Reiki
What is Usui Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) means Universal Life Force Energy. The universe energy surrounds us all and is empowered by intention. It is a hands on healing system and is based on channelling energy from the universe.
Reiki was re-discovered in the 19th Century by a man called Dr Mikao Usui although Reiki has existed for 2,500 years and can be traced back to early Buddhism.
Reiki creates a feeling of inner peace and harmony and can help to relieve many physical problems. It also works within the auric field enabling healing on a mental and emotional level.
Reiki treatment brings the body's energy levels into balance. The resulting relaxing effects activate the body's natural healing abilities.
The Benefits of Reiki
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Creates deep relaxation and aids the body to release stress and tension
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It accelerates the bodies self-healing abilities
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Aids better sleep
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Reduces blood pressure
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Can help with acute (injuries) and chronic problems (asthma, eczema, headaches, etc.) and aides the breaking of addictions and Cancer.
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Helps relieve pain
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Removes energy blockages, adjusts the energy flow of the endocrine system bringing the body into balance and harmony
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Assists the body in cleaning itself from toxins
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Supports the immune system
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Increases vitality and postpones the ageing process
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Raises the vibrational frequency of the body
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Helps spiritual growth and emotional clearing
Receiving a Reiki treatment
Treatments are given on a massage couch and usually last around one hour. As you lie fully clothed on the couch, the energy is transferred through the gentle laying of hands either on or directly above it.
The experience is one of a deep state of relaxation although sometimes there is a feeling of heat or tingling in the body and also seeing colours.
What is it like to give Reiki?
Most Reiki practitioners will feel either heat or tingling in their hands as the energy flows. One can also experience throbbing, pulsing, heaviness or coolness. Giving a reiki treatment is a lovely and positive experience. Both my hands will be placed on specific points (chakras) on the body and kept still for around 2 to 5 minutes. Energy flows through the energy channels, loosening and releasing areas of blocked and stuck energy on all levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
What can Reiki do for you?
Reiki helps you to feel more calm, content and serene. It helps you feel more positive, better able to cope and less stressed. This effect is also something that you should start to notice once you have been attuned to the energy.
Reiki with crystals
Crystals, precious stones, and similar elements have long been used throughout time in curing diseases.
Many believe that crystals contain energy which can be very helpful in the balancing process of the mind and spirit. When used with the Reiki technique, it can definitely compound your power of healing and speed up the entire treatment procedure.
There are a lot of other crystals that can be used for Reiki. A person's seven chakras or energy points are associated with a certain color. To achieve balance in these areas, the use of crystals that match the color of the deficient energy point is encouraged.