Q. Where does Reiki energy come from?
A. Reiki energy is a subtle energy. It is different than electricity or chemical energy or other kinds of physical energy. Reiki energy comes from the Higher Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical world we are familiar with. Reiki energy comes down from above and enters the top of the practitioners head after which it flows through the body and out the hands. It appears to flow this way because of our perspective. The energy is coming from a transcendental part of ourselves that is connected to an infinite supply of healing energy.
Q. Is Reiki a Religion?
A. Although Reiki energy is spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. Reiki is religiously neutral. Practitioners are not asked to change any religious or spiritual beliefs they may have. They are free to continue believing anything they choose and are encouraged to make their own decisions concerning the nature of their religious practices. I personally know people of all religious beliefs who are successful Reiki Practitioners: Christians (Catholic, Baptist, Other Christians), Buddhist, Native American Shaman, Pagan, Wiccan, and unspecified religious beliefs.
Q. How is a Reiki treatment given?
A. In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually lying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the clients body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used based on the clients needs. Each position is held for approximately three to five minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 60 minutes and then there is time for discussion about what was felt or experienced by both the practioner and the recipient.
Q. What does a Reiki treatment feel like?
A. What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In addition, many feel heat or warmth, tingling or other physical sensations. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or feel as though they are floating outside their bodies. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed, and centered with a more positive, balanced outlook.
Q. What can be treated with Reiki?
A. Reiki has had a positive affect on all forms of illness and negative conditions. This includes minor things like head or stomach aches, bee stings, colds, flu, tension and anxiety as well as serious illness like heart disease, cancer, etc. The side effects of regular medical treatments may also been reduced or eliminated with the aid of Reiki treatments. This includes the negative effects of chemotherapy, post operative pain and depression as well as improving the healing rate and reducing the time needed to stay in the hospital.
There are no counter indications for Reiki because it is always directed by the recipient. So Reiki can never cause harm and one can never receive too much Reiki Energy.
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