What is Reiki?

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To get the most out of your healing, we will discuss setting your intention before a session:  What would you most like us to work on? What would you like to release? What would you like to bring in its place? 

Wear clean, loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. You may wish to wear natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk. Remove your shoes, jewellery, and glasses before your session, and keep your phone switched off, do not disturb mode or leave it behind.

 Reiki is not intended to replace any doctor approved treatment plan. 

 Reiki is non-invasive. It doesn’t have any known harmful side effects.  

Reiki is simply a relaxing treatment during which natural healing vibrations are transmitted through the hands of a Reiki practitioner (acting as a conduit) to you. The purpose of a Reiki treatment is to relieve stress and pain, induce relaxation, release emotional blockages, and accelerate natural healing.  

At your healing, we will commence with a short introduction and chat about the process and your expectations or intentions. I will inquire about any symptoms you want addressed or if there are places in the body on which you’d like me to focus, and any injuries or places that are sensitive to touch. You will then lie on the reiki-charged healing table and will be covered with a blanket.  

I will take you into a deep relaxation with soothing music playing in the background. For the most part there won’t be any talking during the session, but you are free to let me know if there’s something you need to feel more comfortable, or to share what you’re experiencing. 

I will move my hands around your body, touching you lightly or have my hands just above your body, over specific areas of the head, limbs, and torso using different hand shapes. 

You may experience sensations in the body such as heat or tingling. Some people report seeing visualisations such as colours or pictures, or having memories appear. Try to allow whatever arises to pass without attaching too much meaning to it. 

Your experiences may become deeper the more you continue with reiki. These vary from person to person because everyone experiences reiki differently and no two reiki treatments are ever the same.

 Reiki assists in the body’s natural healing processes to help you develop emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. It is also said to induce deep relaxation, helps you cope with difficulties, relieves emotional stress, and improves overall wellbeing. People who receive reiki describe it as “intensely relaxing.” 

The spiritual healing art of Reiki works by channelling positive energy into your body, with Reiki Masters or practitioners placing their hands on the affected areas of the body that need this boost, offering this energy. Your body takes in the energy where it is most needed. This powerful flow of positive energy may bring a near immediate sensation of relief as it releases tension, lessens the impact of stress and replaces negative energy with the positive. Some refer to this positive reiki energy as the life force, and indeed it can bring new life to a stressed-out, tired body.

 A reiki healing aligns, clears and balances chakra centres (we focus on the seven major energy centres), alleviates associated pain, promotes relaxation and balance, releases energy blockages, lower vibrating energy (also called negative energy), plus toxins or impurities, relieves stress and supports and activates your body's natural ability to heal itself. 

 Healing energies originate and travel outside the space/time framework of the physical, so they are not limited by distance or time. Distant reiki healing is equally effective as in-person healing as I work with your physical, emotional, and mental aspects by accessing your Spirit and energy body (made up of your aura, chakras, and meridians). The power of distant healing equals that of hands-on energy treatments.  A distant reiki healing is so informative and moderately intense; ideal for if you are looking to unblock, to feel inspired and rejuvenated, to better listen to your body, and to understand what is going on energetically. 

 After a healing session, there may be a physical detoxification process that can continue for up to a week. Drink plenty of water to help flush toxins from your body, and help to conduct your body's energy flow. Some people feel calm, peaceful, or energised. You may also feel tired. Be aware of your body, thoughts and feelings, acknowledge and accept and release anything that comes up for you.