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REIKI
Reiki (pronounced
Ray-Key) is a method of natural healing based on the application
of Universal Life Force Energy. The name Reiki literally means Universal
Life Force Energy.
Although a very ancient form of healing,
Reiki was rediscovered almost 200 years ago by Dr Mikao Usui in Japan where it is still widely used.
Reiki is now becoming very popular in the West with people who are looking for natural
alternatives to today's drug led philosophy of modern medicine.
When did Reiki begin being used?
There is some speculation about the
origination of Reiki but it is believed it began in Tibet thousands
of years ago. In
the mid to late 1800's in Japan, Dr Mikao Usui rediscovered this
ancient healing system and started a Reiki organisation and is the founder of the Usui System of Reiki. Reiki
was introduced to the Western world in the 1930's. Since then, its
use has spread dramatically worldwide.
The understanding that energy flows
through all living things and is connected directly to the quality
of health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient
times. The existence of this "life force energy" has been verified
by recent scientific experiments, and medical doctors are
considering the role it plays in the functioning of the immune
system and the healing process.
What is Reiki?
Eastern medicine recognises, and works with, this energy or
'life-force' helping to stimulate the body in it's own natural
healing process, which increases the energy flow throughout the
whole body.
How is Reiki used?
Reiki is a non-invasive therapy.
It is performed with the client fully clothed and can induce a
state of deep relaxation.
A Reiki practitioner is a channel in
which the energy is drawn through.
The use of Reiki
energy is usually transferred with the practitioner's hands resting
gently on the body or non-contact where appropriate, such as tender
wounds or sensitive areas.
A
Reiki treatment is non-diagnostic, non-interventionist,
non-manipulative and no pressure is applied. Clothes are not removed
as the energy will pass easily through them.
What are the benefits
of Reiki?
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Below are some of the benefits that
have been achieved through the use of Reiki:
Reiki can aid in the healing of both mental and physical illness
It can relieve stress and increase relaxation
Reiki works on both the symptoms and their deeper causes
It works well alongside other forms of complimentary medicine
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As well as being used to maintain
good health, Reiki can also be helpful for people who have had surgery or who
are on a course of drugs that have severe side effects. Reiki helps to cleanse
the body of toxins and encourages the flow of natural energy. This can result
in quicker recovery and a reduction in unpleasant side effects
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