What is Reiki?

​Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki practitioners understand that everyone can connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true, a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked, it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.

The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. ​Reiki allows positive energy to flow into the body through the hands of the practitioner balancing and healing the energy in the body. It has been scientifically shown to decrease pain levels, speed healing. Reiki is usually done by placing the hands in a series of positions over or slightly above the body. It promotes healing by activating the relaxation response and helping the body to balance itself from a very deep level.
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Here are some important things to know about Reiki:

• Reiki is a spiritual healing art. It is not massage nor is it based on belief or suggestion.
• A Reiki session usually is between 60 and 90 minutes in length.
• The session is performed by a Reiki Practitioner (RP or RMT) using specific Reiki hand positions over or slightly above the body.
• During a Reiki session, the client is fully clothed while comfortably reclining on a massage table or seated in a chair.
• Reiki is not a religious practice; it is available to anyone no matter what their religious beliefs.
• A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional.
• Reiki sessions or classes are a great investment in yourself.

​Blueskyes Journey in Raleigh provides healing, guidance and knowledge to help you on life’s journey. Contact us to schedule a Reiki session or to learn more about our classes for becoming a certified Reiki Practitioner.

*https://iarp.org/what-is-reiki/