When we think about healing, we think about modern-day medicine, our PCPs, big pharma... the things that have only been around the last hundred or so years.  It wasn't until after WWII that modern medicine really expanded.  What did people do before then?  They relied on holistic healing methods... herbalism, acupuncture, mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathwork, sacred plant medicine... and of course, energy healing modalities such as reiki. 

 

So, how does it work?

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing that focuses on activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

It involves a practitioner channeling Life Force Energy (Ki - also called Qi, Chi, Prana, Biofield Energy) through their hands into the receiver's body. This is done by lightly laying their hands directly on or just above the body to restart the body's natural healing processes to work correctly and effectively.

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Does it hurt?

 Absolutely not.  Reiki is an extremely relaxing process for most individuals.  While each session will feel from one person to the next (and even one session to the next for the individual), the most common ways people describe reiki is feeling a "glowing warmth that flows through and around you", "'water flowing through your body" and "feeling like you're floating".   It can be an emotional experience for some people, especially if they have energy or emotional blockages, but it is usually a very wonderful, and necessary, release.  Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing in the long run.

 

In various studies, reported benefits of treatment sessions include: 
Reduced stress and anxiety: Reiki is widely used to promote deep relaxation and a sense of inner peace.
Pain management: Some people seek Reiki to help relieve pain and ease muscle tension.
Improved sleep: By calming the nervous system, Reiki may help improve sleep quality for some individuals.
Enhanced well-being: Many who receive Reiki report a boosted mood, a more positive self-image, and a sense of emotional and spiritual well-being.
Support during medical treatment: It is sometimes used to help patients manage side effects from treatments like chemotherapy or radiation and to support the healing process after surgery.

Support during one's spiritual journey: Reiki helps bring self-awareness to the forefront, allowing one to embrace self-accountability and find inner peace, heightened intuition and mental clarity.  Reiki aligns the energy centers of the body (chakras) and bring a flow of energy from Source to clear energy blockages, release emotional baggage, and foster a sense of deep peace and connection to the "higher self" and the universe.  These things ultimately help guide  individuals towards clarity, purpose, and spiritual growth.​​

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Reiki is not witchcraft, nor is it evil, it is just about moving energy through the body to keep it at it's very best.