What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means Universal, higher power and Ki which is life force energy. So Reiki is actually spiritually guided life force energy.
Why have Reiki?
The treatment is a safe, gentle, non-invasive form of hands-on healing. Reiki treats the whole person; mind, body and soul. Recipients report their experience of Reiki include increased energy, reduction of pain, deep relaxation and a general feeling of well being.
Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class. This ability is passed on during an attunement given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of life force energy to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life.
The Reiki treatment
You relax, fully clothed, on a couch while the practitioner holds her hands on or above you. A treatment will last approximately last an hour. In the western world many practitioners use the standard hand positions and commonly a full treatment is given covering all the important organs of the body.
Energy flows wherever it is required and can normally be felt as a warm sensation or tingling in the body. Receiving Reiki is a very relaxing and soothing experience!