Allow me to share with you the five principles that are the basis of Reiki and in my mind the basis around how to lead a centred loving life, in which you can encourage another to find healing and their own life journey.
- Just for today, do not worry.
- Just for today, do not anger.
- Honour your parents, teachers and elders.
- Earn your living honestly.
- Show gratitude to every living thing.
Since knowing about these principles, I have found them truly inspiring and try daily to keep them at the centre of all I do – this I can ensure you is not always easy! We all experience emotions and concerns…needing time to search for wisdom and answers within ourselves and through others.
Life’s journey can give us some knocks that have short- and long-term effects. In this stressed state the body’s ability to self-heal is reduced. Our bodies and minds become vulnerable to exhaustion, burn-out and illness.
Reiki energy is believed by those who experience it to awaken the body’s natural healing processes, bringing about balance and wellbeing on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
You may well ask, “What is Reiki energy?” Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Force Energy. Historically healing methods involving the transference of Life Force energy have been in existence for many thousands of years, especially through Tibetan and Japanese cultures.
Throughout a treatment, whilst remaining fully clothed and lightly covered, you will experience the laying on of hands or of my hands held close to the body, specifically along the bodies 7 main Chakra or energy centres.
Whenever you feel a sensation of contact unique to you such as feelings of deep peacefulness, changes in heat – both warmth or coolness, a tingling vibration or bright colourful visions, you know it is the great universal life force that transfers and flows through me to you. It is this life force that flows like a stream or channel to where it is needed, that begins to revitalize and restore the balance of your entire system.
Reiki gives us a time to focus on ourselves, providing beneficial relaxation and encourages healing that often brings about a sense of wellbeing and a strength to cope with life. Reiki can be used as an adjunct to medical care and can assist general health, whilst also helping to release stuck patterns physically, mentally and emotionally. However, it should not be used to replace medical advice and treatment.
Reiki can be used to assist anxiety, stress, depression, grief, unblock creativity, boost confidence and assist sleep and importantly is a valuable time away haven for many people from all walks of life.
A Reiki treatment lasts for about an hour; on your initial visit allow extra time to complete a health and wellbeing consultation prior to treatment.