Reiki Therapy

Reiki works by focusing or guiding the body's inherent energies to promote the recipient's self-healing capabilities. The Reiki practitioner does not claim to be the healer or the source of the energy. Rather they manipulate existing energies within the recipient's body.

It could be thought of as working in the same way that a garden hose channels water. A Reiki Master channels the body's energy flow to make it flow to where it's required.

A Reiki treatment session usually lasts around 50 minutes. During the session, the recipient lies on a massage table, normally fully clothed.

The Reiki practitioner uses their hands to deliver the treatment. They will place their hands palm down just above or gently touch the patient's body. The placement of the hands is not random; the practitioner places their hands in specific energy locations and uses up to 15 different hand positions.

Hand placement, position, and length of time left at each position are crucial aspects of how Reiki works. During the process, the practitioner determines the energy flow at each position and manipulates it through their hand positioning and movement.

How the practice affects the patient can vary. Some will feel the energy as heat, pulsing, or tingling energy at the practitioner's hand locations. Others feel the energy flow through their body, and some will feel no perceptible change.

Most people will feel a great sense of peace and relaxation during the Reiki session to such a degree that patients frequently fall asleep.

Because Reiki doesn't target specific problems but targets the body as a whole, the benefits can be multifold. Specific problems can be addressed as well as treating problems individuals weren't even aware of. This makes Reiki a treatment that everyone can benefit from.

1.    Increases self-healing abilities

It is frequently used as a method of accelerating healing by boosting the body's internal state. When you are ill or recovering from illness, your entire body is stressed. The energy balancing that Reiki Masters perform helps return the body to a more normal state. Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and other internal systems are all improved by Reiki Therapy.

2.    Aids sleep patterns and treats insomnia

The relaxation of body and mind that Reiki offers is a great sleep therapy. The high number of patients that fall asleep during the session is testimony to this. But it also helps alleviate long-term sleep problems too.

Reiki has proven beneficial effects for insomnia sufferers. Insomnia usually has an underlying cause that will benefit from Reiki therapy. By treating the underlying issue and bringing about a better internal energy balance, Reiki can improve sleep patterns.

3.    Balances mind, body, and spirit by breaking down energy blocks

Regular Reiki sessions help promote the unfettered flow of energy through the body. Going back to the garden hose comparison, a blocked hose will cause water to cease flowing and eventually will damage the hose. Reiki works by clearing these blockages in our internal energy flow. In turn, this causes a release of stress and tension, which in itself helps improve the body's energy flow.

When energy pathways are blocked, there are many physical and mental ramifications, including:

• High-stress levels
• Mood swings
• Pain
• Insomnia
• Irrational fear and anger

Reiki reduces these symptoms by clearing the energy blockages behind them.

4.    Improves focus and clears the mind

By promoting the free flow of positive energy through a patient's body, Reiki brings about a feeling of being in the moment. Past mistakes and regrets are forgotten, and future worries are set aside.

This effect frees up the clarity of focus that allows the recipient to better deal with life's problems and move into the future with a positive attitude. As a result, the recipient can grow emotionally, have improved emotional well-being, and have a greater capacity for empathy and love.

5.    Supports stress relief and relaxation

The whole basis of Reiki is to trigger the body's relaxation system by clearing energy blockages. This triggering of the relaxation system instantly reduces the overall stress of the patient. Not only does this increase of positive energy reduce stress, but it also aids the immune system and helps to fight illness.

Stress is a known and widely understood contributor to many conditions; Reiki's stress-reducing and relaxation benefits is an excellent form of preventative medicine.

We are all individuals, and when it comes to Reiki treatments, what we experience afterwards varies from person to person. Most people report feeling very relaxed after a reiki session, with a feeling of lightness and being re-energised also frequently reported.

It is important to wait a few minutes after your treatment to allow yourself to return to a state of full awareness.

Other common effects after a Reiki treatment include:

• Heightened Senses – You may hear, see, smell, and hear things with more intensity and vibrancy
• Tingling Sensation – As the body adjusts to your enhanced energy, you may notice tingles or itchiness as waves of energy flow through you
• Detox Symptoms – As the body cleanses itself, you may sometimes notice slight "detox symptoms". These could include a slight headache or cold-like symptoms that will pass within a day or two.

It is important to note that Reiki is a complementary therapy and not an alternative to any ongoing medical treatments.

Reiki works by harmonising the body's natural energy flow and clearing any energy blockages that you may be suffering from. As such, it acts as a booster that complements your body's natural repair and immune systems.

It is important that you continue to follow any treatments or medications that you have been prescribed and continue to consult with your medical practitioner until advised otherwise by them.

At the outset, three or four sessions over the first couple of weeks are usually required to remove stubborn blocks in your energy system.

After this initial period, the frequency of treatments can be reduced to weekly or fortnightly. These should continue until your issue has been resolved. Normally, people notice a slight improvement in their condition after a single session, but the full effects may take five or six sessions to become apparent.

Many illnesses and conditions can be traced back to problems within a body's energy field, so even after the initial condition has been resolved, many people continue to receive Reiki treatments every few weeks as a preventative measure.