03/03/2023
Reiki
Rei - universal Ki β life energy
WHAT IS REIKI AND DOES IT WORK?
Reiki is a spiritual healing practice which originated in Japan in the early 20th century. It is built on the belief that the body is innately able to heal itself. Reiki is an energy which practitioners believe exists within, and surrounds every body. At its core, the practice involves transmitting or balancing that energy, through the placement of hands on, or above, a recipientβs body. Most commonly, it is used to ease pain, anxiety, fatigue, and depression.
Letβs face it, it sounds like a bit of hocus-pocus. Someone waving their hands over your body, transmitting energy waves like in a sci-fi movie? Come on!
But what has been clear is that whilst we can be distracted with βwhyβ or βhowβ reiki works, the most important fact is that βit does workβ.
BENEFITS OF REIKI
What many people love the most about Reiki is that it allows them to simply βbeβ. It is a few minutes of pure relaxation where the receiver can clear their heads and release the tension and stress of their day. The energy transfer through Reiki may make people feel peaceful, relaxed, and lighter which allows then to be in touch with their inner selves and reflect clearly on their lives.
BREAKS DOWN ENERGY BLOCKS AND BALANCES THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
Regular treatment promotes the consistent flow of energy throughout the body. This allows people to feel less stress, enhances learning and memory, promotes mental clarity, and less physical pain. When energy pathways are blocked, energy cannot flow to certain parts of the body, which results in mood swings, fear, anger, pain, and more. Reiki can help keep these passages clear.
CLEANSES BODY OF TOXINS AND SUPPORTS IMMUNE SYSTEM
Reiki is used to remind our bodies how to go back into the βself-healingβ state of rest and digest. By triggering this state, our bodies begin to cleanse themselves of useless energies. It also allows the body to protect itself from exhaustion, burnout, or immune system failure.
HELPS YOU SLEEP BETTER
You can expect to feel extremely relaxed after a Reiki session. This kind of relaxation helps our bodies to sleep better, to heal better, and to think more clearly. It is not uncommon for people to fall asleep entirely during a session.
ACCELERATES THE BODYβS SELF-HEALING ABILITY
Reiki balances your internal body levels to return to a near-natural state. This means that your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, circulation, and other bodily systems will improve. This normal balance will help your body to heal itself from within.
BUT WHATβS THE RESEARCH ON REIKI SAY?
Over the past two decades, a number of studies have shown that Reiki treatments help diminish the negative side effects of chemotherapy, improve surgical outcomes, regulate the autonomic nervous system and dramatically alter peopleβs experience of physical and emotional pain associated with illness. In fact, its growing popularity has shown acceptance at some of the most respected hospitals around the world. This is inline with various non-western techniques such as yoga, meditation and acupuncture forming part of patient treatment plans.
Admittedly research on Reiki is not extensive. However, from what has been conducted, research does show some clear benefits.
For example research suggests that Reiki may lower anxiety, stress, and pain in people undergoing surgery. In a study published in 2017 of patients undergoing knee replacement surgery, researchers separated 46 patients into three groups: One group received three or four 30-minute Reiki treatments throughout their hospital stay; a second group received the same number of placebo (sham) Reiki sessions; and a third group received neither Reiki nor sham Reiki. Every group also received standard medical care. Researchers found that only those who received Reiki saw significant reductions in pain, blood pressure, breathing rate, and anxiety pre- and post-surgery.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A REIKI SESSION
Sessions vary in length, but they often last between 30 and 60 minutes. Youβll spend the entire session sitting, fully clothed, on a treatment table, in a recliner.
I would recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing for your session. Try to avoid wearing anything tight or restrictive.
During the session, I will place my hands lightly on or near your body in a series of hand positions, including positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and the feet, as well as other positions based on your needs. Each hand position is held for around 3 to 10 minutes, depending on how much you need in each position.
Expect to feel deeply relaxed during the session. Youβll likely daydream, and you may even fall into a light sleep.
I am also able to complete DISTANCE REIKI, we will still complete a full consultation at a mutually agreed time, after which I will transmit this universal life energy to you. All you have to do it sit, or lie, and Iβll do the rest.
CONCLUSION ON REIKI
There is consensus in the medical community that its practice is non-invasive and low-risk. The whole premise of Reiki is that it will do no harm. I will only enter into a session after a full consultation and permission from the recipient, especially with distance Reiki.