Since Dr. Oz’s declaration, there have been many questions regarding Reiki. SO……       

What is Reiki and How Does it Work?                           

Let’s start quite simple with the correction pronunciation:  Reiki (ray-key) – with the emphasis on the first syllable.

• It is a Japanese word with a literal meaning of “Universal Life Force”.
• Rei (Ray) meaning Universal and Ki (key) meaning Life Force.
• In Japan, Life Force is Energy thus we define Reiki as “Universal Life Force Energy”.

Okay, you know how to properly pronounce it. Now, what is it?

Reiki is the Life Force Energy which flows through everything in life. It’s all around us, sustaining life itself.

The history of Reiki is uncertain, but the basis for modern-day practice may have originated in Tibet more than 2,500 years ago. Reiki was rediscovered in the early 1900’s by Dr. Mikao Usui, in Kyoto, Japan.

This gentleman was not only a Doctor but also a minister, a monk, a teacher, a reader, a researcher, a traveler, a meditator and a channellor. During a lengthy period of travel, research and deep meditations Dr. Usui found ancient texts that described Reiki and its power to heal by manipulating the energy fields that flow through all living things. From his studies, he developed what came to be known as the Usui system or more succinctly the Usui-Ryoho system of Reiki.

Okay, so that’s Reiki.
Just so there is no misunderstanding, you need to know

WHAT REIKI IS NOT:

Reiki is NOT a medical diagnostic tool

AND

REIKI does NOT provide services in lieu of a doctor

With that said however, there is a growing body of opinion that integrative medicine that takes advantage of all parts of the care spectrum as appropriate is more personally-effective, and cost-effective, than allopathic treatment alone (conventional medical treatment).

Reiki is not an INSTEAD treatment. It is to be used in conjunction, or along with, those medical treatments and procedures prescribed by your doctor.

THE WAY IT WORKS…..

ENERGY BALANCING

Reiki balances the energy of a person so they may heal more quickly.

The human energy system has three parts: the meridians (or energy pathways), the chakras (energy centers), and the aura (energy fields). Reiki is a form of hands-on treatment used to manipulate energy fields within and around the body.

Reiki influences all the human energy systems simultaneously in order to liberate the body's natural healing powers.

Everything in our universe is made up entirely of energy. Einstein formulated this knowledge in his well known equation E=MC2 (energy = mass x the speed of light squared). Light is energy, our emotions are energy, our thoughts are energy, our physical bodies and the physical world surrounding us are all energy. Knowing that our body is made up of energy fields, with the physical body as one of these, then it is easier to understand how the healing energy of Reiki works.

What we experience as disease, or dis-ease, whether emotional, mental or physical, are the manifestations of imbalances in our body. But the source of the problem can often be found in imbalances in our energy fields.

So what causes these imbalances? Our thoughts, emotions and attitudes play a huge role in the fitness of our body. Thoughts and emotions are energy. When we have pessimistic and negative thoughts, we create imbalances. We often repress thoughts and emotions because, well, quite frankly that is what we have been taught to do in our society. We are not supposed to show certain emotions or express our emotions or feelings and if we do then we’re supposed to feel guilty about it. It’s a catch 22 because in either case we create blocks in our energy system. Not all of these imbalances are self-induced, there are of course outside influences also, such as environmental factors that create imbalances: noise pollution, air pollution, water pollution, people pollution (you know, all those negative people you run into) & electro-magnetic fields – we’re being bombarded daily with all of this stuff and all of this stuff creates imbalances.

Reiki works on an energetic level. Our body is a complex system of different levels interacting with each other continuously. Where most healing methods work only on one level, usually the physical level (because that’s when we seek help, when we’re in pain or discomfort), Reiki works on all levels simultaneously and it balances on all levels wherever our energy flows are blocked so it may assist in healing the physical symptoms of the disease.

Copyright 2009. T Love. All Rights Reserved.

About T Love:

Reiki Master T Love enjoys her Gratitude Synergy Bracelet

Being a holistic health practitioner, T Love is an advocate and educator of natural health. As a Reiki Master (RMT) and Certified Sound Therapist (CST), T incorporates the use of Pure Silicon Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls into her treatments in both her private practice and in healthcare settings including: wellness centers, hospitals and hospices.

She is a writer and contributing editor for the award-winning spiritual magazine, Elevated Existence, as well as Natural Awakenings Magazine and is often called upon to speak as an expert advisor regarding Reiki, Sound Therapy and Living a Healthy Life.

T is also the host of the top-rated radio talk show, Energy Awareness, a one-hour commercial free show airing every Wednesday at 6 pm EST. Her show provides insight on spiritual and self-improvement topics, offering assistance, education, healing, and inspiration to all those interested in raising global consciousness.