Reiki

What is Reiki?

Reiki works on the idea that we all have a life-force energy system. This energy flows through and around our bodies. You may have heard references to chakras, meridians or the aura. These are all parts of this energy system. Considering it to be an electro-magnetic field is the best analogy.

Reiki is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. It aims to bring balance to the recipients own energy system by encouraging it to flow through the body easily. This balanced space allows us to better manage different stresses.

What does Reiki do?

Such stress may be emotional, mental, physical, or environmental. Sometimes it can even be from too much of a good thing or not enough.

In this balanced and calm space, the body, mind and emotions can stop and recalibrate. As a result, we can feel inspired to consider all areas of our life and what supports it, from a more relaxed viewpoint. We may also start to become more aware of the subtle ways the body can direct us to achieve optimum health and wellbeing.

What happens in a session?

A session is carried out either with the recipient lying on a couch or sitting in comfortable chair in a calm setting.

It does not require the removal of clothing and no pressure or physical manipulation is applied. It is therefore adaptable to any setting that has minimal distractions.

The practitioner places their hands either on or over the body. Calming music may be played if desired.

Will I feel anything during the session?

Reiki is a deeply relaxing and calming therapy. It may take a few sessions to recognise how the energy feels to you.

During a session you may experience a floaty or light feeling, warmth, tingling or coolness.

Sometimes you may not experience anything other than tranquillity.

What about after the session?

As with all therapies that work with energies, the effects of a session may not be felt straight away. However, the balance it provides will continue to work for a few days following your session.

Some may experience a release of emotion, so you may have moments of contemplation in the following days. This is common.

It can also be dehydrating and it is advisable to be responsive to your body’s needs, to rest when you need to and to drink plenty of water.

Please note: Reiki is not an alternative to conventional medicine. You should therefore always consult your GP about acute or infectious conditions, and in connection with problems of an urgent nature.

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