What is Usui Reiki?
It is a hands-on, energy healing art that originated in Japan during the early 20th century and was developed by Mikao Usui. Usui said that the purpose of the Reiki healing was to bring peace, happiness and health to oneself and then to others.
Reiki is based on the theory that human beings (and everything) are made up of flowing energy. When our life force energy is low, we do not have the strength to carry out our daily life functions effectively or at all, often becoming ill or stressed. We are essentially out of balance. With the laying of hands and channelling of reiki, our supply of life energy is increased and we are once again balanced, renewed and can heal.
What happens in session?
Reiki is a powerful yet gentle, non-invasive system that utilizes a gentle technique called “laying on hands”. I, as a trained therapist, place my hands on, or just above, the client at 12 receptive points of the body, remaining at each point for three to five minutes. Through this action, I the therapist act as a medium for healing energy (ki or chi) and through my hands the client’s flow of energy is strengthened. Healing then occurs within the physical, mental and spiritual planes of the client. Reiki treats overall symptoms including ailments of the body, emotions, mind and spirit, inducing beneficial effects like relaxation and well-being.