Today's world is changing dramatically and the benefits of Reiki can help us survive these times of turmoil - and do so without further damaging the beautiful planet we live on, and ourselves as human beings.

In the western world, where Reiki has more recently arrived, it is known as a method of healing which works by the transfer of universal life energy, or rei-ki.  We are all made up of this energy, science has confirmed that whatwe perceive to be solid objects are all vibrating energy .It is not difficult therefore to see that if we harmonise the vibration of Reiki energy with the vibration of our own energy field, we can benefit from its healing and revitalising effect

However, whilst Dr Usui the founder of Reiki as we know it today was Japanese, the principal of universal energy  has always been acknowledged and used in Eastern medicine, and is not specifically confined to Reiki. The energy from which we benefit when we receive such healing is described in various ways around the world. In Reiki  it is the last two letters of the word or 'ki'. In Indian culture it is known as 'prana' and the Chinese describe it as 'chi, as in 'T'ai chi. It is the flow through our being of this energy that is the principle of Yoga and other eastern philosophies and practices, such as Acupuncture and Reflexology. In addition, Reiki is strongly linked to the Buddhist belief system, and for some it is the route on to a path toward enlightenment, and a stronger connection with the higher self or inner awareness.

What is generally understood about Reiki, is as mentioned above that it is an ancient art of healing, re-discovered in Japan by one Dr Mikao Usui, around a hundred years ago. The word Reiki is translated from the Japanese words for Universal Life Energy.  If the word Reiki is broken down into its two parts 'Rei' and 'Ki' it appears that in the Japanese language these two words would be related to transcendence, or spirit, and a 'mysterious' power or essence.

A Reiki practitioner is attuned to align with the universal energy field, and direct that healing energy into the human energy field of whoever is in need of healing.  This can be for a specific condition, or simply to restore holistically the natural balance to your physical body and to re-balance the energies in your human energy field. 

Reiki Healing works simply and directly and can help anyone who is open to it.  The important thing to know about Reiki is that it cannot harm you. Reiki Healing can improve the quality of sleep you enjoy as it improves the ability to relax and reduces tension and stress should these be a problem in your life. 

Those who benefit from Reiki often describe improved levels of relaxation and an increased sense of well being. It is now widely recognised that when you are feeling the effects of stress or tension your immune system is compromised, and as a natural consequence of its relaxing effect Reiki helps to boost your immune system  and balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. As a result it can bring the increased sense of overall wellbeing reported by many Reiki clients.

.As the principle on which Reiki works embodies each of the four aspects of us Reiki Practitioners find themselves approached by a broad range of people seeking help for the symptoms associated with a number of medically acknowledged physical conditions, such as chronic fatigue, general tiredness, backpain and headaches. I treat clients who approach me for help with relief from pain and the depleting effects which are associated with the medical treatments offered for cancer.. Because it re-balances the energy system it can also be helpful in aiding recovery following injury or surgery.Conditions which arise from chemical or hormonal imbalances can often be helped by Reiki, because of its re-balancing effect.  It can also be very helpful in relation to those crises we all encounter at certain stages of our life, whcih cause us extreme stress and leave us with an inability to see our way forward.

The applications are numerous, yet the benefits are unique and personal.If you are facing a period of stress or challenge Reiki can help to to reduce your anxiety  and improve your clarity of mind and objectivity, gently re-balancing the turmoil or turbulence in your energy system and enabling you to rise to the challenges ahead. It is also good for balancing blood pressure  and improving many other stress induced conditions, and is an excellent therapy for releasing emotional blocks and helping with the different kinds of emotional and physical trauma you may have experienced or are currently  experiencing in your life.

Reiki flows naturally to where it is needed and re-balances where there is imbalance.  It is an ideal way to re-align the chakras, even if you are not consciously aware of a particular imbalance in your energy system. There are far too many ways that Reiki can help you for me to list them all here, and benefit from any form of healing is always unique to the individual.  However, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions when I will be happy to help. Scientific research is being carried out in a number of universities in the UK and America, to explore further the various benefits of Reiki, which is now also recognised by the medical profession in this country as having a therapeutic effect on those who receive it.

For a Reiki session you do not need to remove any clothing other than shoes and outerwear.  You are simply required to lie down and relax, and allow your system to enjoy the effects of the Reiki energy. Reiki healing does normally involve light touch at various points of your head and body in accordance with your energy centres or Chakras. If touch is a problem for you I can work around this issue, so please contact me and we can discuss how best to offer healing to you.

It will be seen from the contact and fees page that I offer two types of Reiki Healing Session. A 'full' Reiki session can take signficantly longer to complete. If you are uncertain which of these would be best for you please do not hesitate to phone or e-mail me when I will be happy to advise you.

Elizabeth

Certified Reiki Master & Teacher - Usui Shiki Ryoho

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