Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a Japanese energy healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”. So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.” Reiki can be used to help everything and anything that needs healing – whether it’s physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.
Reiki is an alternative therapy that involves the transfer of Divine energy from practitioner to client thru the “laying on of hands” to enhance the body’s natural ability to heal itself through the balancing of energy. Reiki utilizes specific techniques for restoring and balancing the natural life force energy within the body. It is a natural, hands-on energy healing system that touches on all levels: body, mind and spirit. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that anyone can use. It can do no harm and can only create beneficial effects. Reiki will not interfere with any medical care you are receiving. It is a relaxation technique which relaxes the body, mind and spirit, all of which are beneficial to healing any condition. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness or condition. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
In a session, I channel and transfer healing energy by placing my hands on or above the recipient who lies fully clothed on a massage table or chair. Many healing miracles with Reiki have occurred and there are many books and articles that have documented this. It has been recognized by the National Institute of Health and is being used in over 50 Hospitals and clinics throughout the US, including the University of MD medical Center – Shock Trauma unit.
Rainbow Reiki
The Principals of Rainbow Reiki: LOVE | CONSCIOUSNESS | SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
When Love, Consciousness and Self-Responsibility are practiced, we begin to live our lives through the eyes of love. Fear is the opposite of love. Love comes from the Creator. When we understand how to take responsibility for our lives in a healthy, loving way, we begin to manage our lives in a healthy, loving way. Being conscious of this understanding creates the ability for us to enjoy our lives. When you combine these Principles and integrate them into your life, spiritual vision is the result. When your own unique individuality is expressed in the world through these Principles, the result is beauty, strength and wisdom – life will affect the community of all beings in the best, most effective way possible.
Rainbow Reiki was developed in the late 80’s by Walter Lübeck. Walter established the Reiki-Do Institute, located in Germany, to do research on Reiki resulting in effective healing methods based on the true Traditional Usui Reiki and to train students as Rainbow Reiki Practitioners and Masters throughout the world.
The traditional Usui system is the foundation on which Rainbow Reiki is built. Rainbow Reiki was developed from Walter Lübeck’s worldwide in-depth research into Reiki’s roots, which incorporates techniques such as Feng Shui, Human Psychology, Crystal Healing, Holistic Communication Sciences, and Healing Body Work. The Principles of Rainbow Reiki, combined with these techniques create a modern spiritual path deeply rooted in ancient, timeless wisdom.
Rainbow Reiki provides the Lightworker with more symbols and mantras for example, there are symbols which assist with specific areas of healing and can be directed to the parts of the human energy system. I can work with the five symbols of the spiritual animals (angels) of dragon, phoenix, turtle, tiger and snake which are for specific healing, and carry the qualities of the elements. There is a symbol for releasing blocks, and a symbol for activating the 3rd Eye. Unique techniques like Karma Clearing, Astral Traveling and Crystal Healing methods, relations to spirit guides, like angels and deities help to expand the possibilities of healing and personal development for beyond the limits set up by the western mind.
What to expect
I am a Master Instructor/Teacher in traditional Usui Reiki as well as Rainbow Reiki. I apply both of these techniques and principals in my Reiki sessions. During a Reiki session, I like to spend the first 10-15 minutes consulting with my client to explain the process, and get a good understanding of what they are desiring from their session. If there are any specific areas where they would like more focus, I can use this time to get an overall understanding of how I can best apply the Reiki and what techniques they could benefit from. I offer different length sessions, and utilize my traditional Reiki as well as the unique techniques from Rainbow Reiki as desired. I can also incorporate other modalities such as utilizing the vibroacoustics sound therapy on the table, or at tiimes I am guided to use my shamanic drum which also vibrates the body and assists with clearing or integration of the reiki, as well as the use of oils and crystals, if desired.
Most people will experience feelings of deep relaxation and well-being, while others may experience warmth, visions, colors, energy vibrations and physical healing. Reiki is so relaxing that sometimes clients fall asleep during the session. Don’t worry though; you will still receive all the benefits of the session, sleeping or awake. Fortunately, Reiki works whether you feel it or not. After the session, it is good to take 15-20 minutes for integration – often this is a nice time for sound therapy. After you’re done, it is good to meditate, go for a walk, or take a nap and avoid anything demanding immediately after your session, and drink plenty of water. This will help fully integrate the healing Reiki energy into your being. Always remember to drink water after a session, and stay hydrated.