What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an ancient method of hands-on healing and a powerful energy technique that originated in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui. The word "Reiki" is a combination of two Japanese words, "rei" and "ki" that translates as, "universal life-force energy". Reiki taps into an unlimited supply of "life-force energy" to balance the subtle energies within our bodies that promote stress reduction, deep relaxation and balancing the energy centre's (chakras) of the body.
Reiki treats the whole person including the mind, body, spirit, as well as bring a sense of emotional balance, and feelings of peace and overall well-being. As Reiki supports the body's natural healing process, it can accelerate healing time of injuries, reduce or eliminate pain and stress, detoxify the body, and help to create optimism, as well as personal and spiritual growth.
Benefits of Reiki:
- Deep relaxation and stress reduction
- Revitalizes the immune system
- Increased energy
- Improves sleep
- Improves digestion
- Enhances health and well-being
- Removes energy blockages
- Reduces aches and pains
- Clearing and energizing the chakras and energy meridians
- Cleansing and removal of toxins from the body
- Elevation of the spirit and emotional clearing
Who Can Benefit?
- People with stress overload
- Suffering from loss (death, job, divorce)
- Suffering from injury, illness, disease
- Chronic conditions (asthma, headaches, eczema)
- During Pregnancy
- For those exploring new paths, with positive change
Reiki is a great accompaniment to holistic nutrition as it addresses healing the physical and emotional body. When the body feels clear and light, it inspires conscious food choices, which increases better assimilation, and absorption of nutrients, as well as elimination from the body.
What to expect in a Reiki session?
During a session the client rests comfortably on a massage table fully clothed. It is best to wear comfortable loose-fitting clothing and to remove any jewelry (earrings, rings, watches). The practitioner acts as a channel for Reiki energy to pass through the hands to the client, and uses a series of hands positions either hovering above the body, or using gentle, light touch. Clients report a sense of deep relaxation, feeling warmth, pulsations, or tingling move through the body, and can experience emotional release. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive holistic healing technique that is safe for adults, during pregnancy, for children, and even pets. It is an amazing tool for deep relaxation and overall well-being.