reiki energy medicine
Everything on earth and beyond vibrates with energy. It flows through all things, whether alive or inanimate. Reiki is the therapy that helps balance the energy in and around our bodies. In the Japanese language, the word Rei describes Universal Energy, and Ki describes our vital energy or life force. Many cultures include a name for this energetic life force that dwells within, this force that keeps our brains and bodies going. In India, they call this energetic life force Prana, in Thailand, they call it Lom Pran, in China, they call it Qi or Chi, and the Mayans call it Chu'lel. This force is behind all that we are.
When we are healthy, we tend to feel vibrant and ready to face the day, we feel full of life. There are also moments in life we feel down or feel depleted, like when we are overstressed, or in pain to some degree. Sometimes we can just feel “off” with no explanation. This is our life force energy at work. It ebbs and flows. It may feel strong at times and weak in others. Balance and imbalance of our subtle energies is influenced by many things, our lifestyles and habits, environments, or by life circumstances, illness, or injuries, and those can affect our overall outlook, our moods, and how we feel day to day. Reiki can help bring back the balance and flow of your subtle energies when we get out of whack, so to speak. It is not a cure or panacea, but a helpful tool to support any healing we may be in need of.
During a Reiki session, you remain fully clothed. Your therapist works in a meditative state, using handholds gently placed on your body, or hovering just above your body. Your intention for the session, combined with intuitive sensing by your therapist, help clear and open energetic pathways that may be congested or blocked. As the deep calm and relaxation wash over you, your mind and body allow you to reach a state where innate healing happens. You may feel physical sensations in your body, you may experience visualizations, certain emotions, thoughts, or insights may arise, or you may feel nothing but relaxation and ease. Each session is unique.
Reiki is a compassionate, nurturing, safe, and gentle complementary therapy. It may work well for those looking for non-invasive alternatives to massage and bodywork.
Here are just some of the benefits you may enjoy from a Reiki session:
• Improved sleep.
• A calmed the nervous system.
• Awakened natural healing processes in the body.
• A sense of physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Reduced overall stress and tension.