FAQs
1. What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese healing modality used to rid the body of harmful toxins and energetic blockages that cause stress, fatigue, pain, and even disease. The word Reiki translates to “universal life force energy” (Rei = universal, ki = energy), and the practice is based on the idea that the human body relies on energy to create and sustain life. This energy moves in and out of seven “energy hubs”, commonly known as the chakras. In an ideal state, there is an equal flow of energy in and out of out body, but when we emit or consume too little or too much of any one thing we create imbalances. These imbalances often result in a build up of toxins or energetic blockages and manifest in negative physical or emotional sensations (stress, fatigue, pain, etc.). Reiki uses light touch therapy to clear these harmful toxins, remove blockages, and restore the body to it’s natural state of equilibrium.
2. What are the benefits of Reiki?
decreases stress & anxiety by promoting a deep calming effect
decreases pain through muscle relaxation, increased circulation, sense of warmth, and soft vibrations
detoxifies the body by removing toxins and energetic blockages
addresses insomnia by increasing ability for a restful night of sleep
triggers the body’s natural ability to heal itself
3. What happens during a Reiki session?
In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually laying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the clients body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Each position is held for 3 to 10 minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
4. Are there any side effects?
Most clients experience: increased physical energy, vitality, awareness, alertness, and mental clarity; relaxation and less sense of stress & anxiety; an increased sense of balance: physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Some clients experience: mood swings or increased emotional responses; shifts in physical sensations such as feeling hot, cold, tingling, or aches where the body holds tension; fatigue or headaches.
To ease side effects: drink more water - especially right after a session and for a few days afterward; eat lighter more nutritious foods to fuel the healing process; take more time to rest and go with the flow, listen to your body and honor its needs
5. Can Reiki replace medical or psychological care?
No. Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is recommended that one see a licensed health care professional in addition to receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including pharmaceuticals, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and will improve the results.
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