May 6, 2010
Reiki is a new form of energy healing based on ancient Japanese healing traditions. Reiki is comprised of two Japanese words, Rei and Ki and these two words have the combined meaning of Universal Energy. Therefore, Reiki is a healing tehcnique that enable the healer to channel positive energy to a receiver.
As opposed to Western Medicine, Reiki is an all-natural healing technique that focuses on reducing stress, improving relaxation and removing negative energy blocks throughout the body. It’s very common for negative energy to manifest in the body as physical ailments and reiki actually helps to address the root of the problem to actually remove the physical ailment, rather than cover it up with medications and pain relievers.
Reiki healing also involves the 7 Chakras found throughout the body. In case you’re unfamiliar with Chakras, the 7 Chakra centers are the:
1. Root Chakra (at the base of the spine)
2. Naval Chakra
3. Solar Plexus
4. Heart Chakra
5. Throat Chakra
6. Third Eye Chakra
7. Crown Chakra (at the top of the head)
Chakras can be thought of as energy stores found throughout the body and that’s why they’re important in reiki. In a sense, Chakras are the receivers of the Universal Energy and the healer is then able to spread the energy from the Chakras throughout the body.
Reiki Meditation helps to spread healing energy throughout the body. There’s not one particular type of reiki meditation, but rather there are many types of meditation that can be incorporated into your reiki practice. Recommended types of meditating for reiki include healing meditations or chakra meditations. It’s very important to remove unwanted toxins from the body to make room for positive healing energy.
Try incorporating a daily meditation ritual into your reiki practice and you’ll undoubtedly notice a change. Just remember that all new things take time to master and meditation is no different. Be patient and understanding with yourself. Meditation takes years of practice to perfect, but the benefits will start to show immediately not only in your reiki practice, but in other areas of your life as well!