What is Reiki?

What is Reiki?

  • A Japanese practice for stress relief and relaxation.

  • Promotes healing through "laying on hands."

    Core Belief:

  • Based on the idea of an invisible "life force energy" that sustains vitality.

  • Low energy can increase illness and stress; high energy enhances happiness and health.

Meaning of Reiki:

  • Derived from "Rei" (God's Wisdom or Higher Power) and "Ki" (life force energy).

  • Translates to "spiritually guided life force energy."

    Experience of Treatment:

  • Feels like warm, radiant energy enveloping the body.

  • Addresses the whole person: body, emotions, mind, and spirit.

    Benefits:

  • Promotes deep relaxation.

  • Provides a sense of peace, security, and overall well-being.

  • Many report significant positive outcomes from sessions.

    Accessibility and Effectiveness:

  • Simple, natural, and safe for everyone.

  • Effective for nearly all known ailments.

  • Complements medical treatments by alleviating side effects and aiding recovery.

While Reiki is not a religion, it emphasises the importance of harmonious interactions with others Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki healing system, advocated for the practice of simple ethical principles that promote peace and unity, principles that resonate across various cultures.

The Benefits of Reiki

  • Stress Reduction

    Promotes relaxation and helps alleviate stress and anxiety.

  • Emotional Healing

    Supports emotional balance, helping individuals release negative emotions and foster a positive mindset.

  • Physical Healing

    Assists in alleviating pain and discomfort from various physical ailments, including chronic conditions.

  • Improved Sleep

    Helps individuals relax, leading to better sleep quality and relief from insomnia.

  • Spiritual Growth

    Encourages personal and spiritual development, fostering a deeper connection to oneself and others.

  • Complementary Therapy

    Works harmoniously with other medical treatments to enhance recovery and alleviate side effects.

What people say…

“ Life in general can be very busy and stressful at times. Living with a health condition or illness exasperates those feelings of over overwhelm, anxiousness, worry and fear of the unknown even more. It’s so important to take time out for yourself, to reduce the monkey chatter, to try to calm the over worrying mind.

Claire delivered the guided meditation with such care, empathy and warmth. She ensured everyone felt relaxed and reassured and that they were all in a safe place. It was absolutely blissful and I hope to re-book another session with our service users in the not too distant future.”

“The session itself was hugely relaxing, had I spent any longer in there I would have definitely drifted off as I believe many do- indeed I found it difficult to bring myself round to discuss the findings.

What was discussed following the session is obviously different for everyone but again keeping that open mind- a lot of what Claire told me rang very true and has continued to do so since the session as I reflect on her findings and the report she sent me. There are definitely parallels to be drawn from what the session produced in relation to how I see 'me' and how I operate as person, all of which are very useable to continue to help myself day to day.”

FAQs

  • Reiki energy is a subtle energy. It is different than electricity or chemical energy or other kinds of physical energy. Reiki energy comes from the Higher Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical world we are familiar with. When viewed clairvoyantly, Reiki energy appears to come down from above and to enter the top of the practitioners head after which if flows through the body and out the hands. It appears to flow this way because of our perspective. However, the true source of Reiki energy is within ourselves. This does not mean that we use our personal energy when we do Reiki, but that the energy is coming from a transcendental part of ourselves that is connected to an infinite supply of healing energy.

  • In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually laying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the clients body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used based on the clients needs. Each position is held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.

  • Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.

  • What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions and other mystical experiences. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.