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REIKI
energy healing
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an ancient, non-invasive form of healing that uses universal energy to restore balance. It is not linked to any religion and is used all over the world. It is a natural way to harmonize, restore and maintain positive health. Life force energy flows through all living things and when it is out of balance or blocked it can cause stress, illness and dis-ease. By bringing balance and harmony to all systems, Reiki helps the body and mind to innately heal itself. All of the following Reiki techniques focus on addressing the whole person on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. Reiki can be done in person or used as distance healing.
The Benefits of Reiki:
*Promotes Harmony and Balance
*Cleanse and balance chakras
*Relaxes and releases tension and blocks from the body
*Promotes better sleep
*Reduces aches and pain
*Relieves anxiety, stress and sadness
*Improves focus and concentration
*Supports the immune system
*Accelerates the bodies self healing process
*Cleanses the physical and subtle bodies
*Creates a sense of peace
What to expect during a Reiki session:
A typical Reiki session is between 30 - 60 minutes. Adequate time is provided prior to the start of the session to discuss the clients needs, intentions and expectations. The treatment is typically done on a massage table, the lights are lowered and quiet, calming relaxation music is played. The client remains fully clothed and a light blanket is provided for comfort. Once the session starts there is generally no talking although you can ask questions at any time or voice concerns. The reiki practitioner's hands will be a few inches above the body with no actual touch, sending energy to all areas. During the Reiki session clients may feel waves of subtle energy gently moving through their body. Some experience heat or coolness from the practitioner’s hands and perhaps even see comforting colors or visions. While these are normal responses, it is also completely common to feel nothing during the session, but still be left with a sense of deep relaxation, overall wellbeing and inner peace. It’s important to remember that Reiki works on all levels, so even though there might not be a physical sensation, the energy is working on a deep emotional or spiritual level.
Types of Reiki
Usui Reiki
The Usui System of Natural Healing is a Japanese Healing Art. This form was founded in Japan in the early 1900’s by Mikao Usui, whose personal search to understand healing led him to Reiki. It is passed on from Master to student through teachings, a defined form of practice and initiation. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.
Shamanic Reki
Like traditional Reiki it is also a therapy based on channeling universal energy through the laying of the hands. Shamanic Reiki is a complete system in itself, similar to traditional reiki in that both use specific symbols and techniques. Both also use energetic attunements as the channel for energy to flow from Master to student.
The energy system works by combining the 4 elements of earth, air, water and fire with the Great Spirit to activate and promote healing. In addition to promoting Reiki energy with the elements of nature and healing techniques used by our ancestors, Shamanic Reiki also uses other various means to achieve healing such as herbs, smoke, crystals, music and instruments.
Akisni Reiki
Akisni Reiki was developed in 1991 by Tom Frederick, while working as a nurse in acute and long term care settings. It utilizes principles of Native American hands on healing by using the energy of Tanku Skan Skan (motion of life/energy) to gently immerse the bones, body, emotions, psychology and spirit in this primordial life energy. It focuses on the four quadrants, emotion, spirit, psychological and physical body.