About Reiki
But what really is Reiki?
Reiki is an energy healing Japanese technique.
The word Reiki is made of two words - Rei and Ki. Rei can be translated as Spirit, Divine or Source; and Ki means Universal Energy or Universal Life Force. Together, the word Reiki can be best translated as Spiritual Energy.
During a Reiki session, the practitioner connects to and channels Reiki energy, and uses their hands to transfer this energy to others through a series of hand positions placed on or near the body. This Reiki energy can help in restoring balance and provides support on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
When applied as a treatment, this natural and safe system of energy healing can help improve a sense of well-being and promote positive feelings. Reiki always flows and finds its way to where it’s most needed, working for our highest good and most benevolent outcomes.
Some of the most frequently asked questions are below, but if there’s anything that you’d like to know or require further information about, please do get in touch. I’m always very happy to chat about all things Reiki.
Is Reiki safe for everyone
Yes, Reiki is safe for everyone, including pregnant women, babies, children and elderly people.
What can I expect during a treatment
For most people, a Reiki treatment provides a deeply relaxing, almost meditative experience. People often describe a release of stress or anxiety, and a general sense of wellbeing.
People may feel heat from the practitioner’s hands, or tingling sensations either where the hands are placed or across the body. Some people describe seeing colours or visions, and may receive either relief from physical pain or the release of negative emotions.
The experience is very subjective and changeable – sometimes the effects of Reiki can be very noticeable, and at other times more subtle, or noticed only a while after.
What can Reiki treat
Reiki works on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level, and can help to balance a recipient’s mind, body and spirit.
Whilst not an exhaustive list, Reiki has been known to help with physical issues such as pain, a variety of injuries, post-surgery soreness and chemotherapy side effects.
Also emotional issues such as anxiety, stress and grief, and releasing old emotional wounds.
Reiki can also aid sleep problems, energising and detoxifying the body and improving overall health, and improving concentration and mental clarity.