Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation, and healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us, sustaining our existence. Here are the key points about Reiki:
- Origins:
- Mikao Usui developed Reiki in the early 1900s.
- The term “Reiki” combines two Japanese words:
- Rei: Meaning “universal” or “God’s Wisdom”.
- Ki: Referring to the vital life force energy that flows through all living things.
- Reiki is now practiced worldwide, including in hospitals and hospices, as a complementary therapy.
- How It Works:
- Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to the recipient’s body.
- This improves the flow and balance of the recipient’s energy, supporting healing.
- Reiki aims to balance the whole person: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
- Health Benefits:
- Reiki promotes:
- Relaxation
- Stress reduction
- Symptom relief
- Overall well-being
- It can:
- Induce a meditative state
- Foster tissue and bone healing after injury or surgery
- Stimulate the immune system
- Promote natural self-healing
- Relieve pain and tension
- Support people receiving traditional medical treatments (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, kidney dialysis)
- Reiki promotes:
- Complementary Approach:
- Reiki complements other medical and therapeutic treatments.
- It can enhance the efficacy of other healing methods.
- Regular Reiki treatments can serve as a form of preventive medicine for those in good health.
- Conditions Reiki May Help:
- While not specific to any particular disease, Reiki may benefit people with:
- Cancer
- Chronic pain
- Infertility
- Digestive problems
- Parkinson’s disease
- Psychological distress (including depression and anxiety)
- While not specific to any particular disease, Reiki may benefit people with:
Remember, Reiki is not a substitute for professional medical advice, but it can be a valuable addition to overall well-being.