Reiki Healing Benefits

Reiki is a Japanese technique that originated in the 1920’s by Dr. Usui Sensei. It is based on the principle that energy flows through our bodies and is what makes up the “aliveness” inside of us. Reiki is administered by the “laying on of hands”. The word “Reiki” comes from the Japanese “Rei”, meaning “Higher Power” and “Ki”, or “Qi”, which means “life force energy.”

Reiki is based on the principle that energy flows through our bodies through energetic pathways called meridians, which can be thought of as an energy highway throughout the body. When there is a disturbance in the flow of that energy, it has an effect on the tissues and organs in that area of the body. Reiki raises the energy level in and around the physical body to restore the proper balance to the meridians. As a result, the body’s Qi is able to flow properly and health is improved.

No. Reiki is a simple healing technique. It does not ask that one give up their religious practice or change their spiritual beliefs in any way to be a Reiki practitioner or receive a session. It is merely a way to enhance the health of the body.

Healing results when there is a positive change in the mind, body or spirit of the person involved. As with any healing method, the results depend on a number of factors as there are many variables. Your intent, the nature of the struggle you are having, and your background, all contribute to your experience with Reiki.  As with any alternative modality or conventional medicine, results are very individual. However, Reiki is an excellent method to reduce stress and anxiety, which often accompany physical issues. Reducing those factors will enhance the ability of the physical body to heal.

Reiki is given through lightweight clothing while lying on a massage table, although it can also be given with the client seated, or even by distance, since energy flows without barriers of miles. The practitioner uses a light touch or even works with hands slightly off the body. The placement of the hands is a series of locations over the head and front and back of the torso. The touch is very, very light and never intrusive.

As we are all individuals, a Reiki session is unique to every person. Common physical sensations are a tingling or pulsing sensation, or a warmth or cool temperature in the area where Reiki is being directed. Many people feel no sensation at all, but Reiki is always flowing whether you feel it or not.

Again, we are all individuals, so this may be different for everyone. The practitioner will encourage you to drink more water after a session to keep the energy flowing. Many feel very relaxed and refreshed and notice an improvement in sleep patterns,  but it is also normal to feel a bit more tired than usual after a session. My goal for you after receiving Reiki is to feel calm, less anxious and stressed, mentally clear, and feeling the vibrant energy that is your natural state.