What is Reiki?

Rei - (universal) Ki (life force energy)

Reiki is a method for reducing stress and promoting relaxation, helping the body heal itself naturally.

Life force energy, often called Ki, Chi, or Prana, flows through all living beings. This energy is what gives us life and vitality.

Everyday stress and trauma can block this energy from flowing properly, leading to imbalances.

Reiki helps by restoring this energy flow, supporting the body's natural healing abilities.

I often compare Reiki to taking an internal cleansing shower. While we diligently wash away the external pollution and grime from our bodies every day, we tend to overlook the accumulation of inner dirt caused by daily stress, negative thoughts or unhealthy food, and drink.  This internal dirt is what pollutes our mind and body, leading to various health issues, including mental, emotional and physical. Reiki acts as a powerful tool to cleanse our inner being by releasing stagnant energy and allowing the pure, loving life force energy to flow freely within us. Through this process, we can achieve holistic well-being, nurturing both our inner and outer health.

Reiki is administered by a trained Reiki practitioner who taps into Reiki at it's source and serves as a bridge between this pure life force energy and the person who is being treated.  It's important to know that the personal energies of the Reiki practitioner do not mix with the Reiki energy and are not transferred to the person receiving Reiki.

Reiki flows through the palms of the practioners hands, therefore hand placements are generally used to administer it.  Usually the practioner will place their hands lightly on or above the fully clothed body of the person receiving it.

Reiki can do no harm and it's effectiveness does not depend on any special requirement on the part of the practitioner or the person receiving it.  For example, Reiki requires no belief in anything religious or otherwise. So people of any faith or no faith at all can learn, practice and benefit from Reiki.  In short Reiki does not discriminate therefore it's equally open to all who are  interested.  Most people find that Reiki induces a deep relaxation.  Reiki addresses issues affecting the physical mental, emotional and spiritual level and promotes overall well-being.

• Promotes emotional healing and spiritual growth. 
• Helps balance the bodies energy centres known as chakras.
• Awakens intuition and self awareness.
• Supports deep relaxation and stress relief.
• Helps promote a healthy weight. 
• Provides relief from pain, anxiety, and depression.
• Helps heal inflammation and infections.