WHAT IS REIKI?

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Reiki is a gentle, hands-on relaxation technique from 20th century Japan. A hands-on Reiki session doesn't look like much, but its medical benefits are well documented. In just a few minutes, Reiki can shift a recipient's nervous system shifts from parasympathetic to sympathetic, from a state of fight or flight to deep relaxation—the relaxation response. The relaxation response is a biochemical event in which the heart rate drops, breathing decreases, oxygen consumption decreases, and immunity is boosted. In this calm state, the body is better able to function and mobilize its built-in repair mechanisms.

The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese words: rei, meaning life force and ki, meaning energy. The practitioner serves as a catalyst for the recipient’s own energy to move towards a state of balance.

Reiki Benefits Physical pain can have an emotional effect. If you’re sick or injured, you may feel frustrated with your body for not being able to function up to your expectations. Likewise, unprocessed emotions can manifest in the body, as physical pain or discomfort. Anger, anxiety, and sadness may disrupt your sleep, trigger a headache, or worse. Even if you have no nagging ailments, stress is a factor in everyone’s lives and I’m convinced that most people aren’t aware of how big a role it plays. Stress inhibits the body’s natural ability to repair itself. Because Reiki has a balancing effect, emotionally and physically, it can mitigate distress regardless of its source. The mechanism by which Reiki is able to bring relief to people remains unclear, but scientific studies show that it is more effective than placebo in treating pain and anxiety. Here are some of Reiki’s many commonly reported benefits:

Reduced Pain
Reduced Anxiety
Deep, restorative relaxation
Boosted immunity
Accelerated surgical recovery
Reduced side effects of chemotherapy
Improved sleep
Reduced depression
Greater self-awareness
Improved intuition
A clear mind