Frequently asked questions
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered in person or through video chat or phone. Reiki is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
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We are alive because life force is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body. The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body. Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
The secret art of inviting happiness The miraculous medicine of all diseases Just for today, do not anger Do not worry and be filled with gratitude Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people. Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer. Pray these words to your heart and chant these words with your mouth Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind The founder, Usui Mikao
In a standard in-person treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioner’s hands into the client. The client is usually laying fully clothed on a massage table in a quiet area, however, treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the client’s body in a series of hand positions. Each position is held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.
Distance Reiki works according to an ancient principle called the Hermetic Law of Similarity, which holds that we are all connected, as we are all made of energy and part of a larger whole. Invoking this law during a distance Reiki session allows the practitioner to link up to the energy field of the recipient. Distance Reiki can be done via video chat or phone. It is recommended that the client finds a quiet spot where they will not be interrupted during the distance healing session. The Reiki practitioner will use the same hand positions as in standard in-person Reiki treatment. Distance Reiki treatments also last between 45 and 90 minutes.
Reiki is a personal experience, with it varying from person to person. However, most people will feel feelings of deep relaxation. Additionally, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings, a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions and other mystical experiences. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook. Many describe Reiki as a spiritual experience as well.
No, Reiki works in conjunction with care from licensed medical and mental health providers. If you have a medical or psychological condition you should continue care from your licensed health care providers, in addition to receiving Reiki. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including drugs, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and can improve the results.
Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.
Most insurance companies do not cover Reiki at this time.
Yes, please see the following for research on Reiki: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/
Reiki has had a positive effect on many forms of illness and negative conditions. This includes minor things like head or stomach aches, colds, and flu. It can also help treat more serious conditions like mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, as well as physical illnesses like heart disease and cancer. Reiki can also help alleviate some side effects from regular medical treatments. This includes the negative effects of chemotherapy, post operative pain, and depression and anxiety that are linked to medical conditions. It can also assist with improving the healing rate and reducing the time needed to stay in the hospital. Reiki always helps and in some cases people have experienced complete healings, which have been confirmed by medical tests before and after the Reiki treatments. However, while some have experienced miracles, they cannot be guaranteed. More commonly, most people experience stress reduction with some improvement to one’s physical and psychological condition as a result of regular Reiki healing sessions.
Animals and babies love Reiki. Animals seem to have a natural understanding of what Reiki is and its benefits. Once a pet has received a Reiki treatment, they will often let you know that they want more.
Reiki is also very healthy for babies. You do not have to worry about Reiki being too strong for babies, as it automatically adjusts to what the baby needs.
By the way, plants also respond well to Reiki.