Reiki healing is a gentle yet powerful practice that connects us to the universal life force, an energy that flows through all things. Originating from ancient traditions in Tibet and India and rediscovered by Dr. Usui, Reiki helps bring us into harmony with ourselves and the world around us. It’s the sacred feeling you experience when you’re bathed in water, standing on a mountaintop, or deep within the forest. This is Reiki, a vibrational force that helps align us with the natural flow of life.
During a Reiki healing session, the practitioner channels this healing energy through their hands, either gently resting on or hovering above specific areas of the body, particularly around the chakras. This allows the practitioner to clear blockages, release stagnant energy, and restore balance within the body’s energy system. The practitioner connects deeply with the source of Reiki, directing its flow with loving intention to wherever it is needed most.
Reiki works by bringing the body’s energy into alignment. The higher vibration of Reiki meets your energy, which may be out of balance, and helps to harmonise it. This process is known as “entrainment,” where your body’s energy begins to synchronise with the healing energy, leading to a greater sense of well-being and balance. Reiki practitioners may also use symbols during the session to guide the healing process, release old patterns, and encourage healthier, more empowering ways of being.
The benefits of Reiki include deep relaxation, stress relief, and better sleep. It helps clear energy blockages, supports your immune system, and accelerates the body’s natural healing abilities. Reiki also improves focus, creativity, and emotional well-being, assisting with grief, trauma, and physical pain. It is a safe and natural healing approach that can be integrated with medical treatments to enhance overall well-being.
Sources:
Usui, M. (1999). The Original Reiki Handbook of Dr. Mikao Usui. Lotus Press
Stein, D. (1995). Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art. Crossing Press
Campion, L. (2018). The Art of Psychic Reiki: Developing Your Intuitive and Empathic Abilities for Energy Healing. Llewellyn Publications. Foreword by Rhys Thomas