About Reiki
What is Reiki?
The practice of Reiki is an original method of healing, developed
by Mikao Usui in Japan early in the 20th century, which is activated
by intention. Reiki’s natural healing energy works on
every level, not just the physical, but the emotional and spiritual
levels and promotes the body’s regenerative self healing
ability.
The Japanese word Reiki means ‘Universal Energy’.
Eastern medicine has always recognised and worked with this
energy, which flows through all living things and is vital to
well-being. Known as ‘ki’ in Japan, ‘chi’
in China and ‘prana’ in India. Acupuncture, T’ai
chi and Yoga are also based on the free-flow of this energy
in a person.
What are the Benefits?
The energy of Reiki can be used to great effect in many ways.
Whether one is suffering from stress or tension, and the many
symptoms associated with this, or wishing to improve the quality
of relationships at home or work, the beneficial effects of
Reiki occur on many levels. Reiki can accelerate the healing
of physical problems, balance the emotions, and free us from
restrictive mental attitudes. It may also provide a closer connection
with inner wisdom.
Reiki encourages and supports positive personal change such
as improving the diet, having more rest, exercise or leisure
time, and may reduce the need for alcohol and tobacco. Reiki
can allow us to respond more calmly to all events, and build
on a more resourceful state of being. Reiki is a gentle energy
and may be used safely by all ages, including the newborn, pregnant
mothers, surgical patients, the frail and the elderly, regardless
of their state of health. Reiki can enhance everyday life, and
regular sessions help to ward-off illness and fatigue.
Reiki is a non-invasive therapy that can be used without fear
of any side-effects or overdose. It may be used with confidence
alongside conventional medication or natural remedies because
it acts in a complementary way.
What Happens During A Treatment Session?
A session is usually carried out with the client lying down
or sitting, in a comfortable and peaceful environment. There
is no need to remove any clothing. The practitioner places their
hands gently, in a series of positions, on or over the body.
The client's system automatically draws in only as much Reiki
as is needed, using it in whatever way is most appropriate at
the time. Reiki may be felt as a flow of energy, mild tingling,
warmth, coolness, other sensations, or nothing at all. Reiki
is deeply relaxing, eases stress, and has a calming effect.
Treatment is enhanced if one can rest for a while afterwards
and drink plenty of water to help the body detox. Be responsive
to the needs of your body, e.g resting if tired, and allow the
energy to continue its work after the session ends. The beneficial
effects may be felt for several days.
How Often do I Need to Have a Treatment?
Although even one Reiki session can make a difference, it is
usually more effective to have a course of regular treatments.
This may be weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on the
needs of the individual. A treatment plan will be discussed
with you, and reviewed as necessary. This will always be subject
to your own preferences, and can be changed at any time according
to progress
Can anyone learn Reiki?
The ability to channel Reiki cannot be learnt from a book or
by instruction. To be able to receive Reiki, students go through
a special initiation which 'attunes' them to the Reiki energy.
Over time this connection is improved through practice, and
by actually using the Reiki energy on themselves - typical known
as 'self treatment'. It is considered essential to treat oneself
with Reiki, and indeed many people use it exclusively for reasons
of personal development, healthcare and stress-management.
The attunement / Reiju empowerment
An attunement or Reiju empowerments can only be performed by
a Reiki Master (teacher). It is felt that this process harmonises
a person with the Reiki energy so they can receive and pass
it on to others. This process is not exclusive, anyone can be
attuned/empowered to Reiki regardless of their spiritual or
religious beliefs. Additional stages of attunements/empowerments
and the use of the Reiki symbols, further enhance the practitioner's
ability to utilise the Reiki energy, focusing it for specific
purposes
From
the UK Reiki Federation
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