Reiki (ray
kee) is a
Japanese word meaning “Universal Life Energy” and is a natural
method of healing that focuses on balancing the energies of the body by
receiving energy through the hands of a practitioner. As the energy is
drawn in, it flows along pathways (meridians), through your energy
centers (chakras) and surrounds your physical body’s energy field
(aura).
What is
“Universal Life Energy”?
The
Universe is made up of energy
and energy expresses itself in
vibrational frequencies. Everything vibrates at its own unique frequency
which we perceive as light, color, heat, solid matter, sound,
electromagnetic fields, and we sense them tangibly, intuitively, and
even subliminally. Rocks and earth have slower vibrational energy and
water has higher vibrations. When water molecules are vibrating very
rapidly, they appear as steam. When they are moving more slowly, they
come together as water and when they vibrate almost not at all, they
form water crystals. Sounds, radio waves, microwaves, and radiation from
the sun are vibrating so quickly that they cannot be seen.
Our
bodies are made up entirely of energy
at different levels of
vibration and when this energy force leaves the body, then life has
departed. The slower vibrations make up our bones, the higher
vibrations go through the spectrum of muscles, organs and blood until we
reach even higher vibrations that make up our energy system. Thoughts and emotions are made up of energy that you can’t see but
you feel them not only in yourself but in others as well.
Why would I
need to receive this energy force?
Our
physical body is alive because of the 'life force energy'
that is flowing though it.
If our 'life force' is low or blocked, we are more likely to get sick,
but if it is high and free flowing, we more easily maintain health and a
feeling of well-being. One thing that disrupts and weakens the flow
of 'life force energy' is stress. Stress is often caused by
conflicting thoughts and feelings that get lodged in one's energy
system. These include fear, worry, doubt, anger, anxiety, etc.
Medical research
has determined that continual stress can block the body's natural
ability to repair, regenerate and protect itself. The American Institute
of Stress estimates that 75%-95% of all visits to doctors are the
results of reaction to stress. The effects of unreleased stress
range from minor aches to major health concerns, such as heart disease,
digestive disorders, respiratory and skin problems.
Why should I
make Reiki a regular part of my health care?
Reiki healing is
a natural therapy that gently strengthens and balances your body’s
energy flow. One of the greatest healing health benefits of Reiki is stress reduction and relaxation, which triggers the bodies natural
healing abilities, and improves and maintains health. Reiki needs no
diagnosis, has no side effects and can not be overdosed It works
regardless to age, sex, religion, has no contraindications to other
therapies and always goes to the root cause of a person’s illness or
disease. Reiki should be seen as a necessity, not a luxury.
