What Is Reiki?

Reiki (ray-key) is a form of hands-on-healing. The word "reiki" is a Japanese term. Rei translates to universal, unlimited, and boundless. Ki means life force energy. The term "reiki" represents a limitless life force energy that is waiting to be tapped and transmitted to individuals for the health and balance of their bodies, minds and spirits.

The reiki practitioner acts as a channel to access and transmit this Universal Energy. Through a series of attunements given by a Reiki Master, the practitioner becomes a finely adjusted pathway for the reiki energy to flow through. To use an analogy, the average person can transmit his or her personal energy to another for healing. The amount of energy transmitted depends on how much personal energy the healer has available. This type of session will leave the healer feeling tired and drained since they have just given their energy to another. A reiki practitioner who has received the proper attunements has no need to use their personal energy. The attunements allow them to access and act as a channel for limitless Universal Energy. The more one uses reiki the stronger it becomes. The bonus with reiki is that while you are transmitting energy to heal another, you are also receiving Universal Energy for your own use.

During a typical reiki session the recipient removes their shoes and lies down on a treatment table. The practitioner then proceeds to channel energy to the recipient through a series of hand positions, beginning at the head and ending at the feet. The average session lasts from thirty to sixty minutes, depending on the needs of the recipient. While a session is in progress the recipient may experience a tingling sensation and/or a feeling of warmth at whatever site is receiving energy. These sensations are accompanied by an overall feeling of wholeness and relaxation.

Reiki may be used for numerous physical ailments and is especially helpful to those experiencing broken bones, chronic illness, chronic pain, depression or stress. We have barely begun to explore this limitless Universal Energy and the benefits it can bring. Reiki is a wonderful healing resource. Let's make use if it today!