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24/08/2025

What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is, in its simplest translation, universal life energy. It is referred to in other cultures as "chi", "prana", or "spirit". It is the life force that exists in all things. The practice of Reiki is the art and science of channelling this universal life energy, or force, to promote spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.

Reiki involves directing the natural flow of ki (universal energy) to build up the individual’s energy resources. A good analogy is to liken to recharging a battery. Reiki works much the same way. If you are suffering from an illness (physical, mental, or spiritual), this is an indication that your energy supply is lessened; Reiki works to assist your body/mind in building your energy level back up to its optimum level and promoting its natural flow, enhancing your own natural healing powers. As Reiki practitioners are trained to channel energy from the universe, not from their personal supply, they do not suffer from energy depletion.

Reiki is also helpful in reducing stress, aiding relaxation, and restoring energy, and is not just used when there is dis-ease.

Dr. Mikao Usui rediscovered Reiki in the mid-nineteenth century. Reiki is recognised as being an ancient method of healing that is based on a system of symbols (keys) that trigger the channelling of ki. One of Dr. Usui’s seminary students once challenged him to show how healing with touch could be done Finding that he could not prove this through demonstration, Dr. Usui began the quest that would take him all over the world in search of information on healing with ki. Finally, in Tibet, he found what he had been searching for, written in ancient texts - the keys to healing with touch, as well as the precise information for applying them.

Among the selected few that Dr. Usui taught this method was Chujiro Hayashi. It is Hayashi who taught Reiki to Mrs. Hawayo Takata. Mrs. Takata brought the Usui system of Reiki to the United States in the 1930's.

Reiki Treatment

With the client (fully clothed) lying down on a therapy bed, using a series of carefully orchestrated touch patterns, the Reiki practitioner begins treatment at the head and gradually moves down the body, placing the hands in pre-determined, positions. The client is then turned over and the process is repeated, again working from the head to the feet. The hands are held in each position for three to five minutes, giving time for the healing energy to be channelled through the practitioner to the client.
A full Reiki treatment usually takes approximately one hour. The amount of ki (energy) transferred is dependant on the client's needs as well as their ability to accept the healing. Reiki is more akin to "laying on of hands" rather than being a massage technique, the touch should be gentle with little or no pressure applied. Reiki is not a religious belief and is not related to any specific religious beliefs or dogma, it is the channelling of the energy of the universe.
During Reiki treatment, some people experience warmth from the touch of the practitioner, feeling heat entering and permeating their being. Others feel a flowing , tingling, or pulsing sensation that is sometimes likened to the flow of warm water or a mild electric current. The most common description is that its effects are warming, relaxing, calming, bringing a sense of tranquillity and well-being.
Reiki energy works to help you stay healthy by balancing and maintaining the flow of ki. If there is illness, injury, or stress, Reiki can assist the body’s ability to heal itself. Everyone can benefit from Reiki.

19/08/2025

Instead of saying, "I know what it feels like", how about "I can't imagine your heartbreak".

Instead of saying, "You're strong, you'll get through this, how about " You'll hurt, and I'll be here.

Instead of saying, "You look like you're doing well, how about, "How are you holding up today?"

Instead of saying, "Healing takes time", how about "Healing has no timeline".

Instead of saying, "Everything happens for a reason, how about "This must feel terribly senseless right now".

And when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. Love speaks in silences too.

12/08/2025

Most people listen just to reply.

They’re not really hearing you, they’re just waiting for their turn to talk.

But the people who change you, the people you remember, they listen to understand.

They don’t just hear your words, they hear you.

And that’s the difference between connection and noise