What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese word for “universal life force” or “universal energy”. That may seem pretty vague, but the concept behind those lofty words is the fundamental energy that creates and sustains the universe.
This life force is found everywhere and in everything, including people, animals, and plants. It sustains us. The energy is universal, not personal. Reiki is also a system of healing. The Reiki practitioner draws upon this energy from the universe, which is limitless and ever abundant to assist another person, animal, or the Earth towards their own healing.
Reiki is a formal system of healing, originally called the Usui System of Natural Healing by its modern founder, Dr. Mikao Usui. This system has a fairly modern history which began around the early 1900’s in Japan. They system uses specific symbols, hand positions, philosophies, and techniques, and is said to have a great many personal benefits and “safeguards” built into it. Although there are many variations and additions to it, Reiki is a system of tradition with practitioners learning the tradition from a qualified teacher.
How is Reiki different from other healing therapies?
Reiki is holistic in its approach and works with not only the symptoms an individual experiences, but the root cause of the imbalance as well. Reiki works with the energetic, physical and emotional aspects of the individual to address imbalances on all levels.
What is Shamanic Reiki?
Shamanic Reiki utilizes the same energetic frame work as traditional Usui Reiki. However, it also combines elements of core shamanism, including drumming, ceremony, spirit work, animal and plant healing, ancestor reverence, shamanic-psychic “surgery”, and guided imagery, along with Reiki.
Reasons you may want to experience a Shamanic Reiki session:
- GENERAL BALANCING
- CLEARING EMOTIONAL BLOCKS
- PHYSICAL PAIN
- INCREASING CLARITY
- REMOVAL OF NEGATIVE ENERGIES
- ISSUES WITH BALANCING YOUR LIFE
- ACCESSING YOUR GUIDES AND FAMILY
What you can expect during a Shamanic Reiki session.
You will complete a confidential client history form that outlines the reas in your body and life that you would like the session to focus on. This will also help the practitioner monitor your progress from session to session. Once you have asked any questions you have, you will lie fully clothed on a therapy table and relax. The practitioner will place their hands above or on your body over various parts in a sequential method. The practitioner’s hands may also be placed on or above part of the body that is in pain if appropriate.
Various Shamanic practices such as drumming music, prayer, dream- consultation, lighting of candles or burning of herbs may also be present if the practitioner deems appropriate and the client consents.
How do I know this is right for me?
People who have a nagging feeling that something in their life or body mind is out of balance or they feel like they are struggling within themselves and their environment usually find Shamanic Reiki at the perfect time for them. The fact that you ar reading this brochure could be the sign that your body mind is ready to heal and experience growth.
I’m ready! How do I make an appointment?
We honor your decision to utilize Shamanic Reiki as a support system to enable mind-body-spirit healing. Please fill in the form to request an appointment. Currently, we are a mobile practice, meaning we come to you. Please allow about one hour for your session in a quiet undisturbed space.