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WHAT IS REIKI

Reiki is a Japanese technique of applying and balancing the energy or electrical patterns in the body, mind and spirit. The body’s ability to heal physical ailments increases. Reiki also opens the mind to the necessity for taking responsibility for one’s life; to the joys of balance and wholeness.

Reiki (pronounced 'ray kee') can be translated to mean  "Universal Life Force Energy".  Every living body radiates an energy which is known as the "Life Force  Energy"  Throughout time and in many different cultures this energy has been recognised and named. Mana, Prana, Ch'i & Ki from which the name Reiki is developed. Ki is defined as energy, air, breath, vital essence and everything alive- people, animals, plants, the earth, stars and so on radiates Ki.

Reiki is not a religion. It beholds to no doctrines, creeds or contradictions to the Universal laws of Consciousness and Love. No matter where the person may be at a certain point in their lives, Reiki will harmonize and embrace their philosophical center point, adding to it their individual concept of life.

Reiki is a healing energy that is transmitted through the hands of a person who has been more directly linked to the Universal Life Force through an initiation or attunement. This attunement begins a self healing harmonizing and balancing within, allowing the new Reiki student to increase and project healing to another.

The person giving the energy is simply a vessel allowing the energy to pass through them to the client. Reiki is never sent, it is drawn through the vessel. For example, if you lay your hands on a person to do a treatment, they will draw appropriate amounts of energy to whichever areas of their body needs it. You are never drained in the process, as you too are treated as you give treatment. The mind of the Reiki vessel should remain neutral. Reiki brings the body into balance so it can heal itself. The person who receives Reiki is simply made better physically, mentally and spiritually. Each is brought closer to Wholeness.

Reiki energy is a pure balancing form. When it is combined with a sincere desire of the client (intent), who is willing to allow a cleansing within their emotional and spiritual consciousness, a healing may occur. The energy is neutral and awaits the positive, productive empowerment by the healer and client. The Reiki practitioner plays an instrumental part in transformation, and yet, it is ultimately up to the client to manifest harmony and balance in their life. The Reiki practitioner is an instrument and must not allow the EGO-WILL to desire the client well. The Reiki practitioner must be a clear vessel through which the healing energy flows. This allows the highest good to be the outcome of the healing.

Reiki is always present, but we are unaware of it until the contact is made throughout the attunement process. After this training, it can be received and converted into healing energy. Once you have been attuned to Reiki, you are permanently linked without the need of conscious alteration of the mind. Reiki initiations open certain inner centers of the body so that the energy can be channeled easily and safely.

By following the steps taught by a trained Reiki Master/Teacher, anyone is able to direct the energy of Reiki to meet individual needs. After the attunement, simply by placing your hands on yourself or someone else, the energy starts to flow throughout the individual. It fills you first and then flows out through your hands into the individual who is receiving the healing.

Reiki is a tool for use at any moment, anytime, anywhere for on the spot stress and anxiety release, pain relief and quick energy. In short, Reiki is a holistic, self help technique for directing natural life energy. No special environment or equipment is needed. Reiki will enhance whatever talent a person has, helping them to become the best they can be with this energy force. Age makes no difference.

Reiki is harmless and cannot hurt anyone. It does not destroy, but builds and protects. It will vitalize all forms of life; plants, animals, fish, fowl, and human... from infants to old age. Reiki can do ONLY GOOD.

Some People feel Reiki as a warmth, others as coolness. Some feel a tingling or vibration and some feel nothing at all. If the person receiving Reiki feels nothing, this doesn't mean they are not receiving the energy, it simply means they are not particularly sensitive to the feel of the energy.

Many times, we find that therapeutic sessions are more effective if Reiki is applied on the client for three sessions. However three sessions is not a requirement and Reiki can flow affectively, immediately on one individual, on one location. Reiki can be applied with either spot treatments or working on the area (the client identifies) in need of healing or in addition to a full body treatment. Often a person just needs some specific area to be worked on. This can help alleviate some of the problems and promote healing. However a full body treatment is recommended for best overall results. We do not prescribe or diagnose

A full body Reiki Treatment or session lasts approximately one hour focusing 3 to 5 minutes at various positions. The person receiving the full body treatment should lie down on a table (A massage table works best), however sitting in a chair is more comfortable to others. The Reiki Practitioner will sometimes begin at the head of the person and progresses through all the series of hand positions taught. The hands may gently be placed on the person until the area being treated stops drawing energy. There are obvious areas where touching is inappropriate and the boundaries of the client and the practitioner should be of the highest concern... The client should always remain clothed.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS AND CONCERNS

When Reiki Doesn't seem to work
There will be times when Reiki appears not to flow through to the client, and the Reiki practitioner will feel no apparent exchange of energy. This can be due to a number of reasons: 1) You the practitioner, expected a certain kind of effect to occur and then natural law of karmic exchange took over and brought about something different. 2) Sometimes, subconsciously, the client does not want to be healed or made healthy again. They could be gaining what they need by the attention you are giving them. 3) Everything is in accordance with the Divine Order.

Reiki for Plants
Reiki is the same energy that makes all living things grow. Thus Reiki can be used to treat flowers, plants, and animals. When giving Reiki to your plants you will be impressed by the positive results you get, such as strong healthy growth and a profusion of buds and blossoms. You can Reiki your plants through their pots, stems or even the seeds prior to planting. Reiki'- ing the water you use on them doesn't hurt either.

Reiki for Animals
When using Reiki on your pets, you will notice that they get quiet and something within them seems to let go and relax. The energy flows into the animals exactly as it does people. Dogs seem to start scratching when there is Reiki energy around them that is not needed. Cats will manage to wrap themselves around you, regardless.

Reiki for Babies
Babies love Reiki. When you give Reiki Treatments, they absorb the energy much quicker and will often push your hands away when they are not needed. Spot treatments are better than trying a full body treatment. Children and animals are closer to the Divine source in their intuition and we can trust their judgment in this. Babies will often go to sleep with Reiki, a blessing for a worn out mum or dad with a tired cranky child. 

REIKI reinforces a person's ability to take responsibility for their life and assists them to make the changes in their attitudes and lifestyle to promote a happier and healthy life.

REIKI is effective in the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions going to the source of dis-ease in a person's body to bring balance and harmony on all levels.

REIKI is a simple self-help tool as well as being a profound instrument for personal empowerment and transformation.

REIKI treatments can be given hands-on or can be sent to the recipient via the distance healing method.