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About Reiki
Reiki is an amazing energy. Of course, it isn't a new phenomenon; it is Universal energy which has been used far back into ancient civilisations. But one needs to know how to use it. Using the energy the Reiki way and with the Reiki techniques, it is a structured easy to learn and an easy to use energy. The structure has given guide lines and guidance. We need to take the fear of the unknown out of the word Reiki or matters to do with healing. Once we do that then more people will realise the truly amazing benefits. Don't wait until you have a serious illness before you give Reiki a try. Use it regularly as a preventative therapy to make sure your body is in balance and harmony. Cars and other mechanical items generally get serviced, so what is the difference with your body. It is a wonderful complex invention which most of the time we abuse. I am not talking of drug and alcohol; I am talking about the pressures and stresses of life. We crowd the brain to an overload situation with worry and daily irritations for example, perhaps because the postman is late, you are in a traffic hold up the children are late for school, the boss is having a bad day and giving you one too, and so it goes on, we don't give it a break, we deny it quality time. It is not enough to just shut down for an hour once a week and recharge. Then we get sick and wonder why. Minor ailments are the first sign. Headaches, migraine, tiredness, aches and pains, and even that fed up feeling are warning signs that you need to chill out and create space. Sadly, most people don't read the signs; they are not listening to their bodies. So they are even more amazed when they become ill. Listen to your mind and body. Learn to think health and balance and the chances are that you will have a more enjoyable life. All the things that we do, think and feel start in the brain. So when the brain goes into frequent or constant overload is it any wonder blockages occur in the aura or energy field which prevent the mind and body from giving of their best. Listen to your body it really does communicate with you; please don't ignore it. Treat it with respect and it will serve you well for a very long time. If your car engine coughs, splutters or makes a different noise, would you do something about it? There is no point in choking you with technical details about Reiki when so much has been written. I do however cover the history of Reiki and Dr Mikao Usui in my course manuals. All I am doing here is offering a basic understanding. Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese name consisting of two words Rei and Ki meaning guided life energy, more commonly known as 'Universal Life Energy' - the life force that is in all living things. To most people it is invisible energy like the more familiar energies of radio and microwaves. This ancient healing art was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900s. It is the technique of "laying on of hands" which has been used for thousands of years. The traditional Reiki which is practised today originated in Japan. Usui taught intuitive healing which enabled him to do wonderful work with this technique. His teachings have inspired many to follow in his tradition. Reiki is a healing process working with energy. Energy healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the client's energy system [aura]. This energy is transmitted in various strengths through the hands of the healer dependent on their ability. It is a natural, simple, safe and effective healing system, using the Universal life energy. This energy or life force exists throughout the entire Universe and is in all living things. In Japan it is called Ki, in China Qi or Chi, Prana in India ; it flows in an energy field surrounding the body called the aura and circulates throughout the entire body. Mystics and healers since time began have been aware of this energy field, which is now verified by scientists. Scientists have proven that everything in the universe, and the sub-atomic level, is made up of energy. Health is a harmonious flow of life energy; therefore imbalances in this flow [due to unhealthy habits or negative emotions] create illness. So the subtle energy is responsible for the processes in our body on all levels: physical, emotional and mental. So now we begin to realize that Reiki is a holistic healing system, which facilitates healing and repairing of the whole body. Therefore, beneficial effects are felt on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The body is an amazing web of energy and if in harmony and balance it is the best defence against disease. Reiki does not require belief and is non-religious. It is an energy, which is channeled through the hands of the practitioner into the body of the receiver to balance the energy flow in the body. It releases blocked energy, promotes relaxation and helps to relieve pain and stress and consequently strengthens the immune system. Reiki also works on plants and animals. The beneficial effects of Reiki are infinite. Reiki is a very simple and easy to learn technique for health and personal growth. A Reiki practitioner, who has long-standing experience of other energy work and has studied other therapies such as chakra balancing, auras, advanced colour therapy and deeply based intuitive work, will know the areas of the body, and if they are really good, the organs of the body that are malfunctioning and will therefore be able to direct more energy to those areas. Some sources say that because Reiki is an intelligent energy it will find its own direction and that there is no need to know what parts of the body are malfunctioning. We all have our own schools of thought and we are entitled to them. I cannot agree. From my early days as a Spiritual healer I actually felt the exact pain of the person I was healing and there were times when it took a lot of control not to yell out at the discomfort. I was given the patients conditions by my Guides so that I could direct more energy to the areas relative to the intensity of the pain. As soon as I said "thank you, now please take the condition away" all the pain left me. I will never forget giving healing to a man who had been smashed up in a road accident. His pain, which was briefly transmitted to me, racked my body with the same pain. There were also many times when I tactfully suggested that a patient went to see their doctor. I would learn at a later date that it had been the right thing to do. This life force energy which flows through us all and now verified by the medical profession, plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system and the healing process. Reiki is a technique used to relieve stress and aid relaxation which allows everyone to be able to connect to this life force to improve health and enhance one's general well-being. Reiki is easy to learn and is taught by a Reiki Master. It is available to all because it is not attached to any religion or culture and therefore thousands of people from varying age groups and backgrounds have either experienced a Reiki session or trained into the profession or both. The recipient receives this form of treatment from either sitting upright in a chair or lying comfortably on a treatment couch and it is like experiencing a wonderful glow flowing in and around them. Reiki, through the practitioner is able to access the whole being, mind, body, emotions and spirit thus producing a truly wonderful tranquil experience of well-being and calm. Many have experienced wonderful results. It is simple, safe and natural. Reiki has helped transform people's lives to cope with the day to day stresses and pace in this fast moving, modern world we live in. Reiki is a great way of working with energy, the Universal Life Force. It is easy to use, easy to learn and easy to follow. It is structured in phases and guidelines for use of hand positions. If you have read my page you will know I have been a healer for 30 years. But I mostly use the Reiki and work with the Reiki techniques. Spiritual healing today is not taught the way it used to be. We not only had to achieve high standards but we worked closely with a medium who knew exactly where we were and who worked with us. We were trained to meditate and to see our guides, to visualize and to know who was around us and also to see the guides of others in the group. Harmonizing mind, body and spirit, Reiki is a natural healing method thousands of years old that heals holistically, which means whole body and on a basic level can -
On a deeper level many more conditions can be helped. The NHS now recognizes that Reiki works well alongside orthodox medical treatment. And there are many people with Reiki First and Second Degree within the medical profession, and some Reiki Masters. Reiki is a powerful and gentle healer which can be used for many ailments like reducing stress and anxiety, relieving pain, headaches, migraines, stomach upsets, back problems, asthma, respiratory ailments and sinuses, menstrual/hormonal difficulties and many more besides. The records show of miraculous cures where Reiki has helped with all kinds of mental and physical ailments. Well trained Reiki practitioners can send Reiki energy healing over any distance with great success. Reiki is becoming widely used as a complement alongside orthodox medicine. However, it is important to appreciate that Reiki is also an independent healing system, which promotes balance, harmony, inner peace and wellbeing. There is no belief system attached to Reiki, it is open to all. Anyone can experience Reiki. As with any type of healing, the first step towards a healthier life is a desire to feel an improvement. Please observe that Reiki is not a substitute for appropriate medical and emotional treatment and should never be used instead of this. Rather, it should complement medical treatment as a way of becoming and remaining healthy. What does Reiki energy feel like?
People feel Reiki in many different ways. During a session the energy is most commonly felt radiating from the practitioner's hands which can sometimes resemble a hot water bottle. Some feel a slight tingling, others a pulsating throbbing sensation. Just a few people might feel very little physically but experience mental or emotional changes such as a sense of calmness and peace. Nearly everyone finds Reiki deeply relaxing and many people fall asleep. Does Reiki work for everyone?
If a person is not willing to receive Reiki then no energy will be transferred. The effect of a session can range from so subtle that it can barely be felt to very profound. The healthier the recipient, the more subtle the effects.
Reiki is Universally accepted as an intelligent energy, which helps with the highest form of healing possible in any given situation. Nobody lives forever though we may wish it were different. When the end has come for one we love, the highest form of healing possible is for our loved one to feel peace and to be free of fear. It is only natural that we want those we love to 'get better' and be around forever. However, Reiki cannot and will not change fate, guarantee outcomes, nor betray truth. It can only enhance whatever healing is available. What is a Reiki session?
Reiki is a very gentle and safe method of channelling healing energy from the Universal Supply. It helps us build vitality, increase our personal energy and resilience and improves our health. It's most profound effect is an almost immediate feeling of deep relaxation, resulting in a reduction in stress.
A session involves the ancient technique of the "laying on of hands". To ensure the safety and security of client and practitioner, sessions should be administered only by a fully trained and insured person, certified in Reiki techniques. People often ask me if Reiki is hands-on or hands-off. When I say I am a hands-on healer they always say "Good, that is what I expect it to be." Personally I am not comfortable with hands-off healing. I like to know where the healer is at any given point in time. Although I have received the hands-off healing many times over the years I have never felt the same benefit or power as when I receive hands-on healing. Of course, one does go over ground so to speak (hands-off) when healing the sensitive bits and pieces of either male or female that is all part of the code of conduct. But the rest of the time hands-on is soothing, comforting, nurturing and makes one feel loved and cared for, a bit like in the womb I guess, though I confess I don't recall that bit! I feel it takes a person to a much deeper level of healing. I am sure there are some out there who will not agree. But we need to remember that Life is all about making choices and what is right for you is not necessarily right for someone else. But I do sincerely feel that one can only perform to the standards that one has been taught. To learn from someone who has a higher spiritual connection means that you are able to be connected at a higher level too. In a typical Reiki session, the client lies down (fully clothed) on a padded treatment table. Energy is transferred to the client through the hands of the practitioner which are placed on various parts of the body in a non-intrusive way. A session can take up to an hour in total. A Reiki session does not involve any pressure or manipulation of tissues. People travel a long way to see me and often stay locally for one or more nights. I do not know all the answers, I don't profess to and I will never have finished learning as long as I live; that is a very exciting prospect. But I do have a vast amount of knowledge and experience to impart. Consider your Reiki journey carefully and make sure it is for the right reasons, not for the sake of bits of paper, or certificates. Let it be because you want to help yourself and want to help others along their life's journey with a feeling of calm and well-being. Enjoy your Life - Ann |
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