What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction and relaxation technique. It's
based on the idea that a "Life Force Energy" flows through each of us. When
your "LFE" is low, you are more likely to feel the effects of stress or to
get sick. Reiki is a "hands-on" method of reducing stress, promoting
relaxation and creating balance in ourselves. Accepting Reiki is accepting
responsibility for ourselves and our actions.
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How does Reiki heal?
Reiki helps a person heal by reducing stress and promoting
relaxation on a very deep level. When we are deeply relaxed our body's own
ability to heal itself is activated. Reiki can bring a steady, gradual
improvement into every aspect of your life.
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What does a Reiki session
feel like?
It may feel like warm, gentle sunshine flowing through you. One may
"see" colors or simply feel a deep sense of peace and contentment. Reiki is
a simple, safe method of healing- in fact it is SO simple that people are
sometimes surprised at the deep level at which Reiki can heal. It can be
very profound. Reiki is NOT a medicine and it does not replace modern
medicine. It DOES support any healing methods a person may be using. At the
very least, it is a gift of relaxation and stress reduction.
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Do I have to believe
in Reiki for it to work?
No. Reiki is not a religion. It is not based on any belief system at
all. Reiki simply works. What IS needed is an open attitude to receive and
accept the Reiki energy and to be willing to work with it. Reiki will never
cause harm. It is always for the highest and best good of the person
receiving the energy. The person "giving" Reiki does not heal anyone. The
person receiving the Reiki is the one responsible for working with the
energy to help heal themselves. All healing begins with the self. It is the
first step to healing the world. It is very empowering to others when we
give ourselves permission to heal. As we take steps to heal ourselves, we
are actually showing others how to do the same by our example. Therefore the
phrase, "Heal yourself, heal the world" is in fact a very deep truth.
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How long is a session
and how long do the effects last?
The length varies depending on if a
session is being done in a chair (20 minutes approx.) or on a Reiki table (l
hour). Reactions and effects are very personal and can be different for
everyone. Some people have a great deal of energy, while others leave
feeling a complete sense of peace and contentment, relaxed. Others have
stated that they felt nothing at first, but noted changes a day or two
later.
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What do I do during a Reiki
session?
You are asked to BE open, but you will DO nothing. You simply show
up. You will be asked to remove your shoes and your watch and if you have
any areas of pain or discomfort. The Reiki practitioner will want to do
extra work in those painful areas. You are free to talk, if you wish, during
the session. Some people take this as their time to just "relax and BE".
This is a hands-on practice, so the person providing Reiki energy for you
will have his/her hands on your physical body. There are 7 major areas
(energy centers) that are worked with, and those are the areas that are
touched. If you prefer that your physical body NOT be touched, it is your
responsibility to let the facilitator know, before s/he places her/his hands
on you. Reiki can be done off the body just as easily. You will be asked to
drink 6-8 glasses of water for at least three days after your session. This
flushes toxins out of your system. A series of 4 sessions within a short
period of time (normally about 2 weeks) is suggested, in order to begin
receiving the greatest benefits from Reiki.
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Does Reiki heal everyone?
Reiki heals anyone wishing to heal. In other words, if you are
willing to work with the energy, it will work with you. Reiki does not force
itself on anyone. It is an "all-knowing" energy that comes from "the source"
(whatever you call your higher source) and it knows where everyone needs to
heal. However, one must be willing to heal, in order for Reiki to work. If
you are willing, the Reiki's healing ability is limitless. One must be
open to receive, regardless of what we are talking about in life. We attract
to us that which we focus our attention on. In other words, if we focus on
positive things (peace, contentment, feeling good), we will become peaceful,
contented people who feel great, alive! If we focus on negativity (anger,
resentment, frustrations), we will stay angry, resentful and frustrated.
There is great wisdom in the phrase, "Ask and you shall receive".
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Can anyone learn to do this?
Absolutely! Reiki is everyone's birthright - you can learn to do
Reiki in a one or two day class setting. Class size is limited to no more
than 5 students in each class.
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