Reiki: “ Rei” = universal “Ki” = life force energy.
Reiki stands for Universal Life Force Energy and was constituted by Dr. Usui as a Natural System of Healing. It is said to be the very energy that holds the Universe together and exists at every level of existence.
One of the basic ideas held by those who practice Reiki is that this vital energy can be channeled to support the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
Everyone can channel Reiki once they have received an attunement. Universal energy is all around us and flows through us.
As children, we were probably all able to connect to this healing energy, but over time, with stress, uncertainties, emotional problems and our desire to fit in, our capacity to connect to the healing energy decreases.
We have all experienced the power of touch to soothe, comfort and heal. Through the Reiki attunements, this connection is re-established, so that we have a direct link to the healing energy once more.
Reiki is a powerful tool for relaxation, decreasing anxiety and tension and calming the mind as well as the body. It acts at all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It provides you with a means of doing something to help yourself – in all situations. It helps with your personal growth, but can also be given to others. Reiki is about finding your own power and learning to trust – yourself, and also the Universe.
Reiki can be not just be given to people but also to plants, animals, water, food or objects, thus demonstrating that everything is a channel for this universal life force.