Healing HANDS WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE AFTERWARDS?

Exploring the ancient practice of reiki – and how it can help you

WHAT IS REIKI AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing method, which was popularised by Usui Mikao in the 1920s. It has been used in alternative medicine ever since, gaining in popularity.

“Reiki is a Japanese word that means universal life force energy,” explains reiki practitioner Phil Haines. “Practitioners channel this powerful healing energy, allowing it to ow through their hands to you. is process restores balance to the seven major chakra points that govern the health and vitality of mind, body, emotion and spirit.”

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM REIKI?

Phil says reiki is helpful for people who feel “stuck in life”. He says it also helps those su ering from stress and anxiety. It can also assist if you feel unable to rest, or have “mental fog”.

“Reiki works directly on the spiritual body, however its e ects can trickle through the system to support mind, body and emotions,” he adds.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING TREATMENT?

e treatment is calming – you’ll experience a sensation of relief as the energy ows through you.

“During a session you are usually lying down comfortably under cosy blankets, ready to rest and receive. e energy is wise and knows what you need in that particular moment,” says Phil.

“Feeling sensations such as light tingling or warmth are quite common for some clients, while others may travel their inner worlds or even drift o to sleep.”

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

Phil says that while it “depends on the depth of the issues presenting”, most need around three sessions to see substantial changes.

“Clients often feel a shift in energy and emotion in the three days after treatment, after which a feeling of ease and lightness emerges,” says Phil.

Phil says long-term changes vary. “Reiki is a particularly potent tool for getting unstuck, so we often see big breakthroughs on issues where clients have been unable to move forward,” he adds. “Over time, most clients receiving a regular reiki treatment report more ease, ow and lightness in life.”