You’ve probably heard of the term “faith healing” – someone laying hands on you or over you to channel life’s natural source of healing energy through themselves and into you – Reiki is just like this. It’s not enough to be given this energy; to receive it you need to actively accept it and trust that it is good for you. Hence the term “faith healing” – it works best if you trust in it. Animals have received great benefit from Reiki treatments because they don’t have a resistance to energy healing. This means that they do not block the healing energy through any negative thought patterns.
The practice of Reiki is ancient; it has been used throughout the ages and is still trusted today in China, India and Thailand, in fact throughout most of Asia. This natural life source of healing energy is called ‘Chi’ or ‘Qi’ by the Chinese, ‘Prana’ by the Indians and ‘Ki’ by the Japanese. It’s widely acknowledged in Asian culture that if we can allow nature’s life force to flow naturally through us, it will contribute extensively to our wellbeing and sense of wellness.
The benefits you can receive from Reiki are numerous. Receiving Reiki often brings up old emotions for the recipient, on order for them to understand and heal. It can also help you feel deeply relaxed, sensitive and calm. Furthermore, it can completely clear away stress and worries and leave you feeling in a state of bliss. This sense of calm can be used to take a more positive view of your life and change your behavior – an essential part of any complementary health practice.