A Little About Reiki And Its History
Reiki is a non-invasive, holistic health practice that’s based on the principle that there is a life force energy that flows through all living beings. When this energy is low, we are more likely to feel stressed, unwell, or emotionally unbalanced.
Traditional Reiki is a gentle and nurturing practice that seeks to restore balance to that life force energy and activate the body’s natural healing ability. Originally referred to as Usui Reiki, traditional Reiki was developed by Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk in the early 20th century. This healing method creates a deep sense of calm and fosters greater holistic well-being.
Holy Fire Reiki is the evolution of traditional Reiki. Created by William Rand, a renowned Master Teacher, the advanced Holy Fire Reiki system is more potent in its ability to bring about healing, yet remains gentle and nurturing.
Rand has been actively involved in the Reiki community for several decades and has made significant contributions to the practice and understanding of Reiki. He is also the founder and president of the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT), which is dedicated to promoting the art as a healing modality worldwide.
Research exploring its effects and potential benefits has found that Reiki can assist in pain management and potentially provide many other benefits.* A study involving participants who struggled with high anxiety or major depression confirmed that people who receive Reiki generally make progressive steps toward overall mood improvement.**
Valued for its gentle, non-invasive, non-manipulative processes, it’s safe enough that hospices and hospitals are increasingly offering these services. Reiki is being used with good effect to complement treatment for substance abuse and addiction. And people all over the world are discovering its potential for lessening fatigue, improving sleep quality, and safeguarding their overall mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
In a serene, relaxing environment, the Reiki practitioner generally starts with a brief conversation to get to know the client and their situation a little better. It gives the person a chance to talk about their specific needs, concerns, as well as the areas of healing they’d like to focus on. This process enables practitioners to tailor sessions to each individual’s unique needs.
Although Reiki is a powerful alternative/complementary form of therapy, it should not be used as a stand-alone treatment for serious issues nor as a replacement for conventional medical treatments. However, in such cases when used as a supplementary approach to other forms of therapy, Reiki can support the overall healing process.
Although having originally been trained in Traditional (Usui) Reiki, I expanded my expertise and knowledge through additional certification in the Karuna and Holy Fire Reiki systems through The International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT). I also became certified in Angelic Reiki through the Angelic Reiki Association.
