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| energy blocks continued..... If blockages are left too long, they will eventually affect the physical body and cause an imbalance or illness. So keeping our energy flow and our energy centres functioning properly, will help keep us healthy and balanced. What can Reiki be used on? Reiki can be used not only on humans, but also on animals, plants, trees, to help energy in a room, on food as it is being prepared - on anything at all in which we wish to create a healing. Do we have to take off any clothing? No! - Reiki is done fully clothed. If the person receiving the healing is fully clothed but cold, you may even place a blanket over them and they will still receive the energy. In fact Reiki can be used to heal in the auric field and from quite a distance away from the body. The only time that I have known anyone to remove clothing is when they are receiving a massage together with Reiki by a person trained in both massage and Reiki. You only ever need to remove your shoes while having a Reiki. How long has Reiki been around? It is said that Reiki is an ancient healing art that has been around for thousands of years. Legend has it, that it was almost lost, but was rediscovered in Tibetan monasteries by a Japanese doctor called Usui. He is largely responsible for re-establishing this healing art in the last century. How safe is it? Reiki is totally safe and can be used on babies, the elderly and pregnant women. It is a gentle and non-invasive type of healing that is very relaxing. Bearing in mind that comfort would be a factor for pregnant women and the elderly, it is advisable that you do not have them in the same position for a long period as it may be uncomfortable for them, so in this case make sure they find a position that is comfortable, and that once they are getting uncomfortable that they can let you know. Many older people like to be healed in an upright sitting position or on their sides - which may also be more feasible for heavily pregnant women. 21 Day Detoxification After the Reiki First Degree attunement, many people experience a gentle detoxification of their bodies. This usually means that your skin may be a bit more oily than usual, or you may pass water more than you normally would, or perhaps you may get a slight cold. Again these are gentle ways for the body to release toxins from the body. Occassionally, this detoxification may occur just before the attunement. Is there any time when Reiki should not be used? There are two situations in which Reiki should be used with care. One is in the case of broken bones or the possibility of a break. DO NOT place your hands over a broken bone as there have been recorded cases where healing has taken place so quickly that the bones have set in the wrong position before medical help could be received. In the possibility of a bone break, place your hands in the middle of their back. This is the position to relieve stress and trauma and helps to stop the person going into shock. If that is not possible, then place your hands where you can apart from the break site. The second instance where you should be cautious about giving Reiki is when someone is having anaesthetic. As Reiki helps to eliminate toxins from the body, it pushed anaesthetic through the system more quickly. I know of a couple of instances where people have Reiki-ed themselves when given a pre-op only to find that the pre-op did nothing until they stopped flowing the energy through. How do I activate my energy? To activate your Reiki energy and get it flowing, all you have to do is to think about it, or ask for it to start flowing - both these things use your intentions to heal. In fact sometimes, your energy will activate without your intentions! This happens when you are near someone who is not well. Y ou may find yourself at the checkout in the supermarket and you can feel your energy beginning to flow. Stop and look around to see who is not well! You will aslo find that Reiki flkows naturally around small children, babies, and small animals cuddling on your lap! Is there any preparation I need to do before a healing? Many healers develop a personal ritual where they center and balance themselves before a healing and also put positive energy in the healing room. You may also ask for your guides to come forward to help you. I always say a personal prayer in which I ask to be a pure, clear and unblocked vessel before I begin channelling the energy through my body - but it is up to you to do what you feel comfortable with. Many healers also smudge the room for purification and wash their hands and clear their own auras. It is also important to set up a protective white light both around you, your client and the healing room. *PLEASE NOTE THAT REIKI COMPLIMENTS, NOT REPLACES, MEDICAL ATTENTION If in doubt, send your client to be checked by their doctor - especially in the case where healing has occured and perhaps medical doses need to be adjusted. Please click to return to index.................... |
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