Reiki frequently asked questions
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Reiki is a natural, gentle, simple, and safe Japanese technique for relaxation and stress reduction. Reiki can balance our entire system. Everybody can benefit from a Reiki treatment. It can promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
The word Reiki is a combination of two Japanese words “Rei” means spiritual or universal and “ Ki” means "life force energy". Reiki is "universal life force energy." Reiki is not a religion and it is not a belief system. Everyone is born with this natural energy. It is a positive energy that nourishes the mind and body and helps us to be alive. When our "life force energy" is low, we may get sick, and when it is strong, we are healthier. Reiki balances and strengthens the body’s energy field(Aura) and energy centers(Chakras). This is a natural and holistic method that treats the whole person by bringing the body, mind, and emotion into a state of deep relaxation and balance where healing can happen. This gentle hands-on healing technique helps to activate the immune system’s functions and increases the person’s innate ability to heal themselves.
Reiki never causes any harm and it always works for the highest good of the recipient. Reiki can help promote inner peace, clarity, detox the body, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, reduce pain, and boost the immune system. It could also help reduce the side effects of regular medical treatment. A Reiki treatment can be received in person or it can be sent distantly.
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No, Reiki works in conjunction with medical treatments. Today more than 60 U.S. hospitals use Reiki as part of patient services, and even in the operation rooms to facilitate healing. Hospitals are finding that Reiki sessions cause patients to heal faster and have less pain. (Institute for Integrative Healthcare)
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Practitioners do not use their own energy to do Reiki. They channel the energy from the above and connect the recipient to the source energy. Then energy flows from the practitioners’ hands into the client. The client is fully clothed on a massage table or a chair. The practitioners place their hands on or near some parts of the client’s body. Some hand positions are head, ears, throat, shoulders, abdomen, hips, knees, and feet. During the session, I will see or feel where your energy is not flowing in a balanced way. Then I will work on balancing the chakras related to that area. Balancing the chakras allows for more energy to flow through the client’s body and energy system, resulting in calmness, relaxation, and peace. This process works the same way for both in-person and distance sessions.
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In Distant or Virtual Reiki sessions, clients receive the healing energy from the comfort of their own homes. The results of distant Reiki are just as strong and profound as those experienced in an in-person session.
Distant Reiki works because energy is not limited by distance. There is no distance when it comes to spirituality because our soul or our spirit is not a physical element. Reiki connects to our spiritual and energetic levels. Feedback from my distant Reiki clients consistently indicates that they experienced the flow of energy and achieved positive outcomes from the distant sessions.
You will receive a phone call at the beginning of the session to get you prepared. I create a sacred environment, establishing a spiritual connection with you through the utilization of Reiki symbols, focused attention on your name, visualization techniques, and healing light modalities. All you need to do is lie down in a comfortable position while you receive Reiki. Choose a place that is comfortable and free from distractions like phones, computers, TV…Closing your eyes and listening to gentle relaxing music can enhance the session. At the end of the session, I will call you and chat for a few minutes to provide feedback and answer any questions you might have.
Watch this educational video about distant healing:
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Initial Reiki session is about 90-minute and it includes:
Pre-discussion about the issue and setting an intention
Accessing the body’s energy field
Chakra balancing by working on all chakras using 12-15 hand positions.
Post discussion about any findings and next step
A Subsequent Reiki session is about 60-minute and it includes:
Accessing the body’s energy field
Working on the main 7 Chakras
Post discussion about any findings and next step
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Some people feel a gentle wave or pulsation, warm or cold, tingling, gentle floating, or seeing some colors and images. Some people may fall asleep or may not feel anything at all. For some people, Reiki may feel like a form of meditation. All these feelings are normal. By the end of each treatment, everyone feels relaxed and peaceful.
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This is not up to the practitioner to decide. Each person is a unique individual and every issue or cause of the issue is different for everybody. The practitioner has the ability to connect the recipient with Reiki energy but the results are not controlled by the practitioner. Reiki comes from the higher power but it always works for the highest good of the recipient. Whether the discomfort or problem has a physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual source, Reiki has its own knowledge and it will flow to the areas that need healing. Some clients may see significant improvement by only one session and for some others, it may take several sessions. Healing depends on the client's intention. The client needs to allow the healing to happen and accept it. Sometimes we need to change our lifestyles or habits to get better results. Sometimes medical treatment is required.
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Most people report deep relaxation and stress reduction which will help the body to heal itself at all levels. Clients who have received Reiki from me or other Reiki practitioners reported that Reiki treatment helps them with:
Stress and anxiety reduction
Boosting the immune system
Removing emotional and mental blocks
Relaxation
Sleep improvement
Concentration
Pain reduction
Energy Balance
Ease Chemotherapy & Radiation treatment
Lowering blood pressure
Surgical recovery
Ease medication side effects
Improve overall health
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Set an intention and ASK Reiki for guidance and healing for your specific issue. You can also write down your intention as a positive affirmation.
Wear comfortable or loose clothing. This allows a better flow of energy.
Avoid drinking too much water a couple of hours before your appointment time.
For your distant Reiki session: Choose a safe, comfortable, and quiet place free from distractions like noise, electronics, pets, kids…Lie down on your back, close your eyes, and just relax. It is okay if you fall asleep during a session. You will still receive the energy.
After the session, drink a glass of water and take a few hours of rest if possible.
If you get other therapy/energy work like massage, physical therapy, acupuncture, or chiropractor… you may want to wait at least 3 days after your Reiki session.
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Animals frequently respond well to energy healing because they possess a natural sensitivity to energy and can intuitively detect the practitioner's intentions and vibrations. All sessions are done remotely. There are no time or space restrictions to distant Reiki. Healing can be sent to any place in the world. Distant Reiki is even more practical for animals because some animals may live too far away or be fearful of strangers. But they absorb Reiki distantly. Distant treatments are cost-effective for the owner and quicker to schedule. Distant Reiki offers the same benefits as hands-on. Distant Reiki treatments can provide relief from surgery, emotional healing, behavioral problems, and many other issues. Each session is 30 min. All you need to do is create a peaceful and comfortable spot for your pet to lie down or rest. Comfort is very essential during a Reiki session. A closed-off, quiet room free from any distractions with a comfortable temperature is ideal. You will receive a phone call at the beginning and end of the session to get your pet prepared and discuss any findings at the end of the session.
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Blockages and imbalances within the aura can detrimentally affect different facets of our being - from the physical body and emotions to intellect and spirit. Aura clearing can be added to a subsequent Reiki session enhancing its effectiveness. This technique involves both the client and practitioner in an interactive process. Through imagery, visualization, and breathing techniques, we identify and release blocked or stagnant energy together. Typically lasting around 20 minutes, aura clearing is performed at the start of a Reiki session. By removing stagnant energy, it facilitates the smoother flow of Reiki energy, bringing more balance and harmony within the mind and body.
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Chakra balancing specifically targets the body's seven chakras, aiming to align and optimize their energy flow for overall well-being.
During a Reiki session, I like to dedicate an additional 20 minutes to focus deeply on each chakra, using 12-15 different hand positions, visualization, and sound therapy to attune and balance them. Chakra balancing is included during the initial Reiki session and available as an option for subsequent Reiki sessions.