Reiki – Ancient Healing for Modern Times
Reiki, translated from Japanese, means
"universal life force
energy". It is a gentle, non-invasive method of hands-on healing.
The Usui form of Reiki I practice was developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the
1920’s, but types of energy healing like Reiki have been practiced for
millennia.
A
Reiki practitioner uses the universal life force energy to harmonize and balance a
person's physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels in order to allow
the person's own body to heal itself. The Reiki practioner is simply a
conduit or channel for the energy flow.
Reiki is not a religion; it is a healing
process.
Because Life Force flows through us, we are “alive”. This life-giving energy
flows along pathways or channels in the body called meridians, chakras and nadis.
It also surrounds us in an energy field called the aura. As this life
energy flows normally through the body, nourishing and cleansing our organs and
cells, it brings us good health and wellbeing. When the flow is disrupted or
diminished to certain areas of the body by stress, mental/emotional problems or
trauma in our lives, our body’s energy becomes unbalanced and we can experience
health problems. Reiki, by bringing in renewing life force energy, brings our
body’s energy back into balance and harmony, allowing the body to heal itself.
Reiki is both powerful and gentle. It
has been known to effectively help with many illnesses and injuries. Reiki before surgery relaxes the body and after surgery, it
reduces healing time and eases pain. Reiki anytime reduces stress.
Animals too can experience the healing
energy of Reiki.
Using the Healing Powers of the Flowers
Flower Essences are "potentized" liquid plant preparations.
Each remedy is made from a specific flower having a certain "signature" or
energy imprint that addresses specific emotions, behavior patterns, or
attitudes. Using the flower essences, we can integrate our body and soul,
becoming a happier being. The Essences work on a higher level to effect changes in our
"inner life". They facilitate our self-awareness of issues,
often hidden,
that need to be addressed and brought into the open in order for us to be whole and
healthy. Because our emotional and mental states affect us physically,
dealing with these issues in our lives can help heal our body as well.