Usui Transformational Reiki

Reiki works on different levels of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual enhancing everything in life. Reiki is not only one of the oldest healing systems in use; it is also one of the most versatile. This ancient Japanese method of healing uses energy to balance the body and mind, and its benefits can be felt by both Reiki practitioners and their clients. In fact, Reiki is believed to improve just about any aspect of life, from physical health to emotional well-being to stress reduction and mental clarity. Reiki techniques are used to heal the body, mind, and spirit. It has been proven that Reiki can help people suffering from various major and minor ailments. It is often used as a complementary therapy in a number of hospitals today. It enhances the health care the patient receives both in the hospital and from outpatient health care providers. Reiki has not only helped patients with physical ailments but also helped those with minor psychological difficulties as well. The first step to feeling better is by actually 'feeling' better in your body, Reiki does just that from your very first session!

1. Promotes Harmony & Balance

Reiki helps to promote harmony and balance. It is an effective, non-invasive energy healing modality that enhances the body’s natural healing ability whilst energizing and promoting overall wellness. Reiki works directly on restoring balance on all levels and works directly on the problem and condition instead of just masking or relieving symptoms.

Balance is what we find when we allow our minds to flow in a harmonious state with what our emotions are trying to tell us. Your brain will literally have better communication between the left and right hemispheres of your brain, your masculine/feminine, yin/yang for an overall sense of balance and well being, without labeling things as good or bad, positive or negative, etc.

2. Deep Relaxation and Rejuvenation

One of the most enjoyable aspects of  Reiki is how it allows for us to drop into a deep state of relaxation, Delta-Theta Brainwave states, which have been proven to provide the deepest levels of cellular restoration and overall rejuvenation. Clients have reported feeling more clear, peaceful, relaxed, excited about life, and lighter in themselves.

Reiki provides a space where you can be more aware of what is going on inside your body and mind. To learn to listen to your own body and make wise well informed decisions regarding your path, purpose, and peace. Being more present means you are in your body and fully aware of all potential, possibilities, opportunities, and how to engage life in a fluid relaxed way!

3. Dissolves Energy Blocks 

Regular Reiki treatments can bring about a calmer and more peaceful state of being, in which a person is better able to cope with everyday stress. This mental balance also enhances focus, learning, memory, balanced energy, and mental clarity.

Reiki can heal mental/emotional wounds and can help alleviate mood swings, fear, frustration, and even anger. Reiki can also strengthen and heal personal relationships,

as it enhances your capability to love, open you up to the people around you allowing your relationships to blossom to their full potential.

4. Assists Detoxification and Immune Boosting

We spend so much time in the stress-reactive fight/flight phase that it becomes our ‘norm’ when this happens our bodies actually get less versed in how to return to optimal balance (homeostasis).

Reiki reminds our bodies how to shift into the parasympathetic nervous system (rest/digest) self-healing mode.

Rest/digest doesn’t mean you have to stop being active and productive or ‘do nothing’. It simply means you are functioning from a more relaxed state, helping you to sleep better and efficiently focus with ease. All of which are so important to maintaining health and vitality. The more you are in this space, the more you can be active and productive without being stressed, exhausted, or burnt out.

5. Clears The Mind & Boosts Focused Energy

Reiki can support you in staying centered in the present moment rather than getting caught up in regrets about the past or anxieties about the future. It can strengthen your ability to accept and work with the way events are unfolding even when they don’t follow your desires or timetable. You begin to react to situations, people, and yourself in a supportive way rather than acting out of habit.

6. Aids Sleep & Relaxation

The number one outcome of receiving a Reiki session is relaxation. When we’re relaxed, we sleep better, our bodies heal better, we think more clearly, and we relate to each other more genuinely. Often clients will experience deep relaxation during their Reiki session and often go into a deeper brain wave state similar to the deeper states of the sleep-cycle during a session allowing for maximum restoration.

7. Accelerates The Body's Natural Healing Systems

Reiki healing aids in allowing you to quickly return to natural healing homeostasis and often a deeply regenerative state know as the most restorative brain wave states (Delta/Theta)

That means your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure improve because of the deep relaxation induced by the Reiki session. Breathing deeper and easier is one of the first things to happen during a self-practice or treatment received from someone else. When we breathe better, our minds naturally calm into a more meditative state.

8. Helps Relieve Pain

On the outside looking in, a Reiki treatment might appear to be merely a sequence of hand placements, it works to restore balance on the deepest possible level. It encourages your system to improve your body’s vital functions on a physical, emotional, and mental level so your entire system function optimally in harmony with one another.

On the physical level, Reiki can also help to relieve a wide variety of physical issues: migraines, arthritis, sciatica ~ just to name a few. It has been shown to speed up recovery time and positive outcomes in hospitals and hospice facilities, now offered at more hospitals in the U.S.

9. Assists Spiritual Growth & Clarifies Purpose

You do not need to be into spirituality to enjoy the benefits of reiki. Yet, for many, they receive reiki treatments to support themselves through their self-healing journey i.e. spiritual growth / personal development.

Reiki addresses the whole person, rather than targeting individual symptoms. It can create profound, often subtle shifts from deep within your own being. What does that look like? Guidance about what to do around difficult situations can come more easily. Or it may inspire a change in attitude or belief about your situation. Suddenly, you see your condition from a fresh perspective and are able to deal with it in a more positive way. Or it might direct you to the right kind of action needed which is guided from within.

10. Compliments Medical Treatments & Therapies

Reiki is a wonderful complement to conventional medicine and helps relax patients on the levels of the mind and physical body. When a patient is relaxed the healing process is accelerated. People sleep much better and are calmer following Reiki treatments.

The beauty of Reiki is that it is non-invasive and is administered in a very gentle manner. The Reiki practitioner can easily and effectively give a session without touching the body in cases where patients have burns or major injuries.

Reiki is generally safe to use even if you have medical conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, or heart conditions. You may receive Reiki treatments if you are undergoing chemotherapy. Reiki treatments are great support throughout all stages of pregnancy and post-partum relief. Although there are no know contraindications for Reiki is it important to talk to your doctor before beginning any new health treatments or regimens.

11. You Can Reiki Yourself, Anywhere!

Many clients will learn Reiki for themselves by setting up a Level 1 Reiki Attunement so they can boost their own energy levels on a daily basis and harness the healing energies innate to your own body. Some are drawn to Reiki to support their physical healing, some want to delve deeper into their personal development. Through personally experiencing the benefits of reiki regularly we can open and create on levels we may have once never imagined before.

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What is reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique. The predominant form of Reiki practiced throughout the world today, also known as Usui reiki, was created by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. It’s a complementary or alternative health approach. Reiki does not directly cure diseases or illnesses. Instead, it’s used as a way to manage symptoms and improve general well-being.

During a reiki session, the practitioner places their hands either directly on you or just above you to bring about healing. The belief is that the practitioner is able to stimulate your body’s natural healing abilities.

Read on to learn more about the benefits and side effects of reiki, and what to expect from a reiki session.

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5 Health benefits of reiki

1. Relieves pain, anxiety, and fatigue

According to a review of randomized trials trusted Source, reiki may help to reduce pain and anxiety, though more research is needed. It may also help to reduce fatigue. A 2015 study trusted Source found that people being treated for cancer who received distant reiki in addition to regular medical care had lower levels of pain, anxiety, and fatigue. These levels were significantly lower than the control group, who only received medical care. Participants had 30-minute sessions of distant reiki for five days.

In another 2015 study, researchers looked at the effects of reiki on women following cesarean delivery. They found that reiki significantly reduced pain, anxiety, and the breathing rate in women 1-2 days after having a cesarean delivery. The need for and the number of analgesic pain killers was also reduced. Reiki didn’t have an effect on blood pressure or pulse rate.

A 2018 study trusted Source compared the use of reiki to physiotherapy for relieving lower back pain in people with herniated disks. Both treatments were found to be equally effective at relieving pain, but reiki was more cost-effective and, in some cases, resulted in faster treatment.

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2. Treats depression

Reiki treatments may be used as part of a treatment plan to help relieve depression. In a small 2010 study, researchers looked at the effects of reiki on older adults experiencing pain, depression, or anxiety. The participants reported an improvement in their physical symptoms, mood, and well-being. They also reported more feelings of relaxation, increased curiosity, and enhanced levels of self-care.

Larger, more in-depth studies are required to expand upon these findings.

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3. Enhances quality of life

The positive benefits of reiki can enhance your overall well-being. Researchers in a small 2016 study found that reiki was helpful in improving the quality of life for women with cancer. Women who had reiki showed improvements to their sleep patterns, self-confidence, and depression levels. They noted a sense of calm, inner peace, and relaxation.

Larger studies are needed to expand on these findings.

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4. Boosts mood

Reiki may help to improve your mood by relieving anxiety and depression. According to results from a 2011 study, people who had reiki felt greater mood benefits compared to people who didn’t have reiki. The study participants who had six 30-minute sessions over a period of two to eight weeks showed improvements in their mood.

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5. May improve some symptoms and conditions

Reiki may also be used to treat:

• headache

• tension

• insomnia

• nausea

The relaxation response that happens with Reiki may benefit these symptoms. However, specific research is needed to determine the efficacy of reiki for the treatment of these symptoms and conditions.

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Are there risks or side effects?

Reiki is non-invasive and thought to be a safe trusted source. It doesn’t have any known harmful side effects. For those with past trauma, lying quietly in a dim room with someone close to you might be uncomfortable.

Reiki is not intended to replace any doctor-approved treatment plan.

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What happens during a reiki session?

A typical Reiki session lasts between 20 and 90 minutes. At your first appointment, you’ll meet with your reiki practitioner. You’ll have a short introduction or chat about the process and your expectations or intentions. Let your practitioner know about any symptoms you want to be addressed or if there are places in the body on which you’d like them to focus. Also, let the practitioner know if you have any injuries or places that are sensitive to touch.

You’ll be instructed to lie down on a treatment table or mat. They will cover you with a blanket. Usually, soft, relaxing music will be playing in the background. For the most part, there won’t be any talking during the session, but you can feel free to let your practitioner know if there’s something you need to feel more comfortable or to share what you’re experiencing.

The practitioner will move their hands around the body. They may touch you lightly or have their hands just above your body.

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You may experience sensations in the body such as heat or tingling. Some people report seeing visualizations such as colors or pictures, or having memories appear. Try to allow whatever arises to pass without attaching too much meaning to it. Your experiences may become deeper the more you continue with reiki.

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How to prepare for your appointment

Wear clean, loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. You may wish to wear natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, or silk. Remove your shoes, jewelry, and glasses before your session, and keep your phone switched off or leave it behind.

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What to expect after your appointment

Drink plenty of water after your session. Some people feel calm, peaceful, or energized. You may also feel tired.