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head2toe4health
Reiki
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My Story
In 2001,
when I began
practising Indian Head Massage I noticed more than ever sensations of heat and
tingling in my fingers whilst working.
This led me to Reiki. I completed my Reiki
Level 1 in February 2002 and, having gained some experience of using Reiki
through self treatment and the treatment of friends, went on to complete Level
2 a year later.
Reiki is a
treatment in itself but it can also be combined with other holistic
therapies. In my view, the holistic
approach to health means using whatever you have at your disposal to encourage
the body and mind back to a healthy state.
As with Reflexology and Head Massage, Reiki is an incredibly relaxing therapy
and, apart from all the other benefits it brings, is a great way to relieve the
effects of stress. If you are skeptical
or would simply like to understand more fully how Reiki actually works you can
read The Science behind
Reiki and History of Reiki by using
these links.
Reiki
(pronounced 'ray-key') is a Japanese word - 'rei' means universal and 'ki'
means life force or energy. This ancient healing art was re-discovered in the
19th century by a Japanese priest named Dr Mikao Usui. This system of natural
healing was subsequently passed on by ensuing reiki masters and is practised
worldwide today.
Reiki is
based upon the flow of 'ki' or energy around the body. Otherwise known as 'chi'
or 'qi' in Chinese and 'prana' in Hindu, ki is the energy of life itself. Reiki
clears away blockages in the flow of ki which lead to illness and stress.
An holistic form of healing, Reiki treats the physical
body and the mind together, strengthening the body's own healing ability and
rebalancing its energy. Reiki may be used for self-healing or to promote
healing in others. It can also be used safely with other complementary
therapies and there is no risk when using it alongside orthodox treatment.
Touch is a wonderful thing that can be both comforting and soothing
but it can also be used to heal illnesses and bring balance and a sense of
well-being into your life. Reiki is a deeply relaxing, health promoting system
of hands-on energy healing. Reiki was virtually unheard of only a few short
years ago but it is fast becoming one of the most recognised and popular forms
of complementary therapy today.
How can Reiki help you?
- It
can act as an effective form of drug-free pain relief
- It
can be an extremely effective natural form of stress relief
- It
can feel like having 3 to 4 hours of deep, refreshing sleep
- It helps
calm the mind and gives us a welcome break from worrying
- It
can boost the immune system and helps ward off disease
- It
can minmise the unpleasant side-effects of prescription medication
- It
can be effective in the treatment of minor or more chronic complaints
Which
conditions can Reiki treat?
Reiki
can help in the healing of any condition.
There are no known contraindications.
The body has an intelligence of its own and is always trying to achieve
and maintain health and balance. Reiki
helps the body’s natural energy flow which encourages healing to take
place.
It helps
us heal on many levels, the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual and is a
marvellous for relieving stress and tension thereby encouraging deep relaxation
and a feeling of peace and tranquillity.
It is not uncommon for there to be some emotional release when receiving
Reiki but this is all part of the healing process and should be welcomed.
A Reiki session
During a
Reiki session you may feel a number of sensations such as tingling, warmth,
intense heat or cold. You may feel nothing at all during the treatment,
particularly if it is the first time you have experienced Reiki, but the
benefits may be felt later. Sometimes a deeper sensitivity will develop after a
few sessions as you relax into the treatments. It is not unusual to fall asleep
during a session.
At times emotions may surface. It is important to release these as they arise.
This will help you to remain relaxed and receptive to the healing energy.
After a session
Immediately
after a session has ended you may feel deeply relaxed and not want to move.
Even as you become more alert, the deep sense of physical and mental calm
remains. It is important to drink plenty of water after a session to help
detoxify the system.
Number of sessions
Normally a minimum of 4
to 5 sessions is recommended for a lasting improvement in health or stress levels.
Thereafter a session every 3 months or so should keep you in good health.
However, should you feel a condition returning or that your stress levels have
increased, it is advisable to have a treament as soon as possible - remember
that "prevention is better than cure!'
The Five Reiki Principles
Living
according to these 5 principles allows us to assist in our own healing process
by changing our thought patterns for the better. Each of these principles focuses on
today. There is no generalized target in
the future, no huge challenge to overcome, just a simple promise to do our best
here and now.
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Just for today I will let go of anger
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Just for today I will let go of worry
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Today I will count my many blessings
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Today I will do my work honestly
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Today I will be kind to every living creature