Reiki is one of the more widely known and practiced forms of energy healing and involves the direct application of energy for the purpose of balance, strengthening and heal the body’s energy system, i.e. the aura and our chakra system.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – “Rei” which means “Universal/God’s Wisdom/the Higher Power” and “Ki” which is “Life-force Energy”. Reiki is therefore “Spiritually guided Life-force Energy.”

In its simplest form, Reiki is defined as an ancient Japanese hands-on energy healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki is the age-old art of “palm healing” through which the energy of our body, mind and spirit is brought back into balance. It is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago, but the technique was only re-discovered and developed to its modern form and application in the late 19th century by Japanese Buddhist, Dr. Mikao Usui.

We accept that the body is more than just a collection of functioning parts. Everything, including the body and its organs, generates an energy frequency, our life-force energy. If our life-force energy is low or blocked, we are more likely to get sick, bringing on symptoms of injury, illness and disease. When our life-force energy is high and balanced, we can maintain our health and well-being. Reiki helps restore energy balance – being balanced helps maintain the normal and healthy functioning of the body, mind and spirit. It provides deep relaxation and offers the body the life-force energy where it is needed. It assists the body in breaking up energy blockages, promoting healing and eliminating symptoms of dis-ease.

Reiki is a way of natural healing that uses variable frequency energy to heal. The energy is electromagnetic in nature and can work on any level – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It involves the transfer of energy from Practitioner to client to improve the body’s natural ability to heal itself through the balancing of energy. Reiki can also very easily incorporate elements of other complementary and alternative healing practices such as spiritual healing, aromatherapy, aura cleansing, crystal healing, chakra balancing, etheric cord cutting, homeopathy, meditation, mindfulness and many more.

The principle teachings of Reiki embrace a life of balance and promote spiritual growth. However, Reiki is not a religion, nor is it based in any particular religious doctrine. Reiki does not infringe on anyone’s beliefs or personal values.  People of many different faiths have discovered the life-energies Reiki offers.

Reiki has many benefits, including:

• Promotes natural self-healing
• Balances the energies in the body
• Balances the functioning of the organs and glands
• Strengthens the immune system
• Treats symptoms and causes of illness
• Relieves pain
• Clears toxins
• Adapts to the natural needs of the receiver
• Enhances personal awareness
• Relaxes and reduces stress
• Promotes creativity
• Releases blocked and suppressed feelings
• Aids meditation and positive thinking
• Induces positive approach to life
• Functions at all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
• Works equally well on plants and animals