What is Reiki?

Reiki is a non-intrusive, non-manipulative ancient healing technique. It was rediscovered in the early twentieth century by a Japanese man called Mikao Usui and has since spread throughout the world. Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Force Energy. The word Reiki can be divided into two parts, Rei and Ki. Rei describes the universal aspect of the energy. Ki is the energy which flows in and around all living things.

Many cultures are aware of the existence of this energy and have a corresponding word for it. The Chinese call is Chi and the Hindus call it Prana. The energy flows in the body along channels called meridians. Acupuncture inserts needles into points along the meridians to stimulate the flow of Chi or Ki.

Scientists know that the whole universe is constantly in motion or vibrating and that this energy appears to have a consciousness of its own.The density of objects is determined by the speed at which it is vibrating at a sub-atomic level.

Everything in nature, from a fleeting thought or emotion, to the hardest piece of diamond are frequencies of vibration. This also applies to our physical body, as each organ vibrates at its own frequency.

Negative thoughts and emotions have the effect of slowing down our rate of vibration, restricting the flow of life force energy through our system, reducing vitality. This results in the accumulation of toxins within the cells of the body, reducing the flow of energy even further.

Positive thoughts and emotions speed up the vibrations within our system and have a relaxing and harmonising influence, providing good vitality, natural immunity and increased recuperative power.

Our subconscious thoughts also resonate vibrations which is why we can be affected by holding on to feelings arising from events in the past. These vibrations affect our present life even if we are not consciously aware of it.

Reiki increases the vibrational frequency of the whole system. Its relaxing effect increases the flow of energy within the body, clearing blockages, detoxifying the cells and bringing to the surface all that has remained hidden in the subconscious. Reiki works holistically and will always go to the level (physical, mental or emotional) where it is most needed to bring a person back into balance.

When we are in perfect physical, mental and emotional health we are vibrating in harmony with the universe. The natural law of cause and effect means that anything which affects our system will have a vibration rate of its own and will therefore impact on the frequency at which we vibrate. We can be strengthened or weakened depending on the stimulus.

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A Reiki practitioner is a channel for concentrated life force energy. Reiki balances the energy within the body, increasing vitality, enhancing well being and enthusiasm for life, reducing stress and releasing negative emotional states, thus creating ideal conditions for preventing and healing disease, and relieving pain. Scientific studies have shown positive effects on the immune system and its effectiveness for reducing blood pressure and relieving pain.

Used regularly Reiki can provide what we are all ultimately seeking - health and unconditional happiness. A perfect balance that remains constant and persists. Reiki boosts our energy at every level, supporting and accelerating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Reiki is not a religion. It complements the effectiveness of other holistic treatments.