Usui Reiki
What is it?
Reiki is a Japanese healing art that was developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century. It is pronounced ray-key. You might also hear it called Reiki energy, Usui system of Reiki and therapeutic touch.
The Japanese word Reiki means universal energy. Eastern medicine systems work with this energy, which they believe flows through all living things and is vital to well being. The energy is known as 'Ki' or ‘Qi’ in Japan, 'Chi' in China and 'Prana' in India. Reiki isn't part of any type of religion or belief system.
A Reiki practitioner puts their hands on or near your clothed body. One of the main aims is to help you relax. A Reiki practitioner aims to change and balance the ‘energy fields’ in and around your body.
How does it work?
Deep relaxation
Mental clarity
Helping you to navigate or cope with difficult situations
Relieving emotional stress and tension
Improving overall wellbeing
While Reiki is suitable for everyone, it’s a popular treatment for those living with cancer, and many say they feel more relaxed after a session. Studies suggest that this is often because a therapist spends time with the person. Gentle touch in a calm setting can be relaxing, and Reiki is frequently offered in palliative care, especially in hospices.
Although Reiki might help you feel more relaxed and able to cope, it’s important to bear in mind Reiki is not able to treat or cure cancer.
Suitable for men, women and children of all ages.
Reiki works by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.