What is it?
Reiki is an alternative therapy which originated in Tibetan Buddhist teachings and was rediscovered by Mikao Usui, in the 1800s.
This energy-based method is, like many Asian techniques based on the principle that physical and emotional impairments are linked to abnormalities in a person ‘s energy fields.
Reiki is “spiritually guided life force energy” (“Rei” means “Higher power” and “Ki” is “life force energy”) and its teaching usually involves 3 or 4 levels to become a “Master”.
There is no doubt that a practitioner who integrates Reiki in their daily life and work on being a “clear channel” will become more powerful at passing on the life energy which passes through them during a session.
Most Masters consider themselves as “pipes” and understand the importance of being a “clear pipe” to be as clear and efficient as possible.
I have been a practicing “ master” for over 30 years, and this healing practice is an integrated part of my life.
Reiki is now used in both medical and non-medical fields to promote health and restore the energetic balance of the body of any living being.
The 5 principles of reiki are:
Just for today do not worry
Just for today do not be angry
Just for today be grateful
Just for today do your work honestly
Just for today be kind to every living thing
Is it safe?
This technique is safe; it only involves the practitioner to lightly touch the fully clothed body of the patient! Reiki can be given to anyone, from birth to death and people, animals and plants happily receive Reiki!
Note: that this treatment can also be given remotely (distance does not exist in energy).I will not develop this point today, but an initiated practitioner- level 2 and above- is qualified to do this, with the permission of the recipient, and for the highest good.
Reiki is a life-enhancing system now widely recognised as beneficial for everybody, to maintain, restore or relax.
Who can practice it?
The ability to practice requires to receive an initiation by a master- a physical attunment.
A good teacher will also pass on the code of ethics that most Reiki Masters respect and the philosophy behind the technique.
Reiki practitioners can use it to heal themselves and for their own wellness and enhanced well-being. In fact, working on self-healing is a pre-requisite for offering Reiki to others.
A Reiki practitioner is essentially a pipe between the Universal source of life force energy and the body treated. The clearer the pipe, the better the flow of energy.
A reiki session has a relaxing and replenishing effect on the recipient who usually feels it immediately in their physical and energetic fields.
Does it work?
Many hospitals, hospices, rehabilitation and priory clinic, as well as SPA salons offer Reiki to support healing and promote well-being.
Still unsure? Here are 9 reasons why you should book yourself to experience Reiki with an experienced Reiki Master:
- Reiki restores your energetic balance and promotes your ability to self-heal
- It alleviates stress, depression, insomnia
- It restores normal bodily functions, increases the energy levels and vibrational rate
- It “puts you “back in contact with yourself” when feeling “out of it”
- Reiki is compatible and complementary to any medical condition or treatment.
- Reiki is an excellent “maintenance treatment”, to keep your system balanced!
- It facilitates the “ (light)emotions” blocked in the body to shift ; you might feel “lighter” afterward without having to “share anything with the therapist”! (Note that for heavier emotions, Kinesiology is more suited!
- It only involves a light touch on the clothes and is not a “massage” (unlike reflexology which circulates the lymph and usually not advised for people treated for serious illnesses)
- It is equally beneficial for the new born baby to adapt to his transition to this “new life” as it is for the terminally ill person to help them cope with the fears, pains and stress caused by the prospect of living their body.
I have treated many people and spent over a decade mainly helping people who had to deal with a terminal illness and the prospect of leaving their bodies. This phase of my life has taught me more about the fear of the unknown (engrained in humanity), and the extraordinary effect of life force energy than any school, book or course.
To celebrate my approaching birthday (shhh), I am offering a course of 3 sessions to be redeemed May-August (50 minutes each, normal price £80mobile- Surrey, Middlesex or Hampshire) with 15% discount with the code ACEREIKI15. Inbox me!