What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Force Energy. It is an ancient Japanese hands-on healing modality based on the transference of vital energy. Reiki is a complete system of healing that transforms and heals the body and mind. Utilizing the methods within the Reiki system, the Reiki practitioner transfers healing energy via the hands to another.

Anyone can learn Reiki all that is required is a desire to learn and the attunement (initiation) from a qualified Reiki Instructor. Attunement into Reiki is a necessary step, as this allows the alignment to the Reiki frequency. With this alignment, our energy merges with the Reiki energy and we become a conduit or channel, much like a radio being tuned to a station. This energy is then always available and it can be applied for healing effects to numerous situations.

Reiki energy is the healing energy of the Universe. It represents a matrix of non-dualistic energy, which permeates all things. A Reiki practitioner harnesses this vital energy via a series of attunements which, in effect, switch on the ability to transfer Reiki energy to oneself and others.
This transmission of this energy comes via a Reiki teacher, someone who knows the precise methods for creating this alignment within the practitioner. Once this alignment is complete, the practitioner can then use this healing energy in a variety of ways to restore the body, mind and emotions to a harmonious state. Reiki has beneficial results for those who give, as well as those who receive it.

The way Reiki is applied is via the hands. The practitioner simply places their hands on the corresponding chakras, meridians and organs, transferring healing energy to the recipient.

The result is a deeply relaxing experience for both the practitioner and the recipient. No movement is required when giving a treatment and it is not necessary to remove clothing or to fix the mind in deep focus to achieve its healing effects. Some of the immediate benefits from a treatment are reduced stress, inner peace and deep rest.

Reiki incorporates a number of practical healing techniques, which are easy and effective in their application and method. To see an outline of these healing practices taught at the beginners’ level of Reiki, click here

Reiki is an excellent technique for stress management, as well as being a complementary treatment to western allopathic medicine. The transference of Reiki energy actually increases the bodies natural ability to heal itself. Energy is the foundation of all life, so it makes sense that if we have more energy constantly available to us, the more we will gradually enhance our health and personal well being.