Our body is composed not only of physical organs such as muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, organs, glands, etc. but also of a subtle energy system through which ‘life energy’ flows. 

This subtle energy system surrounds our physical body and assists in processing our thoughts and emotions. These energy bodies have energy centers called chakras, which work like valves that allow this life force to circulate through the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. We also have energy meridians and nadees  which work like rivers, or streams carrying the life force energy throughout our physical body, to nourish us and assist in balancing our body’s systems and functions.

Our physical body is alive because of the ‘life force energy’ flowing through it. If  ‘life force’ is lowered or blocked, one is more likely to get sick, but if it is high and free flowing, one will easily maintain good health and a feeling of well-being. One of the things that disrupts and weakens the flow of ‘life force energy’ is stress. 

Stress is often caused by conflicting thoughts and feelings that can get lodged in one’s subtle energy system. These include fear, worry, doubt, anger, anxiety, etc. Medical research agrees that continual stress can block the body’s natural ability to repair, regenerate and protect itself. The unreleased stress effect can range from minor aches to major health concerns such as digestive disorders, respiratory, skin problems, heart disease, etc.

Reiki (ray-key) aids the body in releasing stress and tension via deep relaxation thus promoting healing and health. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – ‘Rei’ meaning “the Wisdom of God or the Higher Power” and ‘Ki’ meaning “the life force energy”. Thus Reiki means ‘spiritually guided life force energy’.

The Reiki system of healing uses technique for transmitting this subtle energy to self and others via hands into the human energy system. Reiki restores energy balance and vitality by relieving unreleased stress and its physical and emotional effects. It gently and effectively opens blocked meridians, nadees and chakras, and clears the energy bodies, resulting in a feeling of relaxation and peace.

Reiki can:

• Accelerate healing,
• Assist body in cleansing the toxins
• Balance the flow of subtle energy by removing blockages
• Help to know the ‘healer within you.

Reiki treatment feels like warm, gentle sunshine which flows through, surrounds and comforts ones. Reiki treats the person’s body, emotions, mind and spirit as a whole. Reiki is a natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that anyone can use.

Reiki is powerful, yet subtle, gentle and nurturing. During a treatment, the client remains fully clothed. Reiki is an effective alternative, or complement to massage therapy and supports any medical, or supplemental healing methods. 

One can learn to tap into an unlimited supply of ‘life force energy’ to improve health, enhance the quality of life by learning Reiki, or through treatments from a Reiki Practitioner.