Goddess Therapies ~ REIKI – Ancient Healing from Japan
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an ancient Japanese natural healing technique that induces deep relaxation, which promotes the body's natural ability to heal itself. Reiki means universal life force energy. Life force energy is the energy or vibrations that all matter is made of. When our life force is low we can become tired, run down and susceptible to illness. Reiki simply restores this energy resulting in balance and well being. Reiki functions on all levels whether mentally or spiritual, bodily or emotional. This non-invasive, respectful therapy uses universal life force energy to rebalance your body's energy field. It promotes harmony and healing. The therapist is merely a channel for this source of healing and enlightenment. I respect individual cultural and religious diversity. Reiki is a healing system, not a religious program.
What can it help?
In most oriental cultures, healing disciplines like Reiki are applied to healthy people as a preventative method. However, Reiki may also be used to assist you in returning to a state of health. Reiki is both powerful and gentle. In its long history of use Reiki has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury such as skin problems, cuts, broken bones, headaches, colds, sunburn, insect bites, insomnia, lack of confidence, etc. as well as more serious conditions.
In summary Reiki:
- Induces deep relaxation
- Relieves stress and pain
- Relaxes muscle spasms
- Releases emotional blockages
- Accelerates natural healing
- Stimulates the immune system
- Anybody of any age can be treated
- Does not interfere with any medications or other therapies
What is a treatment like?
A patient will remain fully clothed and reclined on a treatment couch, (if needed Reiki can be administered in any position i.e. sitting). A standard Reiki treatment includes placing the hands above, or on, the head, shoulders, stomach, back, legs and feet. In addition, other positions may be used for specific conditions the client may have. Each position is held 2 to 5 minutes and the entire treatment lasts 45 to 90 minutes.
A treatment creates a wonderful radiance that is deeply relaxing and includes many beneficial affects for both client and practitioner.
As in other forms of energy healing, a Reiki practitioner can also "send" a treatment to another person who is not in the same room or location.