What is Reiki?
Reiki is the transfer of energy from practitioner to patient to enhance the body's natural ability to heal itself through the balancing of energy.
The history of Reiki
It's an ancient form of healing that was rediscovered at the end of the 19th century by a Japanese man, Dr Mikao Usui. He did extensive research into Reiki and its nature, what it is, how it works, and what it does. If it were not for Dr Usui, Reiki would probably have been lost to us all.
The word 'Reiki' is actually two words – 'Rei' and 'ki' (pronounced 'Ray kee'), meaning 'universal life force energy'. It's an energy that is around all of us. We can't touch it, we can't smell it, but it's all around us.
Reiki therapists
Therapists like me have been attuned to this energy by Reiki masters. So, when you receive this energy from a Reiki therapist, the therapist is actually a channel for the Reiki, directing this energy to you.
There are two ways for you to receive Reiki energy. One is called Contact Reiki. With this form you are in the same room as the therapist; you are lying, fully clothed, on a treatment couch, and the therapist places his or her hands on areas of your body, or else a few inches above the body. You receive the energy through the therapist's hands, and this energy remains within you for two or three days, helping your body and mind to heal.
The other way is by distant Reiki. I live in Darlington, in County Durham, yet you could be anywhere else in the world – you would still receive the Reiki energy from me as strongly as if you had been in my Reiki room with me. Even though the session is by appointment, you don't have the inconvenience of travelling to see me. You just sit back or lie down in your own home, or wherever is convenient for you.
What does Reiki do for you?
I must emphasise that Reiki is a complementary therapy, not an alternative therapy. It works with other therapies and with conventional medicine, not in place of them. Also, no Reiki therapist should ever say it will cure this or that. Instead it will boost your body's natural healing process, with whatever the end result. All our bodies are different.
- It can help you to relax
- It can help relieve depression
- It can help relieve the pain of arthritis
- If you're nervous about a forthcoming event (for instance, an interview, or a wedding) it can help you with your nerves
- It can help with all kinds of conditions, mental or physical
- It can help people of all ages
- Reiki can even help pets and other animals
For further information about Reiki, see the the UK Reiki Federation.
Who is Reiki for?
Reiki is for you! It doesn't matter how old you are, how young you are, what your religious beliefs are, the colour of your skin, your sexuality. Whatever. If you feel the need for help with a problem in your life at the moment, then contact me right now. Reiki and I will help you.
How do you receive Reiki energy
By Contact Reiki
If you live in or near Darlington, in County Durham, contact Reiki could be what you need. We will arrange an appointment between us, and you will visit me at my home. In my Reiki Room, you will lie on my treatment couch, fully clothed (apart from your shoes). You will receive the Reiki energy through my hands. My hands will gently touch specific parts of your body. Apart from personal areas, that is; in those cases my hands will be a few inches above the body, working in your aura, instead. As with Distant Reiki, the energy will stay with you for two or three days after your appointment. The session will last for just under an hour. I will explain more when I see you. I will be pleased to answer any questions by email, too.
The price of one session of Contact Reiki is £25.00. You can pay with cash or cheque when you come for your appointment.
To make an appointment, simply email me at mail@reikiken.com, or phone me, either on 01325 469654 or 0780 390 5881.
By Distant Reiki
The convenient aspect of this is that you don't have to visit me in order to receive the energy. You can simply be wherever you are in the UK or the world at a date and time of your choice. You just make your payment by online, then contact me by email to make your appointment. Tell me your name, the town where you live, plus any information about why you want the Reiki energy.
Just under an hour's Distant Reiki will cost you £25.00.
Please email me at mail@reikiken.com to arrange an appointment once you have made payment.
At the appointed time please make sure you're relaxing somewhere, for the hour. Either sit in a comfortable chair or lie down on your bed. You won't want to be disturbed for that hour (or maybe more!) so make sure your phones are switched off, and put that 'Do Not Disturb' notice on the door! (So, please, during the session don't be driving at that time, or operating any machinery!)
The energy will stay with you for two or three more days. After that I will email you with my results and observations, and we can compare notes.
Photograph of Mikao Usui courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikao_Usui