Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive form of energy healing that balances the mind, body and spirit. Reiki helps to break emotional, mental, physical and spiritual blockages by balancing the Chakras, or energy centers within our bodies, so our life-force energy or chi can flow freely.
When trauma is exhorted on the body; whether being emotional trauma, physical trauma, psychological trauma, etc., we hold that stress in our cellular memory. For instance, people who experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (i.e. military veterans, persons involved in horrific accidents, persons who have been abused in some form or another, etc.) can be triggered by a normal daily event that immediately sends them back to their time of trauma, creating panic and fear, as though the terrible event were happening in the now. Reiki helps release past trauma on a cellular level; therefore, in turn, Reiki helps our body, mind and spirit heal on a deeper, more profound level.
Reiki is now being considered as an “energy medicine,” however, since it cannot be measured or scientifically studied like other medicines, it has taken a long time for the Western world to view this energy as a genuine healing modality. Fortunately, medical doctors are infusing Reiki in their daily practices and Reiki is becoming more widely accepted in the medical field, including hospitals.
Studies show that Reiki performed on a patient prior to surgery lessens implications during surgery, decreases post-op depression, and helps speed recovery time. Oncologists, especially, have been encouraging their patients to receive Reiki as part of their treatment while partaking in chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is proven effective and can even cure. Unfortunately, the side-effects of chemotherapy are ghastly; although, while accompanied with Reiki, the side-effects can be severely decreased.
The benefits of Reiki are limitless. Whether you want to unwind from your stressful day, release a past trauma, or speed the healing of a broken bone, a Reiki treatment aids in your body’s natural ability to heal. Reiki helps us to release unwanted negative energies and infuses positive, healing energies. Reiki helps us in acquiring a healthy lifestyle because when we are filled with positivity, our energy system attracts even more positivity. Below are two links that give a glimpse of Reiki and the Chakras:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppTq5XRk35g
**Please know that Reiki is not a substitute for medical or psychological care. It is always encouraged to see a licensed health care professional. Reiki Practitioners may not diagnose conditions, prescribe substances or perform medical treatment.**