depending on your belief system. I
believe the International Center for Reiki Training came up with
an excellent definition … The word Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is
made up of two Japanese words … Rei when means “God’s Wisdom
or Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”.
So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.”
Reiki is a
Japanese technique used for stress reduction and relaxation, and
also promotes healing. Reiki healing is a natural therapy
that gently balances your life energies and brings you health and
well being. It is a very subtle type of energy work that is
performed by the gentle touch of the Reiki practitioner.
The
wonderful thing I find about Reiki is that I can practice it
wherever I am. My hands, my heart and my spirit are all I
need to give a treatment. I get just as much out of a Reiki
treatment as my client … I usually feel very relaxed or
refreshed after giving a treatment. My practice has evolved
to include many companion animals as well. Animals are
wonderful conduits for Reiki energy. They don’t have any
of those pesky negative thoughts or emotions which may hinder the
flow of energy. Dogs, cats and horses have responded
positively to treatments. I even had one horse follow me out
of her stall because she wanted me to continue with the treatment!
Recently,
I have begun volunteering at the Humane Society of Tucson
administering Reiki treatments to animals coming out of surgery.
Many of these unfortunate souls have sustained severe abuse or
neglect, and even though they may be frightened, they always seem
to understand I am there to help them get better.
I have
studied and practiced Reiki for nearly five years, and became a
Traditional Usui Reiki Master in January, 2008. Over the
years, I have discovered the profound healing effect of Reiki on
myself, my family, friends and my pets. Having studied
metaphysics and holistic healing practices for over 25 years, I
came to Reiki naturally. I wish to continue learning and
striving to help beings of all types for many years to come.
What Happens During A Treatment?
I am also
asked what happens during a treatment. A Reiki treatment
involves a gentle, non-invasive healing touch, which the client
receives fully clothed and lying down in a relaxing environment.
The practitioner allows the flow of energy to come from a
limitless source (the universe, God or Higher Power) to the
patient.
You do not
need to subscribe to any particular religion or dogma to receive
Reiki. The only thing the patient needs to do is be open to
the universal life force energy which is always available to all
of us. This energy triggers the bodies’ natural ability to
heal and brings health and well being to the recipient.
There
are many healing benefits that come from a Reiki treatment.
Some examples are:
- Deep relaxation that helps the
body release stress and tension
- It accelerates the healing
process from illness, injury or surgery
- Reiki helps with insomnia
- It helps reduce blood pressure,
relieves pain and decreases the need for pain medication
Reiki is
also excellent for healing any physical, mental, emotional and/or
spiritual problem brought about by injury, fear, worry, anxiety
and any number of negative thoughts or emotions.
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