What is Reiki?
Reiki means "Universal life force energy". Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying of hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

 

How Does It Work?

Our body is composed not only of physical elements such as muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, organs, glands, etc, it also has a subtle energy system through which life force energy flows. This subtle energy system is composed of energy 'bodies' which surround our physical body and assist us in processing our thoughts and emotions. The energy bodies have energy centres called chakras, which work somewhat like valves that allow life force to circulate through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. We also have energy meridians and nadas. These are like rivers, or streams which carry our life force energy throughout our physical body, to nourish us and assist in balancing our body’s systems and functions. A Reiki practitioner serves as a channel for life force energy and has the ability to guide it into your system through placing hands on or near the body in a series of hand positions to bring balance to your energy centres (chakras). The gentle and intentional energy transfer during a Reiki session promotes the free flow of energy and restores balance to the chakras.​ 

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What is Distance Reiki?

Distance Reiki sessions work because energy is not limited by distance. Reiki healing energy transcends space and time making distance a physical limitation only. We accept other energy frequencies that we cannot see, such as electricity, radios, cell phones and wi-fi. In order for them to work, they have to be tuned in and distance Reiki works the same way. The Reiki practitioner acts as a conduit and tunes the healing energy to the person it is being sent to and then it flows through the energy currents that exist naturally. Just as distance is not an obstacle for mobile phones, radio signals or the World Wide Web, it is not an obstacle for Reiki

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What Are the Benefits of Reiki?

Stress Reduction: The gentle touch and energy transfer during a session triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, therefore promoting relaxation and reducing stress by balancing the body's energy centres (chakra's). 
Pain Management: Pain is more than just a physical ailment. A Reiki treatment can heal not only the physical pain of a part of the body but also the emotional and energetic issues that have formed with it as well. Reiki can heal acute pain by unblocking “energy knots,” developed through an accumulation of tension or a stored traumatic experience. Unblocking these “energy knots” allows the body’s natural healing energy to flow freely in the system again. Reiki sessions aim to induce a state of deep relaxation, which can also have a positive impact on pain perception. 

Enhanced Well-Being: Reiki contributes to an overall sense of well-being, fostering emotional and mental balance, and improving the quality of life.

Improved Sleep: The common state of high stress that many of us live within itself can be a major factor in people’s sleep disturbances. Reiki’s stress reducing effects can promote a calmer environment mentally and physically thus diminishing the degree or magnitude of stress experienced by an individual.

Emotional Healing: Emotional and psychological experiences can leave imprints on the energetic body. Traumas, stress, or unprocessed emotions create blockages or disruptions in the natural flow of energy through meridians and chakras. When energy flow is obstructed or imbalanced, it can manifest as physical or mental health issues. Reiki promotes the free flow of energy, removes blockages, and restoring balance to the chakras.

Immune System Support: Reiki supports the immune system by promoting overall balance and well-being, aiding the body's natural healing processes. Due to its stress relieving effect, Reiki can boost the immune system to more effectively heal and reduce infections and inflammation in the body. The energy/biofield healing method of Reiki is designed to trigger the body’s relaxation response, increase positive energy and reduce stress, which aids the immune system in fighting illness. The biofield is the scientific term for the subtle vibrational energy field that surrounds and interconnects with our physical bodies. Stress contributes to many illnesses, and stress reduction and relaxation are proven to lower cortisol levels and promote a more balanced physiological state.

Increased Energy Levels: Energy blockages in the body can lead to feelings of fatigue or low energy. Reiki help dissolve these blockages and restore the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. Reiki also improves your energy by deepening your sleep, leaving you feeling rested and restored.

Spiritual Growth: For those who approach Reiki as a spiritual practice, it can serve as a tool for personal and spiritual growth, facilitating a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.

Relaxation Response: Reiki sessions induce alpha/theta brain waves which promote a deep state of relaxation.

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