What is Reiki?

Reiki (Rei = Spirit, Ki = Energy) is an ancient healing technique that channels universal life force energy through gentle touch or distance healing to heal the body and mind. This energy is infinite and naturally flows through everything and everyone, which is why Reiki can be used to heal people, animals, relationships and situations.

Reiki is a natural healing modality and its wisdom resides in all of us. Many of us tap into Reiki energy unconsciously. Have you ever held yourself when you had a stomach ache or a headache? Felt the urge to hug or hold someone when they were in pain or were experiencing sadness? If so, your instincts were to use Reiki energy to heal yourself and others through touch.

In a Reiki healing session, Reiki is channeled through a practitioner to the client. The practitioner places their hands on or over the client’s body and creates an intent for the energy to flow. Reiki energy is guided by a higher power and its intelligence works in the way that is best for the client. Reiki supports the body’s natural healing process and balances the client’s energy system.

Reiki infuses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body with positive energy. It can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, align chakras, balance emotions and clear negative energy so that the body can heal itself. 

Reiki has always existed as it is infinite, universal life force energy. It is a spiritual practice but is not associated with a particular religion. Reiki was documented and formalized in the late 1800s by a Japanese doctor, Mikao Usui, who wanted to understand the healing powers of Jesus as a mortal man, not as a religious icon. It is through Usui’s teachings that Reiki became established and shared. There are a number of Reiki systems emerging, though the Usui Reiki lineage and system of healing appears to predominate the teachings.

Through Reiki, we can learn to become a greater channel for this energy and use it to heal ourselves and others. By consciously aligning and attuning ourselves to this energy, more pathways are created for Reiki to flow through us. When we become attuned to this energy, it flows through us more freely and allows us to tap into the infinite amount of energy that exists.

I offer private Reiki healing sessions and group Reiki healing circles that will provide you with the opportunity to experience Reiki healing. I also hold private and group Reiki certification classes where you can become attuned to Reiki energy. Connect with me if you are interested in learning more about Reiki!