What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It can be administered by placing hands on the body, or hovering the hands above the body depending on the wishes of the person receiving the treatment.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
This life force energy, can otherwise be known as Prana, or Chi and flows through us all causing us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
What to expect from a treatment
Whether your treatment is in person or at a distance I will ask you to make yourself as comfortable as possible, removing any background noise or distractions.
If you are receiving an in person treatment I will offer cushions, a blanket or anything else you feel you need to support your body on the treatment table. You will be offered the option of hands on, or off the body. You will be encouraged to close your eyes and relax. I will then place or hover my hands in a series of positions over or around your body channeling healing energy to places in which I feel guided . When the treatment is finished you will be gently awoken and given a chance to discuss anything you experienced throughout the session.
If you are receiving distance healing you will have the opportunity to speak on the phone to ask any questions and discuss your treatment, and at the agreed time encouraged to make yourself comfortable using any blankets, cushions or pillows. You will then receive a message or phone call to let you know when the session is about to start. From that point on you can close your eyes and relax without the need to keep the phone line open. I will be channeling healing energy into your body from afar allowing the energy to guide me to where it feels you need healing. You will receive a message to let you know when the session is finished and given the option to phone and discuss anything you experienced during your treatment. If however you are asleep, or feel like you would like to continue in your restful state the feedback can take place the following day.
As the Reiki energy flows during your treatment, you may feel physical sensations such as tingling or changes in temperature. It is common to see colours, lights or patterns behind the eyelids. You may experience varied emotions, memories, thoughts or visions alongside feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. It is also very possible that you may fall asleep throughout the whole session. This is often a good sign as the body heals more effectively when it is in deep sleep.
The Reiki energy knows where you need healing, whether it is in the physical, emotional, spiritual or energetic body and will always heal for the greater good and your own individual needs.