Reiki
(pronounced ray-key)
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Rei -means spiritual wisdom, mysterious power, essence.
Ki -means vital life force, light.
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A Reiki treatment can feel like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through you and surrounds you. The majority of people find that it is an extremely relaxing experience.
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Reiki is the name of a method of energy healing involving the laying on of hands.
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Reiki reaches all levels of existence and strives to bring these differing levels into balance. It seems to have a way of knowing what is needed for a person, as it is naturally drawn by the recipient of the treatment.
The knowledge that unseen life energy flows through all living things and is connected directly to the quality of health has been a part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient time.
the Healer
The Reiki Healer is a channel through which this energy flows. As the bridge between the Creator/Source and the individual to be healed, the Reiki Healer is compassionate, quiet (but not necessarily silent), non-judgemental, and emotionally neutral. The healer is a channel for the energy that the Creator passes to the client. The client can only heal to the extent they are prepared and willing to do so.
As the hands are placed systematically on the body, the recipient can feel heat, ranging from hot to warm to cool. Some people feel gentle tingling in their hands and feet, while others feel strong waves of energy surging through the body. The stomach often rumbles as the energy flows through the system. Sometimes a release of emotions can occur and tears will flow, irritation might appear or there may be a laugh of relief, or the recipient may fall asleep. Reiki will work in whatever way the recipient needs it most.
Reiki
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word made up of 2 syllables: Rei and Ki.
Rei means spiritual wisdom, mysterious power, essence.
Ki (Chi in Chinese) means vital life force, light
Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Deeply relaxing, the treatment is done fully clothed, lying on a treatment table or comfortably supported in a chair.
In my professional practice, Reiki is also performed to balance chakras.
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To support my practice, I use an altar of earth medicines, crystals and various chakra tools.
How to Prepare
I will be in touch to discuss what your goals of your reiki session are.
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We will talk about the desire for an enhanced sensory experience: do you wish for music, smells, use of essential oils?
What to Expect
During the session, I, as the practitioner, will place my hands lightly on or near your body in a series of hand positions.
Including positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and the feet, as well as other positions depending on your needs and whether you are lying down or sitting up.
The placement of my hands will never be intrusive or inappropriate, nor should there be any pressure.
What might I experience?
Things people typically say after a Reiki session:
"I feel very refreshed and seem to be thinking more clearly."
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"I think I fell asleep."
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"I can't believe how hot your hands got!"
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"I feel more relaxed than even after a massage."
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"My headache is gone."
