Reiki FAQs
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What is Reiki?
What does treatment involve?
How many treatments will I need?
What does it feel like?
What are the benefits?
Where do the treatments take place?
History of Reiki
What is Reiki?
Reiki (ray-ki) means 'universal life energy'. It is a form of hands-on healing that treats the mind, body and spirit. Reiki energy is directed through the practitioners hands which enables the energy to flow to the receiver.
What does treatment involve?
On the first visit I will carry out a consultation in order to find out about your lifestyle and health (past and present). This information will be kept confidential at all times.
You will be asked to lie back onto the couch, fully clothed, and enjoy the treatment! The treatment can also be given in a sitting position if preferred. I will gently place my hands on your body in a sequence of positions, holding for a few moments or longer if necessary.
Sessions last an hour: however the first treatment takes 1½ hours due to the consultation.
How many treatments will I need?
This depends entirely on the individual. We can discuss it further during our first meeting.
What does it feel like?
You may feel warmth or a tingling sensation. Most people feel very relaxed and may even drift off during the treatment.
What are the benefits?
- The Reiki energy promotes relaxation and healing on all levels: releasing emotional and physical blockages.
- It is a powerful and effective method of encouraging your body to heal itself.
- Encourages relaxation and reduces stress
- Helps eliminate toxins
- Promotes energy flow in the body & may relieve fatigue
- May give a feeling of well-being
History of Reiki
The Reiki we know today was originated in Japan by Dr Mikao Usui. Dr Usui taught forms of spiritual and healing arts and provided a place for people to receive healing for free or a token sum. He apparently studied Buddhist, Taoist, Chinese Chi Kung, plus possibly Shinto and other healing systems intensively. After much study, he received the Reiki energies at the end of a 21 day fast and meditation on Mount Kurama. This occurred in a vision said to have involved being struck on the head by a beam of light and seeing the symbols traditionally invoked to activate Reiki.
After Usui passed away in 1926; one of his students, Dr Hayashi, opened a clinic and started training others. Through this clinic, Dr. Hayashi met Mrs Takata. She sought treatment and after only a few months was completely healed of several ailments. Mrs.Takata returned to Hawaii to establish a Reiki practice. Dr Hayashi followed her and initiated her as a Reiki Master. Most western Reiki practices are influenced by the teachings of Takata which are thought to vary slightly from the original ones of Usui.