Reiki is a natural and effective method of maintaining health and harmony in life, used by millions of lay people and health practitioners throughout the world. It works by means of a harmonising, nurturing energy which radiates from the hands. A person who has Reiki is able to use this limitless energy on oneself and others, with immense benefit to health, well-being and personal growth.
The existence of an all-pervading life force energy has been known to every culture since ancient times. Throughout the ages many systems have evolved to harness this energy for man's benefit, and Reiki is by far one of the simplest and most effective. Reiki's origins are ancient, but the techniques are thought to have been
rediscovered during the 19th century in some early Sanskrit manuscripts in Japan, and the system was then introduced to the West. Today, Reiki has spread all over the world thanks to its high degree of effectiveness.
Reiki acts towards the restoration of natural balance and harmony of the whole person by working holistically on all levels of one's being, including the physical, mental and emotional levels. Reiki always seeks to harmonise the root cause of a disorder, rather than just treat the symptom.
Reiki energy radiates from the practitioner's hands which are placed gently on the body, or even just above it. Reiki is different from massage, and the hands remain still during a treatment. The Reiki energy flows automatically without any effort and it can be applied through clothing and even plaster casts. Of course, one can use Reiki on oneself just as easily, in fact just as many people learn Reiki to use on others, many also learn it simply to use on themselves and their family, and even pets.
During Reiki treatments, people usually experience a deep and enjoyable state of relaxation in which the mind calms down, and there is a feeling of well-being. This helps to de-stress the body and reduce tension, leading to an increase in vitality and health. Reiki also helps to accelerate the body's healing processes by promoting the regeneration of tissue and strengthening the immune system. This enhances the body's ability to resist disease and recover faster, including a quicker repair of injuries such as bruises, cuts, sprains and fractures. Reiki is a superb first-aid kit that is always with you!
Reiki also helps to alleviate common problems such as headaches, migraine, arthritis, flu and asthma as well as emotional disorders such as anxiety and insomnia. It also reduces the side effects of drugs and chemotherapy.
Reiki is an excellent tool for personal development, expanding awareness and intuition. It's a self nurturing treatment, which puts one in touch with self love, and enhances self esteem. You will find that Reiki improves the quality of your life in so many ways.
- Reiki is completely safe and can be practised by anyone irrespective of age, health or belief.
- Once you have taken Reiki at a seminar, you will have it for life! It never runs out and there is no limit to how much you can treat yourself or others with it.
- A Reiki treatment is a pleasant and relaxing experience for both giver and receiver.
- You can also use Reiki to effectively treat pets and to boost the growth of plants.
- Reiki is not a substitute for medical treatment, but it compliments all kinds of conventional and alternative therapies, actually enhancing their benefits.
- Reiki helps to maintain overall health and promote your body's ability to heal itself.
- Giving Reiki is a highly invigorating experience, and does not deplete you in any way.
- Reiki is not connected to any religion or sect and does contradict the individual's beliefs.
- Reiki has been successfully introduced into many health centres and institutions in Europe as an effective part of their complimentary health programmes.
