Reiki
It all started in 1922 when a Japanese monk,
Mikao Usui, ascended the slopes of Mount Kurama to meditate. He stayed for three weeks, and when he came home, he brought with him the basic tenets of a new healing technique: reiki. The technique is defined by a practice referred to as “laying on of hands.” The fully clothed patient reclines on a couch or table as the therapist hones in on 12–15 energy pathways across the body. The therapist’s hands then act as conduits of positive energy, hovering above each pathway for several minutes at a time. Advocates of reiki report a profound feeling of relaxation that washes over the body during these sessions—some drift off to sleep, and others claim to experience out-of-body visions.
To parse the meaning of reiki, one can divide the Japanese word into its constituent parts—rei, meaning “divine spirit,” and ki, meaning “life energy.” Though not tethered to any religion, reiki is spiritual in nature and built upon the notion that ki, often chi, flows through everyone. Negative thoughts and physical conditions can disrupt this chi, and it is up to the reiki therapist to recharge the affected parts of the energy field. Usui believed the therapy was “the miraculous cure of all diseases,” but modern reiki therapists rarely recommend that it take the place of traditional medical or psychological treatment. They see it instead as a supplemental energy therapy that works in harmony with other types of medicine to combat anxieties and physical illnesses.
Mikao Usui, ascended the slopes of Mount Kurama to meditate. He stayed for three weeks, and when he came home, he brought with him the basic tenets of a new healing technique: reiki. The technique is defined by a practice referred to as “laying on of hands.” The fully clothed patient reclines on a couch or table as the therapist hones in on 12–15 energy pathways across the body. The therapist’s hands then act as conduits of positive energy, hovering above each pathway for several minutes at a time. Advocates of reiki report a profound feeling of relaxation that washes over the body during these sessions—some drift off to sleep, and others claim to experience out-of-body visions.
To parse the meaning of reiki, one can divide the Japanese word into its constituent parts—rei, meaning “divine spirit,” and ki, meaning “life energy.” Though not tethered to any religion, reiki is spiritual in nature and built upon the notion that ki, often chi, flows through everyone. Negative thoughts and physical conditions can disrupt this chi, and it is up to the reiki therapist to recharge the affected parts of the energy field. Usui believed the therapy was “the miraculous cure of all diseases,” but modern reiki therapists rarely recommend that it take the place of traditional medical or psychological treatment. They see it instead as a supplemental energy therapy that works in harmony with other types of medicine to combat anxieties and physical illnesses.
Finding The Right Reiki Practitioner For You
Reiki is quickly becoming a resource for people struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, muscle aches, headaches, and spiritual healing, so how do you choose which Reiki practitioner is right for you? Let me explain briefly what Reiki is, it is a Japanese energy healing technique using the hands on or off the body. Mainly used by massage therapists for hands on work to help the muscles relax, a unique warm energy comes from the hands and permeates the aura (your energy field), the body, and the energy centers of the body (the chakras).Now that you have a basic understanding of Reiki, you need to know how to find the practitioner who is right for you.
To start with is most definitely price. It is becoming difficult for most people to afford living expenses and I understand greatly where people come from when looking for relaxation and stress relief. Most Reiki practitioners will charge close to $80 or more for hour long sessions, but that is for their time, energy, and expenses for rental fees. If you’re one of those people struggling financially, look for practitioners that offer “New Client” discounts, or offer $1 per minute sessions, it’ll give you the time you need to feel at ease, and see if you connect well with that practitioner.
Next will be feeling out the practitioner’s energy. If you found a practitioner online, study their photo, read their bio, and then read the reviews from clients. Just looking at a photo will sometimes give you a feel for the practitioner’s energy and if he/she will work well with you. If you met a practitioner in person, still feel out their energy and see if you vibe well with them, talk to them and make sure they know what they are doing and can explain Reiki, and see if they have picked up on any energy blocks you are currently having.
To start with is most definitely price. It is becoming difficult for most people to afford living expenses and I understand greatly where people come from when looking for relaxation and stress relief. Most Reiki practitioners will charge close to $80 or more for hour long sessions, but that is for their time, energy, and expenses for rental fees. If you’re one of those people struggling financially, look for practitioners that offer “New Client” discounts, or offer $1 per minute sessions, it’ll give you the time you need to feel at ease, and see if you connect well with that practitioner.
Next will be feeling out the practitioner’s energy. If you found a practitioner online, study their photo, read their bio, and then read the reviews from clients. Just looking at a photo will sometimes give you a feel for the practitioner’s energy and if he/she will work well with you. If you met a practitioner in person, still feel out their energy and see if you vibe well with them, talk to them and make sure they know what they are doing and can explain Reiki, and see if they have picked up on any energy blocks you are currently having.