What is Reiki Energy Healing?
Reiki energy healing has been around for thousands of years as an alternative healing method. The current form of Reiki that is widely practiced was developed 98 years ago by a Japanese Buddhist by the name of Mikao Usui. Reiki is often called “palm healing” as the practioner’s palms scan the body over the 7 energy centers known as “Chakras”.
The Chakras start at the top of your head and flow to the base of your spine. Root chakra in red, Sacral chakra in orange, Solar Plexus Chakra in Yellow, Heart Chakra in green, Throat Chakra in Lavender, Third Eye Chakra in Navy Blue, & Crown Chakra in Purple. **Shown Below***
As an alternative therapy method, Reiki has been found to provide many health benefits. The benefits include reduce stress, inflammation, and fatigue. When one or more Chakras are blocked or unbalanced, physical symptoms manifest within the physical body. Signs and symptoms of blocked energy centers include:
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
- Feeling stressed or overly anxious.
- Feeling “not good enough” or behind in life.
- Pain/stiffness in the body
- Feeling ungrounded/unsettled
- Pain and stiffness in your feet and legs
- Feeling unsafe/insecure
- Home life feels chaotic and unsettled
By: Ben Seidelman
What are the Benefits of a Reiki Healing Session?
Reiki helps move negative or stuck energy within the physical body to alleviate any of the above symptoms listed. The movement of energy allows the person receiving reiki to release and feel a sense of healing and wellbeing. Reiki sessions help improve one’s sense of sense and promotes inner peace and belonging.
By: Lamont Kimble
What’s a Reiki Session Like?
Having received Reiki therapy myself and going to a few different healers, I can say each of them from my personal experience involve crystals that align with the 7 chakras. Crystals are placed on the body and typically meditation music plays in the background (such as the video posted below) as you lie down with your palms open to receiving. The healer scans the body and identifies any blockages or stuck energy and either places their palms on the body or over the body to help move any energy. Typical reiki sessions last 15-20 minutes minimum as the healer uses energy from the universe to protect, align, and heal their patients. The benefits kick in immediately, as you will feel more relaxed, less stressed, and are able to unwind. You can find Reiki practioner’s online who also perform remote or in person sessions as holistic and alternative methods of therapy are on the rise.
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By: Lindsay
Hi!
I really enjoyed reading your blog on Reiki! I have never done energy healing but I know a few people who practice using Reiki and I have also been curious about it but never had enough knowledge behind the practice and the benefits. I appreciate the break down of Reiki and the health benefits associated with it. I hope to one day try out a Reiki session one day. Nice Work!
Your blog provided a great deal of information on how Reiki can help the body. I liked how you provided an image of certain areas an individual may work on to help their client. I also enjoyed the setup of your blog and how you walked us through how long it has been around to the meaning of Reiki. Overall great job!
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I enjoyed reading your post about the healing power that Reiki offers our bodies. I have always been interested in holistic healing of any kind. The less we put into our body (ie. prescription medication and over the counter medication), the longer and healthier lives we tend to live. I also appreciated you taking the time to explain the different chakras that went along with each color on the picture you used. Even though I do not know much about Reiki, I have participated in a few sessions and can honestly say that I felt like a new person after each one.
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I really liked your post about Reiki Energy Healing. I personally love massages and the place i currently go to uses some different crystals during it. I have no idea which ones do which but I do like you explained where and what each chakra are. I might ask next time what the crystals are that they are using and for what purpose. The music was really enjoyable. I might save it to listen to at a later time when I have the house to myself and can relax for 5 seconds.
Thanks!
Hi I enjoyed your blog about Reiki! I have never experienced Reiki myself but my mom and a few of my friends recently got Reiki certified. I personally meditate with crystals but interested in trying out Reiki. I enjoyed the video you posted and found it relaxing.
Hi! You should definitely ask your friend to perform a mini reiki session on you! The hertz beats help with anxiety, stress, and assist with meditation. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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I found this post very helpful. I myself attend reiki sessions regularly and find it very calming and healing. I think that reiki is something that is often overlooked as an effective treatment for many medical conditions. I always feel lighter after attending a reiki session because it gives me a moment to relax and focus on myself. I think reiki is very beneficial for people who experience high levels of anxiety or stress. I love the way you organized your information and included pictures and videos that tie everything together. You did an overall great job!
Thank you for your feedback. I myself use reiki to manage my stress & anxiety & I’m happy you find benefits to this therapy as well! Thanks again