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REIKI – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word, which means “universal (rei) life force energy (ki).  It refers to the universal energy that exists in all living things.  Reiki is a specific group of rays of the unlimited universal life-force energy that can be used to help healing take place by restoring order to the body whose vital energy has become unbalanced.  Reiki is a form of hands-on healing that works on the body, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. 

How Does Reiki Work?

Reiki is a powerful, non-invasive method for deep relaxation, and it is in this relaxed state that the body, mind and spirit responds by enhancing it’s natural ability to heal itself.  Reiki destroys energy blockages, detoxifies the system, provides new vitality in the form of healing universal life energy, and increases the vibrational frequency of the body.  The Reiki practitioner is the vehicle through which this universal life force energy is transmitted to the client.  It is the client who simply allows their body to use the energy for their highest good physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  

What Are The Benefits Of Reiki?

Given the willingness of the client to be well, Reiki energy affords the opportunity for every cell an opportunity to heal, harmonize and balance, right down to its DNA level, and return to its perfectly balanced state. Reiki aids the body in releasing stress and tension which adversely affects the body.  It has no limitations on what it can treat or heal.   Reiki is used to complement traditional medicine.  It is never meant to replace prescribed therapies and treatments.

What Does Reiki Feel Like?

Receiving Reiki energy is a very relaxing experience.   It is a subtle energy that sometimes is felt as gentle warmth and at other times may hardly be felt at all.  Each person has their own unique experience.  Reiki is safe and appropriate for all ages.  In addition, Reiki is not limited to humans.  It can be also used to help pets and in many other areas of life.  

Is It Okay To Have Reiki If I Am Pregnant?

By all means. Absolutely. 

Is Reiki The Same As Massage?

Reiki is not massage.  There is no kneading or manipulating of muscles, tendons or ligaments as in massage.  The Reiki practitioner may use light touch with the gentle laying on of hands and/or she may work slightly above the body in the aura field.  Rather than body work, Reiki is considered energy work, even though it benefits the body.  It can be a complement to reflexology, massage therapy and other non-traditional as well as traditional healing methods. 

How Long Does A Reiki Session Last?    

The typical whole-body session lasts one-hour.  However, short half-hour sessions are beneficial, too.  Even ten or fifteen minute sessions you experience at health fairs are helpful.  At EarthWalk, only full hour sessions are available so that clients may use this important time to completely relax and let their body experience restoration.  With children however, sessions are usually shorter.   

What Should I Expect In a Reiki Session?

There is more than one way to receive an individual Reiki session.  Most often you will comfortably lie, fully clothed on a massage table, or in some cases, simply sit in a chair.   The Reiki practitioner moves her hands to various areas of the body, in a particular pattern, holding them in place for various lengths of time, depending on the body need.  Reiki can be received from a distance.  Absentee healing, also called distant healing sessions are also available. 

If I Fall Asleep, Will Reiki It Still Work?

Reiki energy helps the body whether you are awake or sleeping.  Very often the client simply “zones out” so to speak…aware, yet unaware at the same time.  Most important is that the client gives permission to the body to receive the energy and to allow the body to use the energy for the client’s highest good.

What Will I Feel Like After The Reiki Session?

Peaceful.  Calm.  Serene. Rested.  Refreshed.  Energized. Wow!  These are just come of the most common words heard after a session.  

How Many Reiki Session Do I Need For Results?

As with most complementary/alternative holistic modalities, it is best if you can integrate regular sessions into your life.  If you are using Reiki for a current issue, weekly would be most beneficial for a while.  Monthly Reiki sessions for maintenance and prevention by keeping your body balanced would be appropriate thereafter.  Depending on your personal goal for wellness, sessions will vary accordingly. 

What Is The History Of Reiki?

Reiki is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago.  Around the mid-1800's, Dr. Mikao Usui, a teacher in Japan, began a quest to find out how Buddha (620-543 B.C.), had healed with his hands. Jesus, too, healed in this method.
After a long and arduous twenty-eight year journey, Dr. Usui rediscovered this ancient form of hands-on healing and called it Reiki.  While spending time at a Zen monastery in Kyoto, he discovered symbols and formulas in ancient Sansckrit text of the Buddhist teachings. Then, during a particular and powerful meditative experience, he realized that he had rediscovered the keys to healing and in addition, had become empowered to use these sounds and symbols to heal.  With a directive to learn them, remember them and not allow them to be lost, Dr Usui continued practicing and teaching this way of healing, while gaining more and more insight through his meditations.  As a result of these insights, the principles of Reiki were developed.  Dr. Usui taught Reiki in Japan until his around 1930.  The teachings of Reiki have been preserved and passed on and are available to all who wish to study it.