What is Reiki?

Reiki is fast becoming the alternative therapy of choice for sports injuries as it helps to speed up the recovery times and improves concentration. The body functions through various systems like the circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system etc. The body also has a subtle energy system through which ‘life force energy’ flows. The subtle energy systems are not visible to the gross eye. Just as the heart is the principle Centre (organ) of the circulatory system and the brain of the nervous system, the same as the subtle energy system has various subtle energy Centre’s or chakras.

This subtle energy system is composed of energy ‘bodies’ and they surround our physical body and assist us in processing our thoughts and emotions. The energy Centre’s called chakras, which work somewhat like a valve that allow life force to circulate through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. The energy meridians act as a river, or stream that carries our life force energy throughout our physical body, to assist in balancing our body’s systems and functions.

Our physical body is alive because of the ‘life force energy’ that is flowing through 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 subtle 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.

Reiki (ray-key) is a technique that aids the body in releasing stress and tension by creating deep relaxation. Because of this, Reiki promotes healing and health. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means “the Wisdom of God or the Higher Power” and Ki which is means ‘life force energy.’ So Reiki means ‘spiritually guided life force energy.’ The Reiki system of healing is a technique for transmitting this subtle energy to yourself and others through the hands into the human energy system. Reiki restores energy balance and vitality by relieving the physical and emotional effects of unreleased stress. It gently and effectively opens blocked meridians, nadis and chakras, and clears the energy bodies, leaving one feeling relaxed and at peace.

Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul with Reiki

What is Reiki?

This website uses cookies.