Reiki
What is Reiki?
Reiki (Ray kay) is a gentle, natural healing technique used for stress reduction, relaxation, and promoting healing. It is a subtle, loving, comforting yet powerful energy which can only be used for the good of the recipient. It can do no harm.
Dr. Mikao Usui of Japan rediscovered this ancient healing energy in the late 1800s and named it “Reiki.” This is a combination of two words “rei” which means universal life and “ki” which means energy. Reiki treats the physical, emotional, mental, and physical bodies by tapping into this universal energy.
Although Reiki is a spiritual practice, it is not a religion. It is an energy source for self-healing based on the belief that there is universal energy flowing through everything that is living. Reiki helps to restore balance and releases energy blockage, which often underlie illness, pain and stress. It also induces a relaxation response and puts the body in the best condition for healing. This release stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal itself on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. It can be compared to turning the dial on a radio station to tap into the right signal or frequency. The frequency is always there waiting for the person to find the right connection.
A Reiki practitioner acts only as a channel to bring this universal energy to a person. It is the person who is responsible for her or his own healing.
Reiki is not a substitute for medical care. As with traditional medical treatments, it is not a quick fix for often complex issues that have accumulated over a period of time. Reiki does not interfere with traditional medicinal treatments and is increasingly being used by medical facilities as a complimentary therapy.
Reiki can be used to
- promote a state of peaceful relaxation
- provide greater energy and stamina
- reduce pain
- balance mental, emotional, physical and spiritual energy
- enable your body's own self healing mechanism to work efficiently
- support traditional medical treatments
- available to everyone and all age groups
- reduce stress and anxiety
- Boost your immune system
- work with all forms of life including animals and plants
A Reiki Session
A Reiki session is usually from 30-60 minutes. The person is completely clothed and relaxing on a Reiki table or sitting comfortably in a chair with shoes usually removed.
The practitioner places her hands in a number of positions on or over the person’s body, sending healing universal life energy wherever it needs to flow. The practitioner never uses her own energy but is merely a channel for the universal healing energy. This energy is deeply relaxing and allows the healing energy to flow through the recipient’s body releasing energy blocks. Most people experience deep relaxation which encourages healing on all levels A feeling of warmth or tingling or floating sensation may occur.
Reiki is not limited to specific space. The healing energy can also be sent from a distance.
Experience a Reiki Session at Dragonfly Cove
Shirley Richardson is a highly trained Reiki practitioner with the following credentials:
- Usui Reiki Master
- Universal Reiki Master
- Reiki Drumming Practitioner
Make an appointment to experience the relaxing harmony found at Dragonfly Cove,
either by using this site’s mail form or by telephone: (781) 335-1368.
A thirty minute session costs $30.00
Gift Certificates are available.