Now , for those of you who are familiar with this type of treatment, you will understand it’s deep and fundamental benefits. But for others who have not heard of it, let me try and explain……
Reiki is an energy based modality that has its roots firmly planted in the Japanese culture. The word Reiki (Ray-Key) is a Japanese Kanji (character) for universal life-force or energy. Reiki re-establishes a normal energy flow of ki (chi) which is life – force energy throughout the body which will then , in turn enhance the body’s overall functioning and healing ability. The principles of reiki are guidelines that we should all follow in our daily lives. They are:
1) Just for today, I will not anger
2) Just for today, I will not worry
3) Just for today, I will be grateful
4) Just for today, I will work hard on myself
5) Just for today, I will be kind to others
If nothing else, these principles are a great way to live and reach out to other people. So how will a reiki treatment make you feel??? Well the results will all be different of course, as the client will draw the energy that they need. This may sound a little like smoke and mirrors, but what one can say is that just because we can’t see something does not mean it is not there. (Food for thought anyway.)
I have given clients reiki sessions and had the following feed back. People say they feel more energized, more balanced, calmer, less emotional, less stressed, more relaxed and vital. They may also report less pain and be more alert.
So, what happens in a reiki session?? Well, depending on the type of reiki being done, the cleint may feel a variety of things. “I like reiki, because it rejuvenates me and allows me the opportunity to truly rest and relax when I can get wound up at times and not even notice it. When I have had a treatment most people will say I look like I have just been hit by a truck (hardly a beautifying term!!!) but, obviously, the sort of relaxation that one feels is deep. I don’t think I would look like that if I slept continuously for 6 months. Reiki is one of my all time favourite treatments. It is very subtle and involves placement of the hands as opposed to strokes.
Lori Hunter a buddhist reiki practitioner who now works at Nibbana Healing Spa has been practicing reiki for 5 years and in her experience, reiki reduces stress and triggers our innate healing process not only for the body, but also for the mind and soul. She goes on to say “Personally, reiki gives you an understanding beyond the physical body on an experiential level. Giving reiki actually gives me balance and clears up any congestion so that I can be a clear channel for energy. I love the freedom I feel through reiki which reduces the limitations/pressures that we feel from the outside world.”