Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is a healing system developed in the early 1900’s in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui, and is now one of the more widely known forms of energy healing.
Reiki uses energy to promote healing in the body on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. The source of the energy is “universal energy” – the energy of everything.
Reiki is applied via the practitioner’s hands. The practitioner places their hands in a series of positions on the recipient’s body and the Reiki energy passes through the hands.
Through the transference of Reiki healing energy there can be an increase in the body’s natural vitality which gives the body a greater ability to heal itself.
A typical Reiki treatment lasts for one hour and the recipient remains fully clothed, usually lying down on the practitioner’s treatment table. Reiki can, however, be given whilst seated if necessary.
People may respond to Reiki treatments in different ways. Some may feel heat, tingling or even coolness via the practitioner’s hands.
A common experience is that of being in a deeply relaxed state and some people may fall asleep. Even whilst asleep the Reiki energy is still being received.
For some people Reiki can bring emotional issues to the surface and an emotional release may occur. This is the result of Reiki working to purify blockages and clear emotional pain.
