Reiki is a gentle healing energy modality that was originally developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the 1920s. He called it Usui Reiki Ryoho meaning the Usui Method for Spiritual Healing. In 1937, this modality was brought to Hawaii, and this began the Western world’s usage of Reiki. The Japanese word for Reiki translates to spiritual energy or universal life-force energy.
All living things, humans, animals, plants, flowers, and the sun, moon, and stars all incorporate a universal life-force energy. This energy can be called by various names: Love, God, Source, Creator, or Spirit– all things are infused with energy.
Our bodies are energetic in nature and function under a magnetic pulse. This magnetic pulse is a biomagnetic field that uses frequencies. Our bones resonate at lower frequencies while our blood, thoughts, etc. vibrate at higher frequencies. When a practitioner conducts a Reiki healing treatment, their hands emanate a significantly higher biomagnetic reading (7-10 Hz) than non-practitioners hands.
The practitioner is not healing the client. The practitioner is only functioning as a conduit of energy by using energy emitting from their hands, eyes, or breath. The recipient’s body is then able to absorb the healing energy. Reiki energy will go where it is needed. The practitioner works with the client’s 12 main meridians and chakras to ensure the smooth flow of energy throughout the body and then remove any energy blocks. When energy blocks are not cleared, disease of nearby organs can occur.
There is an interconnection between all the meridians – the balance and harmony between the meridians are essential for good health as they carry energy to the organs and bodily systems. Reiki can heal and open blocked chakras.
Following a Reiki healing session, the client’s observations have indicated, in some cases, the elimination of physical illnesses, a decrease or absence of pain, decreased healing time following surgery, promotes internal healing system, a reduction in stress or anxiety, peace, and greater relaxation.