Reiki is an ancient Japanese mind/body (non-invasive) energy healing technique originating from Sensei Mikao Usui where it was believed that the mind exists not just in the brain but in every organ and tissue in the body. That the mind exists beyond the brain - is recognised in medical science today, related in the brain-gut axis and how the brain and mood impact digestion, and how the gut microbiome influences brain and mood - and connected via our nervous system. This is not a new concept - traditional shamanic healing practices in ancient civilisations have understood the significance of the connection between mind/body throughout the ages. Today we see a revival in which the ancient holistic practices of the Aborigines, Peruvian Shamans, Indian Ayurveda, America Idian, and Maōri are becoming trusted and accepted again.
Negative thoughts and feelings in the unconscious mind has an unconscious effect in the body, causing your ‘qi’ (life force) to become hampered or blocked. Take for example when we experience physical pain, we subconsciously ‘hold into’ that area to protect it from any further discomfort - this causes increased tension and blocks blood flow in that same area. Instead, if we deliberately practice deep relaxed breathing into that area we can see tension and pain ease. The same holds true for energy blocks caused by negative feelings and thoughts. When we hold onto them we become blocked. Reiki can help to gently release these blocks that ultimately cause imbalance and if left, can lead to illness.
How do you know if you need reiki?
You don’t feel at ease - you might have a niggling pain or health complaint that you just can’t resolve, or you might be on an emotional merry-go-round that you can’t seem to escape, or you might be stuck in a situation that is causing you emotional (or mental) stress that you can’t seem to see your way clear of. If you’re not sure if reiki is for you, just get in touch and have a chat.
How does your river flow?