What is Reiki?
Reiki ~ (pronounced Ray-Key) is the universal life force energy. Everything and everyone is made of energy. Our Auras or energy fields that surround our bodies; our Chakras or energy centers; and the Meridians or energy pathways. Our bodies need energy to survive just like it needs food and nutrients. Our energy fields absorb the energy, the chakras digest it and meridians distribute it throughout. If you’re not familiar with the Chakras they are spinning centers in several spots in our bodies. The word Chakra is Sanskrit for wheel. There are 7 main ones: root, sacral, solar, heart, third eye, and crown. However, I feel that the Chakras in the hands and feet should be included to that list. Since with Reiki you send the life force energy through them to the recipient.
A brief history…
Reiki was discovered by a Japanese Sensei named Mikao Usui. He studied many different religions including Buddhist, Taoist, and Christianity. He was on a journey of spiritual healing and fasted for 21 days and meditated when Reiki found him. He received Reiki through a spiritual realization formally called Satori. He later added the Reiki symbols (Japanese characters in which used to access the higher vibrancies of the life force energy) known today, for those who were not ready to receive Reiki attunements.
What are Reiki attunements?
Reiki attunements are a series of 3 assessments to access the higher vibrancies of life force energy. During these attunements you learn how to use the symbols on yourself or the recipient. You are taught the history and the Reiki principles. You learn how to ground, meditate and shield yourself against negative energies.
What are the Reiki principles?
It is taught that as a Reiki practitioner you are to say these principles every morning and every evening.
Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings,Just for today I will not worry,
Just for today I will not be angry,
Just for today I will do my work honestly,
Just for today I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.
Can energy hurt me?
The answer to that is not particularly. However, negative energies can build up in your body just like toxins can build in your body from fatty foods. If your energy is not taken care of on a regular basis you can become sick from stress or have aches and pains. Once a person learns how to better ground themselves and protect themselves from unwanted negative energy they can become healthier. Reiki reminds the body how to heal itself naturally.
What should I expect during a Reiki treatment?
You be taken into the room where a Reiki table or massage table will be draped with blankets and a pillow. You remain fully clothed and lay upon the table either face up or down depending on the situation being treated. Meditation or Reiki music plays in background to help you relax and release that negative energy. I have lit candles and dim lights to better adjust the atmosphere to relaxation, along with a small water fountain. I sometimes will also incorporate crystals into my sessions if I feel that they might help the recipient in some way. A session could last anywhere from 1/2 hour to 1 hour. Reiki practitioners are usually intuitive and allow their hands to hover over the recipient where they are drawn to. You many feel heat from the practitioners hands. Some times your body may twitch or you may feel small tingles, this is your bodies way of letting go.
If you have any questions that I haven’t answered here please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am a Reiki Master/Teacher and love what I do and love to help others. If you’re interested in a distant healing session or setting up an appointment you can reach me at Corine@VoilaMobileSpa.com












