Soon, booking a session will be as common as going to the hairdresser. 😄
Where does reiki come from?
Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words:
- “rei” which means “higher power”.
- “ki” means “vital energy”.
It is an energy medicine with laying on of hands developed by the Japanese Mikao Usui (1865-1926).
It is currently the most widespread practice of energy healing.
How does it work?
The reiki practitioner is a channel.
His or her role is to act as an intermediary between the healing energies and the patient.
These energies pass through the therapist’s hands, to stimulate the self-healing capacities.
The objective is the free circulation of energy, to bring balance to the whole body.
A session acts on different levels:
- Energetic.
- Physical.
- Emotional.
- Spiritual.
Thus, the client receives a holistic treatment that can help him/her to get better.
How does a reiki session work?
Reiki is not a massage.
A usual session lasts about 1 hour.
The client lies comfortably, fully clothed.
The practitioner gently moves his or her hands over the body, from the top of the head to the soles of the feet.
Energy tools, mudras and symbols can be used.
In this way, energy blockages are identified and lifted.
It is advisable to space out each session by at least 2 weeks, to give the body time to integrate.
Like all energy healing methods, Reiki can also be practiced at a distance.
What are the benefits of a session?
Restoring the energy flow in the body helps the nervous system to relax.
A reiki master is usually seen in cases of :
- Stress.
- Anxiety.
- Physical pain.
- Chronic illness.
- Sleep disorders.
- Attention disorders.
Reiki is a complementary therapy that does not replace conventional medicine.
Can anyone practice Reiki?
As a patient, there are no contraindications.
In the United States, Reiki is increasingly used in hospitals as a complementary treatment for cancer.
As a practitioner, certain precautions are necessary:
- Choosing an aligned and competent teacher is paramount. Some forms of reiki have deviated from the original teaching, and have lost its essence.
- A work on oneself is essential before becoming a practitioner. Lack of introspection is inevitably reflected in the quality of healing provided to others.
Conclusion
What is reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese therapeutic practice.
Healing energies are channeled through the practitioner’s hands.
Not all forms of reiki are the same: it is important to listen to yourself before choosing your energy practitioner for a session.