What is Reiki?

Most of us know what counseling and therapy are, but what is Reiki?  Strictly speaking, Reiki (ray-key) means Universal Life Force Energy. It is one of the more widely known forms of healing through direct application of Chi, or a force very similar to Chi. (‘Chi’ is the term used by Chinese martial artists for ‘underlying force’. This is the same energy they concentrate on when performing katas or breaking boards).  Reiki has been around for over 3000 years; it is a Japanese healing system that is powerful and effective, yet gentle and non-invasive.  It treats the whole individual, not just the symptoms.  Reiki is one of only a few healing methods that cannot harm any living thing in order to being about healing.  It is even now being used in major hospitals and veterinary clinics such as: 

 

· The Cleveland Clinic

· Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

· California Pacific Medical Center

· Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

· Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY

· South San Diego Animal Hospital

· Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, CO

· South Arundel Veterinary Hospital, MD

· Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital, BC

 

Not familiar with how Reiki feels?  Reiki is most often associated with feelings of peace and deep relaxation.  It can be experienced as a sensation of pulsing, mild heat, or vibration.  Emotions may be brought to the surface so they can be released, and if lying down, you may fall asleep.   Feeling is believing!

 

Reiki is not oriented towards any particular religion, belief or practice.  It does not matter what your religion or non-religion is, whether you are a believer or non-believer.  In fact, Reiki can strengthen your bond with whomever you are closest to– whether it be God, Jesus Christ, Buddha, Jehovah, Allah, Mother Mary, Mother Earth, Universal Mind or Yourself!