Reiki as a healing technique that utilizes the power of touch to heal yourself or others. The word Reiki is derived from two words: Rei which implies universal and Ki which means life force or life energy. This is the energy that constitutes everything in this universe
Apart from healing, Reiki is also used as a method that helps you attain mental and physical balance.
It can be explained as a non-invasive method to endorse relaxation, elevate the natural abilities of the human body, and nurture physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The therapeutic energy of Reiki is applied to deliver relief from illnesses such as anxiety, aches and pains, fatigue, anxiety, and other physical and mental ailments.
It does not replace any form of treatment but simply acts as a complementary therapy that can be integrated with any treatment to boost internal health and well-being.
. Rei can also be defined as “the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning of the universe.” It is a subtle wisdom that permeates everything, animate and inanimate. This subtle wisdom controls the development of the entire universe – ranging from the development of life on this planet to the unfolding of galaxies in the universe. Its presence guides you whenever you need it.
Ki can be termed as the non-physical energy that is present in all living things. Ki flows in every living thing – including human beings, plants, and animals. An individual feels strong and confident when he has a high Ki. A low Ki leads to a feeling of sickness and ill health. You receive this Ki from your food, air, sunshine, and even sleep. You also have the potential to elevate the level of Ki in your body through specific breathing and meditation exercises. An individual’s Ki leaves his physical body at the time of his death. Ki is also known as “Prana” in India, “Chi” in China, and the “Ti” or “Ki’ in the Hawaiians. It is also referred to as the life force, vital energy force, orgone, odic force, or bioplasma. One of the most important characteristics of Ki is the potential to respond to your feelings and thoughts. Ki is either weakened or begins to flow with greater strength depending on your feelings, emotions, and thoughts. Negative feelings and thoughts can lead to a restricted Ki. The secret to Reiki healing is that the practitioner transfers this healing energy directly into the patient by connecting him unshakably to the supreme universal energy. This energy moves from the healer to the recipient. Alright, so the healer transfers his energy into the recipient. In this case, wouldn’t he experience diminishing energy? Absolutely not! This healing energy is never depleted and is utilized to heal and energize the healer. Another wonderful thing about this energy is that it travels where it’s needed most. This means it is one of the most intelligent forms of energy that can never be misused or abused and naturally flows in the direction required. This also means that this energy does not require any deliberate direction by the healer. A number of people wonder how this energy flows. I mean…imagine Universal Life force energy flowing from the hands of the practitioner to the patient….How is it possible? Along with the physical elements such as organs, organ systems, nerves, glands, arteries, muscles, bones, etc., your body possesses a subtle energy system through which your vital ‘life force energy’ flows. This vital life force energy comprises of energy bodies that engulf your physical body and help you process your emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Each energy body is linked to an energy center which is referred to as the chakra. The chakras work like valves that enable this energy to pass through your spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional being. Your body also possesses energy meridians which function like a river carrying this energy through your body, nourishing it, and balancing your physical system, mental function and spiritual purpose. You are healthy and alive because of the presence of this ‘life force energy’. A blockage in this energy leads to sickness and ill-health. Stress often weakens the flow of this energy and is also the leading cause of many lifestyle disorders. Reiki induces a feeling of pure relaxation, addressing the root cause of your weakened energy system. It reinstates the energy balance in your body and fills you with vigor and vitality by getting rid of the physical and emotional impact of this unreleased stress. It opens your blocked meridians and chakras very gently yet powerfully. It clears your energy bodies and leaves you with a feeling of ultimate relaxation and peace. According to the wisdom of Reiki and yogic sciences, disease is present in the seed form in our causal body. When it remains unchecked, it manifests as conscious or subconscious thoughts in our mental body. Gradually, it takes an emotional thought form and then an energy form. From that point onwards, if it is not checked, it takes a physical form, manifested in the physical world, and you can see and feel it. There are multiple opportunities to correct the disease. If you are able to remove all the seeds of disease from your causal body, then the manifestation into mental or emotional energies and physical bodies will not happen. Or if we can put a check on our thoughts, they will act as a filter and not let any idea of disease reach the grosser layers of emotions and energy. The power of Reiki works on all these layers at the same time. It heals your causal body spiritually.
The thoughts that you experience during your Reiki practice have the potential to heal your mental and emotional bodies. And of course, wherever this Reiki power is applied, it attracts and harmonizes all the needed energies at that particular point. It is important to understand that this particular point does not have to be a point in the physical body; it could just be a concept or an event – depending on your intention. The important thing is that whenever you apply Reiki power to this point, it has the potential to attract the right type of energies for this point. This energy can then heal the situation or the point in the body. This further explains the versatility of Reiki, where it addresses the full personality – not just the physical, mental, or emotional aspects, but even the deeper recesses of your mind. This gift of Reiki is not available in any other healing technique. In terms of physical healing, Reiki boosts up the process of healing, helps in cleansing of toxins, and releases energy blockages which help the person connect with their internal healer. In order to understand the process of Chi depletion, imagine yourself as a new car representing a young individual. This car can charge its battery by itself, simply by running around. And the battery remains in a perfectly healthy state irrespective of the weather conditions. However, as time passes, the process of aging sets in. The car starts experiencing damaged parts and is unable to hold its charge well. It runs well in summer or less demanding conditions. However, it demonstrates major breakdowns during demanding conditions such as the rainy or winter season. Your body experiences similar things. Like the car’s battery, your body runs well in childhood, teenage and early adulthood. The burden of responsibilities, family, job, mortgage, kids, and other relationships sets the stress cycle. And then, it needs charging! This charge is provided through an external source via Reiki treatment. The battery charger is your Universal Life Force Energy or Reiki. And without this life force energy, you experience powerlessness, helplessness, and ultimately, lifelessness! So, we can also say that Reiki is the ‘Healing power of Divine Grace and a methodical way to channel it as unconditional love.’
Corr, Kristine Marie. Reiki: A Complete Beginners Guide to Real Reiki: How to Increase and Master Vitality, Improve your Health and Feel Great (pp. 13-14). Maven Publishing. Kindle Edition.
Corr, Kristine Marie. Reiki: A Complete Beginners Guide to Real Reiki: How to Increase and Master Vitality, Improve your Health and Feel Great (pp. 9-12). Maven Publishing. Kindle Edition.