Reiki- A Guide
About ReikiReiki pronounced "Ray Key" is a Japanese word, which when translated means (Rei) Universal Life Force and (Ki) Energy. This energy is said to be within everyone and that we all have this “life form energy” flowing through us.
As a Reiki Therapist I have undergone a training process known as “attunement” which was carried out by a Reiki Master, which enables me to access my “life form energy” and strengthen the Ki of others thus producing the necessary healing effect.
If you have has a low level of "life force energy" you are more prone to illness and stress, conversely if it is high, they are more likely to be happy and healthy.
Reiki is a powerful, long established and effective form of natural healing, it is now acknowledged as one of the most widely known forms of energy healing, benefiting from being a very gentle non-intrusive form of healing which makes use of both hands-on technique or distrance-healing.
What does a Reiki session involve?A course of Reiki therapy will involve a first session in which I spend some time asking questions about your health, symptoms, what you want to achieve and sometimes I will ask for details of your medical history. This does not produce a conventional “diagnosis” as I will not offer a prognosis or advice.
In Reiki treatment sessions I usually ask the recipient to lie down and relax (or sit if this is preferred). There is not necessarily a need to remove any clothes but you may want to remove your shoes, outdoor-coat or jacket in order to feel more comfortable and relaxed during the treatment.
Once you are comfortable the session will begin and involves me placing my hands gently on or near your body in a pre-determined sequence of hand positions. These hand positions are non-intrusive and may involve both the front and back of the body. Energy is transferred from the hands , with the aim of restoring a state of balance to your body's energy. The energy can pass through clothing or any covering, such as blankets etc. The touch is gentle and comfortable and it does not involve massage or manipulation.
Recipients of treatment will often report feelings of peace, security and wellbeing and sometimes people can experience heat from the therapists hands. I will ask you to let me know if any of the hand positions prove to be uncomfortable at any stage during the treatment.
Sessions usually last an hour and four sessions are usually the average that is recommended for maximum benefit.
