As a Reiki Practitioner, this is a question I get quite often, "What is Reiki?", and though Reiki has gained much popularity in the last few decades, in hospitals and hospices for pain control and relaxation, it is still largely unknown.
When stated that Reiki was developed in Japan, it seems many people veer away from it as a 'foreign' type of treatment or 'magic', however there are many modalities worldwide which are in the form of energy healing - some more well-known than others. To name a few:
All have to do with boosting, moving or unblocking energy in a subject (this can be a person, animal or, surprisingly, in some cases an object). Even massage therapy, a very well known modality, moves and unblocks energy throughout the body.
To clarify: Reiki translates into several meanings that are similar. The popular one I will use is 'Universal Energy'. Rei (Ray) = Universal; Ki (Key) = Energy. It is the method of delivery which was developed in Japan, not what the resulting energy does. The same energy is used by all other modalities in some way, but with their own method of delivery and interaction, most having similarities in that regard as well.
The method in which I conduct a Reiki treatment is as follows (and may be similar for other practitioners out there). In a Reiki Treatment, the client lays on a table (massage table, or the like - though sitting in a chair will work equally well), fully clothed, as the practitioner begins a 'laying on of hands.' Though I use 'no contact', it has been requested of me to use contact but this is generally not how I conduct a treatment - other practitioners may, or may not use contact, instead, hovering the hands a few inches from the body as I do. It is the client's choice, however, not to have contact if the practitioner begins using contact. Either way, it will not affect the resulting energy flow from the practitioner. The genital/breast area never (ever) have contact regardless - hands will be hovering over these sensitive areas. The energy flow from the practitioner's hands may be felt as a warmth, coolness or a tingling - it is different for each practitioner and client combination - sometimes nothing but relaxation is felt during the session. Whether felt or not, the energy will be flowing and doing its work. The locations for the hands will usually be the major chakra points of the body as well as arms and legs. This may be different for individual Reiki practitioners who may simply go by their intuition as to where to get the energy flowing in the client's body. The chakras are at points along the spine/skull, starting at the tailbone and up to the crown of the skull as illustrated.
These chakras are powerful energy centers in our body that have been known for many thousands of years. There are 7 major chakras as on the illustration (right), plus many minor chakras, not shown, throughout the body and even on the outside of the body (think satellites orbiting a planet) which are always connected energetically to us. These energy centers can become blocked by stagnant energy, usually the result of bad habits, high emotions and stress to name a few. The Reiki practitioner will attempt to unblock the energy in these areas to get a healthy flow back to normal. Though rare, this release of energy can sometimes cause emotions to surface for what may appear to be no reason to the client, but none-the-less it is important. Whether the reason is apparent or not, breathing deeply and letting the emotions or tears run their course in a safe environment will have positive results.
After I have worked on the chakras, other areas of the body may be concentrated on or re-visited, if I am called to do so, directing energy into them. The Reiki practitioner may feel a very hot (or cold) area and know this is a problematic spot or that this area has 'history'. The directed energy is used to smooth out the irregularity in that area (it may be an old wound, a bruise, arthritis, rough joint or any number of things).
At the end of the treatment, I announce - softly - that the treatment is over and I then give the client some time to allow them to 'come back to earth' as they have usually entered a relaxed/meditative state - some even fall asleep. Once they are a bit more coherent, I share any insights I may have had if they are open to such information, and of course, they may share any they have had. At times I hear of my clients receiving solutions to problems that have been perplexing them for weeks, months or longer, or mentally entering some beautiful far off land and meeting people whom aid them on their life's journey in some way, all of which have extremely vivid visuals - sometimes loved ones who have crossed over return simply to encourage them. And yet others simply enjoy the peaceful and relaxing nature of Reiki even if they do not have any of these experiences.
I urge everyone, after a Reiki treatment to drink lots of water. Water is the lubricant of the body and aids the energy to travel through the body with greater ease. A good night's rest is had that same evening of the treatment.
Magic? Well... one person's magic is another person's science (and vise-verse). I have to say... I like believing in magic myself.
"Those who don't believe in
magic will never find it."
~ Roald Dahl
I have not experienced many other energy modalities, except for Reiki, Acupuncture, Acupressure and Matrix Energetics - I am, however, open to other non-invasive methods - I must say that a Reiki treatment is a very relaxing experience. My first experience had me feeling almost drunk with energy coming off the table. Wonderful feeling! It was this, in part, that brought me to become a Reiki practitioner.
For more information on Reiki, and other treatments offered at Trinity Therapeutics in Stoney Creek, Ontario, please visit: http://trinitytherapeutics.ca/
Thanks for reading!
~ Randy
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Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.
When stated that Reiki was developed in Japan, it seems many people veer away from it as a 'foreign' type of treatment or 'magic', however there are many modalities worldwide which are in the form of energy healing - some more well-known than others. To name a few:
- Reiki
- Quantum Touch
- Polarity Therapy
- Matrix Energetics
- Acupuncture / Acupressure
- Therapeutic Touch
- Pranic Healing
All have to do with boosting, moving or unblocking energy in a subject (this can be a person, animal or, surprisingly, in some cases an object). Even massage therapy, a very well known modality, moves and unblocks energy throughout the body.
To clarify: Reiki translates into several meanings that are similar. The popular one I will use is 'Universal Energy'. Rei (Ray) = Universal; Ki (Key) = Energy. It is the method of delivery which was developed in Japan, not what the resulting energy does. The same energy is used by all other modalities in some way, but with their own method of delivery and interaction, most having similarities in that regard as well.
The method in which I conduct a Reiki treatment is as follows (and may be similar for other practitioners out there). In a Reiki Treatment, the client lays on a table (massage table, or the like - though sitting in a chair will work equally well), fully clothed, as the practitioner begins a 'laying on of hands.' Though I use 'no contact', it has been requested of me to use contact but this is generally not how I conduct a treatment - other practitioners may, or may not use contact, instead, hovering the hands a few inches from the body as I do. It is the client's choice, however, not to have contact if the practitioner begins using contact. Either way, it will not affect the resulting energy flow from the practitioner. The genital/breast area never (ever) have contact regardless - hands will be hovering over these sensitive areas. The energy flow from the practitioner's hands may be felt as a warmth, coolness or a tingling - it is different for each practitioner and client combination - sometimes nothing but relaxation is felt during the session. Whether felt or not, the energy will be flowing and doing its work. The locations for the hands will usually be the major chakra points of the body as well as arms and legs. This may be different for individual Reiki practitioners who may simply go by their intuition as to where to get the energy flowing in the client's body. The chakras are at points along the spine/skull, starting at the tailbone and up to the crown of the skull as illustrated.
These chakras are powerful energy centers in our body that have been known for many thousands of years. There are 7 major chakras as on the illustration (right), plus many minor chakras, not shown, throughout the body and even on the outside of the body (think satellites orbiting a planet) which are always connected energetically to us. These energy centers can become blocked by stagnant energy, usually the result of bad habits, high emotions and stress to name a few. The Reiki practitioner will attempt to unblock the energy in these areas to get a healthy flow back to normal. Though rare, this release of energy can sometimes cause emotions to surface for what may appear to be no reason to the client, but none-the-less it is important. Whether the reason is apparent or not, breathing deeply and letting the emotions or tears run their course in a safe environment will have positive results.
After I have worked on the chakras, other areas of the body may be concentrated on or re-visited, if I am called to do so, directing energy into them. The Reiki practitioner may feel a very hot (or cold) area and know this is a problematic spot or that this area has 'history'. The directed energy is used to smooth out the irregularity in that area (it may be an old wound, a bruise, arthritis, rough joint or any number of things).
At the end of the treatment, I announce - softly - that the treatment is over and I then give the client some time to allow them to 'come back to earth' as they have usually entered a relaxed/meditative state - some even fall asleep. Once they are a bit more coherent, I share any insights I may have had if they are open to such information, and of course, they may share any they have had. At times I hear of my clients receiving solutions to problems that have been perplexing them for weeks, months or longer, or mentally entering some beautiful far off land and meeting people whom aid them on their life's journey in some way, all of which have extremely vivid visuals - sometimes loved ones who have crossed over return simply to encourage them. And yet others simply enjoy the peaceful and relaxing nature of Reiki even if they do not have any of these experiences.
I urge everyone, after a Reiki treatment to drink lots of water. Water is the lubricant of the body and aids the energy to travel through the body with greater ease. A good night's rest is had that same evening of the treatment.
Magic? Well... one person's magic is another person's science (and vise-verse). I have to say... I like believing in magic myself.
"Those who don't believe in
magic will never find it."
~ Roald Dahl
I have not experienced many other energy modalities, except for Reiki, Acupuncture, Acupressure and Matrix Energetics - I am, however, open to other non-invasive methods - I must say that a Reiki treatment is a very relaxing experience. My first experience had me feeling almost drunk with energy coming off the table. Wonderful feeling! It was this, in part, that brought me to become a Reiki practitioner.
For more information on Reiki, and other treatments offered at Trinity Therapeutics in Stoney Creek, Ontario, please visit: http://trinitytherapeutics.ca/
Thanks for reading!
~ Randy
________________________________________________ ___ ___ __ _
Move through life with your eyes, mind and heart open, and many things will be made clear to you on your journey. Take care.