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Reiki
at
Uncommon Practice
What
is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning "Universal
Life Energy". This energy is in the world around us, is within
all living things, and also surrounds us (the aura). It runs through
the earth, plants, animals, humans. The correct flow and amount of
this energy is so essential to our health and well-being. It is when
there is not enough life energy or it is moving too slowly that illness
can result, and this is where Reiki can help.
Reiki is a form
of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience and
dedication of one nineteenth-century man: Dr Mikao Usui. All Reiki
Healers can trace their lineage back to Dr Usui. There is no belief
system attached to Reiki - anyone can receive or learn to give a Reiki
treatment. Reiki restores our life energy so our bodies can heal,
or stay healthy. Reiki Healers channel this energy from the Divine
and into the client's body.
All Reiki Healers hold to the following
principles:
Just for today, do not worry.
Just for today, do not anger.
Honour your parents, teachers and elders.
Earn your living honestly.
Show gratitude to every living thing.
How does Reiki work?
Reiki works at an energy level. Energy flows within the physical body
through pathways called chakras and meridians. It also flows around
us as the aura. This energy nourishes the organs and cells of the
body. Our personal energy is responsive to thoughts and feelings,
and becomes disrupted when we take on negative thoughts or feelings
about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings cause disruptions
in the flow of energy within and around us. This energy is, in turn,
disrupted, causing the organs and tissues in the physical body to
function less effectively. Areas become dis-eased and imbalanced. Reiki
heals by moving through our personal energy fields and charging them
with positive energy. In doing so, it raises the vibratory level of
our energy and causes the negative thoughts and feelings to break
away. Reiki Healers visualise a series of symbols to increase the
effectiveness of the energy. Reiki clears, heals and straightens the
energy pathways, correcting dis-ease and imbalances. The physical
body's natural healing processes are encouraged to function and are
increased in effectiveness. Energy is therefore allowed to again flow
through the body in a healthy and natural way.
Why use Reiki?
Reiki is a natural,gentle and safe method of healing which can be
used for any health problem, whether physical, emotional, mental or
spiritual. Stress, depression, anxiety, headaches, migraines - these
common complaints of the modern world are relieved by Reiki treatments.
More serious diseases, from diabetes to Cancer, also respond well.
Personally I have had success in the treatment of ME/CFS with Reiki.
Anything - any ailment, illness, disease, acute or chronic, small
or large - all respond to Reiki.Reiki may not fully cure the illness
or complaint (though in some cases it has been known to) but it will
promote relaxation and calm in the client, encouraging and increasing
the body's own natural healing processes. Reiki encourages balance
and harmony on all levels - mind, body and spirit. Reiki will
not interfere with any other medications or treatments, though it
can boost their effectiveness. It complements all other types of alternative
therapies and traditional medical techniques. Remember that Reiki
is not a substitute for any medical advice and treatment. If you are
unwell, please see your GP as soon as you can. Reiki Healers are not
trained in diagnosis: if you are concerned about your symptoms you
should see your Doctor.
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