What is Reiki?

When I tell people that I am a Reiki Master, one of the first things I get asked is “what is Reiki?” and too be honest, it’s a bit of hard question to answer. Reiki really needs to be experienced.

Reiki is a complementary relaxation technique that originated in Japan and has been practiced for over a century. The word ‘Reiki’ is derived from two Japanese words: ‘Rei’ meaning ‘universal’ and ‘ki’ meaning ‘life force energy.’

How does Reiki work?

The body has a natural ability to heal itself. However, due to stress, negative thoughts, and us not dealing with our emotions, the body's energy flow can become blocked, leading to various health problems. Reiki works by clearing these blocks and restoring the flow of energy, which then allows healing to occur.

What Happens in a Reiki Healing?

First of all, Reiki is done while you’re fully clothed with the only thing needing to be removed is your shoes. We will have a chat about what's prompted you to come to see me, I will ask you get comfy on a massage table, cover you with a blanket and I will run through the hand positions I will use.

With light touch I move through a series of non-invasive hand positions, which I will hold for about three to five minutes. Starting at the head, I work my way down your body clearing any blocked energy. While I work to a series of set hand positions, I can also be drawn to areas of the body where the energy might need a bit more work, this could be an old injury or a current ache or pain you are experiencing. The amazing thing about our bodies is that they will also direct where the energy is most needed.

Once finished you will feel lovely and calm and centred. I always advise my clients to drink plenty of water after a healing, to take it easy and to be kind to themselves. With the movement of old and new energy, it can be quite normal to also feel a bit emotional after a healing.

Benefits of Reiki

Reiki has many benefits, including:

• It helps alleviate anxiety; ·

• Boosts the immune system; ·

• Can help with clarity around decision making; ·

• Offers great stress relief; and ·

• Balances the mind, body and soul.

Each Reiki session is also unique. It focuses on what your body, mind, and soul require at that moment while you're on the table. Although people often thank me for how I've helped them feel amazing, I tell them that it's truly their own doing - they have allowed time and space for complete relaxation to occur.

Over six years ago, I experienced my first Reiki session, and I was instantly captivated. I simply lay on a table for an hour, and I left feeling incredible. This transformative experience motivated me to learn Reiki so I could offer the same to others.

Every day I have the opportunity to perform Reiki on a client is a great day. I never get tired of seeing people arrive at my table feeling stressed and overwhelmed with life, leave feeling calm, relaxed, and balanced.

Much love

Carmen x