meaning of reiki
Rei can be defined as the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the universe. Rei is a subtle wisdom that permeates everything, both animate and inanimate. Ki is the non-physical energy that animates all living things. Ki is flowing in everything that is alive including plants, animals and humans. When a person's Ki is high, they will feel strong, confident, and ready to enjoy life and take on it's challenges. When it is low, they will feel weak and are more likely to get sick. Ki is also the Chi of China, the prana of India, the Ti or Ki of Hawaiians and the life force. Reiki healing is a subtle, powerful invitation for your physical body and energetic field/chakras to release and clear whatever you might be "holding" physically or energetically and emotionally so you feel a return to your natural state of flow and balance. It encourages relaxation, centering and recharging.
how can reiki heal?
The mind exists not only in the brain, but also through-out the body in all our systems, organs and cells. The wisdom of the body vibrates with every thought, feeling and experience throughout our nervous system, tissues and beyond to our subtle energy body. Our bodies are geniuses who faithfully translate and record all that we are and have been, and provide us with dialogue and symptoms we cannot miss to guide our attention and healing energies towards health and balance. Using Reiki energy, I invite parts of the mind/body which contain negative Ki-inhibiting thoughts and feelings to release and return to their native state of balance by directing healing energy to them with my hands. As Reiki flows through a sick or unhealthy area, it breaks up and washes away any negative thoughts or feelings lodged in the unconscious mind/body thus allowing a normal healthy flow of Ki to resume. As this happens, the unhealthy physical organs and tissues have an opportunity to receive nourishment and deep healing.
what is a reiki session like?
Prior to each client's arrival, I meditate on your energetic field, and select the crystals that feel resonant to your specific energy, and create a custom essential oil blend to support your healing. *You will receive a hand selected charged crystal and oil blend to take home with you. Your first session will likely be around an hour and 15 minutes (following session are typically around an hour) because they include a detailed intake before I begin so I can understand your personal energetic coding and the matrix of physical and emotional signifiers your body and spirit are presenting as fully as possible. After our intake, you simply recline on your back on a padded table and relax, fully clothed with your socks removed if you are comfortable with that, as I assess your chakras and overall chi, and then direct Reiki energy through my hands to encourage relaxation and rejuvenation. **Many Reiki masters do not touch their clients, I typically feel called to use some Acupressure and light touch as I work to invite a deeper sense of calm and stimulate stuck energy to release and dissipate. I will likely use the sound therapy of singing bowls, aromatherapy essential oils and crystals to amplify the healing energy and sweeten your experience. At the closure of your session we'll discuss your impressions, answer and questions you have and I may suggest further tools you can research on your own to intensify your self-healing.