what is reiki...

The word “Reiki” comes from the Japanese words “rei” (universal) and “ki” (life energy). 

Reiki is a type of energy Healing.

Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body.

Energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or possibly emotional pain and in time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

Energy medicine aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture. Improving the flow of energy around the body, it can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

It is commonly referred to as palm healing or hands-on healing.

 Reiki is best held in a peaceful setting, but it can be carried out anywhere. The patient will sit in a comfortable chair or lie on a table, fully clothed. 

The practitioner places their hands lightly on or over specific areas of the head, limbs, and torso using different hand shapes, for between 2 and 5 minutes. 

If there is a particular injury the hands may be held just above the wound.

While the practitioner holds their hands lightly on or over the body, the transfer of energy takes place. During this time, the practitioner’s hands may be warm and tingling. Each hand position is held until the practitioner senses that the energy has stopped flowing.

When the practitioner feels that the heat, or energy, in their hands has abated, they will remove their hands and may place them over a different area of the body.

The healing effects are mediated by channeling the universal energy known as qi, pronounced “chi.” This is the same energy involved in tai chi exercise. It is the life force energy that surrounds all of us.

This energy permeates the body and can be felt by many who tune in to it.

Reiki aids in relaxation, assist in the body’s natural healing processes, and helps develop emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. It induces deep relaxation, help people cope with difficulties, relieve emotional stress and improve overall wellbeing.

People who receive Reiki describe it as “intensely relaxing.”

Individuals report different experiences. Some say that the practitioner’s hands become hot, others report cooling hands and some people feel pulsating waves. The most common reports are of a release of stress and deep relaxation.