Reiki uses the natural energy flow in the body to promote and restore emotional and physical wellbeing. It works by dividing the body into different areas called chakras, each corresponding to the manor nerve centres i the body. There are seven major chakras and 21 minor ones. They believe that ill health, whether it is physical, mental or emotional is the result of energy blockages in one of the chakras and by treating this it encourages the flow of positive energy around the body giving a feeling of wellbeing.
Reiki is a complementary therapy which was named after Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanesee theologist, who discovered the art of this healing using and by transferring life’s energy. Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy, an energy which is all around us. It uses the natural energy flow in the body to promote and restore emotional and physical wellbeing.
Natural Health Magazine talks about taking a Reiki Bath to help you relax and reduce feelings of anxiety. Jasmin Harsono, author of Self Reiki: Tune in to Your Life Force to Achieve Harmony and Balance believes that you can become your own healer. Jasmin says that a reiki bath is a wonderful way to relax and recharge your energy levels. It involves performing a full reiki self-treatment based on the seven main chakras: crown, third eye, throat, heart, solar plexus, sacral, and root.
With reiki, you normally find a quiet comfortable place to perform it but this way you like in a bath of warm water. This offers a simple way to remove toxic energies and encourages fresh energy to circulate clarity, balance and positivity. It can help you sleep better at night, reduce anxiety, and heighten a deeper sense of relaxation.
Create the right atmosphere by filling your bathroom with candles, crystals, soothing music and pop a few of your favourite essential oils into your bath. Once you are settled into your bath simply close your eyes and place the palms of your hands together. As you allow your breath to flow naturally, you should feel your mind and body becoming calm and clear of distractions. Now starting at your crown follow the hand of positions of the full reiki self-treatment, spending about three minutes on each chakra. Then simply repeat the five principles which are, Just for today, do not anger. Just for today, be grateful. Just for today, work with diligence. Just for today, be kind to yourself and others. Just for today, do not worry. For the best effect repeat this every time you have a bath.
Before leaving your bath Jasmin suggests that you take three deep breaths into your abdomen, then exhale with an ‘ahhh’ sound. When your ready, let the water drain from the bath as you place your hands together and thank reiki.
You can also receive a reiki treatment from a qualified practitioner where you will usually be asked to just remove your shoes and lie down, fully clothed, on a couch. You will be asked toclose your eyes and the reiki energy will flow through the practitioners hands which will be placed over various parts of your body.
You could try this by deciding on healing yourself by putting your hands on the part of your body that needs some attention or unblocking. Then, keeping your fingers together, imagine that healing rays are radiating from your palms. Now send high vibrations of love and thanks to where they are needed.
It’s a non invasive treatment and even if it just gives you the feeling of being completely relaxed for a while you will benefit from the treatment.
On the UK Reiki Federation website – you can find all you need to know about this type of therapy as well as finding yourself a good therapist. They are an independent organisation of individuals who have been attuned to Reiki, with the object of providing support and guidance to Reiki professionals and the public, with particular reference to education and training.
Source : UK Reiki Fed
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