What is Reiki and what does it do?

By: Andy Black

Reiki, pronounced Ray-Key, is a holistic healing system using energy. The energy that is used is not a persons own but is in fact a universal energy which surrounds all objects and living things. This energy is then channeled through a Reiki practitioners hands and into the recipient during a non intrusive hands on healing session. In order to channel Reiki energy, you need to be attuned to it, which can only be done by a Reiki master. This is a kind of spiritual ritual which uses sacred knowledge passed down from Dr Usui, who rediscovered this ancient art in the early 1900's. Once attuned to this energy, a person can channel Reiki at will, to heal all kinds of mental, emotional and physical ailments. A Reiki practitioner can also send energy through time and space to heal others, or even to a past situation which is causing ill effect in the present time.

A Reiki practitioner cannot claim that they are performing miracles, or that they themselves are doing the healing. They are simply acting as a conduit for the energy. Universal energy is classed as an intelligent energy, and simply knows where it needs to go during a healing session. The practitioner simply places his hands in a non-intrusive manner on a fully clothed recipient, and allows the energy to flow through the hands to where it needs to be.

People often feel a warm or cold sensation during a healing session, and can sometimes see colours and feel extremely relaxed. It can also be common for people to shed tears during a healing session. This is because the energy can heal emotional issues which in turn can bring these emotions to the surface in order for them to be released. Most people experience their best nights sleep after a healing session.

Most ailments can be treated through Reiki, such as anxiety (panic attacks), aches, pains, migraines and even more serious ailments. It is often best to have multiple healing sessions for more severe ailments. Each session can last anywhere between 20 - 60 minutes. A full healing session would take approximately 50 - 60 minutes and would cover all areas of the body, which takes the practitioner through a number of different hand positions. Each hand position lasts for about 3 - 5 minutes.

Reiki music is often played during a healing session. This aids relaxation and creates a calm peaceful atmosphere for the healing to take place. You don't have to use Reiki music for this, you can use meditation music or any other music that has been created for relaxation purpose or holistic therapies.

Andy Black is a second degree Reiki practitioner and UK music producer who specialises in producing relaxation music for holistic therapies. Website: http://www.reiki-energy.org.uk

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