Introduction to Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese word representing universal life energy, the energy which is all around us. It is derived from rei, meaning "free passage" or "transcendental spirit" and ki, meaning "vital life force energy" or " universal life energy". The name Reiki derives from the Japanese pronunciation of two Chinese characters that are said to describe the energy itself: '霊 rei' (meaning 'spirit', 'soul' or 'ghost') and '気 ki' (Chinese qi, here meaning ' energy' or 'life force').

The knowledge that an unseen energy flows through all living things and is connected directly to quality of health has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. holistic, natural, hands-on energy healing system that touches on all levels: body, mind, and spirit.

What makes Reiki unique is that it incorporates elements of just about every other alternative healing practices such as spiritual healing, auras, crystals, chakra balancing, meditation, aromatherapy, naturopathy, and homeopathy. Reiki practitioners channel energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize. Unlike other healing therapies based on the premise of a human energy field, Reiki seeks to restore order to the body whose vital energy has become unbalanced. Reiki energy has several basic effects: it brings about deep relaxation, destroys energy blockages, detoxifies the system, provides new vitality in the form of healing universal life energy, and increases the vibrational frequency of the body.

While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work on humans, animals, plants and even situations.

Reiki encourages healing on all levels: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Often, the sources of physical dis-ease can be found at the emotional or spiritual levels.

Reiki is a powerful means for:

- supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself;
- changing unwanted habits;
- re-balancing the energy centers in the body and spirit;
- overcoming mental and emotional obstacles;
- stress reduction;
- bringing the body into harmony by releasing physical and emotional blockages; and
- promoting a state of total relaxation