What Is Reiki?
Enlighten the Soul’s owner and Reiki Master Angela Miller of Central Indiana often gets asked the question, “What exactly is Reiki? I’m interested but I’m not really sure what it is or if it is for me.”
Reiki Is a Form of Energy Healing. So… What Is Energy Healing?
In simpler terms, everything is made of energy in different states of vibration. Have you ever walked into a room or met a person that just has a bad “vibe”? Do you have that friend that you adore, but if you have been around them for too long you just feel drained? Have you been around someone that just has a good “energy”? What about those days that you just feel off or sad and you’re not really sure why? Or better yet, those days where everything is easy and going smoothly? These are all examples of energy vibrating at different frequencies.
Thinking of it in these terms, life is really just the flow of energy. There is positive, high vibrating energy, negative, low vibrating energy and stagnant energy. The world around us, our experiences, the thoughts we think, the words we speak and the actions we take all affect our personal energy in a positive or negative way. When our personal energy is vibrating at a lower frequency or the energy is stuck and blocking the flow of energy we are left feeling tired, stressed, sad and/or drained. This is when some form of energy healing, like Reiki, can help.
Reiki is very similar to Acupuncture, Reflexology, Yoga, Craniosacral Therapy or Massage Therapy. Reiki is a natural healing that restores the energy that flows throughout our body. It aids in healing by helping you become energetically balanced physically, emotionally and mentally. Reiki was developed in Japan in the early 1900s and is used all over the world. In the US it is used in hospitals, hospice and wellness centers. Our Central Indiana based practitioner is a Reiki Master in Usui/Holy Fire®️III Karuna Reiki®️
What Happens in a Reiki Session?
Enlighten the Soul’s complete Reiki session usually lasts 50 minutes. Our Reiki Master Angela Miller, located in Central Indiana in Pendleton, will spend a few minutes explaining how the session will go and answer any questions you may have. During the treatment, you will be asked to lay down on a massage table, fully clothed in a relaxing private room. Our practitioner gently places her hands palms down touching or just above the various energy centers on the body. There is no pressure, message or manipulation. You may experience the energy as sensations such as heat, tingling or pulsing on or around the area the practitioner has placed her hands. Most people feel very relaxed, peaceful and well rested. Some people even fall asleep. Once the treatment is completed our practitioner will go over your session and answer any questions you may have.
What are some of the benefits of Reiki?
- Deep Relaxation
- Better Sleep
- Balanced and Centered Emotional State
- Reduced Stress and Anxiety
- Energized
- Eases Muscle Tension, Headaches and Nausea
- And Many Other Benefits
So… What Is Reiki?
Now that we understand energy healing and learned about a session and the benefits of Reiki, let’s learn what exactly Reiki is and how it works.
Reiki is an energy healing treatment that addresses the whole person including body, mind, and spirit. It is a form of deep relaxation that reduces stress and promotes your body’s natural healing. Reiki will not replace traditional medical or therapeutic treatments, but it can complement them. With regularly applied Reiki treatments you can enhance your ability to respond to the stressors that would normally knock you off center. Reiki can be used on anyone and is customized towards your needs. Our Reiki Master often says, at the least you will leave a Reiki session feeling extremely relaxed and that is not a bad thing.
The healing energy of Reiki can help you manage stress and clear emotional blocks holding you back so you can reach the level of self empowerment that you desire. So let us ask you, what would your life look like if you had less stress, more energy, better sleep patterns, less muscle tension and pain and life flowed easily for you? There is only one way to find out. Give Enlighten the Soul’s Reiki Therapy a try and then decide if Reiki is right for you!