WHAT IS REIKI
Reiki is an ancient hands on healing system which works on many levels of our being. The method I have been taught, and which is widely used today in the west, is Usui Shiki Ryoho, and was ‘rediscovered’ by Sensei Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1920s.
‘Rei’ (Ray) can be translated as Source, God, Universal Wisdom, Essence ...
‘Ki’ (Kee) as life force or energy which provides us with the vitality we require to exist, to maintain a healthy balance and sense of well-being.
Therefore Reiki is considered to be the universal life force inherent in all of creation.
If your life force is low, or if there is restriction in its flow, you will be more vulnerable to illness. When it is high and flowing freely, you feel stronger, more confident and are less likely to get sick.
Reiki is a wonderfully relaxing, holistic way of helping to treat physical, mental and emotional conditions, such as:
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Pain
• Depression
• Insomnia
It is often used alongside other medical or therapeutic treatments to aid recovery or relieve side effects. It should never be seen as an alternative to seeking medical advice.
At your first session I will do a brief consultation. You will then lie on a couch fully clothed. I will lay my hands lightly in various positions on your body, but at no time will there be any intrusive or inappropriate placement of hands.
A treatment can be found to release negative feelings or thoughts leaving you more positive and relaxed. People can experience very different sensations. Sometimes tingling, subtle pulsations, maybe warmth or even cold and sometimes people have a sense of colours. Many people comment on how comforting it is as a therapy.
Reiki is considered to be religiously neutral, therefore allowing you to interpret its practice and benefits in a way that is in alignment with whatever your belief system holds for you.
It is a great way to calm the mind and escape the pressures of life!