Ewya Magazine Issue 4 November & December 2016 | Page 30

Pure, Powerful and Profound Reiki

Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive ancient natural healing therapy which does not cause pain or harm. Our entire universe“ REI” is made up of energy and at a very basic level we are energy. The human life force energy or“ KI” is an unseen energy stream that pours into the human energy field nourishing every part of the mind, body and soul. The word‘ REI’ has many different meanings but many believe it means soul or consciousness. There are many different forms of Reiki, Each form of Reiki has its own methods and tools used to channel the healing universal energy and each form of Reiki has its own benefits. The two primary differentiations are Traditional Japanese Reiki( Eastern) and Western Reiki.
Usui / Tibetan Reiki and Usui Shiki Ryoho( the Usui System of Natural Healing) are the foundation of Western Reiki therapy systems and are a good place to start your journey along the path of healing. Many Reiki Practitioners in South Africa practice this form of Reiki, often combining it with other forms of Western and Japanese Reiki and other healing modalities. One of these combined forms of Reiki is known as Gendai Reiki. Traditional Japanese or Eastern Reiki includes: Jikiden Reiki, Usui Reiki Ryoho- Gakkai, and Komyo Reiki Kai. The essence of Japanese or Eastern Reiki is simplicity and pure energy, creating balance and harmony; it is a fluid and beautiful therapy to experience.
The difference between Reiki and other modalities is that the Reiki student or practitioner undergoes a Reiki attunement process or Reiju which connects the student to this spiritual energy, making it possible for the Reiki student to effectively channel the human life force energy, Ki, facilitated by a shift in the student’ s own energy blueprint
What to Expect. A Reiki therapy session begins at the head and ends at the feet, this is most relaxing. A Reiki session may begin elsewhere depending on the therapist and the needs of the client. The therapist’ s hands are gently placed in various positions on or slightly above the body without pressure being applied. The“ KI” or life force energy that facilitates the healing flows down through the therapist’ s palms and fingertips into the receiver’ s energy field. The therapist does not give of their own energy they simply channel universal energy from the source.
You may feel a number of sensations during your Reiki therapy, these could include heat, cold and tingling, you may even experience colour or sound. Sometimes you may feel nothing at all. The outcome of each treatment is determined by your own personal needs and no two people will experience REIKI the same way. Some of the frequent experiences include:
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