Reiki
A century ago in Japan, Mikao Usui rediscovered the power of healing
with universal energy. He called it REIKI after
two Japanese concepts: REI which
represents universal energy, and KI which represents that aspect
of universal energy that resides within each individual. It is often
referred to as chi in
China and prana in yoga, and it is a subtle vital force that maintains
our material, emotional, and mental well-being. When it is flowing
naturally, one feels calm, vibrant, and joyful, connected to all
of life. When
it is weak or blocked, one can experience physical illness or emotional
or mental disturbances.
The transmission of REIKI requires the practitioner to become deeply relaxed
so that he can become sensitive to the flow of ki within his own being.
As the practitioner becomes more concentrated on this energy and its flow,
he
can begin to serve as a channel for the energy to pass beyond his being
toward the being of the recipient.
In the practical application of REIKI, the receiver lies clothed on a
massage table, and the practitioner places the hands very gently on
specific areas of the recipient's body that are considered energy hubs.
In yogic terms,
these are the 7 main chakras that correspond to various nerve plexuses
of the physical body. The practitioner also places the hands
on all of the different articulations of the limbs.
By the end of the session, the recipient usually has a global feeling
of wholeness and serenity.
Both of us offer individual sessions. Fredric works in a structured manner
with hands-on technique for the whole hour. Denise works in an
intuitive manner where the REIKI session would come within the context
of an Opening
to the Self personal development session.
Denise also provides REIKI initiation for those who feel a calling to practice
on themselves or others. She works on an individual basis by appointment
and initiates people when the energy channels of the person are fully
prepared to receive the REI energy. This process can take one or many sessions
depending
on the person's current level of development, but regardless, each
session brings more clarity, comprehension, and wisdom. To understand how
these individual
sessions work, please visit the Opening to the Self personal
development page.
For more understanding of what ki (prana) is and how it works, please visit
the pranayama page.
