What is Reiki?
Reiki: A Look at This Ancient Healing Art
Reiki is an ancient healing art that promotes healing by channelling energy through the hands.
The word “Reiki” itself is derived from Japanese characters. “Rei” translates to “universal spirit,” while “ki” signifies the vital life force energy that flows through all living beings. Reiki practitioners act as conduits, facilitating the delivery of this universal energy to individuals in need.
Understanding the Disruption of Life Force Energy
Universal life force energy, also known as ki (Japanese), chi (Chinese), or prana (Sanskrit), is essential for health and well-being. When this energy becomes disrupted, stagnant, or unbalanced, it contributes to dis-ease and dysfunction on a physical, emotional, spiritual and mental level.
Reiki practitioners aim to address these disruptions. Through a focused approach, they channel high-vibration energy to areas where the flow of ki is compromised. This can include energy centres within the body, the chakras, or even the aura. The intention is to restore a healthy flow of ki, ultimately promoting optimal health.
Reiki’s Role in the Healing Journey
It’s important to understand that Reiki is not intended as a replacement for conventional medicine. Instead, it acts as a complementary therapy that can be used alongside other treatments, be they allopathic or alternative, to support and enhance the healing process.
The Uniqueness of Reiki: The Attunement Process
Many healing techniques acknowledge the existence of life force energy. What sets Reiki apart is the attunement process. This process allows Reiki practitioners to experience a specific training that refines their physical and energetic bodies to a higher vibrational level. Through attunement, certain chakras or energy centres are believed to be opened, enabling the practitioner to channel this high-vibration life force energy more effectively.
Reiki and Religion
Reiki is not a religion itself. It’s a collection of techniques based on ancient healing principles. These techniques allow individuals to access and use this limitless source of universal life force energy for healing purposes. Reiki practitioners often channel this energy with the intention of pure, universal love.
The Benefits of Reiki
Many Reiki practitioners and teachers have observed significant health improvements in their clients following Reiki sessions. In addition to our own experiences, there are a multitude of research articles supporting the positive healing impact of Reiki.