REIKI ENERGY HEALING

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What is Reiki?

The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign, universal life energy.” It comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki”, pronounced “chi”, meaning life energy.

Reiki is a type of energy healing. Energy can sometimes stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or even emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

Reiki Energy Healing aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. By improving the flow of energy around the body, it can enable relaxation, relieve pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

What does a Reiki Session include?

Reiki Energy Healing is administered in a peaceful, private setting. However, the treatment can take place anywhere. During a session, the client will sit in a comfortable chair or lie on a table, fully clothed.

The practitioner will then place their hands lightly on or over specific areas of the client’s head, limbs, and torso. They will typically keep their hands in these positions for 3-10 minutes.

If there is a particular injury, such as a burn, the practitioner will hold their hands just above the wound.

Advocates state that while the practitioner holds their hands lightly on or over the body, an energy transfer takes place. During this time, the practitioner may report that their hands feel warm or are tingling. They will hold each hand position until they sense that the energy has stopped flowing.

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