~ Healing Sun Reiki therapy ~

Reiki is a subtle, yet very effective energy healing technique that originated in Japan as a method for relaxation, stress reduction, and to promote the body’s ability to heal and restore. Rei refers to Spirit wisdom (or God, Higher Power, the Universe) and Ki refers to the life force within all living things. In short, Reiki is Spirit-guided life-force energy.

And although Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. There is no specific belief system or dogma associated with Reiki. As such, people from all walks of life are able to enjoy and practice Reiki throughout the world— regardless of their personal belief system—religious or not. In fact, many people find that experiencing Reiki can enhance and deepen their own spiritual connection with the Divine, as well as further accessing their own inner wisdom. The energy of Reiki is positive, loving, and supportive… never harmful, and never attached to ego.

Brief History

Though different styles were practiced in Japan for centuries prior, Reiki was rediscovered in 1922 by Mikao Usui, known as Usui Sensei, and considered by many to be the father of Reiki. The practice of Reiki was brought to the United States in 1937 by Mrs. Hawayo Takata, a Japanese-American from the Territory of Hawaii. Mrs. Takata’s brave efforts in training dozens of Reiki Masters during World War II allowed this ancient practice to spread throughout the Western world, rather than be lost in history. The International Center for Reiki Training provides a detailed account of the history of Reiki, if you’d like to learn more.

how does it work?

Though typically known as a “laying of the hands” healing technique, Reiki is shared either hands-on or hands-free by a Reiki practitioner, while the client sits or reclines comfortably and fully clothed. Gentle healing energy is shared through meditative techniques, breathwork, and in most cases the practitioner’s hands, sending supportive healing energy wherever it is needed. Reiki can also be effectively sent and received without the practitioner touching the client, if preferred. Because of this, Reiki can even be shared from practitioner to client across distances—sending effective healing treatments to those in other zip codes, states, or anywhere in the world.

It is important to note that the healing energy does not come from the practitioner, and the practitioner is not transferring his or her energy to the client. Rather, the practitioner is holding space for healing to take place, by facilitating the return to one’s True Self, which is the ultimate purpose of Reiki. Essentially, Reiki energy reactivates and rejuvenates the life force that already exists within the individual. It is believed that sometimes, due to emotional and environmental stressors, the energetic flow within our body/mind/spirit can become stagnant, sluggish or imbalanced. This can result in both physical and emotional pain, discomfort, and sometimes even illness. Reiki is an excellent tool for releasing stress and any other burdens, bringing one’s energy into healthier balance and alignment.

Health benefits

With Reiki, no physical manipulation occurs and no pressure is applied—it is simply positive energy flowing through the body, releasing tension and energetic blockages, aiding the body’s healing process. Reiki does not interfere with any other medical treatment but, rather, supports it.

In fact, many hospitals across the country are beginning to utilize Reiki as a helpful complementary therapy for many conditions, and it has been increasingly used in treating cancer patients seeking additional holistic treatments. Reiki is safe, non-invasive, and does no harm; therefore it can be helpful and healing to people of all ages (including the elderly, the infirmed, pregnant women, even children).

Reiki can be very effective in restoring balance by helping one feel more relaxed, rejuvenated, and move through life with more ease and less stress. After Reiki, many clients feel more peaceful, relaxed, in alignment with their Higher Self, and a sense of clarity. Many report improved sleep, a reduction in pain symptoms, less stress, and a general sense of restored balance & wellbeing.