Treatments

Reiki

Reiki is the Japanese word for universal life force energy. The therapy was named after Dr Mikao Usui, a Japanese theologist.

Reiki energy is regarded as life energy. There is no division of reiki energy into positive and negative forms but when a person undergoes a session of therapy, they allow the energy to be taken into themselves with beneficial effects.

A reiki session is a different experience for everyone. Points to note

• No alcohol should be drunk at least 12 hours before, and for 12 hours after treatment.
• Emotions may be released that you have not been facing up to - these may range from a few tears to insane laughter.
• You may see colours or experience a feeling of warmth or cold as energy fields help to calm, soothe and heal.
• Heat treatments should be avoided after a reiki session. Do not schedule any activities except for relaxing or swimming.
• Drink plenty of water after treatment.
• Feelings after a session varies from person to person you could feel very sleepy, revitalised or more in control.

Those who use reiki regularly often find they are more joyful, lively and their own inbuilt energy is enhanced. Existing conflicts within the person are broken down and there is greater vitality, leading to relaxation and a stimulation of the body. As this improvement develops, the natural processes of renewal and removal of toxins are enhanced and rendered more effective, ultimately opening up more of the body to the life energy and increases the vibrational frequency of the body.

Because no one part of the body exists independently, and because a disease or disorder in one area will inevitably affect the whole body, the use of reiki is best applied in a whole body way, to cleanse and revitalise the complete system.

The laying on of hands is used in reiki therapy, as in spiritual healing when a healer, or a person with life energy, places his or hands just above a particular part of the recipient's body in order to release energy into it. The difference between reiki and spiritual healing is that, rather than the healing sending out energy, the recipient draws it in. In this way the individual takes responsibility for his or her own healing, identifying specific needs and catering to them.

Reiki works with the seven chakras of the individual. Some therapists use the technique of balancing chakras to completely attune the energy on the subtle plane.

A qualified therapist in the appropriate discipline must be sought.

Reiki should not be undergone by individuals with pacemakers or similar devices. Diabetics should also take care as the energy released is believed to affect insulin.