What Is Reiki?

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Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion. It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided life force energy.

Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free-flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.

 Reiki Practitioners  help move energy through the body, removing chakra blocks, performing Aura Cleaning, and Cord Cutting; all allowing the body to release held negative energies and maintain positive light energies. 

• reduction of stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression
• aids better sleep 
• enhances immune system
• helps relieve pain
• assists with healing 
• reduction of side effects of medications and invasive medical treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy
• greater ease in breathing
• improved digestive functions
• clearer focus and thinking
• support in recovery from addictions
• enhancement of self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-awareness
• increased satisfaction in relationships
• Raises vibrational frequency of the body
• Removes energy blockages, adjusts the energy flow to help bring the body into balance and harmony

A session is usually 60 to 90 minutes long. A discussion will usually take place during an initial session with a Reiki Practitioner. They will describe the session to the client, give the client an opportunity to discuss any particular problems or issues they are experiencing and ask them what they are hoping to achieve from their session. For the actual session, the client will rest comfortably on a massage table on their back with their shoes removed. Reiki can be performed with the client sitting comfortably in a chair as well. Unlike massage therapy, no articles of clothing are removed and a client is always fully clothed; loose, comfortable clothing is suggested. A session can either be hands-on, where a Practitioner will apply a light touch during the session, or hands-off where they will hold their hands slightly above your body. If a client prefers not to be touched they can indicate this to the practitioner before they begin.