Reiki is an ancient healing practice that originated in Tibet. This practice has
been done for almost 3000 years. The Japanese have used it for relaxation and
stress reduction.
Reiki is called a healing practice because it does in fact promote the healing
process. This healing takes place through the Chi. Chi is the Japanese word for
life force. Reiki itself is composed of two Japanese words, Rei which means God
wisdom or higher power, and Ki which means life force energy. Together Reiki is
the spiritually guided life force, and that surrounds all of us.
We can all agree on the fact that we are all made up of energy. Everything in
the world is made up of energy. Energy can not be created or destroyed; it can
be used and manipulated for our benefit though. This is the idea behind Reiki.
It uses the laying of hands to manipulate the life force and re-energize,
restore and heal the body. The life force is what keeps us alive, if that life
force becomes low, as energy can at times, the a person is more likely to become
ill or stressed. Likewise if our life force energy is high we are more likely to
be healthy and also happy.
To learn Reiki one must go to a Reiki Master. Teaching Reiki is done through an
attunement session, this is different then the way other healing techniques are
taught. This attunement process basically opens up the chakras that each and
every person has. This is the crown, the heart and the palms and thereby creates
an intimate link between you and the Reiki source. This is a very powerful and
moving experience as the energies move through you.
Most people that have had an attunement report that they experience what we
would call mystical experiences where personal messages, visions of past lives
and other healing takes place. You may notice that your psychic sensitivity is
heightened as well making you more intuitive then you were before. Once you have
had an attunement session, it lasts forever. While many may require additional
treatments depending on their ailments for many others one session has been
enough.
With push towards using more natural ways of healing, Reiki is a simple, natural
and safe method to use. It will remove all toxins from the body so that you can
heal, reduce your risk of developing more health issues and feel better. Reiki
is used for not only physical healing, but spiritual healing as well. It is also
a wonderful tool for self improvement. One of the few healing methods in the
world that is known to help almost every illness and malady there is. There is
an added benefit of having many positive side effects from the treatment. Those
side effects include relaxation, a sense of security and feelings of peace and
well-being.
Reiki can also safely be used in conjunction with all other medical treatments.
Using Reiki does not mean that you need to get the go ahead from your family
doctor, it will not interfere with what you are currently doing. The goal is to
get rid of any side effects you are experiencing and encourage your body to heal
properly and naturally. Many people who have undergone Reiki treatments have
reported amazing results.