It is a powerful, precise system of healing which is believed to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago. It accesses a universal life force energy. This energy also known as prana, mana, chi, holy spirit, and source, helps promote healing in all living things on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
Reiki Defined
The word Rei as it is used in Reiki is interpreted to mean knowledge of spiritual consciousness which is all knowing.
Ki is the life force. It is also called the vital life force or the universal life force. This is the non-physical energy that animates, circulates and surrounds all living things. If there is a restriction in the flow of one's Ki a vulnerability to illness occurs. When it is high and flowing freely better physical and mental health is experienced. Life force plays an important role in everything we do. It animates the body and is the primary energy of our emotions, thoughts and spiritual life.
How Does Reiki Heal?
Life force flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras, meridians and nadirs. We are alive because of this. It flows around us in a field of energy called the "Aura", nourishing the organs and cells of the body as it supports them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in the organs and tissues of the physical body. The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings and becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to our energy field. Thus, causing a disruption in the flow of our life force and diminishing the function of our body's organs and cells. Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging there with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body causing the negative energy to break apart and fall away, This is where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and helps to heal the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
How Can Reiki Be Used?
I am going to make this simple. Reiki can be used for everything and anything that needs healing. That can be physical, mental, spiritual or emotional; past, present and the future. You can and should use your intuition for using Reiki.
Reiki is both powerful and gentle. In its long history of use it has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like: flu, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, cancer as well as, skin problems, cuts, bruises, broken bones, headache, colds, sore throat, sunburn, fatigue, insomnia, impotence, poor memory, and lack of confidence, Reiki is beneficial and help works to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance and has many benefits including altered states of consciousness and spiritual experiences. Reiki will help improve the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side effects, shorten healing time, reduce or help eliminate pain and stress. It is a powerful precise system of self-healing.
Is Reiki A Religion?
While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion or cult. It has no dogma and there is nothing you must believe to learn to use Reiki. Reiki works with all religions and beliefs.