What are Reiki and Energy Healing?

10 Jan

Energy literally means force in action or life force; energy cannot be created or destroyed but only transformed and channelled. Energy is responsible for creating the physical reality, and the human body is an energy system in tune with the Universe. Any imbalance in the energy flow obstructs the physical body, which may result in illness.

Energy healing involves channelling universal (cosmic) energy, holding a very high prana's vibration into a person's physical and subtle bodies to facilitate energy flow.

This healing energy has various names depending on different traditions:

Chi (Chinese)
Ki (Japanese)
Prana (Indian)
Holy Spirit (Western)
Energy techniques are used in many different approaches. Here are some examples:

Chi Gong
Prana Healing
Essenian therapies
Reiki
Quantum & Theta healing
Chakra healing
Aura reading

One of the most popular approaches in this field used in the western world is Reiki which means higher power or spiritual power.

Reiki is a hands-on modality involving channelling universal energy into the client's body and energy field. This work promotes deep relaxation and reduces stress levels by restoring balance to the nervous system; it also improves the overall health of the being and facilitates the natural activation of the person's inner resources.

During a Reiki session, the recipient lies or sits on a chair while the practitioner gently places the hands in a series of positions on or near the body. It is not a massage, and no physical manipulation is involved. The therapist will treat the whole person or focus is a specific area or Chakra and may use specific symbols.

Reiki has no side effects and can be highly beneficial when we feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, tired, disconnected and isolated and as a complementary healing tool to support emotional, physical and mental recovery.