Reiki
Reiki is the name for both a healing modality and the energy that is used to facilitate healing. The word Reiki is Japanese, and consists of two characters, Rei and Ki. The top character, Rei, is variously translated as words such as “Guided”, “Universal” or “Divine.” The bottom character, Ki, is the life force energy that is within each living thing, and indeed, flows throughout the entire universe. So, Reiki means something like “divine life force energy” or “directed life force energy.”
As a healing modality, Reiki means the channeling and direction of that energy in order to restore an energetic balance within the individual being treated. It is not the Reiki practitioner that does the healing; rather, the practitioner is only a tuned channel who allows the Reiki energy to flow through him or her, into the individual being treated. The individual being treated accepts this energy, and it naturally goes to the area(s) that are most in need of healing, whether that healing is mental, emotional, or physical.
While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no set of scriptures, no dogma, and there is no creed you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not, as long as the person being treated does not reject it.
Although Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes harmony with others. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures. These are often stated in slightly different ways, but are generally known as the Reiki Precepts.
Reiki may be administered to young or old, male or female, human or animal. It is an accepted complementary health practice in integrated medicine settings, and is being used in leading hospitals in the U.S. and internationally, including:
Pricing
In-office Reiki: $55 per session. A session normally lasts from 45 minutes to an hour. During that time, the client may lie on a massage table, sit in a chair, or stand--whatever is more comfortable.
Distance Reiki: $50 per session. A session normally lasts about 45 minutes. How does distant Reiki work? Take a look here.
Animal Reiki: Fee is dependent upon situation and animal(s). What is animal Reiki?
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